Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
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Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
“Slimline” cards using scraps & dies.
The easiest way I’ve found to use a lot of scraps is to make slimline cards. The easiest way I found to make the base card is to merely trim 4” off an 8.5” x 11” piece of cardstock, then fold the remaining 8.5” x 7” to 8.5” x 3.5”. These cards will fit a #10 business envelope.
Show me what you come up with!
The easiest way I’ve found to use a lot of scraps is to make slimline cards. The easiest way I found to make the base card is to merely trim 4” off an 8.5” x 11” piece of cardstock, then fold the remaining 8.5” x 7” to 8.5” x 3.5”. These cards will fit a #10 business envelope.
Show me what you come up with!
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
The 4” strip removed from the letter sized cardstock easily becomes a layer for a focal image.
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Gnomes become a fun use for scraps!
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Small dies make use lots of tiny scraps.
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
And when someone sends you an already assembled fun die cut, make a fun card! The only problem with that is, when the image tickles you, you want it!
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Oh wow Becki! These are great! I'm sure I've got some Christmas scraps somewhere
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Thank you, Katy!
My rebellious side likes to find non-traditional colors, too. My creative side likes that challenge.
The real challenge is not making more scraps while trying to use what I have!
My rebellious side likes to find non-traditional colors, too. My creative side likes that challenge.
The real challenge is not making more scraps while trying to use what I have!
Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
My snarky side says "showoff". BUT...I love all of these Beki! You did an amazing job with all of these cards. Quite the inspiration. Thanks.
Pat from NW OHIO
Midwest, USA
Midwest, USA
Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
They're wonderful!
I must have ESPN - I picked up a pack of business size envelopes at Staples yesterday.
I must have ESPN - I picked up a pack of business size envelopes at Staples yesterday.
Pam Cook #48
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Pat! You cracked me up! Snarky would be appropriate since one of the tenants in the apartments my bosses own hung out a second floor window to tel me I was snarky!
Thank you for enjoying these cards!
Thank you for enjoying these cards!
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Pam! I always say “ESPN” too!
Now, fill those envelopes with some of your magic & show me!
Now, fill those envelopes with some of your magic & show me!
Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Beki!!! Outstanding cards and I can’t wait to get a few done too. I think some foiling may be in my near future! I recently got some slimline foilables that will be perfect (I think?) for this challenge. yay!
FARLEY in Sacramento
Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Wow wow wow! Those cards are fantastic! My favorite is the blue-ish snowflake one, but those GNOMES! Those are just adorable.
Julie Fugina
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Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
Thank you, Farley. I would love to see some foiled cards! Inspire me so I will get my stuff out & use it!
Julie, thank you! I should tell a story about the “Triple Ho” card...I made the largest gnome & couldn’t stop laughing because he reminded me of Tommy Chong. My best friend reminded me what he needed to complete that look so I obliged with a scrap of paper. By the time she responded, I had made a smaller gnome, gave him the “accessory” and took a picture of both, saying Chong had passed it to Cheech Marin!
I have another gnome die en route; I was hoping it would arrive in time to include, but it didn’t so it’ll be an addition. They’re just too stinking’ fun!
Julie, thank you! I should tell a story about the “Triple Ho” card...I made the largest gnome & couldn’t stop laughing because he reminded me of Tommy Chong. My best friend reminded me what he needed to complete that look so I obliged with a scrap of paper. By the time she responded, I had made a smaller gnome, gave him the “accessory” and took a picture of both, saying Chong had passed it to Cheech Marin!
I have another gnome die en route; I was hoping it would arrive in time to include, but it didn’t so it’ll be an addition. They’re just too stinking’ fun!
Re: Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts
I love the GNOEL one.... LOL
and of course the card with the wacky bird is super!!
and of course the card with the wacky bird is super!!
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