What can I do with all these scraps?

I have mountains of scraps! I love pretty paper and can't bring my self to throw out the excess when a project is finished. I try to use my scraps whenever possible but they are really piling up! I am proud to report that today's project was made entirely with scraps :-)

I used my SU Fun Flowers die to cut the layers for this bookmark. I layered the flower together and attached a piece of ribon (from my scrap ribbon pile) by punching through everything with my Big Bite and inserting a little green brad. To finish the project off, I punched a one inch circle from the same paper as the largest flower and covered up the prongs that were showing on the back of the bookmark.

You may not be able to see the that each flower was bent slightly between the petals (prior to assembly) to give the flower a more dimensional look. This makes a quick and easy bookmark for yourself or to give as a gift and it is a great way to use up scraps :-)

Happy Scraping,

Vickie

P.S. Click on each picture to enlarge. You can see the texture and details better

Embossed Card

I have seen lots of card lately made using this dry embossing technique. This card was made using a new folder from Darice (sorry I don't know the name). It is similar to the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder from SU. I used a Baja Breeze colored cardstock base and a scrap of designer paper from my stash. The accent colors are Pear Pizzaz and Marina Mist. I used the SU bird punch for the center image. I was quite a chore to run all that through the Big Shot. Give this technique a try. The photo doesn't do it justice :-)

Happy Stampin,

Vickie

Someone really cares ...

Someone I know had a really tough week. I decided to send them a little card to let them know that I care and I am willing to just sit and listen if they want to talk (or cry.) I rewoked an old card design to come up with this. I just love the stamp that I used on the inside.

Happy Stamping,
Vickie

Funny Stamp for Back of Card

In my haste to post the card I made for my son last night, I completely forgot the show you the funniest part. I used this cute stamp on the back of the card. Knowing my son's quirky sense of humor, he might just like the back as much as what's inside (lol) Sorry I couldn't get it to rotate :-(

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Top Note Gift Card Holder

Today I made a card for my son who is away at college. No real reason for the card. I was just thinking he might enjoy a little surprise, but making a card for a guy is always a challenge. Since he is a avid cycalist, I used some old fashioned bicycle paper from my stash to make a gift card holder. The layer that holds the card was cut using the Top Note die and my Big Shot (both available from Stampin Up)

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Gatefold 6x6 Mini Album

Ok, so I haven't posted in a while. Been kind of busy with my son's college graduation and family. Now I am back in the crafting mode.

I just love my new Cinch! Today I made this mini album using a few pieces of chipboard, some cardstock and my Cinch. The closure was made using scarps of paper and my I-top.

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Skating Party Invitation

I made this skating party invitation for my friend Kim. Her son is having a skating birthday party and she couldn't find invitations that she liked. I used the Cricut cartridge Groovy Times. Hope she likes them :-)

I ordered my Cricut Expressions 2. Can't wait to get it!

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Birdie Card

I was inspired to make this card when I saw the cute little birds on a piece of

paper I purchased. (http://www.3bugsinarug.com/ April Showers collection) I wanted to make a litte birdie for my card that closely resembled the ones in my paper. I used my ornament punch (Stampin Up), a 1 1/4 inch circle, some 7mm wiggle eyes, and a few strips of cardstock. I added my birdie to a card base that has a bit of an unusual fold and embellished with some pretty ribbon. Very simple!

Happy Stampin,

Vickie

Purse Invitation

This super easy purse invitation was one of the make and take projects that we gave to each person who registered for Scrap-fest. This one is my sample (we acutally used a different paper) so I was experimenting with ribbon and embellishment choices. I used my I-top to create the matching brad on flower. (not exactly centered but then life's not perfect!)

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Easel Card

I made this easel card using my Sizzix Big Shot, the scallop circle die, #3 circle die, and the Beautiful Butterflies die (Stampin Up). I embellished with a few beads and a snip of ribbon. I think it is a neat twist on the traditional flat, boring card.

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Raspberry Lemonade Card

Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I have been busy with Scrap-Fest (A one day scrapbooking event with lots of classes and shopping that is a fundraiser for Erickson All Sports Facility) In the next few posts I will show some of the projects I taught.

