Papercraft Haven and More

When you guys create something, what do you do with the leftover papers and things you have from that first project?  For me, it all starts after I have finished up a project - I then take the papers left over, and create until I can't create anymore!!!  The papers are then put in my bin for use later on when I need them for paper piecing patterns, die cut shapes, punch shapes, stamped images or just little details on tags or cards!  I save even the smallest of pieces, because they do come in handy!  If - after I have created just about everything I can out of the scraps, I can't use the smaller pieces anymore, I simply throw them away.   Today's idea, is using up the papers I had from another project - a file folder mini album which will be shared another day!  The papers I used from the cards on this post , were also from that same album!  I created 2 different sets of corner bookmarks, and 3 different long bookmarks (all for sale if you are ...

I keep my scraps from all of the papers I use - and create really fun, one of a kind projects out of what is left over! When I work on a project, I start with my base papers selected for the project at hand, then add coordinating colors of patterned and solid papers to match.  I use those to work with for the whole project, including the die cuts, background papers, journaling shapes, embellishments, and what have you.  What is left over from everything I create - I end up using on other things, such as:   With punches or die cuts To layer with sayings for cards or pages   With paper piecing patterns   As the base for tags   For card bases for layering With Project Life  Make bookmarks For journaling  Today - we are going to look at creating bookmarks - both corner bookmarks shown above, and the long style shown here!  Scraps can be used for either style, and totally one of a kind for sure!  The best part about using your s...

By far this is one of the easiest things you can do with your left over scraps and materials you have from other projects!!!  Making handmade bookmarks for your friends or family - add with a special book, or handmade journal for someone who really needs it!  Make as favors for an event, to add a special quote or thank you to...  There are tons of things you can do with handmade bookmarks, so lets get started with the supply list and directions!   Supply list:   Scraps of paper from other projects Embellishments - (I used a Sizzix flower and flower punch) Paper trimmer Corner rounder (optional) Directions:   Step one:  Trim your base for the bookmark - 2 1/8" x 6"  Step two:  Cut your layer color 2" by just under 6".   Step three:  (Optional)  Round the corners of the 2 pieces.   Step four:  Add the embellishments you want to use to the creation.   This type of thing doesn't take a lo...