Recycling: Of course you Can.

We're going to have 2 partners for this swap, as postage should be pretty slim on these little brooches, even internationally.

Following this tutorial on Craftster you will make 1 brooch for each of your two partners.

Please be very very careful handling cut metal, I don't want to hear of any mishaps and blood loss (Having said that, i fully expect to injure myself. Do as I say, not as I do!). Also feel free to sand or file the corners if they turn out sharp.

You do not have to use playing cards for your picture, you can use magazine cuttings, fabric, wrapping paper etc etc whatever you like.