it's Heather's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Remember When?" which means to she wants to see projects that use some stash item(s) that you've never used before. What a grand idea for a challenge!
I'm thinking we all have something in our stash we haven't used. And, if any of you are like me, there's A LOT of stuff in your stash that hasn't been used. My big unused thing is embellishments. I can't seem to resist them but then I never used them (though I have been much better about not falling for their buy-me charm recently than I have been in the past). In fact, for this challenge I just shoved my hand into my embellishment drawer and pulled out a handful of packages. And, the majority of them were never even opened so I had a plethora of embellishments to choose from.
Okay, let me show you what I did before I go on.....
I think it's fairly obvious what my spelunking came up with. I found that fantastic bow for her hair as well as those epoxy heart stickers. Also, I used a digi I hadn't coloured up before (from Star Stampz) and an unused freebie digi sentiment from Desert Diva. I've gotta mention that I'm not overly thrilled with my colouring on her eyes but a least (imho) it's not completely terrible. I'll do better next time!
Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.
Also for:
Allsorts: red
Crafty Friends: 2 or more patterned papers
Aud Sentiments: bows + sentiment
Simon Says: all that glitters is gold
Watercooler Wednesdays: all about occasions
Crafty Cardmakers: lots of layers
Cutie Pie: winter layers + cute
Shopping Our Stash: tic tac toe - Happy Birthday, stash more than 5 years old (the embellishments), stamps
Ha! This is a great theme for a challenge. I think we ALL could participate in this one. I just returned from shopping at my favorite outlet shop today, with quite a few embellishments I found heavily reduced in price. Did I need them? No. Did that stop me? No. Your card is super cute, Jan! Love the way you've colored her up (what's wrong with the eyes? I think you did great!) and that paper fits her perfectly. And the embellishments? Spot on. That bow in her hair is a wonderful touch, as are the heart stickers.
ReplyDeleteAh, Jan, you're another one of the "I buy them but don't use them" club. I've belonged forever. I love what you've done with this cute image, the gorgeous papers, and the no-longer-stashed embellishments. Great card! Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteA delightful image and pretty card, thanks so much for joining in with our 'Poppies or Red' theme at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
A really cute image and a super background. Thank you for joining our Poppies or Red challenge at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Amazing image! Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers!
Super cute card, Jan. I like the DP and your coloring. The big bow is such a great accent ! I think there is no one who does not have a whole drawer with embellishments **lol**
ReplyDeleteImke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE
Super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove that image!
Thanks for playing TIC TAC TOE with the crew from SHOPPING OUR STASH this week!
it's funny, i'm not sure our habits change that much, but yes, i too am getting slightly better about not bringing home things i know perfectly well i won't use. (in my case, it's mostly stamps, lol!) meanwhile, of course you know i LOVE this gorgeous card and it's a brilliant take on the tic-tac-toe as well! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR STASH with us this week! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteUsing the stash is very productive! Cute card, thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and I really like the bow in her hair. Also super glad you liked my challenge theme.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love that it is so cheerful and fun! Thank you for playing along with our "Lots of Layers" challenge! Have a wonderful Sunday and happy crafting wishes Maike ;o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layering, gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing this with us at Crafty Cardmakers and good luck with the challenge, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute design - thanks for sharing your card with us at the Cutie Pie Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHelen x