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Did you see this post on card-making at angry chicken blog? It inspired me to sort out some of the many papers and old magazines that I have been hoarding, and make some stationery from them. I cut up images of botanical paintings from last year's calendar and glued them to index cards (using the same method that Amy describes in her excellent post.) Then I made some more from some old Peppermint and Frankie magazines, being sure to credit any artwork used (on the other side of the card.) After glueing, I placed my cards under a heavy stack of books to dry flat.

There's something very soothing about sitting down with papers, a pair of scissors and a pot of glue.

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15 responses to “scissors and glue”

  1. Holly C. Avatar

    I saw this on Angry Chicken and thought it was a great idea.
    Your cards are lovely.

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  2. Paula Avatar

    That sounds like fun! Takes me back to school days and art class.

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  3. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    those really are nice

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  4. Heather Avatar

    These great. Very clever

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  5. tiffany Avatar

    i like how you always act immediately on what inspires you. this in turn inspires me to follow suit.

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  6. seaside siblings Avatar

    They look great. Recieving something so special as a hand made card is always very touching.

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  7. Melbourne Road Avatar

    ooooooooo..this sounds perfect for some down time!
    I have been feeling the pull to do some sort of craft with Hannah and Sophie (10 & 7)after all of the busyness of the move.
    This would be great :o)
    yours are pretty :o)
    Lori

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  8. La Tempête Avatar

    Does sound like it would make a fun afternoon!

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  9. Lovely World Avatar

    I saw that post too. I suppose this would be a good activity for me, as I seem to have so many unused “scraps” of paper lying about. I envision doing some that are like little patchworks, with multiple images. A fun way to play with color, texture, or theme.

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  10. Sarah S Avatar
    Sarah S

    Great idea – I hoard lots of images, some of which end up on my wall at work (my inspriation wall, which seems a bit odd seeing as I’m in the scientific field…). I’ve just got an M C Escher calendar for this year – some of the art in that will make wicked cards.

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  11. Islay Avatar

    I was debating whether to try this after seeing that post, but now I’m determined – your cards look lovely!

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  12. kate Avatar

    I did a few of these yesterday!! Funny!!

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  13. Amy Avatar

    Hmmm- I think there is something so soothing about visiting your blog everyday… lovely cards!

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  14. Ticklepea Avatar

    Really beautiful. Takes me back to my Art GCSE. Collages were the order of the day… I kinda miss it!
    Thank you for your always stunning and soothing posts. I haven’t commented on here before and just wanted to let you know how much I like your work.

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  15. melina Avatar

    very personable and gorgeous pictures. thank you.

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