An unusual way to use beautiful designer paper

In today's video tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a Perennial Birthday wreath card and you can adapt my idea for any kind of occasion that you need. 

This card idea is perfect if you have lots of leftover designer paper that you want to use up - just make sure when you choose a sheet that you like the patterns and colors on both sides - you will see why in a bit. 

For my card phrase,  I chose a stamp from the Perennial Birthday set - I like the font but also the size of this phrase. When choosing an image to stamp, make sure it matches the size of the other elements on your card. If you want the phrase to be the focal point, then it should be the biggest visual point on your card. On the other hand, if I had chosen a phrase that was really small, it wouldn't be noticed and would seem out of place compared to the size of the wreath. 

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$22.00

 

I chose the Garden Lane designer series paper because of the patterns on both side - I felt they complemented each other and match the feminine birthday 'vibe' I was trying to create. 

 

Perennial Birthday card

If you want to recreate this card at home, another tip is to cut all the paper, lay it out and then slip each square out, add adhesive and then slip it back in so that you keep the shape of the wreath intact. Watch my video below, to see how I did this and for other tips along the way. 

On my card photo above, I used my retired Metallics assorted sequins, but these are no longer available to order. If you have been following my blog for a while you will recall that my New Year's resolution is to use up what I have before ordering new embellishments. But below and on my video, I offer another embellishment suggestion that would also work beautifully. 

Stamp set: Perennial Birthday (151240)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Garden Lane: 10 pieces, each piece cut to be a  1 1/4" square
          Mint Macaron: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Mint Macaron ribbon: 9" strip

Other: Paper Trimmer, SNAIL adhesive, Mint Macaron textile ribbon (149480), Garden Lane designer series paper (149488), Basic Adhesive-backed Sequins (146933)

Here's a photo showing what I did on the inside of this card, another fun way to use up leftover bits of paper:

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

Comments

[Terri Walker]

Thanks for your comment Pam! This simple project IS a great way to use up all those scraps we have lying around. (perfect paper-hoarders project, hehe)

[Pam]

I think this is really pretty and a great way to use scraps. Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things.

[Terri Walker]

Thanks Michelle - and you are spot on: this project is perfect for using up scraps of leftover paper - I am such a hoarder of paper bits too!

[Michelle]

Beautiful card! What a lovely way to use some smaller pieces.

[Terri Walker]

Thanks Nina! There were some great posts on your link party this week. I will be back next week with another project idea.

[Terri Walker]

Hi Alice, this was my first wreath card but certainly not my last! I will be back next week to share another project idea.

[Nina Lewis]

This is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing it at out Party in Your PJs link party.

[alice]

this is so cute and I love how it looks like a wreath at the front of the card. Thanks for sharing with us at #OMGHWW, you always make the best cards!

[Terri Walker]

Hi Julie! My thinking exactly. I can't wait to get my hands on the gorgeous Christmas paper this year. I had a sneak peek at Stampin' Up!s Holiday catalog and LOVE the paper that will be available September 4th.

[Julie]

Oh this is cute, and a great plan for tiny scraps. Wouldn't it be nice for Christmas too?