What's on my Desk Day!

Some shares, show & tells and collaging happening in my craft room today! Thanks so much for watching! xoxo
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Anne Brooke's videos on the 52 Tag Challenge for 2021:
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[@CeriGriffiths]

Gayle a good use for those end pieces from your collage pages is to make them into a banner shape and put an eyelet in the top then attach them to a tag with a bulb pin.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks Ceri! 👍😘❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol.....Gayle I’ve never thought to mention that I use large trays for all of the projects I’m working on, one per project therefore I can take everything involved in a project on or off my desk or anywhere in the house or garden to work on. One thing I’ve found useful is I have large zip lock bags (1 or 2 gallon bags) that my smaller trays fit in so if I knock over a tray everything on it is contained.

[@angeliamiller3577]

The collage scraps: I glue one to the top edge of the page and one to the bottom edge of the page. The middle of the page I stencil. I then make a journal card that will slide under the free edge of the collaged strip. You can also use them from side to side on a page if your book is not to thick.

[@katherinehazard7580]

Good Morning Gayle! You are so kind to list the Etsy shops as often as you do! I do go to your links after your videos and favorite those shops...that way when you mention a shop, most likely I have it favorited and it is easier for me to find the shops you mention! The page you did today reminded me of a secret garden!

[@auntielaura5]

For the page ends - you could hang them on tags as “charms” - then there would be a tiny hidden journaling spot on the back. 😁

[@dianawible8760]

For those cut off strips of scrapbook paper I sometimes will cut them a bit shorter, glue a word onto them and punch a hole. Then I hang them on a tag or journal card or on a tab on a page just for more interest. They could even be glued down the side of a page with a short phrase or set of words that have similar definitions for the words. Sometimes it looks great and sometimes not, but it might be something you could try out.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Awesome, Diana! Thank you! ❤️

[@menm_91]

I had an epiphany while watching this. This would be the perfect way to attach 2 individual pages together (book or otherwise) to form a larger sheet for your signature. Since that wrapped around portion makes a "spine." And if you used book pages, it would cover up the blank margins. Plus use up book pages. Glad I caught this video today! You could use those thin collage page strips for mini tags!

[@susieburris2052]

Half the work, twice the reward-GENIUS!

[@annehahn9240]

Your scrappy covers are so pretty, I especially like the one with the pieces of blue gingham! I collaged around a page today and used postage stamps, I really like how it turned out! Thanks for sharing your projects.

[@MzGriz]

I love craft room hacks! I use a tray to hold papers that i want to do a small batch of coffee dyed papers. I put a paper down, have a spray bottle dedicated to coffee, spray the paper, flip and repeat. I put the tray near a heating register and flip the papers as they dry. I usually will do around 6 or 7 layers. Paper, index cards, doilies. Its great!

[@rangdelifeisart2131]

Really like the tray idea and the bordered pages. Hope to try them too. Spent most of the time just looking at all your scraps and thinking how many Franken-pages and covers you could get out of those 😍 Thanks for sharing and inspiring us as always Gayle 💐

[@pennykitzmiller]

I love the trays too. You are great at collaging. For those cut off strips, I would have them come over an envelope like a buckle. And use as a closure.

[@carolbeeding4270]

I have a couple of trays. I use one when I'm fussy cutting to catch my excess paper. I can then sort out the bigger pieces and toss the rest. The other one I use when I'm working on the journal to put my scissors, punches, credit cards or any tools that seem to get buried. I'm no longer digging around looking for my tools.

[@menm_91]

Great ideas!

[@GwendolynsDabbledoosies]

I love how those snippet-covers came out 👍🏽❤️

[@robinpowell2712]

You can glue all the leftover strips on a book page or cardstock and then cut into tags or journal cards, kind of like the master boards.

