Saturday, July 9, 2011

Scraps Blog Hop- Day one

Welcome to the Scraps Blog Hop... If you came from Jackie at  http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/, you're in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to play along, start at the beginning at

http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

The purpose of this hop is to help you use up some of your scraps. I'm sure you've got your fair share - I know I do! You'll see 30 talented crafters coming up with unique ways to use their scraps. Some may share tips on how they store their scraps as well!

Be sure to visit all the blogs and leave comments, as there will be a grand prize, a $50 credit to the Designs on Cloud 9 store, http://www.designsoncloud9.com/ sponsored by Michelle of Designs on Cloud 9. To win the grand prize, you must comment on and become a follower of all the blogs.

The complete lineup for the hop is:


‎1 Jennifer www.craftycardgallery.blogspot​.com


2 Beth http://elizabethspapercreation​s.blogspot.com/

3 Candace http://papercraftsbycandace.bl​ogspot.com/

4 Jackie http://jackrabbitscrappin.blog​spot.com/

5 Kerry http://kerryscraftycardsandcut​s.blogspot.com/

6 Madison http://funkycards.blogspot.com​/

7 Ashley http://www.theglamoroussideofs​crapping.blogspot.com/

8 Gina http://californiascrappin-gcin​derella21.blogspot.com/

9 Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs​pot.com/

10 Angie http://atuttletime.blogspot.co​m/

11 Brynn http://www.flairandfrillscreat​ivity.blogspot.com/

12 Crazy about cricut http://www.crazyaboutcricut.bl​ogspot.com/

13 Kim http://rickettscricuts.blogspo​t.com/

14 Linn http://linnsscrapshack.blogspo​t.com/

15 Michelle http://www.scrappinwithmybug.c​om/

16 Laverne http://acraftershaven.blogspot​.com/

17 Scraps to treasure http://scraps2treasure.blogspo​t.com/

18 vintage heartfelt designs http://www.vintageheartfeltdes​igns.blogspot.com/

19 Susan http://www.susanascorner.blogs​pot.com/

20 Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess​.blogspot.com/

21 Lezlye www.lezlyes.blogspot.com

22 Just a Pac Rat http://circlebenterprises.blog​spot.com/

23 Georgianna http://www.carsonscricutcreati​ons.blogspot.com/

24 Christine http://chrisscreations.blogspo​t.com/

25 Michelle http://www.designsoncloud9.blo​gspot.com/

26 Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.c​om/

27 Rosa http://www.for-micaela.blogspo​t.com/

28 Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot​.com/

29 Nancy http://blog.fancywithnancy.com​/

30 Lisa http://www.craftycardgallery.b​logspot.com/2011/07/scraps-blo​g-hop-final-stop-day-1.html



Now onto the fun stuff...I have taken photos of my scraps! I admit I hate wasting paper and am a scrap hoarder. My scraps are put in one of four places depending upon their size!

Firstly I have draws that are in colour order and are any paper that is wider than 2" and the exact length of 12"..these i can then use as scraps for my borders in my scrapbook pages, or continue to use easily for base cards/embellishments/scrapbooking backgrounds.


Secondly I have a box full of 4x4,6x6,6x4,6x2 and 6x8(yep you guessed it I dont waste a thing!) These are cut to this size as they are ideal for mini albums, cards and fit all my metal dies perfectly.


Thirdly..and no picture but I have a box of 2x2 squares for all my 2x2 metal dies.

Lastly and final a box of what i call "scrap scraps!" that does not fit into any of the above sizes including basic embellishment cuts i did not use for a project.

so that is my scrap collection LOL!

I have two projects to share with you this weekend. The first is a card and the second .....well you will have to come back and visit tomorrow and see!

This is the card I made. Using a scrap from my large 12" draws i made a card base, then using strips from my scrap scraps i made like a patterned paper and cut it using Quickutz cardmakers limited edition set to create the background. The cheeky monkey,leaf and embossed background square were all hiding in my scraps scraps stash so I used them. Added Twinery twine and a rub on the the leaf! This was such a fun and easy way to use up my scraps and the possibilities are endless using this technique.


