Wednesday, September 11, 2019

GIU Day 3


Wednesday seems like a good day to take you deep into your stash of supplies.

I have two words for you.  MULBERRY PAPER.  If you have to ask me what it is, then you are too young and I don't like you anymore.  I'm kidding.  I like you fine. But you have just made me feel real-real old.  All I'm going to say to you is... Handmade fibrous paper that everyone had to have, but no one could quite figure out how to use. I think the real purpose of this paper is for origami creations. But, us "crafters" just KNEW we could incorporate it into our projects.  Many a handy woman tried.  Some succeeded, but I was a total failure at it. Sadly, the frenzy fizzled faster than Milli Vanilli.  And if you don’t know that reference…..we are back to the part when I say I don’t like you.

If you still have no idea what I'm talking about.  Think about those 4" stilettos in the back of your closet that you bought for your cousins’ neighbor's sister's wedding. Adorable, but a total pain in the ass to wear and they hurt like hell. You put them on for pictures, then proceeded to make your feet dirty by going around barefoot at the reception. You've never put them on again, but because you spent good money on them, you can't part with them either.  That's the gist of Mulberry Paper.

I'm not claiming that I have been successful using Mulberry Paper this go around either.  But it does offer some texture and framing to these gorgeous flowers Lisa Arana created. For those who still have this supply in your stash, take it out and see what you can do with it!  If you are successful, I'll send you my stash of this odd supply for you to make more!



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  1. karen adamsSeptember 11, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful

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  2. MadeByMeghanKSeptember 11, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    I haven't seen mulberry paper in forever! it looks gorgeous!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:25 AM

      Because normal people got rid of it decades ago!

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  3. https://jojosretiredpasttime.blog/September 11, 2019 at 8:31 AM


    love what you did with this one So pretty

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  4. Debra DekockSeptember 11, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    Great way to use the mulberry paper!

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  5. ionabunnySeptember 11, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    We'd obviously still be friends cos I have a little drawer full of this paper. It does add a nice frame to your flowers. Very pretty card. Hugz

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:25 AM

      Let me know when you get low.. I'll restock you!

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  6. Becca YahrlingSeptember 11, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    haha We'd be friends as well cuz I still have bunches! BUT I did just make a card and a tag with a teeny bit last week - aren't you proud of me?! lol And yep, I've got those 4" heels just sittin' in the closet ... more than one pair! ha! Well, your card is beautiful and I adore the hints of purple. :-)

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:26 AM

      That's all anyone can do with the stuff.. "a teeny bit"!

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  7. Dorothy GreenSeptember 11, 2019 at 9:24 AM

    Your card is so lovely and you used the mulberry paper to great effect!!! I love how it softly framed your flowers!!😊❤️

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  8. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetSeptember 11, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    Hahahahaha! Once again you're humor got me! We'd be friends for sure, because I do know what you're talking about and your hilarious!(lol) And I do still have some mulberry paper, because you just can't part with it. I'll have to dig it out again. Thanks for the reminder. Your use of it is amazing and that bloom is gorgeous. Great card. Thanks for the inspiration and the laughs!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:27 AM

      Thanks Ms Kim. I'd down to have a new friend that "gets" me.

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  9. Glennis FSeptember 11, 2019 at 12:18 PM

    OMG I have a box of mulberry paper somewhere - thanks for the reminder!!! Fab card BTW

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:28 AM

      I'm thinking maybe make envelope liner's with it?!

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  10. Sweet AprilSeptember 11, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    Gorgeous project even though I've never heard of that paper but what can I say. Your project is awesome and very creative.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM

      Oh Sweet April..you are dead to me now. LOL. Thanks for the love.

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  11. Linda VigilSeptember 11, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    Great card, hysterical post, i got you on those references and btw i LOVE your blog name, you are just a scrap dork and i am too!!!

