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After finishing my Christmas cards I had so much shredded book page paper left. I couldn't just throw it out and had to make something out of it. So I started thinking about other images that represent Christmas and yesterday while watching a movie, I came up with these two ideas.
A Wreath. This took a little planning and did not come out exactly as I wanted, but once I added the ow it looked like a wreath. A little bit of double sided tape and a double mat and I have a piece of holiday art. Then I had an idea that has been rolling around in my head for a few years.
Just a simple tree that reminds me of the Swedish straw ornaments that my mother always had on our tree. Simple,easy and recycling projects too! Enjoy!

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  1. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    These are soo coool! I love the shapes you made. Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2010/12/pink-hippo-party-7.html

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  2. marieDecember 14, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    very cute!
    tfs
    Marie

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  3. Patricia @ 9th and DenverDecember 14, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I love them both.
    So simple but so cute!

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  4. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 15, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Great idea...I especially like the tree you did in a prior post - wonderful way to recycle!

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  5. KimMalkDecember 16, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    So cute, I really like the wreath.

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  6. ShannonDecember 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Very original and creative! I love it!

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  7. Theresa RhodusDecember 22, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    very creative!

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