Be sure to visit tomorrow for my next project. Until then hop along to Madison at http://funkycards.blogspot.com/ to see her creation.

34 comments:

Crafty and Green said...

Wow! Can you come help me organize my stuff?? I love how organized even your scraps are!! I love your monkey card! So cute!! I'm a new follower!!

Blessings,
Tina

www.craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

Sugarlips said...

Great job. I like the strips across the background and that monkey is super cute.

iluvkatie74atyahoodotcom

Jae said...

You're so organized! Such an adorable card - love the monkey! TFS
hugs, Jenn

Brittney said...

So cute!

rnbw_skittles32@hotmail.com
www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com

rakiya32 said...

great project!

mjblahnik56 said...

Cute monkey he is cheeky too lol. I am a new follower.

mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

Susan L said...

Oh what a darling little monkey :) I have to play with my twine I think . TFS it :)


Happy Scrappin'

Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

ms Joyce said...

Yep you have more scrap than I. Thanks for sharing your neat card and "system".
sassyb95 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Great Organization with your scraps.. Wish i had that... Guess I will have to try.. But Totally love the card.. Great Job.

Juliana T said...

love hoe you organize your scraps. This has given me some good ideas! Love the monkey

http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com

Judy said...

You are awesome in both your organization and projects ... Wow!
New follower
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

Raven said...

Kerry, I am envious of your crafty organizational skills! Your card is super cute as well. hanks for sharing. I a follower and I am hoping to learn a thing or two from you!

Bunnyfreak said...

Your scraps are very organized.

http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

Ashley Nicole said...

Adorable card. Great hopping with you.
Ashley
www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Gina Karas said...

What a cute card! That monkey is too cute! I'm a new follower!
purpleprincess214(at)gmail(dot)com

Theresa said...

Wow...I don't have my good stuff quite that organized, lol. Your card is absolutely delightful. TFS!
firelass51@aol.com

Kim Ricketts said...

I loved seeing how you store your scraps and your card is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

~Kim

Holly said...

So adorable!! Great use of your scraps!

Elizabeth's Creations said...

that cheeky monkey is sooooo sweet!!

Jamie said...

Your card is so cute! Thanks for the great organizing ideas! I'm a new follower.

Jamie
jlieungh23@gmail.com
http://stellardesignz.blogspot.com/

Cathy said...

New follower #33 says you are very organized compared to me:) Nice project.
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

stitchinpixie said...

I LOVE your scrap oranization! The card is pretty cute too,lol!! it is adorable! I am a new follower, maybe I can learn to get organized!!

Lindsey said...

Thanks for sharing. Very cute!
kteachone@gmail.com

Ellen Jarvis said...

Well, you've got to know that I LOVE your MONKEY!!! Cute card!!

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

Melanie Mason said...

Your scraps are so organized! Im jealous!!

Melanie (your newest follower)
melanie_mason87 at hotmail dot com

jennyplace2 said...

OMG! Now that is what I call scraps. Great way to keep everything well organized. Love your sweet little card. TFS!

Unknown said...

What an adorable card.
Rachelle
joyfulhrt at gmail dot com
www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com

SrapaholicRN said...

cute card

dkr326@msn.com

callyannc said...

I have tons of scraps and love to use them for my projects. I am a new follower and have a new blog myself. Take a look.
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
callyannc@live.com
Thanks CallyAnn

Unknown said...

Oh my you are more orgnized than anyone I know! LOL I am lucky if I get it in my donate to the scholl box or in my color coded folders! I am a new follower! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Scrappin Melissa said...

Very cute card! I love being able to make use of the scraps.
melissaseme at yahoo dot com

Shawnee said...

I love your scrap collection. Your card is so cute. I love the monkey. I am a new follower.
Blessings,
Shawnee
http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Such a cute card! I may have to copy this one as we have friends who call their son Monkey! Your scraps are very organized! I'm impressed!
Thanks for being in the hop!
www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
craftycardgallery at gmail dot com

scraphappyvic said...

Love the card...what a great way to use scraps. You did an excellent job. I am a new follower to your blog.

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