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  12. Vannessa OsbournSeptember 11, 2019 at 3:44 PM

    Your watercoloring on that image is knock out gorgeous and the mulberry paper was a perfect accent! I love using stuff I've had stashed for years. Bring it out and make it new again!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM

      Thanks. Gansai Tambi gauche with sparkles...makes it look easy!

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  13. Buffy BurnsideSeptember 11, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    awww I think your use of the Mulberry Paper is awesome...I have some in my stash too, I think its pretty but I always forget I have it LOL Great card!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:30 AM

      We forget we have it, because you have to be a wizard to use it!

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  14. Jacque BauerSeptember 11, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    I, too, have mullberry paper... probably about 10 colors! No stilettos tho. You did a wonderful job on this card. Love it! Yes, I’ll get my stash out and see what I can do. Working on Christmas ornaments now but soon. Thank you for sharing your talents.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:33 AM

      Look at you be all work ahead Jacque. Well done. I don't think about Christmas ornaments and crafts until like Dec.15! LOL

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  15. LindaSeptember 11, 2019 at 10:52 PM

    So enjoying your posts this week and yes, I, too have mulberry paper. I have used it as a background. Not in a long time! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:33 AM

      No one uses mulberry paper! Thanks for the love!

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  16. Trude JulieSeptember 12, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    Cute card, LOVE what you've written about it.
    Best regards!

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  17. Cewalden4September 12, 2019 at 8:31 AM

    I could NOT find you yesterday! Glad to see it today! I just love your work

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks for hunting me down and leaving some love. I appreciate you giving me a piece of your time!

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  18. It’s a Card Knock LifeSeptember 12, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    You crack me up! I have some of this paper too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:34 AM

      Yeah.. you don't have any of this paper. All LIES. If you don't use it how will we know it exists? LOL

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  19. Wilma DeGSeptember 12, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    Ahhhhhh, yes... I remember mulberry paper! I used it on my very first Christmas cards way back when I started card making. Not sure if I still have any left, but I'm going to check. Your card is lovely!

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  20. JhaysSeptember 12, 2019 at 3:32 PM

    Great use of the mulberry paper!

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  21. PatSeptember 13, 2019 at 4:47 AM

    I love the paper, now I have to see if I can find any. Hum the idea I have for that paper

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:35 AM

      If you can't find yours... I'll be happy to send you mine!

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  22. Denise S.September 13, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    Ha ha, I am that old, but I wasn't into paper crafting then, so I had to see what you meant by Mulberry paper. I do have some in my stash that I a bought as one of those packets of scrap paper that were really just remnants, so they are very random sizes, but did look cool. I will try and be brave like you to actually use them in a card.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:36 AM

      Oh, yes. I got those packets of scrap paper. Who ever thought of that idea was brilliant. I could sell you a package of my scrap paper now....

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  23. Kathy HSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Great use of the mulberry paper!

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  24. {S}September 13, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    I just used some orange mulberry paper. I love the visual textures it gives off. The color gradient on your flowers is so pretty!!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:36 AM

      Link me to your project! Would love to see it!

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  25. Denise BryantSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    I'm embarrassed to say I have mulberry paper in many colors.... don't even know where it is squirreled away, but I do have a considerable stash of it! I remember using some pink mulberry paper on a recipe swap I did many years back and one lady commented that it reminded her of veins in her arm.... never used it again!

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  26. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    (spits water out of mouth- reminds myself not to drink and read these comments at the same time)

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  27. aloSeptember 13, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    This card is fantastic! I hate to say it but I did not know what mulberry paper was🙂 Your card looks amazing with it!

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  28. Shannon EdwardsSeptember 13, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    Uh. I never had that, but my mom did. Yikes.

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  29. Sam I AmSeptember 13, 2019 at 11:06 AM

    Love using my mulberry paper as background to create texture for my cards.

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  30. Rachel DuongSeptember 13, 2019 at 5:22 PM

    I love your subtle colors you use and the mulberry paper is perfect.

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  31. Phaline MaysSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful card! Mulberry paper is awesome! Love the soft colors in your flower.

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