Christmas cards

Now that most of the Christmas cards have been sent (and hopefully received!), it's time to solve the card mystery.

First clue:

Second clue:

And the solution in silver...

and in green:


Yep, a pencil shavings tree. A tree has become a pencil and a pencil has become a tree. Now THAT is recycling!

Oh, if you'll ever want to make your own tree: Jolly silver pencil is the best. By far! Believe me, I have tested 21 different pencils.