Learn this super easy paper strip technique that is perfect for many occasions

Today I am going to show you a super easy paper strips technique that is perfect for many occasions.  I will be using the playful Nuts about Squirrels stamp set and some leftover pieces of the Blackberry Beauty designer series paper to create a fall themed card. But once you learn this technique you can use it for any occasion you need! 

 

The main element on my card comes from the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set. Click on the photo below to order this product at my online store.

It's easy to go nuts with the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set. This set features two cheeky squirrels that will look adorable scampering across any of your projects. Create a scene using the acorns, leaves, and tree branch. Mix and match the greetings with the images to create cards for birthdays, get well, and thinking of you. Use the Two-Step pieces to add color to your squirrel, add texture to your leaf, or to create a multicolored acorn. Or if you’re feeling especially artistic, you can color the squirrels using your favorite coloring techniques. No matter where you live in the world, you can customize these critters to match the fauna outside your house. Red, gray, brown—these creatures are just plain cute no matter their color.

I also chose to create paper strips using  my Blackberry Beauty designer series paper. Click on the photo below to order this product at my online store.

One of the best parts of this technique is that you only need a Paper Trimer, paper, an image and phrase and Multipurpose Liquid Glue. No Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine needed - unless you die-cut a circle like I did on my card (you can use punches!). 

Here's my friendship card:

Supplies

Stamp set: Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider

Stampin' Write Markers: Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Cinnamon Cider: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic White: 2 3/4" square
        Blackberry Beauty: (6) 5" x 1"
        Early Espresso: 2 1/4" square
        Brushed Metallic: 5 1/2" x 1/4" 

Misc: Blackberry Beauty designer series paper (156458); Layering Circles dies (151770); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Paper Trimmer, Brushed Metallic (153524)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

Comments

[Terri]

Hi Pam, what a great idea! I bullet journal as well so might try this idea there one month! Thanks for sharing your idea and for commenting too.

[Pam]

That is a really lovely technique! It would be a fun element in journals, too. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things. :)

[Terri]

Thanks Ann! I am pretty happy with this card - and now don't want to use it! HA.

[Terri]

Hi Joanne, Thanks for your kind comment! No overthinking allowed here - just give it a try and love what you create!

[Ann]

Great way to use paper strips! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

[Joanne]

You have a real way with mixing patterns! I always struggle with that part (even in paper packs where they're all supposed to go together I tend to overthink it).