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Lovely Keepsake Project This project literally began as something else. A new die set that I wanted to use in a certain way didn’t turn out as planned so  I kept the original idea that was supposed to be done with paper and reconstructed it to use lace. I think this is a great idea to use multiple scraps. Paper, lace scraps, fabric scraps, charms or even one last little snippet of paper can become the focal point. I kept it simple for the tutorial and used a basic tag shape but you could use multiple type nesting dies, punches...

Quick Ephemera Super quick scrap buster ephemera project tutorial. 4-5 pockets one letter size sheet. Can be used inside journals, as a send along with sold journals to hold ephemera or as gift/greeting pocket folders. Use larger size scraps to quickly reduce your digital print paper clutter.

Shadow Boxes Just finished these floral shaping birthday gifts for cousins who happen to be twins. Was pleasantly surprised to find water based stain from Hobby Lobby was a breeze to apply to the shadow boxes (also from Hobby Lobby), no streaking. I’ve had a lot of fun working with these papers, designed from an 1871 Philadelphia based type foundry collection among other sources so I hope my cousin will enjoy that bit of local history as she loves all things Victorian and antique. I can’t wait to try them with a dark rose floral since they are so neutral...

Use Every Scrap Challenge Spring cleaning has been making me reassess my craft habits. Not only do I have things I have never opened but my scrap paper box keeps getting fuller with each passing week.  I decided to give myself a challenge; when I cut a sheet or sheets of paper for a project I will use every scrap as soon as possible. It does not leave my work area and it does not go in to a scrap box.  Part I of this series shows how I tackled some uses of scraps. This week I have a showcase...

Special Occasion Tags I was inspired by a vintage rose project from Heartfelt Creations (a very inspirational channel) which had some dark pink roses on a dark brown background along with some other die cut embellishments and very muted colored scrapbook papers. A lot of eye catching contrast but muted and moody as well. I have also been experimenting with inked embossing folder techniques and combining textures with embossing and dimensional shaped flowers.  I think creating deluxe tags like these are perfect for very special occasions like weddings and rather than embellish another paper box for my daughter's Easter gift...