[@annettedepete4314]

That is a great idea how you collages a page. TFS. 😍🌴

[@lauravasquez169]

Glue the long strips and make paper ruffles. Sew down the center and keep a bunch ready. ❤❤❤

[@JourneyofCrafting]

I absolutely LOVE the flat trays!! I got mine from the dollar tree, they are tight weaved plastic baskets, but shallow and wide, so they are great to stack or to grab and lounge with projects. Don't you just love randomness of videos sometimes? They are so fun to watch and make. BIG HUGS MY FRIEND

[@donnahunter3488]

That’s what I use to. You can’t beat Dollar Tree. ❤️🥰🤑

[@cynthiabuck8995]

The scrappy fabric collage covers turned out great - new trays are going to make finding just the right scrap so much easier - Hugs.

[@freidagepner2370]

Absolutely love the journal covers. What a beautiful journal they will make! Smart subbie ideas lately. Let’s see you have scrappy Saturday, use it Tuesday, mixed media Monday. So I think you need to start doing Gayles digi Thursday or something to that effect. Because you have beautiful digis and everyone needs to see how they can be used to inspire them to use them also. Love all the collage. Always do!

[@lalagamma4452]

My poor hunny was upset he missed your Hi & Hugs. I had to rewind the video. He set my u-tube up to play on the TV in the bedroom. I watch and he listens to you he loves your calm manor. Gayle's great family show. Loving the fabric scraps covers! I watched Gina and then as per her suggestion I watched Tooks CraftTable. I love the scrap trays, great IDEAS. Great trays for slow stitching too. Wuvs ya tons. Namesta🤗🐞🥰

[@carolynchatham6338]

Great idea for the bigguns, middluns and itty bitty bits to escape from the plastic bags.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh I love those beautiful fabric covers, so gorgeous. Enjoy the snow! 🥶 x

[@lindapark8467]

I recently made a journal cover by using paper scraps collages onto a Manila envelope. I didn’t want raw edges so overlapped edges first prior to collating the center. I also collaged the inside. I liked how it turned out.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes! I’ve done that too and sewed in a pattern then Mod podged over the top to make it tougher! I loved how they came out! I need to revisit that project! ❤️

[@Melinda-S]

Those end pieces from the collaged book pages could be belly bands.I have some baskets from Dollar Tree that I put scraps in or upcoming project sets. Love the collaged paper. Sweet idea to fold over the pieces. 👋

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Your scrappy fabric covers are to die for… so fabulous! The tray idea is brilliant, I am debating getting them because I really have nowhere to store them when not in use, gotta think about a solution for that one! For the long strips I put them under words for another layer. Thanks for sharing it and all of today’s inspirational idea! Hugs! 🤗💖🤗

[@karenb6037]

Those trays will work out great for you. No more scavenging in the little plastic bags & overlooking the perfect scrap!

[@patbrez3079]

I saw a crafter use punched small circle’s made from scraps and made a boarder around the page. I was thinking of cutting the circles in half or gluing around the pages like you did. The color of the circles incorporated with the journal. I am watching Charlotte Peterson do the Index Card Challenge too. Will be getting many more ideas too. 👍🌺

[@nancypyter1511]

How fun Gayle to collage around the paper! Your trays are an awesome idea!

[@craftycat7212]

Love those covers Gayle!!! I thought you were crazy at first because I couldn’t figure out how the sewing was going to work. Thank you for sharing with us. 💕Amy

[@christinehoffman5209]

use the collage book scraps as dangles on bulb pins, punch tiny hole in top and add to lace snippets, with button or beads . Chris in PA

[@karendoran4369]

I use the cut off strips as borders, I use edge punches to pretty them up x

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Those covers are just beautiful. I made a few of those pocket flips they are really fun to make. Two of my sisters are doing Ann’s 52 tags, I am not good at sewing so I am thinking of using paper but follow along with her suggestions. I like the idea of the scraps around the pages what a great idea and a great way to use up the scraps...nothing goes to the recycle that way.🇨🇦

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Your scrapie material covers are beautiful. The trays are an awesome idea. Your collages are so pretty. Wonderful ideas as always. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I love how the scrappy journal covers came out, they came out really good. I’m mulling over the tray idea in my mind. I went and looked on Amazon for the dimensions and I measured my cabinet and they’ll fit, I was worried they be too wide but they’re not. Right now I have baggies like you do and I have the baggies stored upright in empty magazine holders. I have the cardboard magazine holders from IKEA where I had all my crafty magazines, my Cloth, Paper Scissors and Somerset Studio which I sold all of them on eBay during a giant purge. But, I kept the magazine holders and I have my baggies in there but I’m thinking about the trays. The trays are going to take up more room on my desk or my kitchen island where are usually craft, I have to mull it over in my head for a while. Also, i’ll probably check out the Dollar Tree or the $.99 Store before I pull the trigger on Amazon.

