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This layout was created for the Use it or Lose it Challenge.  The challenge this time is Paper Piecing.  I used to do paper piecing all the time.  It’s a lot easier now that we have the Cricut but I still just haven’t used this technique much.  It is a bit time consuming but always worth it in the end.

For my layout I pieced together some stamped images as you can see in the closeup picture above.  My base was created using an image from the Life’s Creation stamp set (retired).  I stamped and cut out the image 3 times and placed them in a circle.  My next layer is a flower from the Sweet Home Workshop-On-The-Go stamp set (retired) and the top flower is from Life’s Creation.  Paper piecings look even more amazing if you add some type of embellishment to them like I did with the Opaque Pearls.

Supplies used are all CTMH unless otherwise noted: paper, Life’s Creation stamp set (retired), Sweet Home stamp set (retired), Colonial White Ribbon, Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, Irresistibles Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts Alphabet, Chocolate/Juniper/Tulip/Sunset inks, and Zig marker.

The layout was one I received in a swap at convention a couple years ago, created by Anna Peterson.  I added the title, journaling, and stamped embellishments.

To join in on this challenge visit Use it or Lose it Challenge.

WELCOME!  I’m so glad you are joining us for our “Use Your Stash Blog Hop”.  If you have already started, you should be coming from Judy Faye Garner’s Blog.  If this is your first stop, continue through until you make your way back here.

This month we are all using Dimensional Elements (chipboard).

Supplies used are all CTMH unless otherwise stated: Florentine Paper Packet, Family Love stamp set, Timeless Charms, Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, Dimensional Elements Mixed Shapes, Cocoa Collection Ribbon(retired), Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, Olive and Chocolate inks, and Zig marker.  Sept. 2011 Page Map.

Well, I’m struggling with my mojo today so I wasn’t very creative when it came to using chipboard.  The only piece I used was the piece for the title.  I have to say that I do love how these dimensional element (chipboard) pieces coordinate with our Art Philosophy cartridge.  I just cut the shape I need (in the size indicated on the dimensional element packaging) and it fits perfectly.  This makes it super easy to add paper to the top of the chipboard.

The Family Love stamp set is a new one for me and you will be seeing more of it.  It is great for those family pages and has some nice decor images too like the one in the corner of my page.  I first inked my stamp in Olive, then I used a sponge dauber to add Chocolate ink to the center.  It was a simple way to add multiple colors to the stamped image.

Now hop on over to Shirley Ross’ Blog for more ideas on using up your stash.

If you get lost along the way you can see the entire list of hoppers on my previous post.

S1203 Potential Stamp Set (March 2012 Stamp of the Month)

My card:

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Supplies used: CTMH Potential stamp set, CTMH Grace Paper Packet (retired), CTMH 1/4″ Colonial White Crocheted Ribbon (retired), Gin-X Coasters, CTMH Antiqued Copper Designer Brads, and CTMH Cocoa and Garnet ink.

I am very tired tonight so I ended up with this simple card using the current stamp of the month.  It would work for just about anything….sympathy, thank you, masculine birthday, etc.  I lined up four rows of the ribbon for a wider appearance.

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This layout was created for the Use it or Lose it Challenge.  The challenge is to use inchies.  I found a sketch from Page Maps that I liked and went from there.  I pulled out this Tickled Pink paper that was a special from way back.  I liked it so much that I ended up with extra so it was a good piece of my stash to use.  The ribbon is from the Designer Ribbon Pink Collection.  The die-cut flowers were stamped with the I Am stamp set (all part of the Tinkled Pink special).  The border was created with the Corner Rounder and the brads were from my stash.  The metal word by Making Memories added a nice contrasting title.

This was a Close to My Heart special awhile back.  I just love this layout and finally got pictures of my daughter’s band concert added to it.