Craft Tips > ScrapbookingAugust 23, 2010

Save Paper Scraps For Crafts

I do a lot of card making. Stock paper isn't really cheap, so if I have left over sentiments or papers from cutting out projects. I put them all in a basket next to my computer desk. Then if I need something, it is usually right there in the basket. I save a ton of paper, ink, and time by having the "scraps" right there for use on other projects. Some people may think I am a bit of a tightwad, but it actually saves me a lot of money having these scraps right where I can get to them. So, if you are an avid crafter those small pieces could come in very handy.

By maphisx7 from Gordonsville, VA

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08/27/2010

I save all my scraps from cardmaking and scrapbooking and use them later on cards. I made a collage card one time. My next one is going to be a quilt like card just pick out several papers that go together.

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(Archived Aug 23, 2010)Reuse Paper Scraps For Crafts

Tip: Reuse Paper Scraps For Crafts

When scrapbooking, save all your scraps. They can be used when making cards, etc. Small triangles can be used for corners, etc.

By Cindy from Fountain Hills, AZ

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RE: Save Those Scrapbooking Scraps

When you purchase scrapbooking products that are acid free, lignin free you are buying a good quality product. Every bit of the paper is good paper so save the scraps which can be used to create other pages later on. Collect patterned papers with the same color scheme and check out how nice they look when placed side by side on your page.So, don't throw out those scraps! (02/10/2007)

By Vivian Perez-Espinosa

RE: Save Those Scrapbooking Scraps

This is why I love the bag of scraps found at Paperjade.com The Mini Scrap Bag 6×9" [POT10241] is a large bag of scraps with quite the assortment of different kinds of papers and has all different sizes, as well. I find that I end up going places with my designs that I hadn't originally considered because of the wide selection of scraps (size, color, and paper type) found within the bag! It's quite inspiring! They also carry a scrap bag with only chiyogami, Mini Surprise Pack-Chiyogami Scraps 6×9" [POT11298] if you want just Japanese Chiyogami (handmade paper). (11/14/2009)

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