Ok... We Chopped it Up, Now What?? Let's Sort Scraps & Turn A Disaster Into A Thing of Beauty!

[@guardself921]

The bin for color scraps. Is organized I think in the best I would use them too. Can’t wait to hear an update on how it’s working.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Jenny. What a great sort job. It's a lot of work but feels so good once it's done. And the added bonus is you can pull from your scraps before cutting into a whole sheet -- yay. 😊🇨🇦

[@JennyCardDesigns]

So true!

[@DellaBourne]

Thank you for sharing how to go through and store scraps ❤

[@MerrileeMcMahon]

God Bless You....I sure needed this

[@lynnehill8635]

I haven't done this for a while....it is so satisfying even watching you do it!. Lol

[@JennyCardDesigns]

It really is!

[@baboo7192]

Great sorting!❤

[@coverdalegirl]

I found that so satisfying! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@99zanne]

I cheated - I always sorted my scraps into color family and size, and I used them. But, I couldn’t keep up, and I got tired of the same bits! My girlfriend got into card making, and I offered her my sorted scraps, and she jumped at the opportunity. It cleared out my piles and helped her not to have to buy a bunch of paper until she figured out what she likes best. TFS

[@JennyCardDesigns]

Great idea!

[@janeastwick1418]

I love what you have done and am so excited to see what’s next!

[@ginamcdowell5919]

I'm only into your video by 3.30 mins and already everything you've said is resonating with me. I too could craft for years without buying anything BUT I love buying new stuff and I'm trying my very best not to do it anymore but its hard 😞. I've also stopped watching some crafters that show loads of new products, don't mind a few but it can detract from the actual crafting side of things. Love all your videos, especially using the 12x12's. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@JennyCardDesigns]

I think alot of us paper crafters suffer from the same ailments!

[@--JoJo--]

I love this video. You’ve given me some ideas to try as I’m currently working on going through my stuff, organizing and purging.

[@danitaoleary1013]

Thank you! Now I need to get in gear and sort my scraps!

[@JennyCardDesigns]

Have fun!

[@ramonalee1]

The way you did at the end is how I store my scraps, in plastic sleeves and I keep each one in front of my vertically stored paper by color. It’s awesome, I use the scraps more than the 12x 12 paper! So easy!

[@kittybrowning]

I have loads of scraps I have plain and patterned and I have a bag with the tiny ones which can be used for stripe designs and the others I have sorted into some draws on my desk now so they are there to grab for die cutting instead of me grabbing full sheets cutting them to fit in the die machine then having more scraps

[@carolyngreen1673]

Thanks! I just found your channel and you have lots of great ideas. It's great to see I'm not the only paper crafter that's has so many unorganized scraps. You inspired me to go attack that project.

[@JennyCardDesigns]

Glad to be inspiring! Thank you!

[@carolbjornsen487]

I did this in January…I have made some REALLY one of a kind cards…AND mailed them out too!

[@pamrugman1998]

Love this - mostly what I have done too (still need to use it so will be watching more of your videos) my OCD tendencies were screaming about the product labels 😂 I waste hours peeling off all the labels that things come with drives my other half nuts 😂

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Wow! Your organization skills are amazing,thanks so much Jenny.x

[@JessPlansAndCrafts]

Thanks for sharing your process! I can't wait to see how you make cards from those scraps 😊

[@IRC1026]

This video was SOOOOOOOOO helpful. Organized scraps. Loved your ideas Thank you so much

[@JennyCardDesigns]

It's a great way to get them organized and at the ready!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I'm just getting back into card making and started making journals a few months ago. I Love those bins from Micheals and have 12 of them already. I turned a bedroom into my craft room/studio and took out the closet doors and built shelves to help put my bins/boxes etc. Really enjoyed watching you sorting your papers as it gave me more ideas yet. ☺♥

[@lisastevens3822]

I love organizing my scraps! I keep a clear plastic accordion folder next to my desk where I keep individual pockets of scraps of white, cream, black and gold card stock. I have found I do use these up. When I use up most of a pack of patterned paper, I use the scraps to make as many cards as I can. I really enjoyed watching you organize your scraps. ❤

[@JennyCardDesigns]

If they are organizing and accessible, we'll use them.. that's my theory anyway!

[@anneslinger2189]

I totally get trying not to keep buying more stuff. I am fighting to not buy the latest card kit. It's SO pretty, but I still have a couple kits that I haven't even used yet.

[@iluvtojournal]

This video was what I needed to inspire me to sort my papers. Will do so this evening and feel better. Love making paper crafts. (Mary)🇨🇦

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

I enjoyed watching your video and how you store leftovers. It was inspirational and it gave me a couple of ideas to try like the clear bin you Put scraps in and leave on your desk. So I will give this a try putting black and white scraps suitable for sentiments into a small clear bin right there in front of me on my desk so handy to quickly find a suitable size for a "Happy Birthday" etc. BTW your large pieces of alcohol ink backgrounds in dark blue are beautiful. I can hardly wait to see you use these pieces on a card. And if you have time some day to show your process for making these dark blue pieces. Glad to hear you sounding better after your illness after Christmas. From Ottawa.

[@JennyCardDesigns]

Thank you Jo-Ann! Feeling 100% And sorting through the scraps is such an inspiring project! I actually had fun!

[@pennywarren2357]

I sort mine by color, and place each color in a clear bag, then in a larger clear envelope. Thanks for this idea.

[@JennyCardDesigns]

That's a great idea!

[@michellemybelle22]

I did this a few years ago and it’s very helpful!

[@JennyCardDesigns]

It sure it!

[@RozWilloughby]

Great to see your organisation skills💗

[@marycollier1293]

I store my solid color scraps (except white) in an accordian file by color. I go to that first when I need solid colors.

[@XenobiaF]

I’ve been sorting my scraps lately and have used a method similar to yours. It’s been very useful.

[@JennyCardDesigns]

I am hoping that it'll make me more productive

[@lindaguillemette2273]

I cut all larger scraps into A2 card fronts and keep them on my desk in a little 3 drawer desktop container. I try to use these for plain and simple cards 1st.

[@Maribeth1379]

That’s what I do too and it has worked beautifully for me. After all, a card front can always be cut down to a smaller size if needed, but it’s so much easier to store.

[@ginamcdowell5919]

Where can I purchase those 12x12 plastic containers you had on top of your cupboards? Thank you x

[@JennyCardDesigns]

These are just from Michael's. Super cheap, like $5 each!

[@carlaboone4505]

I would be interested in the FB group as well. Thank you for a great video.

[@JennyCardDesigns]

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[@beckykearns1296]

Great ideas! Can you share the name of the FB page that you says uses scraps for cards?

[@JennyCardDesigns]

facebook.com/groups/3005128029721785/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

[@beckykearns1296]

Thank you!

[@dlavanceful]

What was the Facebook site you went to for ideas?

[@JennyCardDesigns]

facebook.com/groups/3005128029721785/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

[@roswitawiechert7128]

Ooh mein Gott …sooooo viele Reste😱😱😱 was macht damit????