Tip Tuesday at Creative Cutter Room

Hello Fellow Crafters,

 

Today is my opportunity to share a crafting tip with you at Creative Cutter Room. I decided to share how to use a 12 X 12 double sided sheet of pattern paper and not have any scraps left. I have the tendency to use only a portion of the paper and then add the remaining pieces to the box to hardly ever get used again. Do you do that too?

 

Here is a way to prevent that from happening.

 

Scrap Prevention

 

 Select one piece of 12 X 12 double sided pattern paper. 

 Use both sides to layer 2 or 3 card bases. Shown above on the left.

 Use the remaining small pieces to make 3 X 3 cards.

I cut strips and rectangles to create the smaller cards. I also used a strip for the envelope (as seen in the background) and the inside of one of the 3 x 3 cards.

 

ALL the paper has been used! There are NO scraps!

 

Now the cards can be decorated to fit the next challenge or just to have ready for that last minute birthday card you may need.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana



Tip Tuesday ~ Scraps

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Good Morning!

Welcome to Tip Tuesday.

Today is an exciting day...it is my first time posting at Tip Tuesday for Creative Cutter Room. I would like to share a quick and easy tip on how to use those scraps that have been accumulating.

First, gather a pile of your scraps and spread them out on an open space. Then pick the color theme you would like to work with. I selected pastels since Spring is approaching.

Use your paper trimmer to cut square and rectangular pieces, which will be used to create a mosiac background. I love this technique since no two cards will look alike. 

Place the pieces on your card base or layout to create an appealing background. Once you are content with the pattern, you will adhere each piece.

 Add your die-cut or image and any extra embellishments.

Don't forget the envelope! You can use strips of scraps to create a peek-a-boo effect. The recipient will get a peek at what the card will look like inside.    

Looking forward to seeing your projects that you make using scraps.