[@barbaracheatham692]

Those strips of paper make great pleated paper toppers for your tags. I just fold pleats and sew down the center. Double sided paper works best.

[@maggieflatt9686]

Your covers are so pretty. I love how they turned out.

[@k.susieroloff4801]

That scrappy edge thing sounds interesting......😻

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hello Gayle! Love the fabric covers they turned out fabulous! That is an awesome idea using trays I use them myself, been watching Diane Shaw use them to. Another fun idea wrapping the collage around the paper that looks fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@crab3696]

Great video especially using the scraps to make the collage pages. It would be good to see more on how to make a real dent into scraps.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes! That’s why I started Scrappy Saturday videos! At least that way I address my scraps in some way once a week. 😁❤️

[@tabathagraham1117]

Love, love, love the covers. I’m going to try that. I have lots of scrapes of fabric from quilting. I’m doing the 52 tag with Anne and Rachel’s challenge too. The first time doing any of that. Looking forward to all the fun. It didn’t seem to be pressure for either one like some of the other challenges. Thanks for all your hard work on the videos and the knowledge you give for us newer people. ❌❌❌ from Florida.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I’m going to jump in and do Rachel’s too. Don’t know if I’ll get it done every week though. 🥴❤️

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

The trays will make it so much easier. Again! You share great ideas and makes it so worthwhile to subscribe and have the notification bell on! Since I have a small work space I think I’ll look for smaller trays for scraps, postage stamps, bits and bobs.🦌💌❤️📚

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I do have some smaller ones on my website, but you might find them at a dollar store too. 😁😘❤️

[@angelrose4968]

Great way to take care of both sides at one time!!!

[@reneesanchez7696]

Looking forward to your video on downloading digitals and storing them. Please keep us posted. Thank you .

[@charlottevanstraten339]

Scrappy happiness Gayle! I love ideas like these! Hugs

[@debbiev.1311]

Lovin' the trays...glad you are too!! Fun collaging...TFS!!💖 HUGS 🤗🤗

[@irenemueller3888]

I like that tag challenge. I’d like to give it a try. Have a beautiful day Gayle! Enjoy your weekend with your man. 🤗

[@pacools]

I have finished the first 2 tag challenges. I hadn’t tried slow stitching before something new to me.

[@annwoleben5439]

More great ideas! Thank you. Would love to have some of your snow!

[@pamelarennia2001]

So excited!! Just went over to 3in and purchased Barber Shoppe papers. My husband is a barber and has been for the last 50 years! I will surely be making a barber journal celebrating his craft. Thank you for all your hard work. I love watching and listening to you. I always refer to you as my girlfriend from Montana.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw that’s so nice, Pamela!! 🥰❤️

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Those trays are a great idea, now something else to buy🤦🏼‍♀️ Have a beautiful Sunday Gayle❤️

[@crittersgrama]

Hi Gayle, when collaging both sides like you tried, maybe opening the paper to full size and do the whole thing and you just have to fold and all edges will be done! Just a thought while I was watching you 😷

[@millieg.5497]

Hi Gayle! I have a little idea for your paper strips, just like you frame your pages, how about you cut your strips and put them around tags. Framed tags! 🤗 hugs.

[@terrydonald6149]

I love the covers you made. I have lots of fabric scraps to try that idea. I've seen trays like that on Amazon and thought they would be handy. It will be my next purchase. Thanks to your suby for the idea.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

The long leftovers from collage pages: 3 as a belly band with a little space between to weave a journal card through. Does that make sense? If not, I can put a pic on your fb group. Can go vertical or horizontal depending on the length of your pieces. I often do the wrap around of the scraps; I first saw Amy at Crafty Cat do it I think. I've done it on journal cards and pockets as well (just a bit thinner edge). Happy Crafting. Have a delightful day! Love&hugs

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Sounds like you’re suggesting my cage belly band that I started doing with by Blue Fern brand strips! 😁❤️

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Sounds about right. :)

[@barbaracheatham692]

Love the trays. The bright colors are great. I really need to do some collating. Still working on the journal for my BFF.

