Quatrefancy Stripes

As the Stampin' Up! catalog year draws to a close, you may find yourself with some very small pieces of  patterned paper.  Don't throw them in the trash! Use them up... so you can justify buying NEW patterned paper when the new catalog is available :)

 

This card uses some very small strips of Quatrefancy Designer Series Paper.

Here is how to make a similar piece to be used on a card or embellish a scrapbook page.  Simply gather your scraps- strips of varying width look nice.  Maybe add a coordinating solid color of cardstock and use the scallop edge punch on one side.  Use a scrap piece of cardstock about 4 by 5 1/4 inches as your base.  Adhere your strips to your base in a pleasing manner.  Run this through the Big Shot using the Top Note die.  Trim the edge where it looks perforated all around.  Cut a piece of cardstock using the Top Note Die (I used Strawberry Slush), and layer the two pieces together.

 

The base of the card uses the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Embossing Folder for a bit of fun.  The sentiment is from the Express Yourself Hostess set, and is already sold out.

 

Remember, the Quatrefancy paper is available through June 1, or when supplies run out...

 

-A

Moving Box Card

A card should be fun to open...

 

 

This one opens like a moving box, but it is more fun than moving :)

 

To make this card, cut one piece of paper in half top to bottom, and another in half side to side. Then trim 1/8 inch more from where you just cut.  Score the skinnier piece 2 3/4 from each end, score the thicker piece 2 1/8 from each end.  Layer them in the center and fold them in.

 

 

 

The Quatrefancy Designer Series Paper is a colorful burst of energy on this card.  It coordinates with the Mosaic Madness stamp set and Mosaic Punch.  The stamps and paper will be available in the next catalog- the paper will not!  Don't miss out :) Retiring items are available through June 1, or when supplies run out...

 

The "hello" sentiment from the Perfect Pennants and the layer of cardstock under it are cut out in a snap using the Banners Framelits dies.

 

-A

Project Life- School Pictures

 

I am loving the little cards in the Project Life package!

 

In fact, I am loving layering the little cards over the big cards!

 

 

 The colors for patterned paper, cardstock photo mats and small embellishments are straight from the cards.  The colors make coordinating a snap- here the Project Life is paired with the quatrefancy designer series paper. 

Those little chevrons and the "yay" come from the circle card thinlet die. 

This Project Life card set and a package of embellishments and stamps are available now-

click here to shop!  The quatrefancy paper is on the retiring list  and will be available until the beginning of June, or when supplies run out.