Serendipity Squares!

This technique is an oldie but a goodie - and fits right in with our theme of Scrapping with your Scraps to save money!

In the world of scrapbooking the word “serendipity” is used to describe paper shapes that have been collaged with various scraps, stamps, stickers and more!

The American Heritage Dictionary defines serendipity as:
making fortunate discoveries by accident.

If you have never given Serendipity Squares a try, or if it has been awhile...

here is what you will need:

3 or 4 scraps of coordinating cardstock

Scraps of patterned paper that match the cardstock.
Any glitter paper, vellum, etc that you have.

Small rubber stamp and Ink pad

Left over stickers, buttons or other desired embellishments

Punchies ( punched or die cut shapes) work GREAT!

1- 6 x 12 sheet of cardstock - this can also be a scrap - when you are done it will be completely covered so it's color is irrelavant.

Quick drying adhesive - a glue stick or Xyron or "Scrapbook Adhesives" adhesive sheet . Xyron and the Adhesive sheet should be applied to the paper BEFORE you tear it.

Ok- you are ready to begin:

1. Begin by randomly stamping all over 1 or 2 of your cardstock scraps. Don't stamp on vellum unless you plan to emboss and heat set it.

2. Tear all your scraps into small bits. They should be under 1" in size. Tearing adds charm - resist the urge to cut!

3. If you need to, apply adhesive to the back of the scraps and glue them down randomly to the 6 x 12 base sheet. The papers should overlap, change direction, etc. There is no rhyme or reason to adhering them to the base page.

4. If you have stickers, die cuts, punchies or other flat embellishments go ahead and add them now. Any 3-D embellishments should be left until later.

5. Let the glue dry if needed. Cut the entire mess into 1" squares.

Now you are ready to get your squares preped for your layout - you can mat them, add 3-d embellishments, letter stickers, etc.

I used mine to create this nifty title:

That's it! Serendipity Squares - quick, easy and thrifty to make!

Check back tomorrow for anothe cool Scrapin with your scraps project!