We've spent a lot of time traveling during the past year, and I wanted to be able to bring crafting projects along with me on our journeys. At the same time, I had lots of partially or mostly empty 12 by 12 paper pads, that needed to be used up.
I decided to create some "card kits" with the paper. Now, whenever I want to be creative in my travels, I can simply grab some card kits and go.
The first thing you need to create your kits is an envelope maker. For this project, I used the WRMK Envelope Punch Board, but I might use my Kreate-a-Lope template next time, because it's so much faster. Both are excellent products.
I spent an evening making envelopes. These were made with the pattern side out, but for mailing you might want the white side on the outside. These envelopes were also made a bit bigger than they needed to be, because I like to make bulky cards.
After making your envelopes, you will have lots of strips of paper left over. Add a few scraps of matching and coordinating paper to each envelope. Throw in embellishments or fibers that you may want to use. I like to include more things than I will actually need, so that I will have some creative choices.
You will also want to make a stack of card bases. I have been on a tag making kick lately, so I made my card bases in a tag shape.
Here are a few of the envelopes, with scrap paper tucked inside. When I want to grab a "kit", I find an envelope I like and grab a card base. I also keep a stash of die cut and stamped sentiments and three dimensional flowers that are easy to grab.
Put everything into a container of some sort, and include some scissors and adhesive and a couple of pens, and you are ready to go. I like to close my hand delivered cards with washi tape, so I always include a roll in my travel kit.
Do you have a favorite stash busting tip? Do you travel with craft supplies? Let me know in the comments.
You might also like this post on how to use up and upcycle old notecards.
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~Amanda