Sep 07 2009
Scraplings *plus* a Surprise!
Yikes! I’ve been away from the computer more than planned over this ‘long weekend’. I’m sorry about that! Family times and things to celebrate have been at center stage, and I’m just now getting back to post a couple of things. First, a sweet friend of mine hinted that she enjoyed the Limited Supplies challenge at SCS, so of course, I trotted right over there to check out LSC236. Enter the “Scraplings”! What? Basically, a scrapling is a 1″ by 8″ strip of cardstock left over when making a 4×4 card. Fold it into 1″x4″, and there’s your ‘scrapling’, as further described in this article from Hero Arts.
I’ve chosen a birthday theme for this little set, using candle stamps as my central image, guided by the colors in the cardstocks. 
The truth is, I used “scrap” strips of designer papers for all three little scraplings. Nothing came from a full sheet … papers are all left-overs! Yay! So far, I’ve left these ready for writing & tucking inside a gift, or hanging on a bow as a gift tag. They were quick & fun, so I might just have to use another theme at another time, and let this version of “scrapping” commence again!
Now, what about that “surprise” I mentioned in the title? It was a special weekend for me, and I’ve got a little blog candy for those of you who leave a comment on this post! One comment per visitor please, and I’ll choose a random winner on Wednesday at noon Central time. Please come back to check later on Wednesday to see if you’re the winner!
What’s the blog candy? Ohhhhh, I’ve got a brand new pad of Basic Grey’s June Bug paper for the winner! Best of luck to each of you!!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have savored some goodness during our (U.S.) Labor Day Weekend!
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Scraplings Recipe: STAMPS >> ‘Candle Set‘ (by Rubbernecker)
INKS >> Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers (as shown – Please click image to enlarge.)
PAPERS >> Kaleidoscope – ‘Confetti’, Basic Grey – ‘Oh Baby Girl’ dp. Neenah Solar Classic Crest White, Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Green Galore, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango.
ACCESSORIES >> Quickie Glue Pen, Doodlebug Sugar Coating – ‘Bumblebee’, Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter – ‘Ruby’; Stickles – Lime Ice, Orange Peel, Christmas Red, & Waterfall, EK Success border punch, MS border punch, May Arts sheer ribbon, SU ribbon, foam tape, paper piercing tool.
15 responses so far
Your scraplings are sure bright and cheerful. I would LOVE to win some june bug paper. Thanks for the chance.
These are Adorable!! After seeing them…I think I may actually give them a chance! And thanks for the chance at the blog candy!
This is cute. I love the candles. What a cute idea and helps in cleaning up those little extra bits! Thanks for offering blog candy too!
love these at first I thought they were bookmarks they could be LOL
Hugs
Norine
I always wondered what a scapling was – so thank you for not only making such cute ones, but explaining them also! 🙂 yours are adorable! don’t think the present inside any package could be better than receiving one of those cuties!
OMG! Too cute!! I’ve never seen or heard of them before now, but I absolutely love your scraplings. Whoever receives one on a gift will be so lucky! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
I LOVE these birthday tags/cards! So vibrant…makes me smile :-)!
Wish I had seen this earlier – would have been darling for my great-grand-daughter’s first birthday! I think I’ll make them for bookmarks for the gals in my book club. Thanks.
Really beautiful! I’m not sure I dare to use so many colours, but great idea to use those scraps! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Woo hoo! I love Basic Grey! What awesome candy! Your blog is so much fun to visit…I have learned a lot from you and your cards and projects are always so inspiring. Thanks for the chance to win, Bev! 🙂
Great scraplings! It was Labor Day weekend in Canada this weekend too. Hope life is treating you well.
Those are some mighty fine looking little samplings, girlie!!! Love all the fun papers and the candles are FABULOUS!!!! Glad you had a wonderful weekend!!
Oh my goodness! I love all three of these darling scraplings, Bev. What a fantastic little set that would be to give to a child instead of one larger card. They have lots more interest. You’ve got me thinking of fun themes to do sets of three in. I have more little ends of paper in my scrap box than you cna shake a stick at.
Bev…..
These are fantastic. I love the bright colors and the candle stamp is perfect. Super job. Know I know what I can do with my bin of “scraps” ….turn them in Scraplings. They look like so much fun and a quick and easy project when your limited on time but feel creative.
Oh Bev, all three are fantastic. Your coloring, and the colors are so bright and perfect fro this project. Your art is some of my favorite. Keep in touch.