Sunday 9 September 2012

Recycled

A couple of times a week, we get a box delivered from Graze which contains 4 little packets of yummy nibbles. (check 'em out if you've not come across them before)  The boxes are made of kraft card and have photographic scenes on the inside surface. I've been thinking for ages that it's such a shame to chuck them in the recycling bin.  So I saved a few and last week cut lots of different shapes with my die cutting machine and this is my first creation with my recycled Graze box.  I've just used the card as is, distressed the edge of the tag and edged the dies with platinum UTEE.



As this week's Out of a hat creation is recycled packaging, I've entered!

17 comments:

sam21ski said...

Love your tag and the distressed look of it, that background is fab.

Sam xxx

Heather said...

This tag is beautiful and what a great idea not to waste such an attractive box. I love the bits you have added - great result.

Sue said...

You can't beat a bit of recycling....great idea!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous re-cycling Carol with such a pretty result.
Wishes
Lynne

Chris said...

This is gorgeous, Carol. Love the way you've distressed the edges of the butterfly and flower.

You're definitely right not to chuck out the packaging, it's lovely.

Netty said...

Have never heard of Graze boxes before but your tag is so pretty and too good to waste, Annette x

Words and Pictures said...

Beautiful piece of recycling - it's so effective! Bravo for converting another piece of so-called rubbish into a piece of art!
Alison x

Shannon said...

Such a pretty tag, pretty to look at and pretty because recycling was involved.

chrissie said...

Beautiful tag and great recycling

Love Chrissie xx

strangely creative said...

that is really really nice - I like the colours and everything about it. Cx

Anonymous said...

Hi Carol, Great to meet you. Fab recycling and such a beautiful tag. Thank you so much for sharing with the Hatters this week. Hope you will join us again.
Regards Florence x

Janet said...

Love your tag,fab recycling Carol
Thanks for joining us at Out of a Hat
Janet x

Sandra's Spot said...

Such a pretty tag a fab way to make use of those boxes. Thanks for joining us at Out of a Hat. Hugs Sandra X

Anonymous said...

Hi Carol. Beautiful tag, love it, xxx

Sarah Anderson said...

Beautiful Carol!

Suzanne C said...

Love the recycled bit! Beautiful butterfly! Lovely card!

Paula Whittaker said...

great bit of recycling....those Graze boxes and contents are fab.