USE YOUR SCRAPS TO MAKE CARDS
Don’t toss it! Turn those scraps of paper into beautiful handmade cards.
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a growing pile of paper scraps sitting on your craft table. Too pretty to throw away…but too small or too random to know what to do with. Sound familiar?
Here’s the good news: those scraps are actually little pieces of creative gold. With just a bit of intention, you can turn them into stunning, one-of-a-kind handmade cards!
Why save your scrap paper?
1. It saves money – cardstock and designer series paper add up quickly. Using your scraps helps stretch your scraps and make every purchase go further.
2. It sparks creativity – working with limited pieces forces you to think outside the box. some of the most unique designs come from “making do” with what you already have.
3. It reduces waste – crafting is more enjoyable when it’s a little more sustainable. Using scraps means less waste and more purpose for every piece of paper.
Follow along with me each Saturday as I start Scrap Card Saturday. I will give you ideas from the simplest to more advanced ways to use those scraps of paper and cardstock.
day’s card features 2″ x 3″ scraps of designer series paper. Measurements and products used are listed below…
- Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ (cardbase)
- Lost Lagoon Cardstock – 5 1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White Cardstock – 5″ x 3 3/4″, run through Soft Waves 3D Embossing folder (available in Last Chance products).
- Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 3″ x 2″, cut 3 pieces (February 2026 product of the month – still available).
- Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 4th).
- Scrap of Basic White and Flirty Flamingo Cardstock to stamp your sentiment and matte it.
- I used Faceted Snowflakes to embellish the front of the card (available on the Last Chance product list).
). Stay tuned for a sneak peek of some of these products this week!