Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Paper Players Challenge #41: Recycling!

Howdy and Happy SUPER Sunday! I just love Sunday's because that is the day we launch a new challenge over at The Paper Players. This week, the theme is RECYCLING!! How cool is that? Look around you right now...what can you re-purpose for the sake of creativity? If it is heading to the trash...*STOP*...look again...can you actually USE it?? (Mail, packaging, newspapers, magazines...even OLD clothes!) I BET you can and we want to see it! 
So, where did I get the inspiration for my card? Well, I simply looked no further then an item that is occasionally sitting on my desk while I create...a can of Diet Dr. Pepper! I cut open the can, punched a few shapes then ran them through the Big Shot ...and there you have it, recycled "embellishments"! I figure that this card makes one less can in my recycle bin this week and THAT is pretty cool! 
Also, the twine accent was recycled from a bakery box that contained some yummy treats from a brunch I attended earlier in the week. Anything can be re-purposed, if you just give it the chance! 

After cracking open that can, I punched out six 1-1/4" circles and one Scalloped Oval. I embossed them with both the Vintage Wallpaper and Square Lattice Embossing folders. Embossing aluminum is super-easy and the results are awesome! The edges CAN be a wee bit sharp, though...nothing dangerous, though. Not to worry!  
I added the same, coordinating embossing on the layers of the card. I used Blueberry Crisp DSP and lightly sanded it to give a "distressed" look.
Finally, here is the decorated inside. I originally intended the front to have 8 circles...but short of making this one an 8x10 card, I had to scale back a bit. I just used my "surplus" for the inside: 
Thanks for stopping by today! Please leave me a comment to say hello before you go. I really hope you have an awesome day today and I also hope you will share YOUR creation with us at The Paper Players, this week! We would LOVE to see what you come up with to RECYCLE on your project! :)

Stampin' Up! Supply List:  
Stamps: Because I Care (Hostess set) 
Paper: Blueberry Crisp DSP, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pacific Point and Old Olive (sponging) Classic ink
Accessories: Scallop Border punch, 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Scalloped Oval punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder, Square Lattice Embossing folder, Corner Rounder punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Color Coach, sponging with Old Olive Classic ink, Modern Label pnch and 2" x 1-3/8" XL Oval punch.
Non-SU! Accessories: Diet Dr. Pepper Can, purple jewels and twine from a bakery box
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35 comments:

  1. ImkeApril 3, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Anne Marie, what a fabulous idea !! It looks so brilliant. Very pretty card. Have a great Sunday !

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  2. Kathy and LuckyApril 3, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    This is amazing, who would have thunk it:) Love the silver with the rhinestone in the center with all the embossing. Gorgeous!!!! Hope you are having a great weekend, with all the warm weather.

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  3. ElizabethApril 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a great use of a soda can! I have been hunting around the house for things I can cut with my new BigShot. Now I have to send DH out for a coke! LOL

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  4. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsApril 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!
    First off - it's just a great card to begin with - but with the recycled can - it's just outstanding!!!

    LOVE IT! :)
    Maria

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  5. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    WOW! I've been wanting to use a can with my Big Shot. Your card layout is fabulous!

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  6. jimlynnApril 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    WOW! This is just amazing and so very pretty. I'll have to try that - but with a Diet Coke and Cuddlebug!
    Lynn

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  7. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    This is fabulous!!! And greeen! I love it!

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  8. BonnieApril 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Wow, what a creative use of an empty Dr. Pepper can!

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  9. SamanthaApril 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Who knew trash could be so beautiful!!

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  10. Jessie LubykApril 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Very cool:) I love how you used a can. I knew that a person could die cut them with the Big Shot ...but I never thought of embossing them....that just rocks! tfs

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  11. Bonnie WeissApril 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Wowzers, what a great take on the challenge!

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  12. LeAnneApril 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Anne Marie, this is fabulous! I am so glad you stepped up the circles with the embossing---what a great idea....one I never thought of! THanks for making my challenge extra special!

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  13. KERApril 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    way to go green!!...love all the textures...tfs

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  14. Ann SchachApril 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    So cool, Anne Marie! I love the fact that you also texturized the circles too! Fabulous card!

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  15. MargaretApril 3, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I have seen cards w/ the metal look and assumed it was a 'craft' sheet. Now I don't have to hunt for a supplier :-) Great card! Thanks!!

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  16. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netApril 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Anne Marie, this is adorable!
    How clever to emboss both the papers and tin. So cute.
    I especially love how the inside has another circle against the brilliant blue- makes the white space POP too! hugs.

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  17. Jen MitchellApril 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh! These colors are gorgeous and the embossed circles are inspired! I've wanted to try cutting out cans but I worried the edges would be too sharp. Glad to hear they aren't so dangerous after all!

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  18. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks for showing me that it works. I wanted to try it out when I first got my machine and was told it wouldn't work. I did try it with the foil liners from a large coffee can though.Thanks again. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne

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  19. ShannonApril 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    OMG-that is awesome! I am so trying this. And great drink taste girl!

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  20. CherylApril 3, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Anne Marie, this is spectacular! I love the recycled embellishments you made. They look so cool!

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  21. Nance LeedyApril 3, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Oh AM, I love those circles and how cool do they look embossed?! I love how you matched 3 of the circles with the same section of the wallpaper folder--such a professional detail! These colors are fantastic together to and I love the layered label. Fantastic work, my friend!

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  22. xiumaiyukiApril 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    OMG!!! That is just pure genius!!! I am keeping all my soda cans now. :o) Your card is just too fabulous for words. I can see how many "manly" men would soooo appreciate this card.

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  23. Shari WintersteinApril 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This is really a great idea and so flashy. Thanks for blessing my day. :)

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  24. Dale MorinApril 4, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    What a great card! I love how you did it. I am going to look around to see if I can find something to recycle into a card. Great challenge!

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for all the comments.

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  25. Dawn's Creative ChaletApril 4, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Anne!
    I wanted to thank you for always stopping by my blog (as you can see I'm a fan of yours too!). I love to blog surf and get inspired - I really like to visit your blog too! You always leave such kind remarks and I just wanted to take a minute to thank you so much!! Have a great day!!!

    Your blog stalker (tee hee!)
    Dawn

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  26. PattiApril 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    What a neat idea! I really like the look of the aluminum after embossing.

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  27. MicheyApril 4, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh my heavens, that's just what the Dr. ordered ;-) What a fun, fun way to not have to take stuff out to the curb every week! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  28. Tara BilbaoApril 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Anne Marie, This is brilliant! I am definitely going to try to emboss aluminum. Love the layout, the colors and most definitely the inside. I love your furry friends and their names are just spectacular.

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  29. n8tvtexanApril 4, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    LOVE this card!!! Embossing soda cans is so much fun!!!

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  30. Lesley April 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Great job AM! Love the embossed can...I was worried about your fingers!!! This is very cool, I must try it!

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  31. Pat (mspfd)April 4, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Wowza! This is incredible! How creative and gorgeous!

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  32. jaydeeApril 6, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Fabulous, Anne Marie. I've never run metal through my big shot... maybe its because I don't drink soda, so never have a can available.... but... you are making me think I need to go try it!
    I LOVE these colors together.
    hugs
    jaydee

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  33. HelenApril 6, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow, looks fabulous! But I just KNOW I would lose a finger if I tried it!

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  34. HappyCrafterApril 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    fabulous technique and what a perfect way to recycle!

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  35. Dumpster DudeApril 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Nice way to utilize whole lot of soda cans which are lying useless.

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie

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