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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Here you can see both the dimension and shine…

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Some strips use foam adhesive and some are adhered directly to the card.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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!

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I added a stacked Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Cross die cut and a Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Faith sentiment.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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!

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I added a stacked Simon Says Stamp I Adore You die cut for the sentiment. Sweet and simple.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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.

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Loving that texture…

Using Scraps on Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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.

Smooth Alcohol Ink Background Video
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Simon Says Stamp Sketch Tulip Bouquet…
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Simon Says Stamp Outline Leaves Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Faith…
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Simon Says Stamp CZ Design You Got…
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Simon Says Stamp CZ Design You Got…
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Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Cross…
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Simon Says Stamp I Adore You Die
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Simon Says Stamp Outline Clustered…
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Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Dies
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Alcohol Pearls
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Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper
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VersaMark Ink
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VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
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Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Ink
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Simon Says Stamp Fog Ink
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Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock
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MISTI Stamping Tool
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Stick It Adhesive Sheets
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Gina K Connect Glue
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White Craft Foam
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3M Foam Adhesive
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Anti Static Powder Bag
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Hero Arts Heat Gun
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Hero Arts White Embossing Powder
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Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing…
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Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
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Tim Holtz Trimmer
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Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
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Fiskars Easy Action Snips
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448 thoughts on “Using Scraps for Cards + FREE GIFT”

  1. Michelle Darde says:

    Thank you for the constant inspiration to create and play!

  2. Deb Selby says:

    You make the Scraps look like a Picasso. I love your card with the cross.

  3. Vivian says:

    Wow! What inspiration. I am a little sad cause I actually threw out a bunch of scraps because I didn’t think I would ever need them.

  4. Shannon Hinders says:

    Never thought to use my leftover paper like this. Thanks for the ideal

  5. Linda says:

    You are such an inspiration with your creativity! Love the cards!

  6. Sandy S. says:

    Ha, Ha, Jennifer…..this video made me create a new Piterest board, “Scrap Cards.” Can’t wait to try some of these!

  7. Peggy says:

    Great ideas for those “extra” pieces of paper.

  8. Ann Hughes says:

    Thanks for all the tips on using those scraps. You have inspired me to look in my stash and start creating. Love all the cards but my favorite is the tulips.

  9. Jennifer Petersen says:

    Beautiful cards! Love all the wonderful inspiration you share. So hard to pick a favorite item from this release at the moment I am going to go with the You got this Stamp Set. Love all those encouraging sentiments!

  10. Lillian says:

    Thanks for the great ideas! I love the Pretty Peonies cling stamp in the new release. Will be trying out some of these ideas soon!

  11. Barbara-Jean says:

    Super cards as always. I’m afraid if I’d use scraps, they’d look like scraps! Placement is key, I guess.
    I, too, love the new spring collection. The floral cross die and the small faith sentiments are my wish list items.

  12. Annette says:

    The floral cross die is perfect for any time of year, but especially now if getting Easter cards done. Very beautiful examples and who knew I could use all my scraps that I have been saving! Thank you!

  13. Dawn Miller says:

    I love your colorful cards!

  14. Sunshine73160 says:

    Absolutely LOVE all your posts!! Thinking I might have to get a Floral Cross from Simon! It’s beautiful!!

  15. Donna Kalinowsky says:

    My favorite product from this release is the tulips and matching die. Beautiful cards! Will watch the video after I visit all the blog hop!

  16. Debra Scassera says:

    Amazing what you did with scraps. I love everything.

  17. maria f. says:

    I too love that leaves BG stamp. But I’m most impressed with that floral cross die. It’s just so pretty.

  18. Jean Marmo says:

    Simply stunning cards!!

  19. Alice Turak says:

    Your clarity and creativity continue to amaze me.
    The cards are lovely. Thank you!

  20. Barbara Lucas says:

    New to alcohol inks . Can’t wait to get started. I am 84 years young and making cards for my neighbors. Hope to get them involved too. Can’t wait to get started

  21. Wendy Ellen Fisher says:

    Love your cards. I love the filigree stamps, the geometric set, and the triangles one. I love filigree and geometric shapes.

