I’m dipping back into this blogging space with Kate’s monthly ScrapHappy prompt. Makers worldwide produce and blog about a project created with scraps. Many of my fellow bloggers work with fabric, while others create with metal and wood. I occasionally make something with fabric scraps; however, paper scraps are my frequent medium of choice.
I’m sharing a couple of projects this month. First, for the third year running, I’ve assembled Valentine’s Day-themed crafting kits that I place alongside our Little Free Library.
I had the pleasure of watching a four-year-old claim one, which delighted us both. This is probably the last year I’ll be assembling kits from scraps, as I’ve exhausted my entire stash of seasonal paper and embellishments. Next year’s kits won’t qualify as ScrapHappy, but they will still be fun to make.
My second project is a card. I used the cover of a 6 x 6 tablet of paper, which you might otherwise toss. I wanted to emulate a quilt and found the small square samples pictured on the front of the tablet were a perfect size.
I worked around the barcode and other printing and had just enough colored squares to make a small card. The grey scrap backing is smaller than the cover, but I made it work by piecing it together.
Part of the package title shows in the third row, so I covered it with a strategically placed greeting. After trimming the grey paper to a small border, I added texture using one of my embossing folders. Finally, a scrap of lavender paper forms the card.
Please follow the links below to see what other crafty folks are up to. Welcome, Karrin, who joined us for the first time this month.
ScrapHappy is open to all. Please reach out to Kate, linked below, if you would like to join in the fun.
Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy,
Jill, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Claire, Jean, Jon, Dawn, Jule, Gwen,
Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera, Edith
Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Carol,
Preeti, Debbierose, Nóilin, Viv, and Karrin
Gardening Nirvana 
You´re doing such beautiful cards!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautifully done – especially for making a 4 year old happy
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Thank you, Derrick. His enthusiasm made my day.
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Hear, hear. Beautifully done. Wonderful to make a four year old happy, and it is amazing, to me, how you take odds and ends to make a card that could be sold in a high-end shop. What a talent you have!
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Thank you for your gracious commments Laurie. You are so kind. I agree that making a four year old happy is pretty darn cool. They express appreciation in such and open and honest way.
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Ooh, that embossing *really* makes it look quilty. I’d love a quilt in those designs and colours.
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Thank you, Kate. The colors are lovely aren’t they?
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I’m so happy to see you here today. I LOVE the quilty card! I see those covers and hate to see them tossed away. This card is just beautiful and soft. Love the embossing. I wish there was someone to teach that kind of thing here but then, I’d be in a deeper hole than I already am with the hobbies. Making a four year old happy makes for a great day. Note to follow.
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Thank you, Marlene. It’s nice to be here. I agree that making a four-year-old’s day is pretty special. I’m so glad you like the card. It will be good to hear from you when time permits. xo
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how generous to prepare kits for the local children to take away!
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Claire I love making these kits! I remember my own childhood crafting as I assemble them. Even during the leanest times, our mom always had something creative for us to do. She made homemade paste from flour and water with a bit of salt, and we would cut up old magazines and paste them into books.
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That embossing makes all the difference. Lovely to see you back. Hugs.
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Awww. Thank you, Dawn. Hugs back your way.
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What a treat for little hands visiting your LFL! I always enjoy scrap busting too and also donate a lot of full sheets of papers to a local school. Sweet ideas lovely! 💗☀️
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I love the enthusiasm of the youngest LFL visitors. They are sweet. I really enjoy making these kits.
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Lovely!
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Thank you, Cindy!
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I enjoy seeing how you make your cards Alys, and it must be a lot of fun too. The embossing is especially nice.
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Awesome cards! I ran out of my stash of handmade cards and this reminded me I need a card making evening to put some more together!
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I’ve been trying to get ahead on my card-making as well. It’s nice to have a stash ready to go for birthdays and thank yous.
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So happy to see you here, Alys!! I’m sorry to be so late to comment…
Your Valentine craft kits surely warmed many hearts in your neighborhood, my dear! Creating your scrappy, quilt card from those sample squares was so very clever! Embossing your paper quilt really gave it a soft, vintage quilt ‘feel.’
Thank you for the heartfelt letter, Alys!! I have already read it several times. I promise to write soon! I think of you with each passing storm and hope that you and your family are safe and well. xoxo
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