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6 ways to incorporate packaging materials on your layout.



Machu Picchu

Before you throw away that packaging material, consider how you can incorporate it on your layout in fun ways...Here are 6 ways to incorporate packaging materials on your layout. :)



1. Use cardboard and cork paper as a mat for a bit of texture.


2. Leftover crepe paper or wrapping tissue can be made into a fun embellishment.


3. Wash out that soda can and run it through your embossing machine for a cool metal embellishment.
4. Glue and unravel twine for awesome texture.
5. Mist/Ink and stamp masking tape for your own washi tape.
6. Pleat decorative tape to mimick the look of pleated ribbon.

There you have it....6 ways to incoporate packaging materials on your layout. :) What do you think?

Supplies: Bo Bunny patterned papers, Maya mists, Ranger Distress Inks, Prima canvas letters, stamp, packaging materials, buttons, punchinella, tag.


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34 comments:

  1. Totally awesome layout! I love the sun and the cardboard, plus I love the embossed soda can! Is visiting Machu Picchu really an 'ordinary, everyday moment', or did you have a different meaning for that embellishment?

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  2. you are so creative. love the cute sun =)

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  3. You are soooooooooo creative!!! And AMAZING to boot! I loveeeeeeeee this!! I love love love love this!!! LOVING the colors, the mists, the sun-o-buttons and LOVING the way you used the package!

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  4. You are seriously creative girl!! Love all your ideas...especially the can through the embossing plate! I've heard of it before but seeing it in action..wow!!

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  5. awesome techniques Yvonne, lovee that you embossed the metal soda can. Totally a stunning sun!

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  6. WOW!!!gr8 techniques Yvonne!!!Thanx for sharing.

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  7. Wow, so cool, I would never think of embossing a pop can! And I love your sun, I think I have some paper on my basement floor that would work great for that!!!

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  8. Thank you so much for these fabby tips....i am surely gonna try a few of them...i love the crepe paper flower/sun you have made using the recycled paper so lovely!!!

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  9. great ideas, and always love to use things like this! tfs!

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  10. Lots of cool idea, I must try the soda can!
    Thanks for such wonderful work!

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  11. Fabulous ideas...can't wait to try some of them out :0) Thank you for the awesome inspiration x

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  12. Yvonne! I absolutely LOVE your creativity here!!!! Everything looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your tips with us!!!!!

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  13. I think it is absolutely brilliant! I can see how much you enjoy crafting! very nice ideas..Thanks for sharing them:)

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  14. Wow! This is such a fun, upbeat lo! I really like the look of this...a real eye-catcher!

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  15. stunning layout Yvonne and I love all the tips you gave us.

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  16. always so clever...love that sun made of buttons...great page..

    Happy Friday...

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  17. What awesome ideas, love the layout !!!
    Paula

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  18. I think you're a great girl that's what I think! I've become so much more conscious of everything since following your blog. Now I hang onto way more stuff and love to find a slot for it on my pages!!

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  19. Gorgeous work! WOW!
    Such incredible texture!
    so artistic!!

    Thank you for the inspiration Yvonne <3

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  20. wow!!
    girl you are the recycling queen :)

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  21. i loved the use of crepe paper and buttons to make the sun...so lovely

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  22. I need to get an embossing machine!

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  23. LOVE the color and texture on this layout. :)

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  24. How awesome is this.. You are so creative.. Love this page!!

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  25. too much fun! thanks for the tips, Yvonne! really like your tissue and button sun. amazing layout as always! hope you have a lovely weekend! =)

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  26. I LOOOOOOVe this! SO clever--love the sun and I LOVE the buttons...LOVE it all:)

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  27. Totally fabulous! Such clever ideas, and your page is just stunning, Yvonne! SO love what you did with the soda can. :)

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  28. wow yvonne...this is really an awesome page!!!love everything on it and wow that picture!!!! that view!!!gorgeous!!!

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  29. I'm so impressed with the packaging you saved, and recycled SO beautifully, Yvonne! Love that sun made of crepe paper and buttons.

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  30. Re-use and re-cycle way to go Yvonne... love your ideas again... that sun is adorable...

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  31. oh my go oh my god! gorgeous!!!! I gotta try to CASE this.

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.