These two pictures show how I organize my scraps. More info later in the post!
Now on to my card made from scraps for the Scrap-tastic Challenge on Capture the Moment!
Here's a close-up of my flower. I cut out two sizes of the nestabilities blossom die-cut, crumpled them up, smooshed them around, poked a hole in the center, and put that beautiful brad in to hold it all together. I cut out the sentiment and the leaves from PTI True Black scraps.
My tips - I organize my scraps in a couple of ways but it really works for me. I have hanging files in my main desk drawer that I organize by color. I put all of my leftovers in the files. Then when I need a small piece of, let's say black, I go in the black file and find what I want. I put all of my patterned scraps in one file and sometimes this leads to mixing and matching pieces I never would have thought about before.
I also have a photo box that I use to put paper folded into cards or paper that I have cut into 4 x 5 scraps to use on a card front. Sometimes I have embossed it and sometimes it is plain.
(Pics Above) - I also use the boxes that my PTI stamps come in for other scraps. For example I have a box for words (like the Thanks I used on this card). I have boxes for ribbon bits, labels, butterflies, flowers - you name a category and I have a box with those items grouped together. It's hard for me to throw anything away! I have even made cards with the paper band that comes on the PTI stamp sets!!! Recycling at it's best! I hope you enjoy my card!
RECIPE:
Paper - PTI White, PTI True Black, PTI Lemon Tart, Lace paper - stash, Flower paper - Family Circle Magazine Cover
Die Cuts - SU - leaf, Spellbinder's Nestabilities Blossom
Embossing Folder - QuicKutz Retro Diamonds
Bling - PTI Black Rhinestones (LOVE them!!!)
Brad - Paper Studios Spare Parts Flower Brads Assorted Black
23 comments:
So pretty!! I love the color combination.
Kara
Gorgeous! I don't know why I never think to use this color combination. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a *gorgeous* card! I absolutely love your blossom, colour and textures - this just sings! Great tips on scrap management too - thanks for sharing them!
What a pretty card....the color combo is so dramatic, very striking!
Very pretty! I love that flower. I am seeing those pop up everywhere now.
Very cute! I love the colors and your flower is fabulous!
WOW! STUNNING love this card
What a gorgeous card!! I love everthing about it, the stuning flower and using black for the accent.......thanks for the storing scraps tips, too...that is one place in my room that is on my need to orgainze list, I am sure your tips will come in handy!!
Such a pretty card and thanks for sharing your tips on organizing. I love to see and hear how other crafters are organizing their stuff! What a fun way to repurpose a magazine cover - I would have never thought to do that! Great use of the challenge!
man, that is one cool flower!
Gorgeous card Sue! I love how you made that flower using a magazine cover! How creative is that?! Great color choice too so fresh & fun! :) TFS
Really nice card. Your flower so clever!
Fantastic!!! Love the colour combo, just so striking.
yowza..this is fabulous!!
WOW, Sue, your cards is beautiful, love the colors and the flower. Thanks for the tips on how you store your scraps~very organized. I have so many 'systems' for storing bits and pieces it's getting hard to remember where everything is :o)
What a lovely card! Love the flower!!
Beautiful card! And so organized - thanks for sharing!
Wow...love your idea of keeping your PTI stamp boxes! Your card is truly lovely!
What a gorgeous card! Love the "scraps" and the color combination.
Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog. This card is amazing, first of all fantastic colour scheme! And what a gorgeous flower. I just had a quick flick through your blog, your creations are beautiful xxx
Will now make myself a follower of your lovely blog!
Lovely card. I love your nice organized scraps department. Thanks for sharing.
wOwZa, Sue, this is fantastic! Love all the details and that is one. great. flower!
I love that paper flower embellishment! So creative!
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