Brilliant ways to use up Tiny Paper Scraps | Day 5

[@CreatedByGwen]

I hope you all enjoyed the series, it was so fun to create and I'm so happy with just how many scraps I was able to use up. If you've not seen the other videos in the series, you can catch up here: kzbin.info/aero/PLjm4DiVjQXU3ZXmlNv6uBF6cxyyO0lqxA

[@sallyc.9017]

I can't believe how pretty your cards are made from just the scraps with some embellishments! You are so creative. I enjoy watching the process.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much!

[@Magshuma]

I love scrap busting!!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Me too!!

[@andrealampert6800]

My favorite was the shaker card. Regarding the color of the sequins, the light ones helped to distract from the busy floral background. I think that darker sequins would distract from the embellishments on the front. I love it as it is. 😃

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yes that is true... maybe that's why I subconsciously went with the white ones. I'll have to test it out next time. Thanks for popping by today! 🎀

[@sandyjustian7873]

I agree. I loved that card as is.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks Sandy!

[@wendyurban7722]

Love all the cards, I look forward to seeing a scrapbook page using patchwork idea ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yes, I REALLY want to try it too, especially with an ombre look. I remembered this page kzbin.info/www/bejne/roSQq3mPe9mGqLc that I did with a very similar idea which I love so I'm keen to try it.

[@raeraesma]

Your cards are beautiful, Gwen! Thank you so much for doing this fun series. I hope you do decide on another round. You shared so many creative ideas. Thank you again. 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Kim... I think I'm going to have too lolol... so many scraps, so little time! Glad you enjoyed this. 💗💗💗

[@sandyjustian7873]

Thanks for doing this series!

[@CreatedByGwen]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌷

[@mariefrankie1]

That first card is one of my favorite for my scraps too! I do put myself up to challenge every couples of months to uses my scraps.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome!! 🌷🌷🌷 Thanks for popping by the channel today.

[@colleencornett342]

Beautiful cards!😀❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much!

[@suzanneleopard430]

Gwen , you're so creative! I always bookmark your videos because I learn so much! Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much for such kind words, I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos 🌸

[@MarieFreeman-o4y]

I recycle my scraps by giving them to a local childcare centre which they love .I do this 2-3 times a year.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yes, that is a great idea! I've done that in the past too. Thanks for sharing it here for other creatives to see.

[@PatThecat-n2l]

What a great idea.

[@patarmstrong2304]

I do the same & have had artwork come home with my grandsons that go to that particular district and recognized some of the paper ! lol! Makes me happy to see it!

[@marieparrott7944]

I also make up little craft bags for the children in my village for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day…😁😁

[@CreatedByGwen]

What a lovely idea too!!

[@smileycindy]

Great job on this video series. I love seeing people use up their stash and find new ideas on how to use up scraps. I think scrapbooking and card-making are really great complementary hobbies for that exact reason. When time allows, I love starting with a scrapbook page and then put together a card before putting my supplies away. When making cards, I always use up scraps to decorate the inside of the card and the front of the envelope. Putting a little strip at the bottom or as a banner coming from the side makes a great tie-in with the card's design.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by today, so glad you enjoyed this, thanks for sharing your ideas too, it's so good when we can all learn from each other. 💗

[@juliestevens2469]

I do love the idea of no scrap being left behind. I have started to use my punches and dies to make flowers and hearts plus stars, to embellish my pages. Thank you for all the great ideas 💡. I'm looking forward to giving them a go. I my even venture into a bit of card making ❤. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Julie, I'm so glad to have inspired you! xo

[@allisonjames2923]

Beautiful creations! I actually love the sequin shaker card best.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much! I love sequin shaker cards too 🌸

[@juliecurtis9517]

I knew you could do it...yayy! Your cards look great.

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed this! 💗 💗 💗

[@jackieburgio5834]

I am a total scrappy card maker so this series is totally up my alley. AND OMG - It never occurred to me to use stitching to make the vellum shaker. I love that IDEA; I'm going to have to try that method. Thank you for sharing!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Yes, the vellum shakers are so so fun I'm totally addicted 🤣

[@helenbudz3966]

Always looking for new ways to use paper scraps...tfs

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome!

[@mystichris1543]

Congratulations - you did it! Great cards and much fun!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much!

[@pquack51]

How creative!!! I'm afraid those tiny squares are too much for me!!! But it certainly is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your genious!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! You could always try them in a larger size, it might be a little easier to construct and give you a similar look. Glad you enjoyed these ideas. 🎀

[@meredithbilling1694]

Fabulous. Loved this series so much and definitely used some of the ideas for my own scraps!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome to hear!! Thanks for watching 💗

[@nonamason6857]

Love your ideas. I have so many scraps and I don't always know what to do with them. Thanks for sharing.

