I came up with this idea when I was staring at the piles of old birthday cards I am (supposed to be) scrapbooking.
1. Take all the cards and cut them in half, keep the picture bit and throw away the writing side.
2. Cut the cards into one inch squares (larger or smaller if you want). All the squares must be the same size so mark it out with a ruler or use a template.
3. Take a large piece of card and glue the squares on to make a colourful mosaic. The mosaic can be framed as a birthday keepsake (birthday cards) or as a classy christmas decoration (old christmas cards).
*Tip* Use family pictures to make a mosaic gift for an anniversary or someonelse’s birthday.
Photo by flickr user Today is a Good Day
7 Responses to “Activity #4 Birthday Card Mosaic”
That is actually a great idea since we just had Baby Bug’s birthday party recently. It’s a shame to throw away the beautiful cards. However, with 200 guests, that’s going to be one big mosaic!
Thanks for sharing this with the Carnival of Family Life.
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Thanks for the share! I think many of us can relate to having some serious scraps laying around of all kinds of things!! ;o)
Hugs,
Holly
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Oooh, what a fantastic idea! My little guy turned one recently, but like you said - it could be for any occasion! I love it, thanks for sharing!
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awesome idea!!!
my friend’s birthday is coming and i want to give her a memorable card, this sounds like a perfect card