Papercraft Haven and More

When I make a project, I keep on making things until the paper is gone...  The scraps from other projects make different things than the first one, just by using different colors! Today's project - note cards done using the same paper from yesterday, only different colors for the base of the cards!  I love how they turned out!   Each card is different - yet they all match!  Add a saying stamp set, and you can get 4 different cards in no time!  The cost goes down too, when you are using scraps of paper and what you have at home already!  Learn to shop smart, save your scraps from other projects, and simply have fun at creating!   Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme    

When it comes to creating - I keep most ALL of my scraps of paper.  I have some scraps that I used at least 15 years ago - STILL in my stash in case I need this particular piece!  As we all know, papers come and go depending on the company, season, themes and colors!  Living in Utah while I did - it was really nice to be able to go to the Scrapbook Expo to spend money on paper and supplies! If you scroll down to yesterday's post, you will see where it all started - and the projects I have made (with a couple of links) that sparked the cards you will see today!  You will need: Supplies needed: 4 card bases w/envelopes 4 different stamp sayings Black ink pad Scraps of paper from other projects Die cuts 3D flowers Adhesive Directions: Step one:  Using your scraps of paper, start to pick out the pieces you want for each card.  Adhere them to the base of the card.    Step two:  Stamp the 4 sayings on scrap paper, trimming fo...

If you scroll down to yesterday's post, you will get a challenge of sorts - to look through your calendar for events in the next 6 weeks that are coming up for you!  More as a way for me to actually GET things done, but also to share with you easy projects that can be made with your basic supplies!   For April, I have a ton of birthdays, including my mom's and Del's mom!  Plus a few other family members' birthdays and Easter all shoved in to a week!!!  Now, since I procrastinate as much as I do, I am going to attempt to get things done and in the mail early, instead of at the very last moment (or not at all)!!!  I hope you will join me!   Supplies needed for card: Happy Birthday stamp Ink pad Present die cuts Scraps of paper 1 solid, 1 pattern Card base w/envelope Directions:   Step one:   Using your card base, take 2 matching colors of paper/cardstock making sure to trim as needed to fit the card.  Take the patterned pape...