USE UP STASH - Using the Unusable Paper from 12 x 12 Pads

Hi and welcome, here we are using the Unusable paper from the 12x12 paper pads. By altering it we can use up even those papers that we had originally written off as disliked, or not suitable for our vintage style projects. Hope you enjoy this video and will join me next time, thanks for watching, and please hit the like button and subscribe to my channel for more crafty fun!!! Tinax
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[@sharonsmith2670]

Unbelievable! You have really transformed these papers. They're beautiful now. I own 20 years worth of scrapbook papers that need to be updated. Looks like I have my work cut out for me. Tina, you are really great at helping us save money (that I don't have) and still be a part of the vintage junk journal world. Thanks for all you do.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Sharon, like you I have a whole bunch of stuff to use that I have accumulated over the years, and really don’t want to keep buying more stuff, tempting as it can be. Have fun updating your papers x

[@Meyersci]

I have so many papers like this and am grateful to make them useful. The final product was really a Cinderella story! Thanks!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, have fun transforming your paper x

[@annl.6928]

Thank you for this. It is genius. This is a type of upcycling that is new to me and will save my ugly paper from wasting away in the bottom of the paper caddy.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

I'm thrilled about this idea! I've so many 'left-over' ugly pages that I don't want to waste - but you've shown how they can be transformed. Thanks! PS: hang in there with the anxiety - there are lots of us who have this, so it's nice to support each other. Thankfully crafting can be great therapy!

[@stellabiteme]

Don't avoid what makes you anxious because, you're constantly in fight or flight mode and that causes anxiety. You're always looking to avoid something and your wheels are always squealing. I'm just learning and doing this myself. You do beautiful work so, thank you for showing us.

[@sueturcotte811]

The sound you heard is my jaw dropping. This is brilliant, Tina. I haven’t seen anyone take this beyond simply covering the patterns and overly-bright colors with gesso. I wind up using “ugly” paper as craft mats when I’m gluing or inking. I also cut the sheets up and use them for grocery and to-do lists. I’ve even balled them up and used them as fillers for my homemade holiday gift baskets. My kitty and I have loads of fun with them as I hide her little fuzzy toys under them. I donate quite a bit to my local charity shop, and they sell them very quickly (which goes to show it is simply a matter of taste and the type of projects we each enjoy working on).Thank you for this video. It’s nice to know I can actually start keeping more for actual crafting. ❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Sue, they really came out nicely didn’t they? You have some great ideas for using them though otherwise. Hope you enjoy transforming some of your ugly papers x

[@JeanneBaney]

Sue Turcotte you have some good ideas too! Lol! Especially using them for lists. I am awash with Decorative papers yet I am always scrounging for a piece of scrap paper to write something down ha ha. I sometimes wonder how that’s possible! I’m going to be busy today!!

[@fayneilly833]

Shabbydabbydoodah ‘

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@karenpruis501]

What a great idea! We all have papers that we are not fond of as they are. Well done Tina.

[@peacelove3141]

Creator hands , are always beautiful !

[@justlookin2]

Look! Tina's doing Magic!!! Brilliant!

[@claudiaculver1299]

Helpful video and nice results. I especially like how your fingers get dirty and stained from total abandonment while enjoying your crafting.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

🤗🙃🥰 x

[@SimplyWitch]

What a wonderful idea!!! I usually end up having a lot of “useless papers” just because they won’t fit on my projects, and you came with this not only wonderful, but genius idea! I’m so happy YT put you on my way! Thanks very much!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, enjoy x

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

This idea opens up many possibilities. Gold gilding wax applied to the edges, scraped metallic paint substituted for white gesso, etc. Love how these turned out with a bit of lace added. This idea is also useful for transforming brightly patterned greeting cards. Thanks for sharing this wonderfully creative idea!! Love the results.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Linda and for taking the time to comment xx

[@karenkerkuta3780]

Absolutely brilliant. You turned the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan

[@LifePrepared]

What a fabulous idea, thanks! This will help those of us on very thin budgets because we can make the same paper look entirely different.

[@katyscraftboutique6500]

I have so many pages I haven't been using and now the possibilities are endless! Thank you so much!

[@eileenammendolea1776]

Wow! I can't believe the transformation. I have plenty of stamps, gesso, and unused paper. Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the great idea!

