If you do any scrapbooking, you know you always have a bunch of pieces of ‘this and that’ left over from your many projects. I don’t know why, but I just hate to pitch anything. With the darkness of an Alberta winter comes the bright light of the craft room. There are entire magezines dedicated to Card Making but usually I just wing it. Here’s a few I came up with. I decided to gift them in a clear canister I bought at Michael’s.
It’s fun to think of a new ways to use the same papers and tidbits, so I usually make several in a series.
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Putting it all together as a gift is easy breezy. I added charms and ribbon to the canister and decorated a dollar store gift bag. Don’t forget to use your stamps on the envelope too, it’ll be extra special What can I say? I’m scrappy.
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Thanks Auntie, passed away the winter weather quite nicely, hard to think about it today though. Just back from a long bike ride and I’m melting.
What a great idea putting them into a canister and gifting them. I love those “paint can” canisters, but could never figure out a way to use one. Delightful.
I’ve taken a few card making classes and come home with lots of enthusiasm, but I lose interest after awhile because if have to count and measure. I like this idea of free-form cards. I’m inspired.
PS Is ‘July’ a rubber stamp?
Actually, those came in a little tin. BRB I’ll go look.
Actually, those came in a little tin. BRB I’ll go look. They are Maya Road. Some had a year, some didn’t,
I’ve had them for a while. Here’s another idea from their blog
http://mayaroad.typepad.com/dt/2010/01/2010.html
Thanks for the link. Those are adorable. I’ll have to keep an eye out for something similar.
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O yah, I had that can around for a bit, but it seemed like a perfect fit. I know what you mean, about the measuring bit. I seem to just wing it more than anything. I get motivated by visiting Treasured Memories in Edmonton. I just love that store. Always lot’s of inspiration there.
I just Googled it. We have a similar store called Scrapbook Island with all sorts of fun papers and products. Love that place!
Ha, Jim has travelled to many Scrapbook stores all over our travels, he would expect it for sure. Yes, a visit to the Island would be a must.
Done! We used to have several scrapbooking stores, but one by one they folded. This is the last one standing.
I think large chains like Michael’s coupled with Creative Memories and the internet really make it tough. I’m so glad the Island lives on.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Now I want to start making cards, too! 
Thanks a bunch, you know they’re quick and if you have make too many, you can gift them.