Straight Border Punch on a Curve

Do you love border punches as much as I do? Do you ever with you could make them go around a curve, oval or circle? Now you can! Here is an easy way to do it!

1) Punch your border punch along the full length of your paper.

2) Trim your punched edge, leaving enough width to work with. Mine was 3/4".
3) Clip your border edge between each repeat of the pattern.

4) It should bend and curve easily, but not fall apart.

5) Trim a piece of paper with a curve. (Circles and ovals work as well). 6)Generously apply adhesive to the curve you plan to put your border edge on.

7) Working from the front adhere each section of your punched border edge.
8) Your ready to apply the curving border punched edge to a layout or card.

Completed cards:

I hope you give it a try! Please share your projects with us either by posting a link in the comments here or on the Feeling Scrappy Facebook Page!

Easy flower embellishment

Add a little something to your typical flowers with an easy ribbon or fabric layer. All you need is a strip of fabric or ribbon and some adhesive (I used phototape).

Gather your supplies-


Put adhesive on the bottom back of the ribbon or fabric-

Gather the fabric or ribbon together using the adhesive to hold it-

Layer your creation on some flowers and add an embellishment in the center. Easy! (I also trimmed a little around the edge of my fabric after scrunching it up to make the edges a little more wavy.)

Paint & Painter's Tape

I love to use painter's tape to get a nice clean line on my layouts. You can use it any way you would like (it makes a great custom mask!!) Here is an example of one way to use the tape:

1.) I use a ruler and pencil to mark so that my tape will be even.

2.) Then I just place the tape wherever I don't want the paint to go.

3.) Add paint.

4.) Let dry and then slowly remove tape.

5.) You end up with a nice clean border :) Just finish your layout!

Finished layout:

Hope you give it a try - it is super easy and the possibilities are endless. Enjoy!

Altered tin

Gather your supplies:



Apply a really heavy duty adhesive liberally to your tin:



Now attach your paper:



Add a trim and some embellishments if you would like:



Now trim out with ribbon and grommets and add a ribbon handle:



There you have it - a quick afternoon project - a perfect package for gift giving. Next Monday I will provide the perfect recipe to add to your altered tin.

Rolodex punch - part 1

You can use a basic office supply to create a border like those expensive edge punches. This punch was only a couple of dollars.


This is so easy...just punch the edge of your paper.


Then keep lining it up and punching again unti you are done.

Here it is finished.

Check back tomorrow to see a layout using this journaling paper.

An old tool-the crimper!

Do you have any old and unused tools sitting around your craft area? I know I have several that I never use. I bought this crimper a few years ago at the dollar store (I mean for a dollar, could I really pass it up??) and it has just been collecting dust. So, I decided it was time to pull it out and use it.


If you've never used one of these (or decide you want one), they do still sell them at the craft stores (but for much more than a dollar!!) They are simple to use...just run your paper through the two rollers by twisting the ends of the crimper. Your paper will have a lined dimensional effect afterwards.

Here's a new layout I created just to share with you:

Up close and personal:

I love that this adds the feel of dimension without adding bulk to a page. You could also try inking, chalking or sanding the raised lines to accentuate them even more.

So my challenge to you today is to pull out an old tool (any old tool!!) and put it to use! You might discover you love it enough to use it more often (or it might end up in the trash! LOL). Happy scrapping!!!

Altered Wine Bottle

This is a fun - quick and easy project. Takes about 15 minutes start to finish.

You will need:

clean empty wine or sparkling cider bottle - with labels removed. I save all our wine bottles now because I think these make the sweetest gifts.

Adhesive - I used a Tombow runner to attach the paper, Glue Dots to attach the ribbon, and Pop Dots to attach my metal embellishment

3 3/4" x 12" piece of patterned paper - I used scraps

1 1/2" x 4 1/2" piece of patterned paper - I used scraps

ribbon or trim of choice

embellishments of choice


Start by applying adhesive liberally to the back of your largest piece of paper.


Wrap this around the lower portion of your bottle. Take care to keep the edge lined up with the bottom of the bottle - it needs to be straight so the paper ends line up.



Do the same for the smaller piece of paper - attaching it to the neck of your bottle.

The next part is to HAVE FUN embellishing your bottle as you see fit. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Here is todays finished product:


This is one I did for Easter:

Add a little bling...

Today, I thought I would share an easy way to add a little sparkle to your projects without messing with glue. This is also a fun way to re-purpose adhesive backed items :)

Just gather your supplies:
A paper plate or craft paper (to catch extra glitter)
glitter
tweezers (optional)
adhesive back item

Peel off the sheet that protects the adhesive and place the item sticky side up on your craft paper.

Sprinkle with plenty of glitter :) And shake off excess.

You are left with a glittery embellishment! Easy!

Here I did it with old stickers to give them new life:

This is my favorite - felt fusion really takes the glitter well!

Hope you have a crafty day! :)