Scraps, scraps and even more scraps.
Do you save your scraps like I do, then scratch your head and wonder why you saved them?
Well, here is just one idea about what to do with them.
I decided to create a woven background.
Super easy and fun too.
Here's what I did.
I began by cutting my 'scraps' into strips of different width. Some were 1/2" and some were a 1/4" wide. I placed a piece of tape along the top of a piece of white cardstock then laid down my vertical strips in a colour combination I was happy with. Then I took the coordinating strips and wove them horizontally into the first ones by going over and under.
When I was done weaving them together, I glued the ends in place then used a stitched die to cut the piece out. I simply glued that onto a white base then die cut the flowers to add to the front.
I hope you will give it a try.
Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Cards 4 Galz- PUNCHES AND DIES
Moving Along with the Times- TEXTURE
Crafting by Design- ANYTHING GOES
Supplies
Stamps- none
Inks- DOX, DI
Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook-Waterloo, Ont)
Accessories and Tools- paper scraps= Dandelion Posies die (Creative Expressions)= Cuttlebug
21 comments:
This looks beautiful Karen and I love all the colours and patterns which work well here, and the white die cut flowers go perfectly. Such a great idea for a card. x
I love this, Karen! a beautiful backdrop for your silhouette flowers!
Very nice idea to use up those strips ! Loved the woven BG :)
So unique and stunning. Great colours, effects and such a fun technique. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration and creative idea x
I've done this and it's quite time consuming, your result makes it so worthwhile, a Beautiful card, especially like the die on top.
Faith
x
this is fab and very beautiful Karen
What a great idea! I'm definitely going to do that. I love the blend of colours and patterns you used.
Gorgeous colours and design, love your woven background.
Wendy xx
This is so gorgeous and a great way to use up scraps. I think this would be cool for fantastic Christmas colors scraps for holiday cards too.
Great way to use those scrap pieces, Karen! This is a good reason we can't bear to throw those pieces away! Love the die cut flower with the woven background!
What a fun idea! Thank you.
A fascinating background. Several years ago, I designed similar backgrounds. Thanks for reminding me.
What a wonderful way to use the scraps and create a stunning card Karen
Blessings
Maxine
That background is stunning and I love it with the simple fresh white flower on top!
A beautiful card, perfect for our challenge at MAWTT, xxx
Not only a great way to use up scraps, but it makes the most interesting and beautiful background. Lovely card, Karen! xx
Recycling at it's best, Karen. The background is lovely.
Beautiful card and design. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz.
So beautiful! Love your flowers and the colors are wonderful. Thank you so much for playing with my dies/punches challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and hope you will join us again soon.
Lovely creation , Thank you for joining us at MAWTT..And hope to see you again soon..
Caz MAWTT DT x
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I love the way this turned out. Beautiful card.
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