[@marcellakramer7118]

OMG, what beautiful creations you have created from papers that almost look like they’re never gonna have a home, love that bird cage stamp n how you use them so freely without the use of blocks... very ingenious!!! Also I have never seen anyone cut so STRAIGHT with a pair of scissors without a ruler or some sort of straight edge or paper cutter, you amaze me, you really have awesome talent. I will be using your technique when papers don’t suit my projects from now on. Will make them even more handmade!! Thanks so much!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much, have fun with your papers x

[@minb1217]

What a great idea! I have papers that I would never use under any circumstances. This idea is perfect to disguise them.

[@loismeyer9417]

Such a BRILLIANT idea!! I have SO MANY pages that I have in a pack that I just don't care for but also don't have the heart to just toss them in the bin, either. Now you've solved the dilemma!! It also looks like a relaxing thing to do. Well done you!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

It is quite relaxing, and yes it’s so annoying to just let those papers go to waste. Have fun x

[@lovalywifecyn7262]

I recently did the exact thing, however I use white acrylics watered down + a baby wipe to to get a stroke free covering.

[@lisahutchins8186]

Love watching your channel. I have also suffered for 20+ years with anxiety and love doing these crafts.

[@TrishDarbonne]

I know what I’ll be doing today. 😊 This is my favorite paper alteration video. I have several pads with papers I can’t see myself using. I need a birdcage stamp!! Love that one. ❤

[@I_am_Michelle]

Still one of my absolutely favorite videos ever!

[@pamburke8614]

Quite a transformation!

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

What a great great idea. Just love it.

[@rhondacalderone862]

I LOVE this idea! I have so much of this bright paper and I didn't have the willpower to just throw it away! Now I can re-create it! TFS!

[@sharonmartin3115]

wow...........................great ideas I love it.

[@JuliaOlsenTucson]

Wow! What a great idea. Thank you so much!!!

[@robintatem1450]

I feel happiest when I have paint and gesso all over my hands.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Me too x

[@makalaniadolpho4056]

Thanks for the inspiration and sharing. That is a good way to use up papers. I have never tried it.

[@arewethereyetajsm]

Hi, Tina! You are such a joy. I have to say that you make me smile and outright giggle sometimes with your sense of humor. "You know me, within 2 seconds of the bottle being opened I'm invariably covered in it!" LOL! Thank you for all you share with us; your creativity, your stories, your sweet spirit. I'm a beginner, and you have taught me so much. You are definitely on the top of my list of favorite KZbin creators. Have a wonderful day, and happy crafting! :)

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much for your kindness, your comment is my highlight of the day today, thank you x

[@meghakishor2507]

Bird cage stamp is used thrice this is vintage paper ,loved it thanks

[@greenmacaroni8872]

Hi Tina, you really transformed those! Great idea! Not all of the papers are keepers. I have painted the backs but hadn’t thought of toning down the front, lol! Thank you for sharing. Julie 🥰

[@carolynshanks2612]

My next step is to find stamps that give a vintage effect to gessoed paper! Yours are super and I will search for a few. Please don’t stress over your hands. They are lovely and reflect the fact you’ve been productive! I used to have nice-looking hands, and now they are arthritic, so not lovely at all.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Carolyn, you are so kind x

[@sherryrector2275]

Excellent idea Tina. Bravo. I totally understand not dwelling on anxiety’s problems. My hubby just had Aneurysm and is in intensive care. You are helping me cope and have been for two days now. Just never know how much you help people by doing something you love. Just wanted to say so. Thanks

[@helenascott389]

Big hugs to you x

[@sherryrector2275]

Thank you Helena.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh no Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I am sending lots of love and wishes your way. X

[@sherryrector2275]

Tina he is doing very well still in intensive care but no horrible effects such as stroke or disabilities. He was certainly blessed Thanks for keeping me and my mind busy And thank you for your hugs and kind words. .

[@aprilcarter749]

Fantastic 👏🏾👏🏾💃🏽 now I can use those not so pretty 12x12 sheets into something beautiful. All the ones you did where absolutely beautiful 😲. The transformation wow 😳 ... looking forward to how you transform that piece.. thanks for sharing 🤗😊💜!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you April, I am so glad that you enjoyed it x

[@dianestedman1466]

what a great idea!!!!!! well done

[@OldHag73]

For some reason I just Love the sound of your scissor when you cut paper. Have no idea why. Kind of a strange thing to love

[@ToryE1959]

What an AWESOME idea for paper patterns we aren’t thrilled with in packets. Thank you for the wonderful video! I need some White Gesso!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Brilliant solution to a familiar dilemma. Thank you for sharing that - I know what I can do with all those unwanted papers now.

