Quick and Easy Clusters for Ready-to-Go Embellishments

Sometimes you just need a bunch of clusters. For adding to tags, for pockets, for tuck spots - for just about any kind of embellishing you might do in a junk journal!
Inspired by ‪@roxycreations679‬ clusters made on 1 sheet of paper, here is my take on making a quick batch of background clusters ready to be finished with themed embellishments or fussy cuts for any journal or project.
We'll be using up scraps, book pages and more scraps - so pull out your box of off-cuts!
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[@chickane5586]

Great tutorial: I don’t journal, I don’t scrapbook, I don’t need clusters or ephemera… but I want these so badly!! These are the sort of things I enjoy making - just for the sake of being crafty and creative. Many thanks!

[@MadPaperCrush]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it - and do hope you'll be crafty just for being crafty!

[@eternitywithjesus777]

I never have either. But I'm absolutely inspired❤

[@marilynmccormick3731]

Make them for a cardmaker friend, or add them to your own ready made cards interiors, or donate them to an assisted living group that makes cards. That way you still have craft fun and frugal fun if you buy supplies at a thrift store.

[@sammydee4599]

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[@rachelodom6799]

Never thought about using a whole piece of paper. I like it. It’s like mass production at once. Very clever🥰

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@MySilleSix]

I had so much fun making these yesterday. I cut them apart with my deckle scissors before I sewed them. I'm not as adventurous as you are. They turned out great and I loved making them. I hope to make more soon. They are fabulous for my junk journal. Thanks!

[@emmkaa2099]

All the same, all very different - I love it! Nicely done!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much!

[@SandiMo77]

These are so cool. I love how you assembled them, and they turned out so very pretty. Thank you for the very clear and enjoyable tutorial.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much 😊

[@juliekendrick-finn707]

Excellent tutorial, thank you. You also have beautiful hands and nails. So nice to see no bright nail colours that detract from the tutorial. It was a real pleasure to watch you work.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much for your comments. I appreciate it!

[@eugeniagwathney622]

fun playing with paper

[@maebayly9767]

I really like the 12x12 paper to use as a base. Works so well as opposed to an assembly line like i have been doing. Thank you.

[@MadPaperCrush]

You are very welcome, Mae!

[@peggydid]

Yes! Watch the words! Some books are "safer" to use than others. You can always use gesso or paint to cover up something. I love these cute little clusters! Could do different things/shapes on another "set." What a great stash item! Hugs! Peggy

[@lindagraham]

Very beautiful georgeos clusters I 💖 it u do amazing excellent wonderful work 💖

[@marlenegura1161]

Love your organized process to make these clusters!!!!! This makes sense to me. Can't wait to try this and fill up my stash!!! Thanks for sharing!!!❤❤❤

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it.

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

❤❤

[@user-qr3hv3zy6q]

I just did a page of clusters like this, minus the last few stickers/tickets. Thank you for the ideas! It was fun. Next time I’ll do more stitching from cluster to cluster for interest. Thanks

[@MadPaperCrush]

You are very welcome!

[@joannedonovan9489]

Thank you! This is the first time I've watched you & I learned something new already!! (I'm a fairly new journal maker, & also a perfectionist! Love the idea of those, though!!)

[@MadPaperCrush]

haha, I understand that, Joanne!

[@Bre_Creatively]

Thank you so much for making this video! As a relatively new junk journal lover, I’ve had a tough time mastering layering and cluster making - your video gave me a total aha moment and now I feel confident that I can build from my base without getting stumped. Thank you for sharing your process! 🎨 📔

[@MadPaperCrush]

I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@christinamain2829]

After getting background and text down, i give my 12x12 a quarter turn. Gives me a different perspective moving forward. I also thinks it helps me from over-thinking thus keep the creative process moving. Love your content my friend ❤️

[@MadPaperCrush]

That's a great tip! Anything to keep the creative process moving is a good thing.

[@zayiclive]

I love these clusters! I have sooo many 12x12 scrapbook papers I don’t know what to to with! This is a great idea!

[@MadPaperCrush]

I’m so glad you are inspired to use up some of your stash! Enjoy!

[@conneeboulmay3431]

So happy to see your video! Fantastic!!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you!

[@robinepling1210]

Wonderful creations. Love your content. Thanks for sharing.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much 😊

[@user-sq6yg4hs6w]

Going to do this today. Great idea to have the base ready to use.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Have fun!

[@StitchAround]

What a great technique! Smarter not harder! Love this! 😊😊

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks so much, Stacy!

[@zynzane9680]

I really love the look of these. Thanks!

[@MadPaperCrush]

You are so welcome!

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

New by here. Looking for fun embellishments 🎉❤🙏🏻🕊💯❤️😊

[@elainet5870]

These are cute! If you wait to sew the clusters individually after tearing, you don’t have the issue of having to snip your threads, but it depends on the look you want. TFS 😃

[@MadPaperCrush]

Very true, Elaine! I also wouldn't have had to fit the big piece of paper through the sewing machine opening. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I always learn as I go! 👏🏽

[@paulinedavis3660]

Great tutorial love how you explain step by step 😊 thankyou...

[@MadPaperCrush]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks so much for watching!

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

Love this lesson! Thank you so much!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Glad you liked it!

