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Monday, 8 August 2011

Recycling time over at Pollycrafts Monday!

(Please scroll down for my Make It Monday DT post!)


It's Pollycrafts Monday and this week we are challenging you to recycle! Get hunting about the house and see what you can re-use on your creation!  Here is what I made...

 
 

I found an old notelet box that I recyled it into a Xmas card box - I'm gonna fill this with blank Xmas cards for my mum!  I thought Chester's Letter from the recent new release would be perfect for this - and I just luuuuurve this little monkey!  Now just gotta make those cards to go with it...

Here is the box in all of its original glory...

This was so fun to do and I hope you can join in the challenge as I can't wait to see what you recycle!  The prize for one lucky winner is a £10 voucher to spend at My Mums Craft Shop.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:







Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, K&Company Peppermint Twist, DCWV glitter cardstock
Stamps: Pollycrafts Chesters Letter
Mediums: Copics
Accents: ribbon from stash, red grosgrain ribbon by Paperchase
Tools: Sizzix embossing folder, Nestabilitie dies, Martha Stewart snowflake border punch
 



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47 comments:

  1. Squirrel x8 August 2011 at 08:38

    I'm sorry hun but Chester just makes me laugh every time I see him! Superb work on the box, your mum is going to be thrilled, and so clever. Love it. Sxx

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  2. Kylie8 August 2011 at 08:39

    Mmm, I wonder how many cards you'll fit in there?? Chester is so cute and he looks fantastic on the top of the lid. Awesome idea.

    Hugs, xo

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  3. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä8 August 2011 at 09:04

    So cute! Great idea and I'm sure your mum will love it.

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  4. SARA8 August 2011 at 09:39

    beautifulllllllll :D

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  5. Sheena8 August 2011 at 09:50

    What a great idea for your mum! Love Chester he is soo cute! Sheena xx

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  6. Pami8 August 2011 at 09:55

    This is a fabulous altered box Mary, and a great idea! Love Chester! Pami x

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  7. debby40008 August 2011 at 10:08

    Oh gorgeous, beautiful gift box.
    luv
    Debby

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  8. Keep It Sweet and Simple8 August 2011 at 10:18

    What a cutie - and a terrific way to recycle an old box.
    Caroline xxx

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  9. Joey8 August 2011 at 10:19

    Hiya Mary J,

    its gorgeous, love chester, love that paper too.

    Joey x

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  10. Maria Therese8 August 2011 at 11:01

    Gorgeous box ♥♥

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  11. heidy8 August 2011 at 11:28

    Gorgeous box,Mary J,your mum will like this!
    Hugs Heidy

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  12. Shell Shearer Swinscoe8 August 2011 at 12:15

    Fab creation hun, love Chester is fab!

    Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments & MAWTT this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  13. Lisa Jane8 August 2011 at 14:23

    wow i love the box mary .. as you know my kind of project .. thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week
    Lisa x

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  14. Anita8 August 2011 at 14:49

    Love that box Mary and Chester looks fabulous.

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  15. ChickieChirps8 August 2011 at 15:14

    This is such a great idea Mary J! I think I might have to steal it! Chester looks so cute on that box!

    Arabella

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  16. Jill8 August 2011 at 15:49

    gorgeous gift box Mary thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

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  17. Alanna8 August 2011 at 17:04

    What a super cute Christmas card box. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week.

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  18. MiamiKel8 August 2011 at 17:50

    Just as sweet as can be, Mary! I love the soft blue color and the adorable little image - beautiful!! x0x0

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  19. Delphine8 August 2011 at 18:52

    WOW, I love your box, Mary! Chester is too cute and your papers are so pretty! I love the design too! Lots of hugs Delphine xx

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  20. Delphine8 August 2011 at 18:53

    Oh and thank you for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck:-)! Hugs again Delphine xx

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  21. pinky8 August 2011 at 19:00

    Just gorgeous, recycled version is much nicer:)

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  22. Danni8 August 2011 at 20:07

    Wonderful creation!! That image is so cute!