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

Wow! Absolutely love how you totally remade a not so pretty paper! I wouldn’t have believed it had I not seen it! All the pieces came out fantastic! Tfs🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🐾🐈‍⬛🐾

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Jeannie x

[@helenwhite2111]

Loved your video ... I hate waste so plan on using some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@cherylberry1613]

Kool idea!! Don't worry about your beautiful hands. Getting messy is part of crafting and part of the relaxation we want when we craft. Bother of your results were amazing. I am definitely going to do this. I have that same paper pack even-LOL.

[@marthinarauhut1876]

what a transformation ... It's lovely, thank you.

[@cammiegarrison4173]

Just WOW!!!!

[@stampinturtles]

Wow!! 30 seconds in and I’m amazed by the transformation of the paper! You’re a genius! ❤❤thank you for sharing.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, and for your binge watching xxx

[@stampinturtles]

@@shabbydabbydoodah share the link with all my friends, too. Most of them have watched it too. So hopefully that will bump up your views in the algorithm.

[@natashawise2676]

I wish I could "like" this a hundred times! Probably the most useful video I've seen this year! We all have papers in our stash that we loved when we brought it (or it came in a pack) but don't love it anymore, what a great way to use up those long forgotten papers. 👏👏👏

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Natasha, that is lovely to hear. Have fun with your papers x

[@StayStitching]

I did find it useful! I have hundreds of pages of scrapbook paper that does not appeal to me, now I can have fun with it and use it!!

[@ginapearson3601]

Wonderful use of loud papers.

[@rachaelsara6340]

Wow what a great idea!

[@Sudlesuebaker]

Thank you so much for sharing your anxiety with us. It's so true, some days are better than others. Thank you again for your videos, watching them make me feel calmer, but when you say 'hope you are crafting with me' I'm like 'er........yeah...... will do soon!!' LOL

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, thank you Sue, take care x

[@deloraaustin4507]

On my, how you transformed your paper sheets is amazing! I loved your envelope.💕

[@11AriseAndShine11]

Wonderful way to transform paper and make it usable! I have so much paper that is just not my thing, but I bought the pad for a few pieces that I really liked! Then I was stuck with paper I couldn't waste but never used! I think we all do that! I was taught, waste not, want not! Which is a good lesson on how to become a pack rat! LOL! So, now I'm off to the craft store for some gesso! Thank you sooo much for this idea! ❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh that’s awesome, have fun with your papers x

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

What an awesome idea. Blessings Shirlene

[@annieliz1965]

What a good idea. TFS

[@tiffanyg3355]

Thank you for making this video. I now know exactly which papers I will do this on. Your pages came out absolutely beautiful!

[@janevincent7103]

What a lovely idea, Tina. We all have paper pads that contain some pages we're not crazy about. Doing it this way with some gesso, ink, and stamps seems so logical, yet, I haven't thought of doing this. So thank you so much for your tips and teachings. I'm a sponge for your vintage videos, love it. XOXOJane

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Jane, have fun with your papers x

[@irmisiefke]

What a really good idea. I have a lot of dsp that I not use, because I don't like it looks. Fortunately I don't forget about your style

[@journals4all694]

Wow, Wow, Wow, what a brilliant idea, this is soooo useful, thank you for sharing.

[@ddladybug]

TYFS ... I have been donating my “ugly” papers to the elementary school where we used to live, since our recent move I have gone thru my papers again & have a whole new stack of “ugly” papers I was going to donate...mmmm...rethinking that now with this fantastic idea!!!! I completely understand having anxiety ... I too suffer from that! .... you make us all feel welcomed into your crafty world...thank you! Sending virtual hugs! ❤️🐞

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much 😊, yes retrieve a handful of papers from your donation pile and have a play. Anxiety really can be so debilitating when it’s at its worst can’t it? Hugs back to you, 🤗 x

[@phyllismarony8948]

Good evening Tina, this was so helpful. We've all bought paper pads that have ugly patterns. We just shuffle them around because we don't want to toss them. The birdcage stamp is beautiful. TFS 😊

[@WAlycia]

Thank you sooo much Tina. Last night I was looking at my paper pads that I’ve had for ages, and after making a few pockets, I realized that even though I must have thought at one point, that they were pretty, I now think “how horrid this paper would be in any journal. Now I can give them a vintage look and use them in my journals.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Lol, I so know what you mean, it’s funny isn’t it how much our tastes change x

[@JellicleKat]

What a great idea, thank you!

