Using Scraps for Cards + FREE GIFT
Hi once again! I am back to share cards that I created using lots of colorful scraps. These scraps are left over from yesterday’s video… but these tips and designs can be used with any leftovers.
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All the colorful pieces I use today are leftover from the cards I made in THIS video with Tim Holtz Alcohol Pearls and Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper. And today’s techniques could be done with patterned paper, ink blended, stamped… ANY kind of scraps.
My first example shows using a die cut inlay technique with colorful scraps and the Simon Says Stamp Outline Clustered Leaves Die. I added a sentiment created with the Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Dies and Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Faith Stamp Set.
Here you can see both the dimension and shine…
I also find scraps are fun to use for sentiment strips. This card was inspired by a card I made in THIS video… but this time with leftover colored pieces. I again used the Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Dies… and added multiple sentiments from the Simon Says Stamp CZ Design You Got This Stamp Set.
Some strips use foam adhesive and some are adhered directly to the card.
This next example just shows that you can use strips to create a simple card. This design works great for any scraps – even with busy patterns.
This sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp CZ Design You Got This Stamp Set is fun because you can get a coordinating die to cut it out. LOVE!
Here is another examples using scraps for a background. This time I completely covered the background to create unique look. I recommend this style if all your scraps look good together… not just random ones.
I added a stacked Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Cross die cut and a Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Faith sentiment.
A fun way to use a larger scrap on a card is to stamp across it and a notecard to make a continuous pattern. This makes the scrap look like it was made just for that card. And I am really liking this Simon Says Stamp Outline Leaves Stamp!
I added a stacked Simon Says Stamp I Adore You die cut for the sentiment. Sweet and simple.
I also enjoy using scraps to do paper piecing of stamped images. This card showcases the Simon Says Stamp Sketch Tulip Bouquet Stamp Set and Simon Says Stamp Outline Leaves Stamp.
Loving that texture…
BLOG HOP + FREE GIFT
Today I am thrilled to hopping along from blog to blog to celebrate the new Simon Says Stamp Fresh Bloom release. I used many of the products today… and also in yesterday’s video. You can find all the new goodness HERE.
Also – to celebrate the new release – Simon Says Stamp is giving a FREE Lucky To Know You Die with any purchase! Use the code “FRBLM89” through 3/10/19 to get yours. Shop HERE.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of my bestie Kristina Werner! You can also start at the beginning of the hop on the SSS blog. Also, this is Day 1 of a 2-day hop. So be sure to hop again tomorrow!
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is offering a $25 gift certificate to a lucky winner! For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 3/8/19 telling me your favorite product from this new release. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner will be announced on the SSS blog.)
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the Simon Says Stamp branded products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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