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Before I get to today's tip, I'd like to remind you that we have our exciting "Deck The Halls" Crawl happening here at Fantabulous Cricut. With lots of wonderful projects - and prizes along the way - you'll want to participate. To start the crawl, click HERE.
Before I get to today's tip, I'd like to remind you that we have our exciting "Deck The Halls" Crawl happening here at Fantabulous Cricut. With lots of wonderful projects - and prizes along the way - you'll want to participate. To start the crawl, click HERE.
Also, don't forget that we are continuing with Daily Giveaways this week. Each day, we will have a random gift to give away (excluding Sunday).
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Today's Gift...
Color Box -Cat's Eye Stylus Set
includes 5 fluid chalk ink pads
includes 5 fluid chalk ink pads
Leave a comment at the end of this post for your chance to win today's giveaway.
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Welcome to Quick Tip Tuesday!
I've just learned of a fantastic way to use both sides of a sheet of double-sided patterned paper on the same layout. It's so simple - and yet not something I had thought of! I learned this idea from Patti Behan.
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| Layout created by Patti Behan |
Take a 12x12 (or whatever size you wish your layout to be) sheet of double-sided patterned paper. Using the fit-to-page feature of your Cricut, cut your desired shape. The shape must be symmetrical. Once cut, take the "scrap" piece (that is, the piece that is not your actual shape) and adhere it to the white page from your scrapbook sleeve. Then, flip the shape over and insert it in the blank area. What a great way to save paper!!
Patti also put together a video tutorial explaining the procedure.
Happy crafting!
What a great idea! thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteomg! what a fantastic tip - before this I couldn't use my double sided papers because one side wouldn't be seen. Now I know what to do . Thanks :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and such a cute layout.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea I would never of thought to do this. I know people who cut the middles out of large shapes to use when the middle is going to be covered with a photo or element but this is even better.
ReplyDeleteKim xXx
That's a great idea. I'm always trying to find ways to incorporate both sides in the same layout!
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous tip! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! I had not thought of that, but I sure will use it now!
ReplyDeletethank you for the wonderful tip!
ReplyDeleteI've done this before!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteAlways looking for a way to optimize my paper stash!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I love double sided paper. It makes matching patterns and colors so easy.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip - Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeletemmlmn@polarcomm.com
Oh how clever! What a great tip! TFS!
ReplyDeletebooger1 at tds.net
What a great idea for a quick scrapbook page.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
Wow love the ides of being able to use both sides of double sided paper
ReplyDeleteperderg@q.com
this is something i already use..but its great to see you post this tip as a reminder or idea for those that dont know :) have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a really great tip! I had never thought of that.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely gonna use it 8)
Great lay-out! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, check it almost every day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. Your tip made sense after I watched tutorial. Thanks.
ReplyDeletereneeleeak at yahoo dot com
Love this idea to be able to utilize both sides of a page! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletekrissaxt at yahoo dot com
That is a fantastic tip, and your layout turned out so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOlivia
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Your project is so pretty and I love your tip. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing along this tip! It's a great one!
ReplyDeleteWendy T.
awesome tip thanks so much for sharing.. hopefully it'll help me save some paper :D
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Great idea! I am going to have to try this on one of my layouts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention, Kate! Glad you liked my tip.
ReplyDeletetfs your new discovery. i never thought about it either. great tip. ;p
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, and so simple!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip! I've always hated wasting two sided paper. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the money-saving tip! I always felt I needed to buy two sheet of a double-sided sheet otherwise I will run out of paper.
ReplyDeleteAnother way is to cut a smaller "frame" from the background paper in the spot where your photos/matting/etc. will be. Then at least you have some (smaller) piece of paper left to re-use.
Great idea! But more important is just how beautiful that layout is, thank you for sharing, just beautiful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful layout and thanks for the great tip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip, I try to use my scraps at different times but to be able to use both sides on the same layout. Never thought of this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! The layout is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip.
ReplyDeletevndlewis at rocketmail dot com
Great Idea!
ReplyDeletedannimae6(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great idea for making good use of all the scrapbook paper. Cute little girl!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get what you were saying until I watched the video:) Now I understand! What a clever idea! I am going to try this. TFS!!!
ReplyDelete~Madison www.funkycards.blogspot.com
Cute layout! Thank you for this great tip! I will use my double sided papers more often now!
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Thanks for the tip.
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