Using Cardstock Scraps from Die Cuts
If you're a paper crafter, you probably have cardstock scraps! Today's papercrafting tip is a great idea for using cardstock scraps from die cuts in a creative way.
Most of the time I die cut a shape and throw away the “innards”. But one day I thought…could I use them? This technique doesn’t work for all dies, but if it is a relatively recognizable shape, this might be an idea for you!
Speaking of die cutting cardstock - we love Bazzill Card Shoppe for die cuts. It's smooth, thick cardstock that doesn't warp when diecut.
All I had to do was cut the leaf die in 3 shades of teal. I laid the outline down and used that as a “stencil” to glue the innards. Be very careful not to get any glue on the outline part so you can then lift the outline once dry.
You also can use a heavy item like an acrylic block to keep the stencil in place while you glue down your pieces.
- Bazzill Card Shoppe in Robin's Egg, Candy Necklace, and Jawbreaker (teals) Buttermints, Peanut Cluster and Candy Bar (browns)
- Bazzill Fours in Ruby Slipper
- Matte Gold Foil Board
- Leaf Die from MyMomenta