enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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When I scrapbook, I make 8.5×11 size layouts. Most patterned paper comes in size 12×12. Therefore, I end up with a lot of 3.5×12 inch strips.
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Some good old fashioned white string and a sturdy needle were used to secure them all in place.
IMG_9232 See how the pages "nest" inside of one another? String rocks my life.
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 And even cooler than string is the fact that polaroids are 3.5 inches across. They fit like a glove into that random scrap of 12×12. WOOT.
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All the supplies for this little book were from the June Cupcake Scrapshop kit except for the string, staples, pen and letterpress print.

Paper is my favorite.

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8 responses to “a folded book o scrap.”

  1. Gretchen Skovron Avatar

    Wow what a great mini book!

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  2. Brenda Avatar

    this is fabulous Elise. You do totally rock the paper craftin’
    I always love the colours you use.

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  3. megank Avatar

    I love this! I found your blog off of Scrapjacked and I love it. I do alot of 8 1/2 by 11 so maybe I’ll have to make a mini with my scraps too!

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  4. tara pakosta Avatar

    so so so so so so soooooo CUTE! LOVE IT!
    tara

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  5. Michelle Avatar

    That’s an awesome book!!!

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  6. Mandi Avatar

    I love this! Not only is it a GREAT idea… but it’s a great design too.

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  7. violetkey Avatar

    Very cool & inspirational! I must must learn to just let go and make something fast, enough of this planning out the pages thing.

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  8. shaina Avatar

    this mini is amazing!! can’t wait to try this.

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