Using the Stash

Do you have a stash of things that just keep collecting? 

I am trying to use some of those things. 

Example: When I cut down the white layers to 5" X 3 3/4" I end up with stacks of %" X 1" pieces. 

I tried embossing those strips of card stock and came up with this card. 

What do you think? 

I also used some strips of DSP that were left from another project.

You will have a few choices of colors for the layer. 

This is the card that I did for the latest swap. 

It is labor intense but I did cut a few for the Stamp Along. 

If you will be there and want me to save one for you, just ask. 

This one uses the Daisy Lane stamp set. 

I am asking for your help to meet a challenge from SU! 

If you are thinking of purchasing this set in the future, please consider bumping it to the top of your wish list.  The challenge is for me to sell several sets before the 22 of July. 

If you purchase one on or before Monday I will give you a retired set that I have of the same value for free. Or, if you would rather, I will make you three cards using that set. 

You can find it on page 23 in the catalog. 

This one uses the large daisy punch but you can bundle the set with the new smaller daisy punch. 

Check that out on page 5.

 This one will also have a choice of colors.

Have you noticed the note cards in the catalog? 

They come with envelopes and have a neat scalloped edge. 

Again, I used some of the narrow strips of DSP that are too good to toss. 

These come in four colors and are found on page 168.

Another use for those 1" strips: 

Quick and easy and very nice. 

Who wouldn't love to get one of these in the mail? 

Thanks for checking in. 

Please leave a comment to let me know which of the cards you like or hope to make on Monday. 

Hope to see you at the Library on Monday! 

Happy Fourth!

Happy 

Fourth of July!

Thank you to all who have served our country! 

After making this card for a special project, I decided to use the same technique for a Christmas card!

This is one that you can make at the July Stamp Along next Monday. 

There are several ways to do the retriform technique on cards. 

This one is probably the easiest. 

Just stamp that central image and use a piece of scrap paper to sponge all the way around it. 

Add a few images in the sections that you create and you are finished. 

As in the past, I have this one Christmas card in July to get us started. Next month Iwill try to have two and build from there until December. 

Do you golf? Do you have friends that golf? 

This card makes use of the hot air balloon to make a golf ball. 

I am not that imaginative to come up with these ideas on my own. I do follow many blogs and check with Pinterest to get all these cute ideas to share with you. 

Remember the scissors that makes grass? Yup, I pulled that out for you to use on this card. I also pulled out a retired folder for the dimples on the ball. 

Do you have DSP that you would like to use up? This pocket card is just the thing for that. 

It uses a half sheet of DSP and makes use of both sides. 

Connie Stewart has the full directions on her blog. 

I have used it with the retired DSP from SAB a few years ago. 

There will be several choices of DSP from which you can choose yours. 

The card slides in from the top. 

Another card using that hot air balloon is the pop up one that I used for the kid's program at the Library. There were lots of left overs so I thought I would share them with you. 

It would make a good celebration card for any occasion!

The saying on the inside says "follow your dreams." 

There is a rather nice promotion going during July. 

For every $50 you spend on product, you will receive a coupon for $5 off of your order in August. 

You can find all the details on my website. 

It is called Bonus Days! 

While you are there, check out the clearance rack. For the first time ever, SU! has put stamp sets on that site. 

If you find several things you NEED, check the deal that they are giving for signing up! 

That one is called EXTRA, EXTRA! 

If you have any questions that I can help you with, please call or message me. 

Thank you! 

Hope to see you on Monday!

Have a great weekend!