scraps

I kind of have a problem when it comes to pretty scraps.  I am not a hoarder in most areas of my life, but when it comes to little pieces of prettiness, I'm a sucker. 

I just finished up a project that used a ton of ribbons.  I was picking up all of the little scraps and as I was about to throw the little bundle away, I had to stop myself.  It was just so festive and happy.  So I decided to instead turn it into a little bow to top the next little gift I give. 

I took the bundle just how I had them stacked without any further thought (it was already pretty so why put forth any extra effort) and tied them at the center with clear nylon thread (since my ribbons were sheer).  You could whatever string you have around otherwise.   Then I wrapped a little cut of ribbon around the center adhering together with a glue dot at the back.  Super simple.  And just makes me smile. =)

Speaking of scraps.  Does anyone else keep ridiculously small scraps?  If there is a paper I like, I will save every last bit of it.  It's a sickness really.

You can see another use for scraps and other New Year's crafting organization ideas in an article I have up now over at Fiskars. 

Comments

[reneevc]

HA! I thought *I* was bad! Back in the day if I matted a photo, I would cut out the center of the mat so that paper (that would just be covered by the photo) wouldn't get wasted!
But I have NEVER, EVER, EVER saved a piece of paper the size of a nickel!! LOL

[Lisa]

Oh goodness ... if even you think I'm a freak, then I know it must be true :P

[reneevc]

If the freak flag fits, FLY IT, sister!!!

[Sarah Crowder]

I can understand why you would save something so pretty! Not exactly the same, but I save every last bit of food. Spoonful of soup left? I'll spread it on toast as a snack later..and on and on. I think we got that from our parents!

[lala]

Waste not, want not! :-)
And that organization article on Fiskars rocks!

[Cassie]

Just found you via a link from Typo on Facebook! Love your lunchbox ideas, especially as my son will start school next year :o)
Had to comment on this post because I am the same, I just did a post on my blog about organising my media and used scraps of card from an easter egg bag to make the labels! You're not crazy, just thrifty!
x Cassie

[Cherry Horton Reidenbach]

Aren't we all just sitting in the same little boat filled with scraps of ribbon, paper, string, beads, and on and on.

[Michelle]

That would be a cute bow for a little girl's hair barrette.

[Daily Craft]

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[Katharine from Kat's Almost Purrfect World]

I save scraps too!!! You never know! I just need to learn how to keep better track of my scraps and things then I could use it for the next time. :)