How to incorporate paper scraps on your layouts

If you are like me, you've probably accumulated a ton of paper scraps over the years of scrapbooking. I try my best to exhaust every single morsel of usable scrap paper because I hate to waste anything. Here are some ideas for how to use your paper scraps on your layouts. :)

1. Create your own version of a store-bought embellishment.

Try fussy-cutting out text or elements to make a tag or a cute cluster that would go well with the theme of your layout.

2. Unify your layout with a single repeated colour.

On this layout, I used RED to create a visual triangle around my photos and tie the elements together. If you organize your paper scraps by colour, this is a great way to use up pieces of the same colour but different design.

3. Go with a repeated shape.Here I went with triangles as visual arrows to my focal point.

4. Have a little fun with your punches.

Create a little visual interest with your border punches and diecuts. They are a great way to use up those paper scraps.:)

5. Go with a whimsical scene.

I love to use paper strips as a base and add fun elements (stamped or fussy-cut) to create a whimsical scene.

6. Piece the paper scraps like a puzzle to create an interesting mat for your photos.

I love to use this method for piecing together really small paper scraps. The trick is to put together the bigger pieces, then slot/tuck the smaller pieces in. If you feel that the patterns are too jarring, add some washi tape as a buffer. I like to add shaped elements to soften any hard edges. Here I used punched out circles and stars.

There you have it....6 ways to incorporate paper scraps on your layouts. How do you incorporate your paper scraps on your layouts?