Inundated with scraps of cardstock but can't seem to part with them? Put all of the scraps from your American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock Packs and more to good use! Here's my tip to make colorful backgrounds. I toss my scrap strips in a bin (nothing fancy, just something from the dollar store) right in front of my paper

“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Khalil Gibran Recently I was able to get together with a few friends for a day of catching up and card making. There was a time we were able to get together about every 5 – 6 weeks, but the last couple of years have seen the gap between get togethers widening so it was certainly lovely to see everyone! Since I rarely seem to have…

How do you make a card out of scrap paper? Use some scrapbook paper or designer paper & follow this tutorial to make a handmade card fast!

They’re every crafters dirty little secret – paper scraps. Whether you store yours in a drawer, toss them in a bag, or have a giant pile growing on your desk, paper scraps can feel like an insurmountable mountain of disorganization. But they can be useful – after all, why would…

Make the most out of your paper scraps with this easy card layout. Here are a dozen versions of the same template.

At last month's team meeting we were given some of the Irresistibly Yours dsp available for free until March 31, 2015 with a qualifying $50 purchase (before tax and handling). I saw a card on Pinterest that I really liked so decided to use it for my inspiration. My card base is Blackberry Bliss, then Wisteria Wonder, then Elegant Eggplant, then perfect plum, then rich razzelberry. The final layer is whisper with sponged strips of the Irresistibly Yours dsp. I sponged them in the same colors…

Here are 3 card ideas to use up your leftover paper scraps. In this video I show you how to make each card along with some other helpful tips.

Whimsical Cards from Paper Scraps! If you find yourself keeping paper scraps because the paper is soooo pretty or so rare or you are just so thrifty like that, then I have some great cards for you today! Whimsical cards that use paper scraps!! All you need are 1' x 4' scraps from practically any Designer Series Paper and you are ready to go!! Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper Scraps Here is a whimsical card created with scraps from our Sale-a-bration paper called Paper Blooms. (February…

Hello friends! At the beginning of 2021, I decided to try something different. Whenever I finish off a 6x6 paper pad, I usually have a few leftover paper scraps. I collected all of the scraps throughout the year and challenged myself to make a few more cards. This sounded like a fun idea until I

Looking for ways to use up paper scraps? Well today I have 3 more card making ideas to share that feature paper scraps from the new Ornate Garden DSP.