Using it Up

This card isn't so much about using scraps as it is about using more of those papers that linger in my stash because they have large or busy designs. I used these ribbons, not because I need to use them up but just because they were the width I wanted and I love them. (Sometimes when you are working with oodles and oodles of old stuff from your stash, you need to mix it up and allow yourself to use something fun that you love, just because.)

Card dimensions: 4.5" x 6.25"
Mat: 4.25" x 6"
Black strip: 4.5" x 2.5"
White strip: 4.5" x 2.25"
Heart shadow (Gypsy Wanderings): 1.10" x 1.40"
Heart: 1" x 1.27"
Ribbon: 5/8" wide by 4" long (secure an inch or so behind to form the loop)

I should add that I pop dotted the black and white strip to add a bit of dimension and interest.

Controlling the Scrap - Version 1.2

Last (for now) but not least is another card lift that I liked b/c it not only used scraps but it also had the ability to show off some of the busy papers that I tend not to use from my 6x6 pads. Their print is usually too busy or large to see the detail when I add all the other layers. With the large mat and no competing image or die cut, you can see it well in this sketch.

These took a little more planning for two reasons. #1 I don't have a variety of colored stamp pads-which would have made the sentiment less time consuming. Instead I pulled out my Spectrum Noir markers and used those to coordinate the sentiment. #2 I had to do a few trial and error cuts from my Cricut for the label. It probably doesn't help that I'm a bit picky and refuse to just go with the first one that fits =) Even then I put these five cards together fairly quickly.

Card dimensions: 4.5" x 6.25"

Mat: 5.5" x 2.5"

Bookmark style strips: 1.25" x 4" and 1.25" x 3.5"

Label (from Gypsy Wanderings): 3.2" x 1.4" (unlock ratio)

 You will notice a little extra detail on the floral patterned cards below. I felt that the sentiment I had stamped for the others was a little too mod so I went with a scripty sentiment on these. It looked a bit boring with the very white card base and brown ink, so I punched a scalloped border from the center almost to each edge. I then adhered a coordinating strip of cardstock underneath.

Thanks so much for joining me on my "lose the scrap" journey. My scrap pile feels a bit more under control now and my stash is ready for the next spur of the moment event we are invited to =)

Two Oh!

Card size:
5.5" x 4.25"

Cartridge:
number banners, All Occassions Cake Art
stars, Gypsy Wanderings

Supplies:
text and aqua  patterned paper, Dear Lizzy Neopolitan
orange subtle patterned paper, India Bloom by Basic Grey
cardstock, twine and string, misc

Challenges:
Unscripted Sketches, challenge #172
ColourQ, challenge #151

Sail On Birthday

Card size:
4.75" x 4.75"

Cartridges:
ship, Gypsy Wanderings

Supplies:
dark blue striped and number patterned paper, Out of the Blue Lime Twist by My Mind's Eye

green on green patterned paper, Dwell SixBySix by My Mind's Eye

green and white stripe paper, Fly a Kite Lime Twist by My Mind's Eye

kraft cardstock, string and brads, misc

Challenges:

CAS-ual Fridays, color challenge
Stampin with the Dragon, sketch challenge
Our Craft Lounge, photo inspiration (nautical theme)

Joy! II

Card size:
4.5" x 6.25"

Cartridges:
cartoche, Gypsy Wanderings
"joy", Birthday Bash font welded with the Gypsy

Supplies:
patterned paper, Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey
dotted embossing folder, Sizzix from Dots and Flowers set
kraft, white cardstock, colored cardstock and rhinestones, misc