What to do with Paper Scraps and Stickers + Blog Hop!
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I always get asked the question of what do I do with pattern paper scraps and stickers that are in card kits. Simon Says Stamp’s October 2020 kit has a gorgeous collection of Simple Stories Cozy Days papers and PinkFresh Studio Puffy Alpha Stickers. These paired together perfectly and also help use up the small bits of paper I have leftover from the kit.
I cut up scraps of the paper into little strips and arranged them into a custom pattern. Then I used a piece of the Burnt Orange cardstock (also in the kit) and cut it from Simon’s Large Stitched Maple die. The die is not in the kit; if you don’t have it, you could just as easily make this same card by cutting a different shape from the cardstock, such as a heart, circle, etc.
On the leaf are the PinkFresh Studio Alpha Stickers. I spelled out both the words “thanks” and “hello”. I added supporting sentiments from a previous card kit stamp set, Kind Flowers. The gold embossing I did for those greetings match beautifully with the gold accents on the stickers.
I hope you will watch the video at the top of this post. You could interpret this design into other themes and colors simply by changing the paper and die cut shape in the middle!
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THE HOP DETAILS
- Your next stop in the hop is the super-talented Laura Bassen! You can find the entire hop list on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
- Check out the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit galleries for additional October 2020 Card Kit inspiration!
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such lovely cards
Inspiring idea on how to use paper scraps and a great card.
Both cards are so pretty with all the Fall colors and the orange leaf tops it all off.
I have so many pattern paper scraps, and I’m always looking for ways to use them. This is a new version of an old song, and feels fresh – love it! Thanks!
Great idea to use up scraps.
Love the idea of using up your scraps! Cute card!
wow, so beautiful!
Adorable, Nina. I love the way you used the paper in stripes.
Love the custom pattern background!!
I always appreciate ideas to extend the life of my supplies. These are beautiful and fun card designs!
Great way to use up leftover strips–very pretty.
very fun – love all the colors!
Very cute cards! You could use this technique to make gift tags also!!
You are always so creative and you always inspire me!
so festive with fall colors..Thank you for sharing
Love the way you used the scraps!
Always looking for a way to use my scraps, this is a great idea!
What an excellent project! Love the use of the scraps!
I love how you used your scraps to create a lovely card!
Love your use of scraps!
Such a simple but cute idea. Always have scraps available!
These are awesome, and a great idea for using scraps.
Lovely cards–I always save my PP scraps, I will often use them inside the card as well.
Adorable Card!!????
Such a clever, colorful idea!
AWESOME creations, I love the use of all the designer paper strips!
I can never bear to throw away even small scraps of paper & so always looking for new ways to use them ????. Love that the large leaf “anchors” the title against the busier background
I tend to hold onto scraps of paper (patterned and plain), but I never use them. You’ve definitely inspired me.
So beautiful! You are so creative and talented. ????
Love this Nina!!!
Nina,
Great job!! You’ve inspired me to do the same type of card TODAY. I can do these right away and get rid of a bunch of leftovers to make really pretty things. Thank you SO much for an easy, approachable task and a video to boot. You’ve made me feel empowered, which is a real trick for a public schoolteacher these days. YOU ROCK!
Lori in PA
Nina,
Great job!! You’ve inspired me to do the same type of card TODAY. I can do these right away and get rid of a bunch of leftovers to make really pretty things. Thank you SO much for an easy, approachable task and a video to boot. You’ve made me feel empowered, which is a real trick for a public schoolteacher these days. YOU ROCK!
What a great idea – I never have enough ideas of what to do with the beautiful patterned paper that have i accumulated. Thank you
This card is gorgeous! I do keep every little piece of my scraps! What a wonderful way to use them!
Love these bright, cheerful cards. Very helpful!
Fab easy design, thanks for sharing.
What a fun design, on both cards!
So cute and creative! I never throw any scraps away and this is a beautiful way to use them. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, what cute papers you used behind the gorgeous leaf. They are so happy!
Such a cute card, and so fall…you could turn this into other cards with different colors, dies, etc. Always appreciate ways to use up scraps!
Great tip for adding fun color to a design as well as making productive use of leftover scraps! I love the leaf die from SSS and I think it makes the perfect focal feature!
Great card. I save all my leftover scrap strips just in case and this video is my just in case inspiration.
I love how colorful and creative these cards look!! What a beautiful design!!
Creative use of scraps for strips in the wonderful background.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Great tutorial, Nina….as always, very creative and inspiring!
Very beautiful! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
I love using up my scraps!
Thanks for the Awesome ideas!!! Love these cards!!!
Great use of scraps, I have so many.
What a great way to use scraps. I really like the maple leaf die. Thanks for the inspiration.