Scrappy Card Tutorial with the Not 2 Shabby Box of the Month.

Hey friends! Today I'm sharing a card design that looks a bit technical, but it’s actually a quick way to use up those leftover paper strips. If your scrap bin is overflowing like mine, this is the project for you!

I’m using the May Box of the Month and featuring elements from the Summer Mountain Meadow collection. If you want to watch the process, check out my video on the Not 2 Shabby YouTube channel.

To start, you’ll need a 4" x 5-1/4" background panel. I chose a dark blue cardstock to create a bold contrast against the patterned papers.

1. Find the Midpoint: Measure 2" up from the bottom center of your panel

2. The Starting Point:  From that 2" midline, measure up another 1-1/8" and make a tick mark. This is your starting point.

3. The Side Angle: On the right edge of your panel, measure 3-1/8" up from the bottom and make a mark.

4. Align: Place your first 3/4" strip so the corner meets the center mark and then angle the strip up to meet the side tick mark. Once that first angle is set, the rest of the strips align from this first strip.

I love a bit of texture, so I decided to add some interest to the exposed blue cardstock at the bottom of the card. I used the Striped Honeycomb Stencil with a deep blue ink for a subtle, geometric look.

Tip: If you’ve already glued your strips down, just use a bit of masking tape to cover them before stenciling. This ensures you only add ink to the cardstock and not your beautiful patterned papers.

For my focal point, I chose the large floral image from the Summer Mountain Meadow ephemera pack and popped it up in the bottom center of my background panel. I then tucked the friendship grows here sentiment  to the left of the flower image.  I accented with a little butterfly ephemera piece, and then finished off with some sparkling enamel dots!

Since I can't leave scraps alone on my desk, I made a second card! This one uses the same 3/4" strips but placed in a simple row across the top of a fully stenciled background. I paired it with the A Little Sunshine sentiment and the One and Done die set.

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Don't let those scraps go to waste! Whether you  cut into new paper or just pull from your scrap pile, this  "V" formation is a great sketch to have in your back pocket.

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Coffee Lovers Rejoice: New Release & 50% Off Flash Sale! ☕✨

Hey all! There is a brand-new release over at LV Handcrafted today, and it is totally up my alley! As a coffee lover through and through, I am so excited to share the Coffee Cups EZ Cardmaking Kit Printable. It is absolutely darling and perfect for sending a "perky" hello to your friends.

✨ FLASH SALE: TODAY ONLY (MAY 5)

To celebrate the release, you can get ALL EZ Printables for 50% off! 🎟️ Use code: VERVEGIRL at checkout to snag your favorites at half price. Hurry—this offer is only valid today, May 5!

Card Details: A Perfect Blend

I couldn't wait to dive into the coffee cup print, so I used that as my main background panel, cut to 4" x 5.25".

The Focal Point:

• I used the EZ Wonder #1 Die on the EZ Guide page and again on some black cardstock.

• To add a little interest to the black square, I stamped it with a script background stamp using white pigment ink.

• I then layered the coffee cup circle right in the center for a clean, graphic look.

The Finishing Touches: I tucked a small sentiment into the corner and added a few cardstock coffee beans. To give them a realistic "roasted" shine and some fun texture, I coated them with glossy accents.

More Coffee Inspiration

If you love coffee as much as I do, you’ll definitely want to check out Linh’s other coffee-themed designs, like the EZ Postage Printable: Coffee. And keep your eyes peeled—there is another super fun coffee-themed EZ Postage Printable coming later this month!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Grab your favorite mug, head over to the shop, and take advantage of that 50% off code while it lasts.

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