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WOW #127: turn your scraps into sunbursts
I think it’s probably safe to say that you have a stash of scraps somewhere…just waiting to be used on a project! We are scrapbookers, afterall, so “scraps” are an essential part of our hobby! I have a huge bin full of scraps I just can’t part with because I love the paper so much! Here’s one idea for using up your most treasured scraps: use them to create a paper sunburst on a project!
Creating a sunburst design is easy – here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Cut a template from scratch paper…make it whatever size you want your final sunburst pattern. I cut mine at 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – a standard card size. Cut a second piece the same size.
Step 2: Decide where you want your burst to “originate” or where you want all the points to meet. Mark it on your scrap paper.
Step 3: Draw the “burst” pattern and cut along the lines
Step 4: Using the pieces you cut in step 3 as templates, start cutting the pieces from scrap papers. Arrange the pieces onto the 2nd template piece as you go so you don’t forget where they belong (if you happen to forget, don’t worry too much – it’ll be like putting a puzzle together once the pieces are all cut – not too bad).
Step 5: Keep cutting and arranging until the 2nd template is completely full.
Step 6: Glue the burst pieces down
Step 7: Take a moment to admire your glued down sunburst pattern. Trim any excess patterned paper from the edges. Don’t worry if the pieces overlap (or look strange) in the middle (where the burst originates from) because you’re going to cover that area with embellishments later.
Step 8: This step is optional, but I liked the idea of adding machine stitching to some of the burst edges – not all of them, and I used a few different stitch styles just for fun.
Step 9: Trim off any excess threads.
Step 10: Add embellishments over the center of the burst
Step 11: Attach the entire piece to a premade card base!
{Supplies: My Mind’s Eye (Patterned Papers); American Crafts (Embellishments); Cosmo Cricket (Sticker Sentiment)}
This same technique could be used to create an entire background for a scrapbook layout, or a tag, or a border, or an embellishment…the possibilities really are many! We’d love to see your take on today’s “scraps to sunburst” WOW! If you try it, please link us up to your project in the comments. 
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Wendy Sue Anderson
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I like this idea of using pretty scraps to make cards. Will try today.
What a great idea for using up my scrap trunk! Think I’ll try it on my next work of art. Thanks!
Great idea, thank you for sharing!!!
super idea for scraps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this idea!!! I can’t wait to use it on my scrapbook pages! Thank you
Love this great idea for using scraps after your done with a layout! The cards are very nice!
Great idea!
Love this idea!
Whar a neat way to make a card, and use up your scraps.
What a neat way to make a card, and use up your scraps.
Great idea….although I don’t sew, I can make this work. Thanks for the inspiration!
lovely idea, TFS
have a great day!
Liz
love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait to give it a try!
Fantastic idea. Love how your card looks. I have a TON of scraps I keep piling up. Should do something awesome with them like this.
Don’t have to rush to the store for this one! Gotta go dig out those scraps…thanks so much!
This is gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try the sunburst look but my brain said “No! All that work. Don’t make me think!” Thanks for taking all of the thinking out of it for us & sharing your hard work. The patterns you chose are stunning.
Amazing… I am gonna get started right away
.. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great tutorial… I’ve often admired other peoples’ sunbursts but always thought they would be too tedious or difficult but this is very doable! Thank you!
Great idea for scraps!!! Have tons of theme! ;o)
Love this idea!! I’m going to try it right away! Thanks for the inspiration!
Great project! TFS
Love this idea!!
I’m off to my craft room to give this a try!
I love this idea. I have tons of scraps too pretty to throw away and 6
great grand daughters waiting to be scrapped! I can feature each one in a sunburst and feel good about saving the scraps! Tfs!
Yesterday, I pulled out my scraps to do this very thing…I just couldn’t tackle how to start. Thanks for making it so easy….I’m doing this for a scrapbook page.
What a great idea of using up my scraps.I just can’t throw them out. Very pretty card. thanks
Cute and so green!
Great idea for scraps! Very cute.
Your card is so pretty! This is a great tutorial! I tried it on a layout and I love the final result! Thanks!! You can see it here:
http://scrapcatslove.blogspot.ca/2012/04/heritage-page.html