Using up the scraps

Mixing and matching some scraps which have come out of a lot of different projects which didn't emerge into anything. I just save every scrap and once and a while I punch out scraps and mix and match them all together.

I also punch out smaller squares and circles which fit onto a larger square.

This is such an enjoyable hobby, just like making puzzles!

Enjoy your free day today!
Jacqueline

Postal Stamp

As somebody asked me about the Postal Stamp stamp which I used on my last post, I will show you the plate of stamps it came on. I liked several of these on the plate and did not purchase it for the postal stamp... I discovered that later on to my surprise and joy. It is the third one down on the right, I have put a little green dot on it. Actually, the one next to it, but one, to the left, could be used for the same purpose, but that is more difficult to cut out, but I am going to try it.

The postal stamp is just under 1,5" long and just over an inch wide (3,5x2,5cm).

If you want to find a stamp like this I suggest you google it or check out 'TOGA Printemps Rubber stamps'. TOGA is a French company and I presume they do not sell overseas. I do cut around mine although having a postage stamp punch would be great.

Good luck in finding one! Before I go I have made another one

Jacqueline

Using a Postal stamp stamp

I found this little 'Postal stamp' stamp quite  by accident on a plate of stamps already in my possession... On these cards I stamped out eight stamps on each card.

Just imagine the possibilities with all the little scraps and patterned paper snips you have!

It has given me so much joy, just to stamp on scraps with it and realize a different look to a card, every time.

Jacqueline

One Inchie

How about one inchie on a card? This is how I used a scrap after punching it out.. can you see it?

.. it is behind the bird - green with a lacy stamp print.

Thanks for your visit!

A Spring Grid

Mixing and matching everything yellow to welcome the daffodils and everything else yellow that blooms at this time of year.

I used an embossed aperture that my friend Betty Keife sent me.

Jacqueline

Alcohol inks and white embossing

After making an alcohol ink background on glossy paper, with three alcohol ink colors, I stamped the big background Lace design stamp, from Here Arts with Versamark, before white embossing. I punched out twelve 1 1/4 squares and  assembled my grid. Made two cards.

Have a lovely weekend!
Jacqueline

Blues and greens

A grid card in blues and greens.

Very enjoyable to make.

Using up the scraps!

This is my inspiration photo. I received this beautiful heart of flowers from my Valentine (DH), yesterday.

Here is my card:

Have a lovely Sunday.
Jacqueline

Using up the scraps!

A couple of grid cards, using up precious rests of cards, wine labels and patterned paper as well as stamped projects which didn't turn out as I wanted.

When I look at these I remember all the creativity that took place, which I enjoyed and still have the pleasure to bless others with a hand made card in the mail!

Circle Grid

I found some small punched out circles in my 'squares' box and once assembled they made a card. I love that when things just come together. No wasted paper, ink or effort!

I wish you peace today!
Jacqueline

Vintage grid

Nearly every year I have made a grid with a vintage photo on it and yesterday I made my third one.

just an assortment of projects that didn't materialize punched out into squares, so as not to waste paper and ink but also to make a different kind of card wherein each piece finds its value.

Here is a little trio of grid cards I made in this fashion, only the one in the middle is from my lovely friend Franziska which she sent to me.

Jacqueline