...we have lots of these strewn around the house as my man is an amateur card magician ~ i'm not sure he's going to appreciate being called 'amateur', but what i mean is it's his hobby, am i digging myself out of this hole or what!?
...anyway, the point is i thought i should find a use for these as they keep piling up. you see, a deck can only take a couple of weeks of (ab)use before it gets battered and not so good for performing tricks, and most people he knows have already been gifted a few decks and aren't in need of any more. lots go off to recycling, but me being a hoarder and a crafter still sees this is a bit of a waste of something with pretty and festive potential...
...so feeling inspired i got busy this morning...
...obviously a punch would be much quicker and easier, but i don't have one so i had to make do...
...i used the back edge of the plate as a measure to evenly space each wee disc, although i was in no way precise about this!
...if you want the details ~ i think i used around 50 discs, but lost a couple as my sewing machine snagged and ripped them, and i think it turned out about 3m long...
...i'm quite pleased with the result, but i'm not sure if i want to drape it around the tree or hang it across the wall. hmmm, well now i know how i'll be spending my afternoon ;)
emma
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They look fab! Such a great idea. I've been thinking garlands too. what I love about yours is that they would look great all throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteI feel positively inspired now! Now if I could only do something about the complete lack of time...Sigh....
thank you sarah!
ReplyDeletei think this is one of the quickest crafty projects you could make... if you had a punch (any shape would do) i'm sure you could whip one of these up in less than an hour... even while you are watching tv!
emma
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Hey, that turned out really neat, Emma! Creative upcycling :) Thanks for your little note on my blog--yes, I'm feeling better now! Expect a nice long email from me very soon :)
ReplyDeletexo,
Ivy
oh for fun!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Great idea!!! I am inspired.
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart lady you are! Presto, chango ... once you begin to think of various paper circle possibilities to chain ... no limits to the decorative possibilities.
ReplyDeleteThank you! xo
Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Emma what a gorgeous idea!! The cards look completely different when used like this in a garland! Smart to use the sewing machine, I made a paper flower garland last year and stringed them on thin wire but the sewing machine is a better option. Although, I have to say, my old Bernina is - to my grief - not happy to sew/embroider on paper... But I´ll give it a try next time!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Christmastime, bye bye
Kirsten
You are awesome! What a great idea, but it might make the magic tricks a little harder, don't ya think?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I have an adorable pink deck around here somewhere. Think I'll try to find it!
ReplyDeleteJen
that is a fab idea! I have the punch but alas, no sewing machine ha!
ReplyDeletebtw, I found you on the front page of etsy!
what a wonderful idea
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea Emma... LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!I saw them on Flickr too- really great !
ReplyDeleteAnnamaria :)
thats such a clever idea. Sometimes I find old decks with fun graphics that have cards missing. This is a great reuse!
ReplyDeleteKathy
hi emma,
ReplyDeletenice to see you playing along on thursday! love your work and shop.
your garland is a great use of cards for sure :)
belinda
Fabulous idea...made lots of these for Christmas in a rainbow of colours and old books along with snowflakes and star
ReplyDeleteBut love the playing card version
Thanks for sharing
goodness i love this!
ReplyDeletethis is just great. i might just make one.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool idea, Emma! Have a great holiday :)
ReplyDeleteso so cute!
ReplyDeleteooh I love this! I have a thing for garlands at the moment.
ReplyDeleteMonda
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Fantastic!! Since I'm in the same boat as you in terms of the sheer number of discarded decks of cards in my house I think I might follow your lead :)
ReplyDeletehehe! Sharon, before you know it we'll both be drowning in these garlands... ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are too awesome! Great for a ALICE IN WONDERLAND theme party too! Thank you for posting this!!
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