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

Everyday Enchantment

The Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper has me enchanted! At only $4.39 on the clearance rack, you could be enchanted too!  With timeless patterns such as stripes, flowers and beautiful butterflies, this paper is remarkably adaptable.  It is colorful, not too bright, playful, romantic...

So, this week will be dedicated to you, Everyday Enchantment!  Each day this week will showcase a scrapbook page using this fabulous 12 x 12 inch paper pack.

This page is from my high school graduation, and shows my mom and Gammy.  Please note, I did not just graduate from high school- it was many moons ago- but I scrap whatever moves me, whenever the mood strikes.  This is what is meant when you hear, "You do not need to scrap in chronological order."  The page is not even about graduation- it is about the 3 generations in the photo. To keep with the theme, there are 3 embellishments, 3 times on the page.  The In-Color Dahlias and Basic Pearls are available in the Embellishments section of my Stampin' Up! website. The paper pack has so many different patterns- and I love to layer them up! Inking the edges helps the layers stay distinct.

 

So, enjoy a week celebrating Everyday Enchantments Designer Series Paper- chances are, you will become enchanted, too!