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Scrappy Quilt Technique

5/1/2020

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A few weeks ago, I shared cards made with the scrappy strip technique. Today, I have a pair of cards using the scrappy quilt technique. This is another great way to use up those leftover strips of patterned paper.

Start with strips of patterned paper. The strips can be all the same width or varying widths. I would make them 1/4" to 3/4" wide. At least some of the strips should be at least 5" long. Longer strips are better, but shorter ones will work too. 


You also need a piece of Whisper White or Very Vanilla cardstock that is the size of a card front. I used 5 1/4" x 4.'' You can cut your piece down at the end if you decide you would like your card front to be smaller.

Start by adhering one strip of patterned paper diagonally across your piece of cardstock. You can adhere each piece individually, or cover your card front with snail adhesive making sure to get all the way to the edges.  Your strip of patterned paper should hang off the edges of your cardstock.
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Now adhere a second strip perpendicular to the first strip. Adhere a third strip next to this strip. Now, change directions again. The fourth strip should be adhered perpendicular to the third strip. 
Continue changing directions every 1-3 pieces of patterned paper. 

When you have covered an entire area, flip your piece of cardstock over and trim the edges of the patterned paper to match the edges of your cardstock. You could use a paper trimmer to do this, but I prefer to use some long-edged scissors.
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Continue in the same manner until you've filled the whole card front. This piece can now be mounted on a card base. You can add images to the front or even just add a sentiment. 

This technique is so addictive! It's impossible to just make one. But, it's a great way to use up bits of Designer Series Paper.
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How are you doing on using up your stash of stamping supplies?

Here's another card made using bits of the Rebecca Designer Series Paper that I'm still trying to use up! I'm getting closer, but these sheets of patterned paper seem to last forever. 
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Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set
Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set
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Stitched Shapes Dies
Stitched Shapes Dies
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Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
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$11.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
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Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
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Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
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Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
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Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Scrapbooking my Stash

4/10/2020

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Yup, still trying to use up those 6 sheets of Rebecca Designer Series Paper! I decided that if I have any hope of using it up, I'm going to have to create some scrapbook pages since it's easier to use large quantities of patterned paper on them. The layout ideas for these two page come from AnnMarie Bryant who runs a great Facebook group: Scrapbooking the day away! She provides monthly challenges and offers a space for scrappers to share. This month, she is doing daily layout ideas.

Once again, I used the Rebecca DSP with Sahara Sand (still available) and Chocolate Chip (retired) cardstock. I added brads from the Hodpodge Hardware kit (retired). The circles are cut with the Layering Circles dies (still available). The two lettering stamp sets are both retired and stamped with Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip ink. 

To create the stitching around the outside, I used my old tool kit that Stampin' Up! used to sell when eyelets were popular. There is a plastic template in it to help you punch even holes. I poked through all the holes and then used a Sahara Sand marker to draw a line through them to look like stitching. 
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This second page uses my last piece of Regal Rose cardstock. The flower in the lower left is made with the Pick a Petal stamp set from 2007. I love this set! There are multiple designs for petals and you can stamp them separately and then put them together to make flowers. There are also some circles for the center. Here, I've stamped it in Regal Rose. I stamped off on the polka dot petals to give them a lighter color. I added buttons that we used to carry and some old satin ribbon. The bee and the hearts are cut with the Detailed Bee dies (still available). 
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While the stamps and paper are no longer available, Stampin' Up! has many great options that would work as well! I hope the pages inspire you to create your own layouts and use up your stash!
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Does Embossing Powder Go Bad?

4/8/2020

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Since I am focusing on using up my stash in the month of April, I will also be talking about some issues that come up with really old supplies. My first topic: the shelf life of embossing powder.

Does embossing powder go bad? This question is raised often in various rubber stamping communities and the opinions vary. Some people will say that embossing powder absolutely goes bad after a couple years. Personally, I have found that it depends. I have a number of powders and many of them are from 2005-2010. Most of these powders are generally fine. 

However, as I've delved back into stamping, I did notice that I was getting poor results from my white embossing powder. I finally purchased a new jar so I can share some comparisons with you. 
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The jar on the left is my new jar and the jar on the right is my old jar of white embossing powder. It is hard to see in the picture, but there is a definite difference in color. The older powder has a yellowed look to it. You can also see that the older powder is clumpier. Now, often embossing powder will clump and it's not a big deal. However, I think the extra clumps in my older powder represent the general clumpiness of it, to the point that it does stick evenly to my image when I apply it. 
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In this picture, the top image uses my new embossing powder and the bottom uses the old embossing powder. Again, you can see a difference in color between the two. However, you can also see the difference in coverage. While it is normal to have an uneven application when using a bold stamp, the one on the bottom has much larger spaces that aren't covered and just looks lumpier. This is representative of the way this older embossing powder has been acting for me since I have started stamping again.

My final decision is that while some powders may still work fine after years, others may not. If your embossing powder isn't acting the way you expect it to or isn't giving you as nice of images as your other powders, you may want to consider replacing it. 
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