Using scraps to make cards

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 by making colorful card bases. Here's how...

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.

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

Today is my day to share a Project of the Week for The House That Stamps Built. Do any of you have a pile of scraps that look like this? Well, I do, so my project focuses on using up some of those scraps. I start by cutting pairs of 1/2 inch strips, making sure I have at least two of each pattern. I cut a base of scrap cardstock a little bit bigger than an A2 size panel. As you can see, it doesn't even have to be a full square. Then I butt two strips together and adhere them on the backside…

Use patterned paper, rubber stamps, and a simple card sketch to make easy handmade cards. Sample cards use new stamps from Stampin' Up!® including the Country Bouquet, Way to Grow, and Conversation Bubbles stamp sets. Perfect for Valentine's Day cards, th

Squares are cool! Totally! You can do so much with a perfect square shape. Today’s projects are designs made with squares, specifically 1-1/4″ squares. Squares of this size are perfect for arranging in different […]

making handmade cards or layered cardstock pages results in cardstock scraps and scrapooking paper scraps. Here's lots of clever ideas for using paper scraps on your next handmade card. These handmade card templates will become your go to card designs and help you save money on craft supplies.

“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!

I’m going to share how to make 3 simple cards in minutes using paper scraps. If you’re short on time but love handmade cards this project will thrill you.