[@theresaosia1478]

Another suggestion for the narrow strips, for a quick and easy use. You could glue them in the middle of a wider strip of card for a decorative belly band

[@Canadian693]

Love the fabric covers. I am doing the 52 tag challenge as well. I made my 2nd tag yesterday and will post it on my Instagram. TFS!

[@LauraMe...]

For those skinny pieces of journal cards make them into mini tags for little pockets and as add ons for stacked tags or on bulb clips with other mini things. You could even punch them shapes if you have some wide enough. Ohhh I just thought you could stamp numbers on them or letters and emboss them for something neat! And those fabric bits covers are Gorgeous!

[@cindy77277]

Gayle, the journal covers are beautiful. I so want a sewing machine or somehow become the proud owner of one of your wonderful creations. Time will tell. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend. Hugs 🤗 Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️

[@fernanton8370]

Happy Monday Gayle, I really like the journal pages with the cut up prices of paper around them . Great video as usual . Blessings enjoy your day . 🌺🌸🌺

[@barbsjournalcreation1392]

So glad for your organizational trays. They are pretty.😍

[@tinlizzie4444]

I like collage page that you did today!! Looks awesome!! Good size trays....looks like it holds quite a bit!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@lovetherain1712]

What a clever idea of wrapping around the collage pieces. Love this. - Mimi xo to Ms. Gayle

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Lovely journal covers. I'm looking forward to making one. Thanks for sharing yours💕🐬hugs

[@dianawible8760]

You could weave with those strips of scrapbook paper. I forgot to say that in my comment before this.

[@lindapark8467]

For the ends of collaged book pages, sometimes they are perfect to tuck into small pockets.

[@lindenbergers]

Idea for collage book page ends, woven pockets as they are kinda thick.

[@joannewachel2505]

Your covers turned out great. I can’t wait to make one.

[@patriciahardin520]

regarding the long narrow strips: suggest weaving the strips together for a larger piece. Even just a small piece of weaving would be a lovely accent. Plus the occasional fiber, fabric or lace added to the weave would add an additional dimension. Love your all ideas! Thanks!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I actually have a video on making a 12x12 paper weaving scraps! I cut mine into tags. I’m still using those. Must be time to revisit that project! 😁❤️

[@sandrawarren22]

Please show us how to finish the fabric scrappy journal cover. I cant wait to try that idea.

[@beckydavis985]

Hi Gayle! An idea I had with the end of your collage book page ~ you might be able to use them as headers for the little note pads you make for pocket inserts. 💞🌸 Just a thought. Love watching you and getting new ideas all the time.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Great idea, Becky! ❤️

[@Alex-oy7ip]

Gayle you are so amazing! and your journals are absolutely beautiful! wonderful work!

[@papercutsbyjoy2670]

Loving the trays, great idea! And I’m doing the tag challenge so FUN

[@JannyHaak]

YAY for the trays! Now we can see all those gorgeous scraps! 🙌 Loving the pages with the borders! Clever idea to wrap the scraps around the page! ❤️

[@laurieharris8569]

I tried the trays for awhile, but now I have all of my scraps sorted by color and then I have them by size - small, medium and large. I have all of my large scraps in an alpha expanding folder that sits by my work table and my mediums are all in bags and filed in a box so I can easily see what I have by color. Still not sure if I am going to stay like this, or maybe I'll try trays by color with all sizes (larger in bag so the little stuff doesn't get lost in the mix. I just moved into a new craft room and have more space so I am trying to figure out the best storage solutions for everything now. I love it!

