Scrap Paper for Scrapbooking
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Scrap Paper for Scrapbooking
Unlock the Potential of Your Scrap Paper
Discover how to store, organize, and creatively use your scrap paper for future scrapbook projects.
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Make the Most of Your Scrap Paper
I never throw away scrap paper. Whether you buy 8x8 or 12x12 sheets, and whether it’s patterned or cardstock, every project leaves some leftovers. Framing a photo or creating a border often results in extra paper. Even cutting a 12x12 sheet down to 8x8 leaves a good portion behind.
Creative Uses for Scrap Paper
One of my favorite techniques is using hole punches to create shapes from scraps. I have punches in circles, squares, diamonds, and hearts that I add to scrapbook pages for a decorative touch.
If you enjoy making 6x6 albums, you'll find scraps are perfect for this size. Recipe albums, for instance, make great gifts. Simply write or type recipes on an index card or colored paper, then cut them to fit the album. You'll discover you can use many scraps for these projects.
I love adding borders to my pages, whether along the left, right, or horizontally across the middle. For vertical borders, you only need a narrow strip, like 12x1 or 8x1. For horizontal middle borders, a scrap just 1/3 thick can do the trick.
Using Coluzzle alphabet templates, you can cut out letters from small paper scraps to personalize your pages further.
Efficient Storage Solutions
While some spend hours sorting scraps, I prefer to invest time in creating new scrapbook pages. Here are a few organizational methods I recommend:
- Accordion Style Folders: Use different slots for various colors. I sort papers by their predominant color instead of differentiating between solids and patterns.
- 3-Ring Binders with Sheet Protectors: Another way to sort by color, though some prefer further categorization into solids and patterns.
- Rollaway Storage Carts: These carts can have 10-16 small drawers and are compact enough to fit in a closet or corner. They're perfect for storing scraps and small tools like cutting templates, hole punches, and scissors.
Save Money and Get Creative
When your scraps are well-organized, you'll find yourself reaching for them more often, cutting down on the need to buy new supplies. Embrace your creativity and let your scraps inspire your next masterpiece!
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