[@lajuanascruggs3947]

You can use a toothbrush to do the flicking. I did that a lot on walls of my home.

[@MadPaperCrush]

great idea! Thanks!

[@athanasiatzakostas9903]

Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@MadPaperCrush]

You are so welcome!

[@tmac4947]

Love this idea!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you! 😊

[@bethanyomahony1338]

Good ideas...could use a seam-ripper, perhaps to cut the threads...

[@MadPaperCrush]

Great idea!

[@DorothyJanetoo]

I LOVE these!! Thanks so much!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I have to do this great idea ❤ I have to confess I hoard paper 😂 Thank you for sharing ❤

[@MadPaperCrush]

I hoard paper too! 😂

[@conniebartch9656]

Cute!

[@MadPaperCrush]

thanks!

[@abshanghai]

These are a great way to use up scraps quickly and get a great overall view of the snippets. Thank you for sharing this process.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Yes! I love being able to use up my scraps. Thanks for watching!

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

I really appreciate the way you explain your process and your thinking as to why you choose different bits.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks, Carrie, I glad you found it helpful!

[@shondra6]

These are georguss. I am thinking I’ll rewind and watch again , while I make some . TFS. 🙏💜👍🏻

[@MadPaperCrush]

I hope you do make some, Sandra-Louise!

[@papermunch]

New subscriber. Thanks!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Wonderful clusters like the trim hanging over the edge

[@MadPaperCrush]

thank you! I love the messy edges. 😊

[@rgporter1957]

These are wonderful! I think I would make the messy thread nest on the cluster when you go to sew it the first time. Let the threads hang off, don't cut them. It really adds interest and texture. Just a suggestion. I'm gonna do that with mine. And you could call this process Making a Master Sheet of Ephemera Cluster Bases! This was awesome! Thank you!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Great suggestion, Robyn! I will definitely have to give that a try. Thanks so much for watching!

[@patriciastubbs7605]

Very fun ! New subbie here. 💖

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks, Patricia! And welcome! 🤗

[@jessieisjournaling2390]

I have watched alot of videos of how to put together clusters and yours was very easy to understand and follow. thank u for the inspiration. loved this video.

[@MadPaperCrush]

I’m so glad it helped you, Jessica!

[@linnydaniels8095]

New subscriber. Awesome video 🥰

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thanks and welcome, Linny!

[@cherylemery8594]

Love the splatters!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you! Messy can be so much fun!

[@brendaclark2703]

Hi Sharon sweet clusters. Great way to use up scraps, thanks for the inspiration ❤️🌹🙏

[@MadPaperCrush]

I could make 1000000 more of them and still have scraps left over! 😂

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Sharon, these are wonderful scrappy clusters, great to add for stash. Thanks for sharing.

[@MadPaperCrush]

Hi Denise! Thank you!

[@nathaliet.3985]

Oh! I love scrappy bits clusters!!! Thanks for another inspiring video, Sharon! 🤗💕

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you, Nathalie! 😊

[@nathaliet.3985]

@@MadPaperCrush Have you seen the message where I let you know that I had received the beautiful winnings from your giveaway? I wrote it in the comments of the giveaway winners announcement video. I just want to make sure you saw it 😊💕

[@tatteredtreasuresbypattie6047]

Love these!! Trying to use up some of my scraps tonight!

[@carologden651]

Loved this idea, can’t wait to make a bunch!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Yay! So glad you are inspired!

[@CuriousMoonDesign]

Lovely clusters 💕

[@MadPaperCrush]

Thank you!

[@andreaalbersjunkjournals3322]

New subscriber! Just watched a video from The rambling crafter and she sent us to you!!

[@MadPaperCrush]

Hi Andrea! Thanks so much for heading over. Chelle is just the sweetest!

[@JanetteAnderson-sr5mv]

Liking the clusters!! Looks fun to make 😊 so question, how does one "click the link below" to get a video you are talking about

[@MadPaperCrush]

If you look down in the description of the video (which is usually underneath the video), that’s where I put anything I mention in the video. And that’s how you “click the link below“! 😊

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

❤🌈❤️👍

[@stelladooro4505]

Good grief, did that take all day?

[@MadPaperCrush]

Nope!

[@kpoppaen8751]

I've been "junk" journaling for about 3 weeks now. Still haven't gotten the hang of it yet lol, but I'm trying. I've coffee dyed many sheets of paper and now its got my room smelling like burnt coffee 😂 How do I get it to not have the smell or is that normal?

[@MadPaperCrush]

I’m so glad you are doing some junk journaling! As for the coffee smell, it is common. I would suggest modifying your coffee mixture to see if that helps (less coffee!), or you could try tea dying instead!

[@kpoppaen8751]

@@MadPaperCrush ty hun! I actually did a few papers tonight with tea and letting them dry overnight instead of putting them in the oven to see how that does. Crossing my fingers! Hehe! 🥰

[@bettymetz3746]

Not being negative, but don’t feel this tutorial is for me. It seems the clusters are too flat and lacking interest for the eye. Sorry, as usually I think you’re right on!!

[@MadPaperCrush]

No worries, Betty! We all have different tastes and what appeals to us, and I don't think two people will ever agree on everything!

[@michelenarramore3325]

Great tutorial.