Earth Day adventure

Today is Earth Day ♥  I'm old enough to remember the first Earth Day, and much more recently, I remember the first Earth Day at Jingle Belles, where the cards feature re-cycled re-used, or up-cycled elements. Life in my house was very unsettled and chaotic the past several weeks and I mostly gave up card-making and web browsing for the duration; now that life is restored to nearly normal, I took a little time to find some bits that deserved another use:

stamp set - Joyous Christmas (retired); ink - Mossy Meadow; card stock - Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Real Red; punch - Word Window

This one was cut from the front of a card we received, where it seemed minor next to a large sentiment section.  I think the picture is both serene and festive, with just the right amount of glitter, and I prefer it as a major focus.

card stock - Real Red

The image on this one was originally the side wall of a printed gift box.  I love the warm candle glow and the barely visible tree line outside the frosted windows.  I reused that gift box until it was fraying at the corners and I couldn't get the leftover tape off, then I cut off the least-worn pieces and saved them.  I haven't decided on a sentiment yet (I'm looking for just the right one) but the inside is finished and features three more of the candles I punched out of the extra length; I just couldn't bear to let any of them go to waste.