Frugal Embellishments for Scrapbooking

by Jessica on November 7, 2008

One quick frugal scrapbooking tip is to use something you already have! When I was engaged and started receiving all these adorable cards, I quickly realized that the card embellishments would be great for my scrapbooks–as well as free!

So, I started collecting any embellishment I thought was cute off cards or gift tags. Here are a few I’ve gathered:

The cake came from a wedding card.

The cake came from a wedding card.

As did the bell seen here.

As did the bell seen here.
These snowmen came off a gift tag.
These snowmen came off a gift tag.
Embellishments from a birthday card.

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Rachel November 7, 2008 at 3:47 pm

I do this too! It saves a bundle!

2 Melissa, Multitasking Mama November 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm

Wow, never thought of that- love the idea and will save tons of money! Those embellishments are expensive!

3 Jennifer November 7, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Hey thanks, I am going to keep my eyes open for stuff. I am just getting into papercrafting. I have only made a few cards though. I will share what I made today on my blog tommorow.

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