Dear Jan,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use this wonderful mailer from our West Michigan Symphony! I've had it tucked away in a safe space for just such an occasion!
We received this mailer at least 4 years ago and honestly, I kept it as inspiration
for a card made with some of my 'seafaring' supplies - but I think it was
the perfect time to fussy cut and use it for Jan's challenge at The Paper Players:
First, I cut it at the center fold... then fussy cut the horizon and sailboats
from the front panel to layer over the back panel.
I used that old MFT banner die to cut the 'SAIL AWAY.'
After trimming and adding foam tape for a bit of 3D action, it all came together:
You had to know I wouldn't let that helm and anchor go to waste, right?
I'm thrilled with the results - hope you like it, too! Off it sails to PP#740!
I couldn't be happier to have my recycled card become Jan's Headliner!!
Thanks so much, Jan!
=] Michele
Well, that's about the best re-use of a mailer I have ever seen! This is AWESOME! I absolutely love how you recycled this! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteYou have transformed that mailer into something very special. I can see why you are pleased with it. You should be xx
ReplyDeleteOh, isn't it fun to do something like this? I absolutely love your much improved result! So much depth and color and fun! We'll all be looking through our schtuff now. I have enjoyed making use of the things I've saved many times, but I think it's extra cool that you used only what was already there and just rearranged it to make it so very interesting! Beautifully done, Michele!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card! I used to sail when living in San Diego and love sailboats ever since. Wonder where my sailboat dies are. lol
ReplyDeleteWhoa! You rocked recycling with this card! Well done 👍
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled with the results too, it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and fantastic! I'd say you never cease to amaze me, but that just isn't true -- another GREAT card, Michele!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous recycle!! I love how you didn't let anything go to waist. The ships helm & anchor top the banner off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYou rocked this challenge, my friend! That's some fancy fussy cutting and wonderful dimension and movement! I feel like I've been to a regatta!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best 'recycles' I have seen, it is fabulous and clever!!
ReplyDeleteYeow this is amazing! Who knew mailers had a fabulous second life! Obviously you did…..😊
ReplyDeleteWell worth having saved that mailer. Gorgeous summer card!
ReplyDeleteMichele... a brilliant repurposing! So artful to layer and even add in the text. I have a flyer
ReplyDeletesorry hit publish by accident. I have a postcard flyer for the Mackinac Regatta and I am definitely going to take your lead in using it. It is a fabulous pic...thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely thrilled with the way this card came out too Michele...it is an absolute beauty!! I can't believe you saved that mailer for 4 years and then were still able to find it! (You're definitely waaaaaay more organized than I am!) I just love the way the 2 pieces overlapped to form the more detailed water scene and the banner finished off the card to perfection! FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE this a boatload! Amazing transformation and I’ll have to give my mail a closer look from now on! 😉
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of that mailer you saved. Your fussy cutting and design turned out great.
ReplyDeleteThat mailer was just waiting for you to do your magic, Michele, and you did it in style. Your fussy cutting is amazing and all the little boats look so happy sailing along under the clouds.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fabulous way to recycle this mailer! I can see why you saved it for four years. The resulting card is so bright and summery. Thank you for playing with The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteDear Michele, thank you for taking up my recycling challenge with such panache! Firstly, this is the best use of a mailer I've seen but secondly - it's just the nicest mailer I've ever seen! I'd have kept it too, not just because of the musical connection but because I like the art deco vibe of this gorgeous seascape. You've made amazing use of it -well worth four years of drawer space, in my opinion. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely amazing inspiration and the finished product a gorgeous, gorgeous card!! You chose perfect colours and sentiment and boats!! I have a Tim Horton's donut package that I have been saving as inspiration since my other house! lol
ReplyDeleteMichele, your card is beyond fantastic! What a brilliant design you came up with overlapping the two sides of the mailer. I do love how you used the sentiment along with the helm and anchor. That finished it off so beautifully! Swooning and glad you played along this week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley AMAZING! I love how you recycled this mailer!!!!! You are so creative! I love how you layered the front and back cover and the sentiment is just perfect! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous Michele! That mailer was definitely too good to throw away and your recycling was epic - right down to the sentiment and anchor too. Just fabulous! Thanks for playing with us over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteThe BEST upcycling I've seen. I love this Michele.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fantastic and you are the Fussy Cutting Queen of the universe. I LOVE the colorful sails and fabulous clouds. This is just a most wonderful make. Congrats on your PP win. So well deserved.
ReplyDeleteNailed it!!
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