Scrapbook Paper Is Not Just For Scrapbooking

Since I am primarily a card maker that is

how I view all paper and accessories - as

card making and stamping accessories.

I think that some of the paper companies

are finally realizing they have a huge

untapped market in the stamping and card making sector.

The die cut industry is

also starting to catch on. I am noticing smaller

alphabets and dies coming onto the market that are

designed mainly for the card makers.

This is all to the detriment of my poor stressed money tree.

Karen Foster discontinued paper. (sob)

Stamps by Peddlers Pack Stampworks.

How To:

I always lightly dust the paper with talc first, then

flicked the paper to remove the excess. This lessens

the chances of stray bits of embossing powder where it shouldn't be.

Image is stamped with Versa Mark ink,

embossed with fine line black embossing powder.

Carefully cut the image out to be as square as possible

and then layer, layer, layer. I may deckle cut one layer

to add a little interest.

You can achieve marvelously even layers by using

layering rulers. I got mine several years ago on QVC.

I use them ALL the time. They are a God send

since I am very obsessive about even cuts

in my layering.

(I seem to be obssessive about a lot of things in my crafting, LOL)

UNTAPPED PAPER SOURCES

There are some unusual sources of paper that

are available to card makers that can not be used

by scrapbookers due to archival considerations.

gift wrap - oh, in the baby gift wrapping and accessories

section of Target I found the most delicious

tiny pastel striped gift wrap yesterday.

You know it came home with me and

will make an adorable card.

metallic gift wrap - a little bit of glitz

will liven up a design when used as a layer.

(see above card, the gold in the layering

is metallic gift wrap) The heavier the paper the better.

I hit the stores as soon as they start putting out

their Christmas gift wrap to replenish my stash.

paper shopping bags - some store have the most

beautiful bags for their merchandise

gift bags - gasp! they are practically works of art.

I have gotten some that I even hate to cut into they are so pretty.

newspaper and magazines - bits and pieces of

articles and ads have some glorious colors and ideas

What do you use as paper sources that I have not

thought of??? educate me!!!