Using up Scraps! | 9x12 Scrapbook Layout | Stash Kit

[@pamnichols4268]

Such a sweet layout.... We still have on of those balls, my kids used, now their kids use it, LOL well the last of the Grands do! They are growing up to fast!!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Pam! They are so much fun! I love that you've passed them on!

[@eljay1980]

These toys were definitely a 'thing' in the UK back in the 80's (my childhood) as I remember having one - either red or orange, and they were called Space Hoppers. Loved seeing this layout come together :) xxx

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Yes!! We used to love these things! Not to say we were brilliant at using them, but so much fun. Thank you, Laura!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Laura WOW What a Cute and Funtabulous Layout!! OOOOH YES I remember that Ball my Grandson had one and well I was in my 40's but YES I bounced on it and it was so much fun him & I and then his sister we'd do competition on it you know who did the most bounces LOL I never won!!! LOL!!! Gosh what great precious pics and beautiful papers and YAY love that you used that whole Photo Strip and looks great too...definitely makes for a great embellishing look!! You SO did a Super Incredible Creative job!! Thanks for your Outstanding Tutorial and Sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU so ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Joan! Yes! I definitely had one of these balls at a kid and remember falling off of it constantly! Lol! Love these photos so much!

[@wendykidd]

Oh gosh - we had one of these balls about a hundred years ago! I think the black and white helps to “contain” the many colors and makes them work together very well. You nailed it!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you, Wendy! I agree black and white grounds bright colors beautifully! These toys were so much fun!

[@ThePaperAddict]

I thought I was the only one who didn’t keep scraps - woohooo - I’m not alone!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Yes ma'am! I just don't see the point. I have more paper than I will likely ever use in my lifetime! I work the kit until I just have scraps and then move on. Why hang on to scraps when I have gobs of full sheets available? I could see keeping the scraps if I didn't have a stash and couldn't afford supplies, that would make total sense.

[@slatsinhi]

Beautiful as always!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Glenda! This was such a fun layout, love the excitement in these photos!

[@colleencasey7019]

Love it Laura!!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Colleen! I just knew I had to get those scraps used up!

[@00Nore00]

I love it. So cute

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Chris! These photos just begged to be scrapped!

[@nancymacknett8347]

So cute!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Nancy! It was such a fun layout to make!

[@Caratdarla]

Us older folks know those as a "Hippity Hop"!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

So many great names for this toy! I have fond memories of playing with them in P.E. in Elementary School!

[@M4pockets18Annie]

Lol, I had one larger, with a horse head with handles...Hoppity Horse ( like 1971/72) ...love your page.🥰 Do you ever make kits, or free style from many different sources

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Yes! So many memories of playing with these! I will be spending all year in 2021 creating mixed stash kits and showing y’all how to make them!

[@Moonchilling]

OMG! I forgot bout the horse, lol. I had a plain one yup early 70s

[@ellengates7843]

Oh my, Laura, you are so clever with your designs! Were you an art major in college? I learn so much from your videos!!!

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you very much, Ellen! No, I wanted to major in art, but chose English/Writing instead. Arts and crafts have been a big part of my life for a long time though! I'm so glad they're helpful!

[@nanabuster7285]

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[@colleencornett342]

Lovely layout! It is very cohesive and put together! Thank you for all the tips on using scraps and making a layout cohesive! I would have hesitated to punch out shapes from the kite and umbrella, but I am learning that it makes more sense to use things NOW rather than waiting for a perfect layout! I still struggle with throwing out paper scraps and punch out shapes or try to make cards. I need to use them up quickly though or they increase the stuff I have to sort and find a place for. I am learning with all things not just scrapbook items that managing them costs time and can lead frustration and indecision. After you finished this layout did you have embellishments left and what did you do with them? You mentioned that some went into this months kit. How did you sort and put away the others?

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Thank you, Colleen! My way of thinking is that the umbrellas and kites made it on the page, in whatever form that is, they’re there! Better they get used than sit in my stash, is my thinking! Most of the leftover embellishments were fussy cut florals, I’ve used some on cards and moved others forward to the next kit. Otherwise, I have a small container on my desk that I use as a “grab bag” and try to reach for it first when I need “a little something.” I clean it out at the end of the month of any bits I doubt I will ever use and punch them for their colors. Then, the tiny punched shapes sit in another bowl and always get used up that way! I very rarely throw out die cuts unless I dislike the colors.

[@colleencornett342]

@@lauraalbertscrafts Great tips! A strategy I will definitely try! It sounds much easier than sorting and putting away! Thanks for sharing 😊❤️

[@lauraalbertscrafts]

Yes! I try very hard not to put things back in my stash!