Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Leftovers Make Pretty Projects

Last week, I had a big spring clean of the craft room - in which I pulled apart some 'never going to get finished, because I don't like them' crafty projects; reorganised some of my smaller items of stash; and finally started putting away the leftovers from previous projects that were messing up my mojo.

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By Monday, my craft room looked clean and tidy, but there was still a large pile of odds and ends - paper scraps, embellishments, etc - on my desk. I just couldn't summon up the energy to put them away, I really wanted to get on with some actual crafting.

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So, having already learnt the lesson that Leftovers Make Pretty Projects, I challenged myself to create three cards from all that scrappy stash. Though attempting three cards originally sounded like quite the challenge for someone who used to be afraid of cards, in the end it was quicker and far more enjoyable than tidying it all away. The only extras I used were a couple of stamp sets.

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I think I need to employ this technique a little more often - I get such a kick from using up bits other people might throw away. Mini cards are definitely the way forward!

How about you? Do you make an effort to use your scraps? Am I preaching to the converted?
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20 comments:

  1. scrappymo!4 May 2011 at 20:34

    Great idea...I have so much in my "to be sorted and refiled bin" that it is overflowing. I would have to make a zillion cards...teehee

    Love what you made...so cute!

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  2. Miss Smith4 May 2011 at 20:54

    The misting makes these gorgeous, really lovely. What mist do you use?

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  3. Cheryl4 May 2011 at 21:12

    wow hun love your diddy cards you are definately getting your nack of card making love them all x

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  4. Jennifer Grace4 May 2011 at 21:21

    Beautiful misting, I'd like to know what mists they are too! 3 fabulous cards - very stylish.

    Also, having noticed your comment on Julie Kirk's blog about how you were looking for challenge sites I wonder if you've seen www.thepapervariety.blogspot.com, as that's one I like, and the challenge this week happens to be paint or mists, so you could enter these cards, or make some more! It can be cards or scrapbook pages, or anything else papery on there. xx

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  5. Jennifer Rose4 May 2011 at 23:27

    love the cupcake one :D perfect colours :)

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  6. Amy5 May 2011 at 10:49

    You do scraps so very well :-)

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  7. Unknown5 May 2011 at 12:01

    Good work! Gorgeous cards. I love that pink on the first one. I can never bear to throw things away either - I even have a 'scraps pile'.

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  8. Sian5 May 2011 at 16:41

    I KEEP all my leftovers, but that's not really the same thing as using them up, is it?

    Cute cards!

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  9. humel5 May 2011 at 16:48

    Hi there yourself - love you, too! And of course I love cupcakes :-) (These gorgeous cards were all aimed at me, right?!)

    PS Pressie for you on my blog xx

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  10. Beverly5 May 2011 at 16:51

    I've popped over from Mel's to congratulate you on being her Blog of the Week! I am focusing on using those bits and pieces that seem to multiply every time I walk out of my studio. Here's to both of us making great progress while creating beautiful works :)

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  11. scrappyjacky5 May 2011 at 17:30

    I keep most of my leftovers....and do try to use them.....though not always successfully!!
    But leftovers are definately great for cards and also for mini albums.

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  12. Cheri5 May 2011 at 18:45

    gorgeous cards! I do keep a lot of scraps and on certain projects (like my "iScrap" album) I challenge myself to use only papers and stash from my scrap bins. It always feels good!

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  13. Scrappi Sandi5 May 2011 at 19:59

    Such cute cards!!! Isn't it amazing what you can do when you push yourself & restrict what you can use!! Great examples & congrats on being Mels 'Blog of the WEEK'!! :)

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  14. Alison5 May 2011 at 20:07

    Have come over from Mel's blog to say congrats on being BOTW...love the cards-I'm very good a saving my scraps..but not quite so good at using them!Alison xx

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  15. alexa5 May 2011 at 22:37

    No, not converted when I came - but I could be! These are lovely. ..

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  16. Rachel Brett5 May 2011 at 22:53

    Hello! I've just popped over from Mel's blog....I really like your cards! :)

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  17. Kirsty.A6 May 2011 at 08:12

    Oh I love using leftovers. That was the reason I started making cards, having originally resisted doing it. Now I normally make a card or two at the end of every scrapping project to avoid hoarding small leftovers. I blogged one of these leftover cards a few days ago: http://handmadebykirsty.blogspot.com/2011/05/using-up-leftovers-aka-not-adding-to.html

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  18. Sandy Ang7 May 2011 at 12:59

    Just love your fresh, trendy designs

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  19. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design8 May 2011 at 22:51

    Your cards are inspiring!!!! xoxo

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  20. kissinia13 May 2011 at 21:33

    Hi Clair! Thanks a lot for your lovely comments! I do read all of them and so happy to get someone else's opinion! I have a look at all of your posts. Really like what you are doing! Hugs, kissinia

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