Tutorial - making your paper usage stretch

For newbies asking how to make the use of your patterned paper stretch, this is for you!

We all know once we cut into a sheet of designer patterned paper, we now have "scrap paper" we don't want to waste. If you're like me, I like to use every inch of patterned paper to get my money's worth. Here's how I made this 8x8" sheet stretch in usage and therefore in value:



I was able to get 6 cards (A2 size) out of one 8"x8" sheet of "Rustic Chic" patterned paper by cutting paper into 8 different sizes. I cut the paper at 5-1/2" horizontally first. Then vertically, I cut at 3/4", 2-1/4", 2", and 3".



I could have gotten more cards out of one 8x8" sheet by cutting smaller pieces but I wanted more of the design of the paper to show.

Another way I was able to stretch my paper was to use the tags/embellishments from another paper collection and combine it with the Rustic Chic paper.

The "Hemingway" paper collection is one of our new TAC paper collections. You're gonna love it! Especially the price, $6.95 for 5 12x12" patterned paper and one full sheet of tags and embellishments! This is not the best picture since the papers are much richer in color.



Here is a slideshow of card samples where I combined "Hemingway" paper tags/embellishments with the "Rustic Chic":

I know I have a diagram of how to cut an 8x8" sheet into 10 or more different shapes so you could essentially make 10 cards! Now that's certainly a good way to make your paper stretch!! But for now, you get the idea. Cutting your paper into different angles, sizes can help you stretch out the usage of even one sheet of paper!! Try it and let me know how you did. Have a terrific day!

Count Your Blessings - Giveaway!

I've been wanting to do this for a while - just hadn't gotten it together. I will be featuring "COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS" posts. I'd like you to leave a comment with something that God has blessed your life with lately or at any time of your life. It's just a great way to be thankful and to remember our daily blessings. We can inspire one another

So at the end of the month I will draw from the comments for a winner and will giveaway this Mini Chipboard Blessing Book (whew! long title, huh?) that I just made using some of our new TAC rubber stamps and paper. There's room in it for small photos and for more embellishing.

Leave a blessing comment and get in on the drawing for this Mini Blessing Book!

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Sneak Peek,Stamp of the Month, On SALE! & More!

You're gonna get blessed! The Angel Company released our 2006-2007 "Retired Stamps" List. They just announced you can purchase these sets at a 25% savings from the original price until June 26. Here's the list. Click on it to get a bigger image to read:



And ALSO, our Designer Paper Collection pads are on sale for only $5 each! Can you believe that great discount? These are the 8x8 pads that have 36 sheets, i.e., 6 designs in 6 different colors. This discounted pricing is available May 23 (TODAY) thru June 18. It is regularly $6.95 so nows the time to stock up on these - three of my favorites that I use alot are "brighten my day", "gentle beginnings" and "country cottage." These are great not only for scrapbooking but make great backgrounds for greeting cards and especailly for those "treat pouches" we made at my Funshops. These are located on page 30-31 of our current catalog or click here.




THERE'S MORE EXCITING NEWS!! You can take a "SNEAK PEEK" at some of the NEW stamps sets for the new 2007-2008 catalog to be released the first part of July AND you can order them today if you want!!! Click on the pictures for a bigger image:






And to finish off the blessings of the day, the JUNE STAMP OF THE MONTH is available to you at the discounted price of only $6.95 for this 8-stamp set, with a $30 order. Remember also that with every $30 order you receive one GWP (gift with purchase) stamp. Here it is:




Any questions, or if you want to place your order please contact me. Thanks and may you be blessed with the news of the day!!