A money saving tip...

[Sandra]

:)My girlfriend gave me this tip on how to save $$ on craft paper. I haven't done it as of yet because I have a ton of paper already on hand.But she makes many cards of this type of paper..."DRUM ROLL PLEASE"~~~WALLPAPER~~~ She says go to your local wallpaper store and ask for their old wallpaper books.Some of the paper she uses as borders and she really likes to cut out the big flowers to add to her cards.Some of the wallpaper has texture which is a plus.So if there are some of you crafters out there that are strapped for $$ :( you might try this tip so you can continue to make your cards or scrapbooks. :)~Sandra~:)

[kasiahbug]

Thanks for this great tip. I never would have thought of this- I'm sure the cards that come from this are beautiful!

[fabyon]

You make me smile because I've done that just recently. I can't really mention it yet as it's for a Design/Reporter job. But it's a great idea ! Especially if you get wallpaper in paper and fabric you can use them both for texture.

[Heather]

Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing! :)

[CakeScraper08]

Wow that is a great Idea thank you !!:D

[Sandra]

:)So glad you all liked the wallpaper idea.I can't wait to tell my friend that her idea was a hit!!! :D ~Sandra~

[fabyon]

I can tell you now as the post has been published that my contribution (http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/04/earth-day-celebration-part-2.html) to Earth Day on craft critique is up ! YAY You can see the card I've made using a wallpaper sampler from France. You need to scroll down a bit !

[Melanie]

I like your wallpaper card Fab! Very classy looking and good for the environment. :)

[Heather]

Wonderful card Fab! Love what you did! :)

[fabyon]

I like your wallpaper card Fab! Very classy looking and good for the environment. :)

Wonderful card Fab! Love what you did! :)

Very old fashioned wallpaper so not really my thing but I always believe that everything can be modernised ! :D Thank you for the lovely compliments guys !

[Sandra]

You make me smile because I've done that just recently. I can't really mention it yet as it's for a Design/Reporter job. But it's a great idea ! Especially if you get wallpaper in paper and fabric you can use them both for texture.

:)Hi Fab,Glad you got a smile from me!!!!!! :) I get many from you on the MB.I see your messages everywhere!!!! Your wallpaper card is beautiful.I try to save the environment as much as I can,so all you gals and guys out there head out to your local wallpaper store and "SAVE A TREE"...~Sandra~

[Snipsoftime]

Just an FYI, not to be a downer, but you have to becareful as a lot wallpaper is not acid free. If you are using it for cards...no big deal, but just make sure you either use Archival Mist on it or put a buffer layer of acid free paper if you are using it on your scrapbook pages.

I have used it by scanning the paper and printing it out and using the scanned image instead of the actual paper.

LeighAnn

[pattylt]

Excellent point. The same is true of using concert tickets, programs, etc. It is better to use a scanned and printed picture or to isolate it or spray it than risk it ruining the page. TFS!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Hi!! I have been using this idea for a while... there is so much gorgeous wall paper for backing and focal images on cards... and wonderful for texture!
Here is one of my cards using a wall paper image and background... along with some stamping...
Thanks for looking
God bless
Nyoka

[kasiahbug]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mrscleanhead]

Hi!! I have been using this idea for a while... there is so much gorgeous wall paper for backing and focal images on cards... and wonderful for texture!
Here is one of my cards using a wall paper image and background... along with some stamping...
Thanks for looking
God bless
Nyoka

Awesome card Nyoka! Love it! :)

[kwalsh]

interesting thought, might have to try this one day. thanks for sharing

[supermum]

Oh Sandra you've brought me right back to my childhood...we used to cover our schoolbooks with wallpaper!! lol My mother's cousin had a shop & we got the old books, we used to fight over the nicer papers. We were the envy of the other kids at school, we were so proud of them.

[Melanie]

Beautiful card Nyoka!

[Sandra]

Hi!! I have been using this idea for a while... there is so much gorgeous wall paper for backing and focal images on cards... and wonderful for texture!
Here is one of my cards using a wall paper image and background... along with some stamping...
Thanks for looking
God bless
Nyoka



Now this is what I was talking about!! Beautiful, Nyoka!!! ;)

[fabyon]

Wowza Nyoka ! Gorgeous card. X fab

[Heather]

That is just beautiful Nyoka!

[SamB]

another gorgeous card, Nyoka!