How do you use cardstock scraps or designer series paper scraps? Do you need some creative and affordable ideas? With a few minutes and a little imagination, you can create greeting cards that are perfect for any occasion.
These greeting cards feature bright colors and embossing folders; they are perfect for kids, teenagers, and anyone who loves handmade cards. You can easily customize the card and use different color palettes and embossing folders.
Let’s dive in and discover how to use cardstock scraps to make 5-minute greeting cards!
How To Use Cardstock Scraps Video Tutorial:
The video tutorial offers step-by-step instructions in action—perfect for visual learners to ‘see’ how these cards are made. You’ll be able to make your own greeting cards in no time!
👉 Are you excited you learned how to use cardstock scraps this way? Will you be giving this a try? Let me know!
Ready to Create these Cards?
I have found myself spending an afternoon just making backgrounds from scraps. I keep these backgrounds 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and cut them to size as I need them. What a great way to keep scraps out of my trash can and create some stunning cards. I am always ready with a background now!
- Basic White Thick: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
- Copy Paper: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
- Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Blushing Bride: thin scraps
- Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5”
- 2 ¾” x 4”
- Ribbon: 7” and small bow
- Basic White Thick: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 2 ⅛” and 4 ¼”
- Copy Paper: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
- DSP (Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Poppy Parade): thin scraps
- Basic White: 3 ½” x 4 ½”
- Gorgeous Grape: 3 ¾” x 4 ¾”
See the full supply list for these cards. You can order here too!
Pinterest-ing Cardstock Scraps Idea
Follow me on Pinterest and save this image to your favorite card making boards. Any time you need ideas on how to use cardstock scraps this will be a great go-to idea!
Join Me Thursday, April 13, 2023 for a Create with Connie YouTube Live!
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Let’s create a fun Double Pocket Card together! Here is what you need to create along with me:
- Practice with Copy Paper first: 8 ½” x 11″
- Designer Series Paper: 12” x 12”
- Coordinating Cardstock: 3 ¾” x 5 ¼”
- 3 ¼” x 5”
- Basic White or Very Vanilla: 3 ¾” x 5”
- 3 ½” x 5”
- 3” x 4 ¾”
- Fine Shimmer Paper or Glimmer Paper: 12”
I appreciate you joining me today and as always, I hope you were inspired by what you saw.
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Love you video demos and easy ideas for scraps. Thanks
Love the Reason to Smile cards. Looking forward the retreat this weekend.
Connie! What a great idea, absolutely love this idea for scraps. I have gathered many scraps and today is assembly day. Love all your creative ideas 😊