Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Hard To Use Papers.

 Morning -do you have any hard to use papers? I have a few that are difficult to cut up and love this 12" square one but keep putting it back in the box.


Then I saw this you-tube video. Made 6 little useful cards with just an added sentiment.




PLEASE NOTE IF ANY CHALLENGES HAVE DIGIS FOR PRIZES-I AM JUST PLAYING FOR FUN AND SUPPORT AS I HAVE NO PRINTER   

Challenges-----

GCFAOS-ATG with pretty papers----------------TOP 3
613 Avenue create-splash of colour-------------TOP ROCKER
triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies
daisy chain-not square
the paper funday-ATG/B for blooms
beautiful blossoms-anything floral
alphabet-A for alphabet-F for floral
allsorts- inspired by a son-Life is a flower by Ace Base
Ellibelles Garden Party-Anything in a Garden
lil red wagon-use that stash


Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated-hope the video gives you ideas.
Carol x x x

39 comments:

brenda said...

Gorgeous floral DP's Carol and pretty card and perfect song, thanks so much for sharing at Allsorts.

I donated all my DP's last year as I never used them, but when I see pretty ones like this wonder if I might need some again.

B x

Elle-Jeanne said...

Prachtige bloemen kaarten met dit mooie papier Carol.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne

Lynne said...

Beautiful paper and makes such pretty cards. I do have some Stampin Up paper which is similar type and has just stayed in a drawer.

papierelle said...

Oh yes!!! It's really hard to use such very beautiful design paper. But if you sea what beautiful cards you can create, then it will be easy.
I don't have a problem with you recycling one of my cards. You didn't throw it away, you made something new out of it. I collect the cards I receive in a large box. But when it gets too full, I sort through the cards and see what else I can use.

dutchess said...

Oh I know the feeling …plucking up the courage to cut a page up !….well done Carol and such lovely cards as a result…hope you are able to enjoy this glorious weather…take care Margaret xxxxx

meg said...

A beautiful selection of cards Carol, so hard to cot into some special papers

Melanie Hungerford said...

Those are the most beautiful floral papers, all the cards are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge.

Crafting Queen said...

What a beautiful paper, love the cards you made. Anesha x

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous papers and beautiful cards Carol......gr karin

Leslie Miller said...

12 x 12 papers pose the biggest challenge for cards, but it's amazing how these cut into such a beautiful little collection. Good work, Carol!

*Vicki* said...

Wow, these are such a perfect set Carol! Busy papers really are hard to use, so just either toning them down or making is very simple works beautifully because honestly, they're hard NOT to want to use, right?! Gorgeous card with these pretty flowers my friend!

HilaryJane said...

That's great. Well done xx

Freubelmina said...

These are really nice cards! 😍

Chrissy said...

Beautiful cards using up 12 x 12 papers Carol, I must admit, I have no fear about cutting down my papers, but!..only after hoarding them for years..ha ha ha..

luv CHRISSYxx

Brenda said...

What a great idea, these are gorgeous all on their own. Now look at that stash turned stash of beautiful cards. Thanks so much for joining us at Little Red Wagon!

Alyson Mayo said...

Beautiful paper is always hard to cut... these cards are fabulous as they showcase that gorgeous design. Thanks for sharing with us at Beautiful Blossoms :)

Chris said...

A gorgeous set of cards Carol, what a great way to use that beautiful floral dp.
xx

Judy McKay said...

Beautiful set of cards. Lovely use of your papers. Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

wannabcre8tive said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the paper.

Janette said...

Beautiful cards, that paper is so lush, I have some like this and I think alot of us have the same problem Carol, just look at them every now and then. Am due a sort out soon and hope to thin things out.xx

tilly said...

the paperer is beautiful but it has made 6 lovely notelet/ cards, thank you for sharing at Crafty Catz challenge, Tilly

coldwaters2 said...

Oh gosh Carol I have loads of 12 x 12 papers that I have had for years so thank you for this fantastic inspirational post the papers you have used are so beautiful
hugs
lorraine x

Diane said...

Gorgeous array of floral cards, beautiful way to let those papers 'shine'!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Triple B}

cheiro urgia said...

What a wonderful set of pretty floral cards, it's amazing that they all come from the same sheet of patterned paper as each of them looks so unique. I like how you let the flowers shine in all their glory, adding only a small sentiment and a white border ambellished with a zig zag cut. Thanks for joining the Alphabet challenge.

Hugs, Veronika

Lisa said...

Such a wonderful use of those beautiful floral papers! The delicate patterns and vibrant colors truly shine in these lovely cards. It’s always a challenge to cut into stunning designs, but the results are absolutely worth it—these are gorgeous!

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

These are beautiful Carol and a great idea, thanks for the link too, Michelle x

Christine said...

what a great way to add cards to your stash, they are all so pretty ♥

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Wonderful card.. Thanks for joining us at GCFAOS 🦋
super toffe kaart. Leuk dat je meedoet met onze challenge bij GCFAOS 🦋
Crea lieve Groetjes Claudia ❤️🦋❤️

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Wendy R. said...

Oh, we've ALL been there with those 'too pretty to use' papers - until they become 'too old to explain why we still have them'! 😂 Your clever designs are proof that even the most intimidating prints can become something brilliant (and now I feel guilty about my hoarded stash...).

That floral transformation is absolutely stunning - you've turned tricky papers into proper works of art! The layered elements and fussy-cutting are chef's kiss perfection. 👌

Thanks for the inspiration to finally attack my own paper mountain (after one more cup of tea for courage...). And thank you for joining Ally's Angels Challenge Blog - can't wait to see what you rescue from your stash next!

Rosmarie said...

Wow, what gorgeous cards, Carol! The beautiful designer paper looks even better on cards! Each image is a little garden and you can capture the details so much better in this way.
I never have the heart to cut such beautiful creative paper. If I really want to use it, I make a copy. ....I'm crazy, I know. LOL
Thank you so much for playing along with 613 Avenue Create.
Rosi x
Dream Factory Challenge. Theme: Flowers

Linby said...

What a great idea and they look so pretty.

pinky said...

Such a brilliant way to use your papers Carol and look at how beautiful they have come out. You are set for a while now for sure!!

Craftyfield said...

Oh yes... 12x12 are difficult to cut, I have plenty of those too! At least you have triumphed with these beautiful floral cards. Thanks for playing with us at Allsorts challenge.

!neke said...

Great cards !!!
Beautiful DP !!!!!
Fijn dat je meedoet !
Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap
groeten Ineke

Carrianne said...

So pretty! Thank you for sharing with us at Beautiful Blossoms.

Donna Walls said...

Way to Go on using up that gorgeous paper, you got 6 cards from 1 sheet! Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. We look forward to seeing more from you soon.
Donna xx
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ahlers5 said...

That's a great idea. I just went through my paper stash this week and my daughter took everything to try to sell. I got rid of 300 !2X12 papers and 1000 6X6 plus tons of embellishments. I was getting very overwhelmed with the huge stash I had. Unfortunately, what's left is still a huge stash.

Ellibelle said...

What a great way to use that beautiful paper, each card turned out so pretty!
It's so great to see you joining in at my Garden party, thank you!!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner

creationsnz said...

Oooo Carol, I love these cards, they show off the papers beautifully. CarolG