Leftovers and a freebie

On my FB group Christian Card Makers,  I have a Thursday challenge called 'leftover night'.  The point is to use up what is in that scrap paper basket!  I make a lot of cards for DT work and for selling, I tend to generate a lot of leftovers ( may of these include beautiful papers from Paper Temptress - I want to use every bit!!, and this little challenge helps me use up these papers get a few more cards made.

I'm also still putting the "Best Glue Ever" through its' paces.

The bottle has a stand-up cap, I've made about 200 cards with this bottle and I am down to my last 1/3'rd

 I am trying to dump my drawer of adhesive products and find ONE glue I can afford and recommend to my students in card making classes -  that they can afford and have success in using!  With this batch, I used fabric, metal, and plastic elements - and 24 hours later they are holding - BGE was the only adhesive I used.  Another important factor, 24 hours later and the cards are beautifully flat and flexible.  Cards being stiff as a board and or warped can be a real problem with glue - you probably know that already!  I'm hoping to get to a crop next month and I would love to only have one adhesive to bring!

Here are my cards:
This is the basket of leftovers I started with:
 I used  Heavenly White # 120 for bases (paper temptress is offering 10% off!)  - Even though these are "leftover cards" I still use premium base papers- that make a world of difference in your finished product- The last thing I want is for these cards to look like a scrap card- if you put your art on  cheapo paper- you will end up with a card that looks cheapo!  These cards are going into Heart Line ministries to cheer people, the cards need to be as awesome as possible!

 " Leftovers " is a fun event on CCM. It is a fun way to spend a few hours and get a batch of cards made.  If this interests you leave a comment and I will send you an invitation - it is a group with a purpose!

Here's my freebie for you today, I love to leave yo a little gift for stopping by to help you in your craftiness!

Here is a lovely Rosehip,

Thanks for stopping by

Ginny M