I don't throw any of the scraps away. I am in a couple of swaps for 1.5", 2.5", and scraps. It is tons of fun cutting the pieces, and swaping them with others. Mariposa is doing the 1.5", and SheriR is doing the 2.5".. Both are still open, so if anyone wants to join,, please do.. If you feel the need to get rid of any, please let me know.. There are a bunch of us that would be more than happy to take them off your hands for the postage.