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you found this helpful! 🌷

[@scubajenn5]

What a great series!!❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed it 🎀

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Thank you for recycling! I have 2 trash cans, 1 for recycling and 1 for trash! I'll watch your other videos soon!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for watching Nancy! xo

[@pammckenzie9738]

Wow, just shows how scraps are necessary to keep, what beautiful cards you have made, TFS xx

[@CreatedByGwen]

I didn't think about it this way, I always just seem to have so many.

[@1Suzeyq2]

Hooray for more scraps and another series!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So.many.more 🤣

[@measureoncecuttwice]

Such great ideas for using up our scraps!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanewatsonjones1664]

Wow Gwen, you really were on a mission to use those scraps with beautiful results! I will sometimes go thru my scrap bin for large coordinating pieces and create a layout from them. It's fun to revisit papers I had loved using the first time and giving them new life. You, however, took all your scraps to the highest level of use - well done! Thank you for all your effort to share this series with us. Very inspiring!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed it Jeane, it was really fun to put together and feels good to get so many scraps used up. 💗

[@mareekerwin]

I love, love, love how all these beautiful cards have turned out. Amazing use of paper scraps. You are so very talented. I love the idea of a patchwork design layout like you have done some of the cards. I love your little shaker card to. The gold embossed flowers and butterflies look so pretty. Thank you so very much for another wonderful video. I love all these ideas for using scrap pieces. I will be excited to see a second series on using up more scrap pieces. I am sure many of us have scraps to use.😃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Maree for your kind words. The patchwork ones are my favourites too and that cute little shaker, so fun to make! 🎀 Glad you enjoyed this!

[@carolbjornsen487]

You have motivated me to setup my sewing machine! The paper pierced embellishment is a nice touch.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Wonderful!! I'm so excited for you 🎉 Not sure if you saw this video, but it's an ultimate guide for stitching on paper 🌷 I share a bunch of tips and tricks for sewing on paper projects. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6th6CKYpKBgtE

[@MelindaSweetman]

I’ve really loved this series Gwen!! I’m gonna have to grab 50 and get going! Thanks for lots of fun ideas 💖

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awww thank you!!! It was a fun one to put together that's for sure! YES.. you should play along, just make sure they generally co-ordinate, don't just grab random ones, you'll thank me later. 🥰

[@lynnlegault9297]

I love using scraps

[@CreatedByGwen]

They are so fun to work with aren't they! Feels good to get lots used up.

[@vickiconniff1118]

All great ideas for using up scraps. My favorite is the shaker with the vellum also. Where can I find that beautiful vellum paper? I think I NEED to have some. Can't wait for more scrap videos. Thanks

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed this!! That paper will be super hard to get, it's Maggie Holmes from her Open Book collection. That line is several years old now so I'm not sure you'll find anyone selling it sorry :(

[@dawnmotakef3072]

Really enjoyed this series. Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsShanarun]

They are all so fun. My fave is the owl with xo!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed these... I love that owl too!!

[@olivemaycards]

I’m so glad I watched this! I love to use up all my little scraps and I used to do fabric patchwork, so why not do it with paper too? The vellum shaker was very clever for using less attractive paper. I like your stitching details on the tiled cards.

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm so glad you watched it too!! 🎀 Thanks for popping by today xo

[@BrendaC-l9k]

Loved this tutorial, 1st time here, showed up on my feed🎉❤.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Brenda!! Thanks for stopping by, I'm so glad I just popped up in your feed and that you loved this 💗

[@pattiemckissic9959]

I really enjoyed this series! I feel super inspired to use up the ridiculous amount of scraps I could not bear to throw away! Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm so so glad it has inspired you!! xo

[@kathrynkruse4509]

Fabulous series! Love everything you made!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much!

[@julieb8946]

What a wonderful video! I just subscribed and can’t wait to see what you do with this new stack of scraps! 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for subscribing 🌷 So so glad you found this video fun! xo

[@elizabethhickman542]

Beautiful cards

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much!

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

Thank you - very inspirational! I have managed to do 1 layout using some left overs, but probably not quite "scraps".

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh yay!! That's exciting! It's always nice when there is time to create 🎀

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for the video. I like all of them, but the patchwork ones are my favorite, particularly the triangles. :-)

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for watching!! I love the patchwork ones too, they turned out so pretty!

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

Love the Vellum shaker card - great challenge

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much!

[@pattimyers1779]

Love this series. You are so very talented. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Patti... I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🌸

[@elisawyk794]

Loved this series, different, and nice to see cards with scrapbook supplies- I don’t see much of that. I could suggest a mini album for the other remaining scraps- they seem to use up so much paper!! This was fun, glad your going to jump in and go again haha!! Unfortunately I just haven’t gotten any collection down so far that I could focus on scraps but that’s a goal for me this year to finish a full collection.. well done on all that you got used up!! 🎉

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by today lovely, you are right, mini albums are FAB for using up papers and if I went with a small enough format I bet I could use a punch of smaller scraps. The scraps I used in this series came from a bunch of collections, but they were all Maggie Holmes so they did co-ordinate for me and yes, looks like I'll have to do another one of these.

