I'll admit it - I have a problem with throwing something away if I think it might have a little life left in it. And surprise - I feel like I can use EVERYTHING! I hold on to bags, empty boxes, fabric, wire - I can't part with any of it. When it comes to papercrafts, I'm physically unable to get rid of scraps. I know, I know...it's a real problem. It seems like the smaller the scrap, the more affectionate I feel towards it...
So, ever since I've started using our new scallop edge punch, I've been thinking about how to use the tiny strip of scrap paper your left with after punching the scallop:
So when I saw a project by the ridiculously talented Sharon Johnson, I knew I'd found my inspiration. She describes how she often uses a very small strip of cardstock to seperate two pieces of decorative paper. Thanksgiving is sandwiched between my parents anniversary and my mom's birthday! So I decided to use them (their cards, anyway) as guinea pigs. Here are my projects:
I used the scallop strip for the anniversary card, I made a birthday card using the "scrap". Can you see it? Ithink it's a little addition that makes a big impact. I've posted the entire project in my gallery, as well as some close ups of the rhinestone brads.
Thanks for looking, I hope I've inspired you to take a second look at your scraps. So fess up - what can't YOU get rid of?
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