[@lauravasquez169]

Great idea for ugly paper. I use gesso already for mixed media projects. You know I have plenty of stamps to use. So good to see your favorite stamps. ❤

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Have fun playing with your ugly papers Laura x

[@pquack51]

Brilliant! What a great idea. I have so many papers that I just don't quite like. Thank you for sharing!

[@bluemac9476]

Saw this video just before I gave away a pile of ugly papers. Can't wait to play with them to make them useable. Thank you for your great ideas.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Fantastic, just in time x

[@haleyscreations3579]

Wow such a good idea! Thanks for sharing

[@sherryrector2275]

Totally awesome.

[@peggyeaton6601]

I love this.

[@vickiejensen1265]

Brilliant!! I've got paper that I've had for years that I probably wont use but with this technique, I just might!! Beautiful! TFS

[@thejoyofjunkin2924]

I just found your videos today and just amazed. What a wonderful idea! Thank you so much!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much, and welcome to my channel x

[@tamitignor5242]

Wow so awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@r.c.miller6161]

Gesso is the great game changer. Love the stamps, even 🇺🇳 mounted ones.

[@auntdave180]

I am not a fan of the steampunk or vintage look most of the time. But I have learned techniques I can use in projects to alter my undesireable papers. Great video. Thank you.

[@luanncarnahan5030]

Tfs! Wow! I could use so many papers now that otherwise would just take up space, be donated or given to the kiddos!

[@deborahcade2586]

Using gesso is not something I've ever wanted to try but you have changed my mind! These turned out so lovely!

[@antiquescrapper]

Love this video!! Your ideas are fabulous! I always come away being so inspired. Can you please do me a favor….be easy on yourself when it comes to video lengths. Don’t stress over video time….just do your project the way you fabulously do! You’re a gem, and we’re here to see you work your magic no matter how long it takes! 🥰

[@karenclark6199]

Such a great idea to use up papers from years ago!!

[@suzieterry8784]

Lovely. I love your tutorials

[@curtismoore2681]

Tina, this is an amazing idea. I couldn't even begin to tell you how many ugly papers I have given away or thrown away. TFS The ones you have shown us are beautiful.

[@rmayfairecottage]

A fabulous idea! Thanks so much for showing us what to do with those formerly unusable papers! Yours are now so lovely!

[@aliciagutierrez6008]

It's so pretty,I love it...

[@colleencasey7019]

Great ideas!! TFS 😍😍😍

[@sheilabergeron2331]

Why did I never think of this, thanks. Amazing ideas.

[@thecockneycrafter]

What a fantastic idea! So simple and yet something I'd never thought of for scrapbook pages. Thank you so much for sharing Tina. This technique will definitely be featuring in my future videos & projects. Thanks again and best wishes, Ali xx

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Ali, have fun x

[@JeanneBaney]

Super idea! So fun to turn something blah into something you love!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

100% inspirational...bringing to life all that I already have. Thanks for the generous share.

[@evelynrauseo467]

Absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to look through my stash and get going. TFS. Posted to Pintrest

[@cindyburns7667]

Excellent video, these turned out so pretty. This is a wonderful way to use up paper you don't care for, thank you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Cundy, have fun transforming some of your papers x

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

This is brilliant! You’ve beautifully transformed these papers.

[@tannabella6071]

❤️great idea! Totally changes the entire paper! I will try this! Thanks for sharing!

[@sharonvandenbosch3224]

I am amazed at the difference. So much more usable!

[@vanikurup]

Oh wow! Thank you🙏💕

[@valerieb8006]

Lovely! Making the Papers "your own"! ....Very useful idea! Thanks so much.

[@AnnRMitchell1]

Brilliant! Can’t wait to try this. TFS.

[@michellemiller1153]

I love to this video I have so many papers now I'll actually love thank you ❤️

[@nancivessells1909]

That's amazing. I never would have thought of doing that. Thanks so much for sharing this idea.

[@vanessarussell7997]

That is a great way to use up pages out if a paper pack. Thanks for sharing this idea. Have a great day.

[@carolynramirez316]

Love this. Great way to use those papers which I seem to have many of. Thanks for sharing such fabulous ideas. Love your creativity. Much inspiration.

[@cottonconfetti]

Gorgeous!