Create gorgeous backgrounds with the Sunburst Technique and whittle away at your stash of scraps at the same time.
Sunburst Scraps Technique
Gather a Needle-tipped Applicator filled with Bookbinding glue and various widths of paper scraps and let's get crafting!
The finished size of each card below is 4.25x5.5", unless otherwise noted.
Tutorial
Place a small rectangular scrap into the paper trimmer* vertically, aligning the top and bottom edges with the blade on the diagonal; cut from corner to corner as shown below.
The cut should yield two identical triangle-shaped pieces.
Continue to trim scraps of various widths—a mix of prints and plains— in the same manner until you have a nice variety of triangles to work with.
Using a Needle-tipped Applicator, apply Bookbinding Glue to the back side of one triangle.
Position it glue-side down onto a folded card base as shown.
Adhere additional triangles adjacent to one another, leaving a very small space between each.
Continue adding triangles until you are happy with the overall design.
Once you are satisfied, trim the excess paper from the perimeter of the card with scissors.
At this point, your card is ready for embellishments and a sentiment. 
To complete the card, position a cluster of embellishments to disguise the imperfect alignment of the triangle tips where they meet. Create a focal point with die cut shapes, tags or stamped sentiments—let your imagination be your inspiration. The possibilities are endess!
Black Tie Card - Julie
Cut triangles from Black Tie plain and Card Print scraps, using the tutorial above. Die cut a scallop circle from Ivory, top with a flattened gold flower (Abundance 09.25) and pearl sticker. Stamp the sentiment onto an Ivory scrap with India ink, mat with Black.
Northwoods Card - Julie
Create triangle shapes with Northwoods scraps: a mix of plain, Card Print and Rice Paper. Camofluage the tips with a Kraft Leaf Tag, Embroidered Leaf and stamped sentiment.
Black Tie Card - Lisa
I love how Lisa embossed her Black Tie scraps before trimming them into triangles! Die cut a decorative circle from Green, top with a filigree star (Starry Night 12.24). Add a length of ribbon and a stamped sentiment to complete the card.
We hope you enjoy the Sunburst Technique as much as we do. Grab some scraps and get crafty!
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Looking for even more inspiration? Be sure to visit these posts for more "scrappy" ideas.
Lisa and Julie
12-inch Paper Trimmer*
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Black Tie Stamps
$19.25
Our premium clear photopolymer stamps are ready to use; no prep is required. The stamp sheet measures 6x8" and includes individual images and phrases. Deeply etched for high-quality impressions Clear substrate for easy positioning and accurate stamping Non-yellowing and durable… Read More
Northwoods Stamps
$19.25
Our premium clear photopolymer stamps are ready to use; no prep is required. The stamp sheet measures 6x8" and includes 13 individual images and phrases. Deeply etched for high-quality impressions Clear substrate for easy positioning and accurate stamping Non-yellowing and… Read More
Bookbinding Glue 2 oz.
$6.55
Acid-free, quick drying, and easy to use for all of your bookbinding projects (and more). This is the one glue you MUST have in your stash! ***Please note: This product cannot freeze. We may not be able to ship this… Read More