This card was made with vellum cardstock. I colored the inside of the vellum glass with rose red and yellow ink to make the lemondade part. Chunky glitter on the rim is supposed to look like sugar. I added a lemon and a hot pink straw (not pictured) to complete the card. I think it's pretty cute!

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Paper Roses

I know I haven't posted in a while but I saw this really cool technique for making paper roses. Can you believe that these were made using the Stampin Up Owl Punch? I think they truned out awesome so I decided to put them on the Pink Stampers blog hop. I can think of lots of ways to use them in my crafting. Guess I will just have to keep practicing. Spring is almost here (yeah!)

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Apron Invitation

This is a quick and easy apron invitation that I worked up for my BFF Michelle. She is helping plan a summertime family reunion and needed a cute but inexpensive invitation. It is just a sample so it isn't perfect. (the scallop trim is a little too short) I will also make the entire apron a smidge (that's about half an inch) longer next time. It fits in an A2 envelope.

This one is for you Michelle :-)

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Love Birds Valentine

I am working on my Valentine's Day cards. I just can't find the paper - ribbon combination I am looking for. Wish there was a better selection of craft supplies in the town where I live. :-( This card uses the SU Owl Punch, The SU Bird Punch, and a 2 1/2 inch circle punch. Gotta go tea die some ribbon (that's what I am going to try next!)

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Super Simple Butterfly Cards

I used my SU butterfly sizzlet to make this set of super simple note cards. I embellished some of the butterflies with tiny little half pearls and some with tiny little rhinestones. ('cause I ran out of pearls) I think they are very simple but cute.

The base was cut at 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches and scored at 4 1/4 inches. The layer was cut at 3 inches x 3 inches. I used my new EK Success flourish square punch and the sentiments are from the SU set Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Happy Stamping!

Vickie

Ticket for One Kiss

Just a quick little Valentine's Day card to share this evening. I used my heart shaped sizzlet from SU and some red cardstock to create the shape for the woman's top - just snip out a piece to make the neckline. I layered pink heart (cut with the SU full heart punch) behind the red piece and used a pink 1/2 inch circle cut in half to create a bust line. (I sponged the egdes to give the bust a little more definition)

For the tuxedo I punched a piece of black cardstock using the SU full heart punch. I cut a slit halfway down the center and folded each side back to create lapels. I just cut little notches in the lapel to make it look more realistic. I put a white heart behind the black to look like a shirt and used a piece of red 1/8 inch wide satin ribbon to make the tie.

To make the Ticket I used a Studio G $1 stamps that I picked up at Joann Fabrics. After I stamped the image, I used a SU ticket corner punch on each corner.

Happy crafting,

Vickie

Be My Valentine

This Valentine card was made using the rock and roll technique. The heart stamp was inked with real red ink then the edges were rolled in chocolate chip ink. I like the effect. The hardware is from a pack that I picked up in a dollar bin somewhere. (sorry I don't know when or where)

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Eat Chocolate Card

I was so excited to get my new SU Eat Chocolate stamp set and my Tuilip Embossing Folder. I made this card with those items. I also used the bon bons from the Cricut cartridge Yummy. I even rescued that background paper from my scrap pile. (sorry I don't know what it is called) Quick and easy to assemble - gotta love that!

Happy Scrapping,

Vickie

Another Easel Card

This morning I decided to make another easel card since I need to get a birthday card in the mail ASAP. I used my SU butterfly sizzlet and leaves sizzlet. I didn't have a prima flower in the right color so I made this flower using my SU 5 petal punch. I punched 3 flowers from ivory colored cardstock and crumpled them several times until the paper fibers started to break down. When the paper seperated into layers, I carefully pulled the layers apart. I stacked them up (alternating the points) and secured them with a brad. I sprayed the whole card with some SU champagne shimmer mist to give the card a little sparkle.

Happy Stamping,

Vickie

Easter Bunny Easel Card

This easel card was made using the bunny image from my new 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge. I also used the large scalloped circle die and a plain circle die with my Sizzix to create the card base and first layer (this could easily be done with the Cricut if you have a Gypsy) The best thing about this easel card is that it folds flat for mailing and I don't think you would have to add any additional postage :-)

Happy Stamping,

Vickie