happy 'n scrappy

 
more pages made from the scrap box
 
with these sewn scrap pages, I sorted by color
 
and a scrappy journal page using impossibly small scraps

a few answers to some email questions:
- I use a smaller size sewing machine needle, if the paper is heavy then I will switch to a larger size
- a heavier thread fills the holes that are left by the needle
- a foundation paper such as standard notebook paper makes a good substrate for gluing on the scraps
- just a small dot from the glue stick to hold the paper on the foundation, this way you can tuck under edges as scraps are added
- sew down the edges of the scraps to hold everything together
- lengthen up the stitch length to 3.5 (on my machine), if the stitch length is too small it will rip the paper
- I use either straight or a big zig zap on the scrap paper
- all kinds of scrap can be used from specialty papers, magazine clips, book pages, photo, and new or old wallpaper. 

 Last night I played around a bit with a mix of paper and fabric and the results were really interesting.  More pictures to follow as the play continues.
 
 

Comments

[Jen@thecottagenest]

Patty-
Thanks for the info. I can't wait to play with my scraps.

[Carmen]

you are so kind and generous sharing your tips and tricks and pictures of your results, thank you so much!
i play with my scraps too last night and today i am planning the second layer in those journal pages.
i thank YOU again!

[Michelle]

Thank you for these wonderful instructions on how you sew your pages - they are gorgeous and it is such great way to use up scraps.

[jo]

These are gorgeous pages Patty and so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your tips!!

[iHanna]

These pages are sooo yummy, thanks for sharing this inspiration!

[Kimberly]

Love this technique!! I see you use your sewn papers in your journals, and I'm curious to know if you journal on the back of your sewn papers, the substrate layer, or do you cover them up with collage or paint?

[Tricia Leng]

Patty, I tracked back to this page via Pinterest - I just love this effect. I definitely want to give this a try. Good explanation of how you did it. Thanks.

Blessings,
Tricia