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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

MAKING CARDS FROM SCRAPS!

I just LOVE this card that I CASED from Anne Laflamme @  http://www.carteatout.blogspot.com/. My version was designed entirely from scraps in my scrap box. You can't see some of the detail well because, again, this was a scan and not an actual photo.  The Pretty in Pink foreground paper is textured and the gift bags are raised at a bit of an angle so the top is raised a little more than the bottom.  I did this by layering the bags over one another and placing only 2 dimensionals on the bottom corners of each bag.  With the tissue behind it, the effect was perfect!  This was one of the cards I used in my class Making Great Cards From Scraps!  I love it when I make a great card from scraps.  Think about it:  Scraps are something you might have thrown away!  What a great way to recycle!



HELPFUL TIP: To make good use of your scraps, simply choose a stamp set you would like to use. Then sift through your scraps and pull out small pieces that look good together. Think about one large image on your card and using the smaller pieces for dimension and interest, or utilize your designer paper for background and interest. Combining smooth and textured paper also creates interest in your card. You choose the stamp and let the card create itself. Enjoy!

13 comments :

  1. Did you hear me talking to my computer? That's cute is what I said. What an adorable idea for a birthday card or any kind of gift giving! Thanks for blessing my day. :)

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  2. What a cute and clever way to use scraps! Thanks for sharing this adorable card.

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  3. Very beautiful.... thank you to put my address... I appreciate..

    You are in my favorites.... see you

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  4. OMGosh! This is sooo cute! I love the little shopping bags! I have to comment on your adorable little puppy on your "about me" section. So cute!
    I'm signing up to follow you now! :)
    ~Chanda

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  5. Those are ADORABLE! Great use for scraps! I'm bookmarking this so I can try it!

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  6. Thanks for the wonderful comments! If the card made you smile, then it did it's job!!!

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  7. What a cute card! I love the little bags!

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  8. I've CASEd the bags myself, but never thought about an using scraps class. What a great idea.

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  9. These shopping bags are very cute, love the whole card.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Kim - a new follower

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  10. Uh how clever!!! Those are too cute!

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  11. Oh my goodness !! This is so incredible cute!! My customers are going to LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing it :-)

    Julie Babcock
    www.craftasticpassion.com

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  12. Very creative and cute! TFS! aloha...krista ;)
    www.angelstarstampin.com

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