Feb 2021 Christmas paper crafts

[BekiWard@msn.com]

“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!

[BekiWard@msn.com]

The 4” strip removed from the letter sized cardstock easily becomes a layer for a focal image.

[BekiWard@msn.com]

Gnomes become a fun use for scraps!

[BekiWard@msn.com]

Small dies make use lots of tiny scraps.

[BekiWard@msn.com]

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!

[katymjo]

Oh wow Becki! These are great! I'm sure I've got some Christmas scraps somewhere

[BekiWard@msn.com]

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!

[pat-czap]

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.

[pamcook]

They're wonderful!
I must have ESPN - I picked up a pack of business size envelopes at Staples yesterday.

[BekiWard@msn.com]

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!

[BekiWard@msn.com]

Pam! I always say “ESPN” too!

Now, fill those envelopes with some of your magic & show me!

[paddlegal]

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!

[jfugina]

Wow wow wow! Those cards are fantastic! My favorite is the blue-ish snowflake one, but those GNOMES! Those are just adorable.

[BekiWard@msn.com]

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!

[nchoney]

I love the GNOEL one.... LOL

and of course the card with the wacky bird is super!!