Saturday, October 17, 2009

More confessions of a paper addict

So... I've mentioned before that I have a slight affinity for pretty papers. I've also mentioned that I tend to hang on to paper scraps from all my various projects. This acquiring of new while keeping the old can tend to get a bit overwhelming... but I enjoy the challenge of pulling from my scraps to make my cards. You would think that would be enough to keep me busy but oh no, I have a sickness I tell ya! Not only do I keep my regular paper scraps, I also tend to keep pretty packaging as well. Case in point, my card for today. The sentiment, brown strip and paper are all off the packaging sheet that came on the front of the My Mind's Eye paper kit I bought recently. It made for a really quick card considering I didn't have to cut all those different strips of paper... it just looks like I did. :)
Considering how pleased I am with the way this card came out, I shall remain unrepentant for my paper stashing tendencies. ;)
Oh! And for all those who requested sneak peeks of my fairy stamps, no worries. I promise they are coming... along with some candy! Just be sure to check back here on Monday for all of the fun to begin! :)
Supply list:
cardstock- DCWV, Bazzill and GP
paper- My Mind's Eye (Colorful Christmas packaging)
stamp- Sugar Nellie Gorjuss Girl (Foxy)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox dark peony chalk ink
Doodlebug alpha rub-ons
Martha Stewart border punch
Heidi Swapp ghost snowflakes
misc pearls
Copic markers-
skin- E00, E11, R20
hair- E51, E53, E55, E57
clothes- E55, E57, E59, B0000, B000, B01, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG23, V05, RV09, RV19, V09, YR04, E08, YR18
fox- YR04, E08, E09, YR18, E40, E41

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22 comments:

  1. gobeagirlOctober 17, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Oh Amy your card is just adorable! I love the paper. I keep most of my stuff also, you just never know!! This really looks like you spent alot of your time putting it together..Wonderfully fun! Have a great Saturday, I am off to work until 1..I can not wait for your stamps.Congrats!! I am sure that they our just awesome...Lisa G

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  2. ClaireabelleOctober 17, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Amy this is just fab-U-lous girlie!!!! You are more than forgiven for living in a fire hazard lol
    xx

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  3. VictoriaOctober 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    brilliant, I always use up te cover pages - shame to waste them.

    Gorjuss girl looks fab here. Can't wait to see the fairies

    Victoria
    x

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  4. RiNNEOctober 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    AHA!!!! You finally admitted about the fairy stamps! I knew it!! :) Hehe he!!!

    Maybe the title of your blog should be a million sheets of paper? LOL! Just kidding! I'm the same way. And it doesn't sound as poetic.

    I think you have good reason for hanging on to those packaging bits...the card and its abundant colors and patterns are gorgeous! And the clear snowflakes are just subtle enough not to take away from the background.

    Can't wait, Amy!!!!

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    So cute card! I love the paper :)

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  6. Kelly BoothOctober 17, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    So Cute Amy...Love this!! You would have had a hay day here yesterday!! I had piles and piles of paper all over my floor and got sick of looking at it...and instead of going through it!! I tossed it!!!! I know there was good stuff in those piles...but it was easier just to toss!!

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  7. Jenn BorjesonOctober 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Adorable - love the way you used your paper scraps!!!

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  8. krisOctober 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Go Amy!!! very creative to use up the cover.... i just usually hang on to it... and then ask myself why?! LOL... it's a beautiful card and i don't think anyone would have known if you didn't tell us... TFS sweetie! hugs, Kris

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  9. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäOctober 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love the snowflakes and how you coloured her hat.

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  10. donna mikasaOctober 17, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Very smart to use the packaging as well as your scraps! Actually, you could use waxed paper and still make a gorgeous card!!

    Looking forward to fairy peeks on Monday!!

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  11. ♥Rach♥October 17, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Super cute and you're right, it looks like you glued all those pieces together. What a creative use for the piece we all usually throw away!

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  12. ClaireOctober 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    This is fab!! I have those papers but not yet been brave enough to use them as they are completely different to what I would normally use for xmas cards! Also love the no Christmas Gorjuss Girl being used too!! Fab Fab Fab!

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  13. WickedPixieOctober 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    This is fantastic! I keep all of the bits and pieces, too, but then I don't ever think of anything this fabulous to do with them!! :-)Traci

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  14. Alice October 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    that's what I thought when I first saw this card! i save those packagings, too! =) fabulous card!

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  15. AngelaOctober 17, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Amy this is so cute.. I keep my packing also, but I haven't used it yet. I think it's just way to pretty to throw away. And figured I could alway use it for something. This card turned out so cute, I love your idea..

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  16. VictoriaOctober 18, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Amazing card Amy. I love the girly feel and bright colours you've used! And GG's are just some of my favourite satmps, I've used this image for a christmas card too! Love the idea of using the outer packaging, it looks fabulous!
    Hugs, Vicky ~x~

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  17. KmoRakefetOctober 18, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Hello,

    My first time here and I love your card. I also have this illness of scraps. look here
    http://kmorakefet.blogspot.com/2009/10/fwd-my-entrie.html
    LOL

    Have a nice weekend

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  18. AngieOctober 18, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    this is truly a gorgeous card! Wow, I love how you used your scraps! I love your projects and you never fail to amaze me!

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  19. TonjeOctober 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    See... I knew it was a good idea to save all paper scraps and packaging... it WILL come in handy one day! Beautiful card!

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  20. Crafty JennOctober 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Yippee! I love this card! I have the same bad habit. I'm always looking at packaging materials and flyers to see if it's something I can craft with. ;)

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  21. TammiOctober 19, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Of course this is gorjuss! :) I've saved some of my packaging too, this looks amazing!

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  22. Kristina LewisOctober 23, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Love this! Your copic skills are amazing!

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