This is for ShirleyÂ’s Free 4 All Challenge to recycle it.
I used a page from an old desk top calendar. The butterflies came from a birthday card two years ago. They are very sparkly. As my own bonus, I used cardstock in a long retired color – Summer Sun and a pre-stamped & punched greeting. This card will go to a lonely senior citizen. She’s too far to visit, but I do send her cards which she loves to receive. Her favorite color is blue, so I always add something in blue. I enclose some corny jokes that she can tell at church and the senior citizen center; such as – Why did the boy throw butter out the window? He wanted to see the butter fly. Ha, ha!
Terrific challenge. TFL
Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 GMT Views: 326
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OH yes, a calendar page is a wonderful thing to recycle!!! I love the movement in the field of flowers, so cool. I also send cards often to elderly folks. Honestly, they appreciate them more than others so I get something out of the deal too. ;) I’m sure she will love the joke.
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67324
Fri, Feb 23, 2018 @ 10:15 AM
A very cute card. I love the recycled calendar page. That is so sweet of you to send this lady cards and jokes. I know she appreciates your kindness. Thank you for playing the F4A challenge today.
Registered: August 14, 2007 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 30863
Fri, Feb 23, 2018 @ 12:02 PM
You have a perfect combination of recycled elements....your card is gorgeous. I'm sure your friend will love it. No so sure about the joke.........haha!
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40390
Fri, Feb 23, 2018 @ 8:39 PM
Definitely too beautiful to throw out, and I love how you added the recycled butterflies, too! What a gorgeous card , you must make this lady's day when she receives your cards in the mail, Diane!
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Registered: May 29, 2006 Location: Eminence, Indiana Posts: 29650
Sat, Feb 24, 2018 @ 3:06 AM
Fabulous idea! I have tons of calendars which I couldn't bear to part with....thanks for the inspiration to actually make good use of them! The recipient will cherish this!!