Last week I shared that I had the opportunity to guest post at Polkadot Pretties. Here’s an altered version of the “Use Your Stash” Challenge I shared with Claire’s readers!
First, dig into your stash and find a bunch of coordinating scraps and take out your trusty circle punch. Let’s learn how to make three fun 3D cards with these materials!
To make your 3D circle element, first punch 3 circle shapes, fold each in half, then adhere them back to back to form the 3D shape. I then used baker’s twine and additional scraps to make the hot air balloon design seen above.
Here’s a close up on that layering action. To adhere, just apply glue on the backside of the gingham shape seen in the center and all three of these pieces will form your 3D shape. Tip: use a bone folder to create crisp folds for this shape!
For this next card, I used multiple 3D circles and the same spool of baker’s twine to create a bunch of balloons for a happy ‘sending warm fuzzies” design.
In addition to this 3D circle element, this last version also uses one of my favorite technique for using up scraps: making a punch collage. I created several of these little 3D circles, laid them out in a grid like pattern and mixed in punched holes and stamped sentiments. In the end I’ll be able to thank someone very special with this handmade thank you card, all made from paper scraps!
(Supplies: Patterned Papers: Martha Stewart Crafts, Echo Park; Stamps: Hero Arts, Inkadinkado; Punches: EK Tools)