Tell me I'm not alone in wondering where on earth the weeks are going! Feels like I did this yesterday, not a week ago.Time again to leave our links over at Julia's place, The Stamping Ground, and also at #WOYWW on Instagram too now.As you can see, I've been cutting up paper strips again.Been through my scraps folders, and reckon I've got every colour sorted now. Still got lots of ideas for designs using them.
These are the two most recent ones.
The fancy edges were a set of dies from Aliexpress.
I bought another couple of sets of line/edge cutting dies that arrived Tuesday.
The top set are 5" long, cost £1.70.
The bottom set are just a bit shy of 6", cost £1.30.
I also bought a star frame set of 2 dies.
The square is just about 5" and the circle 3½". £2.82.
I'm careful not to buy anything I know is a copy of something else on sale, but I've not seen any of these anywhere, and the edger ones are just basic lines.
The project I couldn't show last week, my DIL's Birthday Card.
So, short and sweet this week. Makes a change, lol. Which just leaves .........................And Finally...........................................
Sounds like a plan to me. 😁😁😁
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26 comments:
That's a lot of strips..very resourceful, and a great idea to colour co-ordinate the bags to hold them - who knew you could do pink! Your DIL card is fabulous I hope she loved it. I am with you on the weeks disappearing though
Helen #1
Love how you are using all those strips Shaz, simple but very effective. Love the card for your DIL! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #8
Hi Shaz, I've been MIA for so long. But went back to 10/20 and you have amazing cards. Really love the strips you are using. And the glitter gives a pretty pot to your designs. WOW you've done a lot of cards. Pat on the back for planning ahead. Your DIL's card is adorable. The Fairy house among-st the pretty scenery is such fun. Have a great week.
Great cards, Shaz, and how satisfying being able to use up all those scraps. Love the funny, too. Though you’d think, being a craft room, that it would be creative enough to invent a way to clean itself lol!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #9
I do like the strip/stripey cards you do. I think it is a terrific idea of yours.
Love the dil's card - what a gorgeous fairy house - but then I love fairy doors so was bound to fall in love with this. Also love the dies with the stars entwined in the lines - what a fabulous find - you do have the eye for these things
hugs, Neet 2 xx
Oh I love a good plan! Love the cards, and actually a great way to use the scraps because once they are cut up, you really have to get on with using them! You’ll be weaving them soon..........
Love the star dies, I have something similar, but i like the plain lines that connect these. Am suddenly feeling enabled. Gotta go.
Loving your thinking... Wish I had a separate craft room so I could just do that!
Happy WOYWW :)
Claire, no. 4
Shaz this really is a magic way of using up card that we don't favour much. When I have more time I will have to borrow this idea.
I know what you mean about copies of dies even stamps etc but you would be very surprised where some of those well known brands actually come from.
We invest a lot of money into our creative hobbies, it's nice to get a bargain or a bonus when we can.
Happy woyww Tracey #6
P.S forgot to say your cards & the one you made for your Dil are all super xx
I will let you know what the show is like when I get back tomorrow. I tried to book one of their scooters but they were all gone for the whole show. Looking at your cards is scary. There is no way that I would have the patience to handle all those strips, but they are very effective, and Bec's card was stunning. Off now to attempt to swap all my info from my old phone to the new one - could be a long day. xxx Maggie #14
Absolutely! And that's why I love having the JanCave - no matter what the mess inside, that closed door hides it all...:-D. Love your DiL's card, bet she loved that one and PINK?? Good grief, I never thought I'd see the day....
Hugs LLJ 5 xxx
I'm doing my best to call in on all my favourite blogs while I'm having a quick coffee break...clothes have arrived to make 6 bears with and just had 3 pair of trousers and 2 skirts to shorten through my door!!
I really love what you're doing with the strips of card Shaz...clever you. As for your funny this week....its why I have a door on my sewing room :-)
Hugs,
Annie x # 11
Hi Shaz, you're going to be awfully busy with all those strips.
Your Dido's card is absolutely delightful, I love it, beautifully coloured and designed, Kate x x
Dido...who the shell's that, obviously a predictive mistake Shaz, Kate x x
Hi Shaz, Love the card.
You have some great new stash.
The cards are fab.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #16
Ha ha - I shut quite a few doors in my house these days!! I gave Ben a floor wipe today and he spent ages mopping up marks on my kitchen floor - all part of my cunning plan!!! Hope your DIL loved her picture. Your card is gorgeous. xx Jo
Hi Shaz. Great dies and such great value. Loving the cards too. Yes I shut the door regularly Lol! Thanks for the visit to mine, have a lovely crafty week and a happy woyww, Angela x18x
Thanks for your visit earlier, hope you can make the meet up next year, we had such fun.
Love these card strips that you are using, so bright and so different.
Have a good week
Christine #19
Hi Shaz, you're really getting through your scraps and the results are fab cards. I followed the links from last week and have also been inspired by Jennifer this week. The edging dies look very useful. Have a great week. Hugs, Elizabeth X #22
Love your idea of using those scraps. I have seen cards made with strips, but these are wonderful! Have a great week. Dorlene #24
Happy Belated WOYWW and thank you for your earlier visit to my blog. Paper strips - you should do some Iris Folding (something which I love, but haven't done for ages. I feel some Christmas cards coming on!). Ali x #3
Hi Shaz, Oh my gosh the laundry line of wings is so cool. ( I bet she loved this) :) I love the strip cards too. and the edging really makes the sentiments POP. ~Stacy #27
If only I could close the door - it's Inky's playground! LOL! I love the new die with the star circle frame, can't wait to see that one on a card! your cards are lovely, and the Fairy Birthday card is so cute! Thanks for your visit, have a great week, Lindart #21
Thanks for your return visit, Shaz. I’m rather hoping my surgeon will agree to leave the hernia alone because I really can’t face any more surgery... as long as it isn’t causing any major problems I expect he’ll agree. The first pair of pants have arrived and they are fine, so I immediately phoned to let them know and to ask them to make up the remaining 2 pairs asap. More than enough faffing about!! The Range is great, isn’t it. I could have done with another couple of hours but my hubby had had enough lol!
Shoshi #9
Pink stripes? Hmmm... even I love what I see! The card is wonderful too, what a lot of work that must have been to colour the image!Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day, happy ~belated~ Woyww and a big hug from Holland. Marit #17
So cool to use up strips making such cool cards!! Those are interesting dies! And I like the star frame! Your DIL's card is so cute!!! Great quote! Sounds like my room.... Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
Carol N #20
Love the idea of the strips of card I have so much I can use. Your card for DIL is lovely. Have a productive week. Ani #10
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