  22. Karen Chupka says:

    Hard to pick a favorite….love so much on this release. I purchased the filigree heart and egg already so I guess those would probably be my favorites!

  23. Melissa Creamer says:

    You’re cards are beautiful Jen! You inspire me all the time! Love these cards and how colorful they are!

  24. Karen A Evans says:

    Love the colors and ideas!

  25. Jennifer F. says:

    Every time I see your cards and what you do are always amazing! thank you for always sharing your cards.

  26. Gayle Bartholomew says:

    Jennifer, you can do more with scraps than most people can do with a room full of supplies. Love all of them and appreciate the bright “springy” colors. Thanks for sharing your talents.

  27. Cindy Zimmerman says:

    My favorite Simon Says Stamps product from the March release is Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Cross die cut. I LOVE your cards made with this new die. I make holiday cards for a Newton KS nursing home. Since Easter is a religious holiday, I prefer making these holiday cards with a religious theme instead of using all of the Bunnies & eggs . This cross die is stunning!

  28. Daria Zender says:

    This has inspired me to look at my “scraps” differently. Thanks for the great video and wonderful examples.

  29. Tina K says:

    I like the idea of using strips of extras to make a cool looking card. I’m going to have to give that a try.

  30. Brenda L. Kuder says:

    All of your cards are very beautiful and inspirational!

  31. Sharon Sienaski says:

    Beautiful inking technique. I am getting the cross die definitely.

  32. Becky Reeder says:

    What a fantastic technique, I can’t wait to try it tomorrow!

  33. Rhonda Riedl says:

    I’m a big fan of tulips – so imagine how excited I was to see this great tulip stamp set and dies. It’s not only on my wish list – but on my shopping list.

  34. Emily Marjamaa says:

    I love what you did with the outline leaves die and the friend die on the one card. I think those two things and the outline leaves background stamp are my favorites from this release. Oh! and the filigree heart. Thanks for sharing all of your hard work with us.

  35. Jennifer says:

    I think my favorite is the clustered leaves wafer die. The ‘friend’ die is great too – like the size and font of that one.

  36. Cheryl Day says:

    Love the inspiration to use scraps! I am using scraps for all my April National Letter Writing Cards this year. Woo Hoo!

  37. Jeannie Ulrich says:

    I like the cards that you have created using scraps. It is hard to pick one product that I like the best of the new release items. I look forward to getting a few of the alcohol pearl inks and playing with them. The other item that I am getting increasing interested in the the Tim Holtz trimmer. It would be extremely helpful in creating all the strips that would be needed to create these cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

  38. Debbi Smith says:

    It is very hard to pick one, but I live the Sketch Tulip Bouquet die the best. Tulips signify spring to me. I love ALL of your examples!!

  39. I just love tulips. And that Smooth Alcohol Ink technique is awesome.

  40. Carol McGregor says:

    Love the idea of using scraps for these colorful cards. Great inspiration.

  41. Paula Brown says:

    Love these colorful cards. Great examples of using up scraps, I never throw away

  42. helen markee says:

    How colorful! and a great way to use up those scraps!! Thanks for the inspiration

  43. kathy krug says:

    So much eye candy on this post. Brillint use of scraps.

  44. Casey mazzio says:

    Beautiful cards, you have such a great eye for colors. Thank you for sharing

  45. Joy Ferderer says:

    Love the whole collection and alcohol pearl backgrounds

  46. Sherri Little says:

    I just used my scraps of Yupo paper just the other day!

  47. You have so many sweet ideas. Thanks for sharing your talent!

  48. Karen Hale says:

    Beautiful cards using the new Simon release. Great idea using those fabulous scraps in the designs. Thank you, Jennifer, for another wonderful video full of inspiration and tips.

  49. Brandy Jones says:

    Love the tulip bouquet!!

  50. Linda says:

    My fav is the tiny words set. Beautiful sentiments that sadly are necessary in this world! Love your ideas Jennifer! Bless you and your inspiration!

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