Friday, January 24, 2025

Crafting with Leftovers

 

Hello, friends!

It’s Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and I’m so excited to share a project that puts those beloved scraps to good use! If you’re like me, letting go of leftover gel press prints is practically impossible—there’s always potential waiting in those colorful bits and pieces. Today, I’m showing you how I turned my stash of gel press leftovers into a cheerful and creative tag.

For this project, I started with the AALL & Create Tag It Yourself die—a game-changer for giving scraps a second life. This die allowed me to piece together a unique tag using prints that had been patiently waiting in my “someday” pile.

Embossing Magic

Once my tag was cut, I reached for an older favorite: the AALL & Create Full of Wishes stamp set. I heat-embossed the design, letting its intricate details shine against the vibrant background. There’s something so satisfying about watching embossing powder melt into place, don’t you think?

Adding Fun Shapes

To give my tag extra dimension, I used the smaller dies from the same Tag It Yourself set. I layered a few fun shapes cut from my leftover prints onto the tag, bringing texture and personality into the mix.

Finishing Touches

For the sentiment, I turned to the versatile AALL & Create Bring on the Sentiments set—a perfect finishing detail! To frame everything and pull the design together, I hand-drew a whimsical border, because no tag feels complete without a touch of freehand charm.

Get Creative This Weekend!

I hope this project inspires you to dive into your stash of scraps and create something colorful and fun. Remember, every little leftover has the potential to become something beautiful—it’s all about finding the right way to showcase it!

Thank you so much for stopping by Strangely Creative! I’d love to hear how you use your scraps or see your own crafty creations. Feel free to share in the comments below or tag me on social media.

Happy crafting!


AALL & Create - #553 Bring on the Sentiments
AALL & Create - #553 Bring on the Sentiments
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AALL & Create - Cup Full of Wishes
AALL & Create - Cup Full of Wishes
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AALL & Create - Tag It Yourself
AALL & Create - Tag It Yourself
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AALL & Create - Letter Back Home
AALL & Create - Letter Back Home
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WOW! Embossing - Clear
WOW! Embossing - Clear
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Tsukineko - VersaFine Clair - Nocturn
Tsukineko - VersaFine Clair - Nocturn
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Gel Press - Reusable Gel Printing Plate
Gel Press - Reusable Gel Printing Plate
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Speedball - 2
Speedball - 2" Brayer
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