[@jenlitscreations]

Love the trays - I use them for some important unfinished projects. The over the edge scrappy pages are wonderful. You skinny collage pieces 1. Put on top of a double edge lace for a belly band, 2. Make your birdcage belly band with them and 3. Some really skinny tags. TFS

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

I’m s stoked you used my idea. ( I’m sure more than one suggested it) but I’ll take it. I do this watching tv. So nice to just rest the brain. ❤️

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

I’ve also made tags just like it.

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

For the long ends I make double belly band

[@happytots10]

Hi Gayle~! you’re welcome & thank you ☺️ I was surprised & happy you actually took up the tray organizational idea 🙈

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank YOU! I’m loving just throwing the scraps in rather than opening the bag and tucking them in. A small thing, but a time saver and you’re so right, it’s much easier to see what I have. My next step is to go through the tiny scraps bin and throw away those that I know I’ll never use. Thanks again! I learn something from my subbies almost every day! ❤️

[@lindaschireson6912]

I love your trays.

[@jillgantz9218]

I saw your post on Instagram about the tag challenge. I am going to do it as well...I thought if I couldn't handle the stitching I could just use the prompt and make them out of paper. Little nervous not going to lie, I haven't done a challenge before. I am already 2 weeks behind....story of my life, lol! Have a great Sunday!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I don’t know that I will keep up for long!! 🥴❤️

[@lauraeverly5888]

Oh, the scrappy journal covers are just fabulous!! And the pockets! Oh the pockets!! ❤️ Again coming away with more grand ideas and tips! Have a grand, blessed day!

[@angel80497]

Good morning. I am going to try to do this.

[@PatWalden]

Love the trays, love how the scrappy journal covers turned out, loved the collages....loved the randomness of this video!!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Busy as always... the trays are a good idea.

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

Love the trays. I do wanted to see all the lovely scraps. But we couldn’t in the bags. I think I was a bit jealous. 😂

[@papercutsbyjoy2670]

Loving the covers! Ordered my stabilizer 🙂

[@lindaschireson6912]

Thank you for this it’s awesome. And yes pls do a video on digital. I woke up thinking to ask your advice on this. ❤️

[@karenbillinger2562]

Love the scrappy fabric journal covers. Tfs how to create them and the final result. 💞

[@tabathawalker692]

Hi Gayle 🤗 Love the tray idea ❤️

[@sylviamarlar4206]

I have made tabs out of my end pieces!

[@lindahansen1024]

Its the day of great ideas. Love the trays. Beautiful pages with scraps collaged around the edges and beautiful journalcards. Got a new idea for my craftroom

[@1771bubba]

I love those Scrappy Journal Covers. They are soooo pretty!!!

[@brendaalaniz3090]

Loved how your journal covers turned out.....the trays are a great idea, kudos to the subbie for suggesting that idea! Hugs from Texas 🤗

[@JessicaHarris]

Yay! I suggested wrapping- but to be fair - it’s because I saw Rachel do it first. 🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks Jessica! We all cross pollinate, don’t we? 😂❤️

[@JessicaHarris]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct that’s what community is all about!🥰

[@nancivessells1909]

The trays look really cool. I love to watch you collage! It's so relaxing.

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Love love love your journal covers!! They are so pretty. Had to laugh when you showed the trays. I had a flat wicker basket with my scraps and a couple weeks ago sorted them out by size and put them in baggies!! It was driving me crazy digging thru the tray and papers were falling out. I'll see how long the scraps stay in the baggies!! 😂 Have an awesome Sunday...💜

[@barbaragrow8482]

Morning Gayle. Still watching your videos everyday.love them all just dont comment as often

[@robinmagargle8116]

The trays are a awesome idea. And your way of creating is amazingly beautiful

[@bellascraftystudio]

I loved your covers, i did go over and watch the video and really enjoyed her method. Thank you for sharing so many ideas. I'm doing the weekly tags with Anne too and I'm really enjoying the slow stitching. Take care lovely lady. Love Lita xxx

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Oh my, those covers came out gorgeous...how lovely! Great suggestion on the trays and I think I’ll borrow the idea myself because my scraps are a mess! Was able to snag some great paper from Mary’s sale so thanks for giving us a heads up. I wish we had snow...heck, I’d take ANY weather that closely resembled winter!...by Wednesday we will be in the high 80’s!😫