I’m joining our host Kate for another monthly crafting challenge. Kate, who blogs at Tall Tales From Chiconia, encourages bloggers to dust off their scraps and turn them into something new.
My dear friend has a birthday later this month, so she’s received instructions NOT to peak at this post.
I used what remained of a 12 x 12 scrap of paper to make gift wrap and a card.
We both love fairy gardening, and my friend is also partial to aqua and teal so the colors are spot on. I cut a 6 x 8 section of the paper and adhered it to an envelope. Used alone, the scrap isn’t big enough, but attached to the envelope it made the perfect wrap for this small book, a copy of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem.
I used another section of the scrap to cut a circle to seal the back, stamping “hi” just above the bird.
It’s gratifying making something pretty from scraps. It challenges your creativity and your ability to work within certain parameters. I’m not sure why that floats my boat but it does.
I used the last little bit to mat the “happy birthday” sentiment on the face of the card.
Do you have scraps laying around the place waiting for a new life? Come join us for future scrap-happy posts.
Thanks for hosting, Kate.
Be sure to check out the blogs listed below for other scrap-happy posts.
Kate, our host, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynn, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill,
Claire, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,
Kerry, Claire, Jean, Jon, Hayley, Dawn,
Gwen, Bekki, Sue L, Sunny, Kjerstin,
Vera, Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Noreen,
Bear, Carol, Preeti and Edith
Gardening Nirvana 
Gorgeous, Alys! This has got to be for Boomdee (the aqua gave it away). I’m sure she’ll love it.
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Lisa! How nice to see your name pop up. It is indeed. I hope you are doing well. Have you also posted?
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Yesterday! About the cicadas! I’m ready to start writing again. It was good to see your card creation.
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Fabulous! I’ll go read your post now.
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How lovely 🥰
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What a lovely gift wrapping for your friend. I like scraps because it removes the worry of ruining the good stuff.
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I like nothing better than using scraps of paper and often use the junk mail we get to stamp out flowers and butterflies and then make cards. Your friend will be delighted with the card and gift wrapping.
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I love that you use junk mail to craft your cards. That’s a terrific idea. Perhaps you’ll join us for a scraphappy blog next month. Thanks for your kind words. I hope you are doing well.
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I would love to but I will have to see what time I have -we have been doing quite a bit of childcare recently and July is the start of the school hols – but I will bear it in mind to join in.
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lovely use of paper scraps!
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Thank you, Claire!
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So pretty Alys. And made from bits and pieces you had at home. Lovely result! 😃
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Thank you, Cathy! I had a good time pulling the pieces together. It’s fun when you discover you have just what you need. In fact that’s probably a good metaphor for life.
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I’d be very happy to receive such a beautiful handmade card and I’m sure the recipient will be too. x
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Thank you, Lynn! That is nice of you to say.
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Beautiful!❤️
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Thank you, Jill!
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You’re welcome, and I love this charming and thoughtful scrappy gift!
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Thank you, Kate!
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Your creativity is amazing, Alys – it is beautiful present!
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Eliza, thank you so much! I’m touched.
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I’m with Eliza. Your creativity is amazing, and I am always agog at how you manage to make something from scraps look as though it came from a high-end gift shop. You sure do have a flair! Happy birthday to your friend.
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Oh my goodness, Laurie, you made my day. Thank you! I love playing with scraps, something I’ve probably done my whole life. When I worked in theater departments making costumes, many costumes were built and rebuilt using other bits and pieces from the shop. It was great fun.
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Wowsah!
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She is going to love it for so many reasons. I have been saving a few bits and pieces and hopefully will have time to use them soon. Getting another overhaul here. You really have a way of making cards that are to be treasured forever. June is such a busy month for you. Hang in there.
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Hello, hello! Are you still entertaining guests, MH? I know you had a houseful for awhile, but I’m not sure if I knew the departure date. I hope you get some time to recover.
June is indeed a full month. We fly to SoCal on Sunday to celebrate my younger son’s 21st birthday along with Father’s Day.
Thank you for your kind words, MH. xo
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Yes, the house is still full until Thurs. The plan was for Sat but I’m sending them home with my car and the long dresser etc. Done with all of it. Then it will be several days of decompressing. Enjoy your time in So. Cal. Hugs.
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Gosh, I never replied to your comment here. I’m in and out with WordPress, wanting to be in and working toward that goal. xo
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great idea a lovely,personal gift and I’m sure your friend will be delighted.
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Thank you! She had lovely things to say. 🙂
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The shadow are indeed beautiful in their own right. However, you card and wrapping are exquisite. Your friend is going to be both touched and impressed by them, Alys.
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Helen, thank you so much! You’re the best.
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Thank you, Alys 😊
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Lovely creativity. And Happy 21st to your youngest. Where did the years go?
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Thank you! How nice to see your name pop up. I hope you are doing well.
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All good, Alys, but I still can’t seem to find much time to engage with WordPress.
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I understand. I’m trying to come back myself because I miss it.
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awesome – hope the package survived the shipping/freight/mail/whatever…
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It arrived safe and sound. Thank you!
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Here I am, the lucky birthday girl 💛 Thank you for sharing your talent and of course love with me on my Birthday. It was all totally aqualicious. Apparently I am an open book, I read Lisa’s comment and laughed 😁 It’s fun to know my treasures made a trip through your garden on the way to my mailbox. I’ve barely caught my breath since the big day. It’s been so freaking hot here. But we’re going in to have more seasonal weather today, so maybe I can enjoy the garden too. Thanks for making my birthday extra special hon ! I actually got a senior discount at a drugstore and was horrified, LOL 💛🌸💛🌸 xK
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How sweet of you to come back to read this post. Thank you for all your good cheer. I know you finally got a break from the heat, but wow, that was a doozy. I read today that muscles were literally cooked in the heated water. That is both incredible and horrible. Good grief we’re ruining this planet.
As for that senior discount, I was horrified too the first time it was given. There are days I have to remind myself that I’m not 35 anymore. What???
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