Simple Strips Card

Hello, how are you doing today? Feel like using up some of the many scraps that seem to accumulate overnight? There are many ways to use those paper strips left when trimming papers and this is just one of the ways. It's one I saw inspired by Dawn Griffith and couldn't wait to try it myself. I did put a bit of my own spin on it as I was crafting.

First, pick out 3 pieces of DSP for your card front. My strips are 3/4" x 4.1/4". The gold layer for each is 7/8" x 4-3/8". The sentiment layers are a bit larger: 3/4" x 3-3/4" and 1" x 4".

The background was embossed then lightly colored with a blending brush and ink. The sentiment layer is also colored with the blending brush.

A ribbon was added to the sentiment layer before popping it up on Stampin' Dimensionals.  Some gems were added to bring in a bit more sparkle. 

So now I have used at least 3 of the scraps I've kept for just such an occasion! Change out the sentiment and this can brr down for any occasion!

Go ahead and play with your scraps and see what you come up with! I bet you'll be surprised AND have fun at the same time.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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