[@jenniferoja9566]

Love these cards especially the square patterned ones that use up the tiniest of scraps. I look forward to your next challenge!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed these... those are some of my favourites too... they turned out so pretty! Thanks for popping by the channel today 🌸

[@collettemendenhall8058]

Enjoyed this whole series. All of your cards turned out beautiful. I will definitely have to keep these ideas in mind to try. Tfs, til next time!!!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed this Collette! 🌷

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

Oh my goodness, the surprise scraps at the end. LOL 😅 Paper scraps are like a family of rabbits. Another scrap busting video is definitely in order. I loved your cards, and I especially loved how you dealt with the not so pretty paper by making it a shaker.

[@CreatedByGwen]

They sure are like bunnies 🐰🐰🐰 So glad you enjoyed this... yes, that shaker one turned out great didn't it.

[@AbiNomac]

What these cards ending up looking like makes me subscribe to your channel. Also Aussie ……. Oi Oi Oi!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for subscribing 🌷

[@jacquiposener7262]

Love your cards Gwen and so very inventive! Congratulations on finishing your challenge so well. You’ve managed to use up difficult letter too!😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! Yes I did 🎉 That's probably the only way I know how to use an 'x' 🤣

[@abbystone5738]

Great job!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cmcarpenter123cardsandthings]

Great ideas. Tfs xx

[@CreatedByGwen]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for popping by the channel today.

[@tammyb6497]

Great projects in this series! Your cards turned out awesome! I’ve got some patterned vellum that matches some busy patterned paper. I should make some shaker cards with it. Can’t wait for the next paper scrap series! 🫶

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yes, you should! That sounds great!

[@oricle81]

Love it! Knew you could do it! No tissues needed after all! 😜 Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Aww thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 🎉

[@Lainers2000]

Congratulations, Gwen!!! You did a great job. 👏👏👏👏 The card with the pouch with the sequins and the card with the squares are my favorites but they are all great. I really have a lot of scraps so I really need to make time to do this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for letting me know which ones you love... I am a sucker for a sequin card that's for sure. Glad you enjoyed the series.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Way to go Gwen 🎉. You did a great job. Can't wait to see the next scraps series. Thanks for the continued inspiration. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊 BTW, I wondered if you ever use embossing folders on any of your projects.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Brenda :) Yes, actually I do!!! and as it so happens, I will be sharing some ideas in the next few weeks to a month. Glad you enjoyed this series 🌸

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 I always make a few cards out of Layout Scraps, as everything is already coordinated.. great series, thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 💗

[@denisejames855]

Many scrappy ideas in these videos.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Denise! 🎀

[@juliecurtis9517]

I can't wait! 🎉

[@CreatedByGwen]

💗 💗 💗

[@chicachatzis]

another great video 🩵 I have been using up my scraps but they are never finished 🤣

[@CreatedByGwen]

I know right???? 🤣

[@tamarab318]

Called it!… I’m like there is no way she is throwing them out 😂😂😂

[@CreatedByGwen]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@Malmo117]

What size and kind of needle do you use to stitch? TFS your creative ideas. 🙏🌸😎

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there!! I actually did a full guide on How to Stitch on paper that goes through everything, I think you'll find that video SUPER helpful. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6th6CKYpKBgtE Glad you enjoyed this one 🎀

[@jobethdavis9720]

Love ❤️

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much!

[@pambuckner5939]

These are so pretty! Wish I had seen this video before purging a TON of scraps yesterday. 😖 LOL. Question: What type of thread are you using in your machine for that cool stitched edging?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh no Pam, what a shame!! Well, at least you know what to do next time 💗 The thread I use is this one here: amzn.to/3Q164Z2 It's thicker than regular thread. I'll also link here to my video guide on how to stitch on paper. I think you'll enjoy that because I go through the needle and thread options for best results. All the info you need is in that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6th6CKYpKBgtEsi=ZpHIZMkYWiTsnp9_

[@dianesantacatterina7139]

They are all so beautiful - and inspiring. But where did you get that beautiful vellum that you put on the busy pattern paper?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Diane.... I have a few different kinds of vellum which I get from here: shrsl.com/4m791 🤗

[@dianesantacatterina7139]

@@CreatedByGwen and now I can't decide what to buy because they are all so pretty! Thank you for the link.

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@dianesantacatterina7139 The printed ones are SUPER pretty, I'd get some of the plain ones too because they are really nice over the busy papers, they really transform them.

[@MyPaperMoon]

Where did you get the tiny paper trimmer? I need one. 🙂

[@CreatedByGwen]

I love mine!! You have a couple of options for you: I like this one, it's super reasonably priced shrsl.com/4hcod and this one is almost identical to mine: amzn.to/3xo1XzD

[@marieparrott7944]

Please do not recycle the scraps, give them to a nursery or junior school for children’s craft projects 😁

[@CreatedByGwen]

Great idea for left overs, thanks for sharing it here.... *Spoiler alert - I saved them all from the recycling :)