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  23. Fabiola8 August 2011 at 20:21

    superbe! elle est vraiment top, biz

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  24. Silli8 August 2011 at 20:31

    awww, this is soooo cute girl...Love it!

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  25. cebelica8 August 2011 at 20:42

    What a clever idea. I love the box you made, looks fantastic. :) Hugs!

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  26. Pami8 August 2011 at 20:42

    Sorry honey should have said thank you for joining us at MAWTT this week! Pami x

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  27. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 21:17

    Fantastic Mary!! I'm looking round for boxes tomorrow! xx

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  28. coops8 August 2011 at 21:29

    wow, this is fantastic mary.i love this cheeky monkey, he makes me smile and stunning papers and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  29. Faye8 August 2011 at 21:37

    Oh this is just so gorgeous. What a fab present idea too. xxx

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  30. Jeni8 August 2011 at 21:37

    Wow, lucky Mom! I'm sure she will love it. Beautifully decorated and I love that image, such a cutie. Thanks for playing along at Totally Papercrafts. ~jeni :)

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  31. Kathleen8 August 2011 at 21:57

    What a great idea, love the box and love the oh so cute image.

    Kath x

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  32. DesignerDiva8 August 2011 at 22:17

    Fabulous Mary, great idea and fantastic execution!

    Hugs Laurie x

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  33. Helen8 August 2011 at 23:02

    Awww...so cute!
    Thanks for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  34. Theresa8 August 2011 at 23:34

    Now this is a fabulous project! What a great way to "wrap" presents. What a great little image. Fabulous!!

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  35. StephC9 August 2011 at 01:31

    What an awesome idea! Love the recycled box. You did such a great job with it. So glad you joined us for this weeks CCC!

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  36. Unknown9 August 2011 at 03:34

    Awww this is gorgeous Mary, what a sweet image and the papers are so pretty, fantastic project xxx

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  37. Lorraine9 August 2011 at 05:37

    Oh this is so adorable, Mary J! I love that little monkey and the beautiful Christmas papers!

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  38. Sally9 August 2011 at 07:47

    Love this Mary, those papers are great and how cute is Chester? Hope you are still relaxing :)
    HugsSally xxx

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  39. Amanda R9 August 2011 at 11:12

    That is an excellent idea and you finished your box off so neatly. Cute little monkey too!

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  40. juelmarie9 August 2011 at 17:39

    What an awesome take on our challenge - great work and thanks so much for joining us at Christmas Cards - way to stay on top of this next season!! Love that box!!

    Crafty Hugs
    Juelmarie DT

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  41. Jess Willison9 August 2011 at 18:11

    How adorable is Chester?? Thanks for joining us at CCC this week!

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  42. Pam Sparks9 August 2011 at 20:05

    so creative Mary! So cute too! I am hoarding this Peppermint Twist paper! ugh!

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  43. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 23:41

    I LOVE him he is everything and more! such a great recycled box too! Great idea! thanks for playing along with us on the ABC Christmas challenge this time, hugs Samantha :0)

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  44. Susie Sugar11 August 2011 at 16:47

    Mary what a fab change you made to the box and that little monkey is the cutest darling
    Thanks for joining us Digi Divas at the "Do It With Digis challenge" this time
    Hugs Susie Sugar & Lynne xx

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  45. Candace13 August 2011 at 04:12

    This is just adorable!! Thanks for playing along with us at Christmas Card Challenges!! :)

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  46. Caroljenks14 August 2011 at 01:01

    This is gorgeous - what a wonderful gift for your mum :)

    Thanks for joining us over at ABC Christmas for our 'P for Presents' Challenge.

    Carol x

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  47. Dorte15 August 2011 at 17:05

    Lovely Christmas box for your mum, it's so pretty.
    Thanks for sharing at ABC Christmas challenge.
    Dorte,xx

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x