On the 15th of each month, Kate invites bloggers to join in the fun of creating something from scraps. Participants create with fabric, metal, paper, and sometimes all three. If you have something to share made from scraps, please join us. You can contact Kate, linked above, for details.
I’m sharing three cards this month: two made from a reflective folder once used for school papers and a collage card.
My friend Mary Ann, also a cardmaker, gave me the folder and challenged me to create with it. Her scrap became my scrap; now it’s a pair of cards.
I love this sort of challenge, though I’ll admit that the intense shine and reflection of the folder gave me pause. It worked out in the end, though, and I had fun.
The pink card is my beginner’s attempt at collage. I follow a fabulous collage artist in Canada, and she inspired me to give it a go. You can take a look at Wilma’s gorgeous work here.
For the background, I used scrapbooking paper passed on from my sister featuring dress-maker patterns. I inked similar paper before die-cutting it into flowers. The pink sewing machine comes from a leftover piece of gift wrap. I used a few odds and ends of rub-on decals to add a bit of green and light pink. I want to study this medium in more detail to continue making this card style. It’s fun.
The following bloggers enjoy taking part in ScrapHappy. Click on any of the links below to see what they’re creating.
Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Tracy, Jan,
Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,
Claire, Jean, Dawn, Gwen,
Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,
Ann, Dawn 2, Carol, Preeti,
Nóilin, Viv, Karrin, Amo, Alissa,
Lynn, Tierney, Hannah and Maggie
Gardening Nirvana 
So meticulously and artistically produced, Alys.
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Thank you so much, Derrick.
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I love the ‘You Are Loved’ message when applied to scraps!
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Thank you, Kate.
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Excellent cards, Alys. You have such a creative gift!
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Thank you, Eliza. That is so kind of you.
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Wow, this medium of scraps I am not that acquainted with. What a scrap happy acquaintance!
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Thank you so much!
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They are all stunning but you know my favorite, of course. :) I never understand exactly how you do them, but they area treasure.
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:-) Thank you, Marlene. xo
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Wow these are gorgeous! Amazing collage :-)
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Thank you, Tierney.
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Oh, I couldn’t find your email address so I am just asking on this thread, did anything sunflowers🌻 arrive in the mail…… I was worried that perhaps it never made it -and if you don’t know what I’m talking about well there’s my answer lol
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Dear Tierney, I’m so sorry I’ve been slow in responding. Thank you for your stunning card. I just finished making a card for you and hope to get it in the mail on Monday. Thank you for checking in. xo
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Whew! I was afraid it was lost in the mail – see I make one handmade card and I get all paranoid with the postal service ;-)
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You made me giggle, but I also understand what you mean. Your card is displayed in my yellow room, looking right at home against the green backdrop. Thank you!
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The cards are a gift themselves – little works of art.
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful cars as always!
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I mean cards, of course :)
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:-)
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Thank you!
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You did a good job with that metallic folder paper creating some pretty effects. And your collage is great! You always manage to make something lovely out of virtually nothing! 😃
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Thank you, Cathy. That is kind of you. I really enjoy the challenge of creating differently. It keeps it interesting.
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Lovely.
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Good on you Alys. It always rejuvenates my mood to make something pretty. I’m also a fan of embossing folders. So many fun papers coming out soon. Not long ago I’d be excited for any day off from work. Now that I’m off everyday, it makes for none stop fun and time to be creative. Keep it going!
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Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you have the time to craft without the burden of work. I agree with you on the beautiful new products, papers, and folders. (Is this Amy?)
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