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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Another Way To Use Your Scraps~

Morning Bloggers!

This week over at Whimsical Wednesdays the challenge is to use your scraps
So I wanted to share another way you can use all your small scraps to create.


I have a very hard time throwing out any designer paper so I am always left with strips that are too small to cut with yet too big to throw away. I'm sure there are some of these in your piles :)

What I did was pick out some coordinating paper
I thought I would make a Christmas card since I have to start making my cards and it is Christmas in July all over Blogging World!


I cut my strips into 1 x 1 inch squares

And attached them to a Shipping Label to make a patchwork design.
Your completed patchwork is now ready to cut and I do have to say even though it is thicker it still cuts great with the cricut


Here is my completed card!
I used Create a Critter for the tree and just hid the face.
I added it to a simple z fold card and stamped my sentiment in the upper corner.
Since it was alittle plain I added some Candi's to the corners in opposite colors.
I didn't want to add too much to take away from the patchwork tree.

There you have it~~ another fun and easy way to use up your scraps.
I hope you will join us over at Whimsical Wednesdays for this fun challenge.



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13 comments:

  1. SharonJuly 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Awesome!!!! I love your patchwork tree! What a fantastic idea!!!! You may just be seeing a lot of these trees on cards between now and Christmas!! LOL :)

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  2. HeatherJuly 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    This is too cute. I may have to give this a try for sure. Lots of patterned paper in my scraps.

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  3. BesthobbyevaJuly 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    What a super clever idea!! I love this!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Laurie
    serenityscrapppers

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  4. GlendaJuly 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Very pretty! Great idea for scrap papers and yes, I have plenty! Hope I have time to play along!
    Glenda

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  5. CathyJuly 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a great idea. TFS

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  6. Pat N.July 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Another great patchwork creation, Jessica! Love it! I tried this technique when you shared it back in April -- I made an Easter bunny using my scraps. It's an excellent way to use all those little pieces up, but does take a little time.--Pat

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  7. ClaudiaJuly 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    That's so awesome, I keep all the really small papers too, thanks for sharing such a brilliant idea, I for one will be using it for sure... :0)
    Claudia W.

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  8. DawnJuly 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Jessica! Love your idea using scraps. Very creative and useful. I have an award for you at my blog. www.simplydawn53.blogspot.com
    Have a wonderful day!

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  9. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    OMG...this is amazing. Love the patchwork tree. So creative, and I love the warm feel the patchwork gives a card. I have never seen anything like this before Jess..gee this really is cool. As I was reading your post I immediatly thought this would be a great way to use the post it paper. You could apply all the pattern paper to the sticky side of the paper and then cut away! Super cool, I am going to have to try this out. You totally need to link this up at WW...I did not see it over there.

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  10. KimJuly 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Very COOL! I just love your idea:)
    ~Kim

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  11. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJuly 22, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Great way to use your scraps!

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  12. TaraJuly 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    love it! I really need to get some of these nice big shipping labels so I can try this!
    Tara

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  13. Sherrie K.July 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What an awesome idea and a great way to use scrap paper! Love your patchwork tree..so creative:)
    TFS!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    jskoning at msn dot com

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