Thrifty Thursday: Think Twice Before Purging Patterned Paper
I know, I know! I am ALL for purging and getting rid of that stash that is bogging down our creativity.
But as I was going through my stash a week or so ago, I realized something . . .
I was making a pile of patterned papers to give to my scrapping friends. Papers that I had multiples of, that I had scrapped with already, or that I was just getting tired of.
As I was flipping them over, I had a lightbulb moment! A lot of those patterned papers have SOLID COLOR backsides in incredible colors!!! A lot of them even had a great weathered look “built in”!
I don’t know about you, but cardstock is something I will NEVER purge. I consider it a staple item that never goes out of style.
As I looked at all these pretty colors sitting on the floor, I decided that I would integrate these patterned papers into my cardstock stash according to the solid colors.
Now next time I go to look for a particular color, it will be easy to find.
Save patterned paper from going to waste and look at it in a new light. Make your scrapbooking dollars S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Woo HOOOOOOO!
You’ve seen this page before, but I wanted to show it again, because I used the cream colored “backside” of a piece of American Crafts patterned paper. I love that it has a smooth surface and allowed me to do my stamping/embossing technique, flawlessly. Something I would have fought with on a textured cardstock. 
Hope you found this tip helpful! And remember, think twice before you purge that patterned paper!
