Showing posts with label Use What You Have. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Use What You Have. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

SSS Use What You Have Challenge #14

Who is ready for another round of Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge? Start digging around in your stash and create something new!



Here is my stash (dies and old chalkboard vinyl roll) for today's project:


 Today I used the Sweet Stamp Shop's Chalkboard Sign stamp set:

It feels like it has been ages since I made a shaped card. I think it is time to bring out the fancy dies!



You have until next Tuesday night to play along with this challenge! You can link up your project on the Sweet Stamp shop's blog, HERE!

Cannot get enough of Sweet Stamp Shop? Check out the following links to get the latest SWEET news!


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

SSS Use What You Have Challenge #13

Who is ready for another round of Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge? Start digging around in your stash and create something new!



Here is my stash (embellishments and dies) for today's project:




 Today I used the Sweet Stamp Shop's Admit One and Nesting stamp sets:

It feels like it has been ages since I made a shaped card. I think it is time to bring out the fancy dies!




You have until next Tuesday night to play along with this challenge! You can link up your project on the Sweet Stamp shop's blog, HERE!

**Since this card was made, the Nesting set has been placed under retirement 
and has recently been sold out!**

Cannot get enough of Sweet Stamp Shop? Check out the following links to get the latest SWEET news!




Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Admit One and Nesting

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

SSS Use What You Have Challenge #12

Who is ready for another round of Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge? Start digging around in your stash and create something new!



Here is my stash (embellishments and alpha stickers) for today's project:





 Today I used the Sweet Stamp Shop Cityscape stamp set:


I think I am in love with watercolors, so why not use it on this card?

You have until next Tuesday night to play along with this challenge! You can link up your project on the Sweet Stamp shop's blog, HERE!

Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Cityscape

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have #11



Happy Sweet Wednesday everyone! Are you up for another Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge? Today I am playing with the wooden button (pictured below in the 'STASH' photo) paired with the Sweet Stamp Shop's Warm Notes.


To start off, I painted the wooden button a tan color. Using a rich brown ink, I stamped the burlap image from the Warm Notes stamp set on the top of the wooden button.


So what do you have in your stash? Unsure? Why not start digging through those piles of stuff and see what your creative mojo creates? And once those creations are done, why not stop on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog and link it up to the Use What You Have Challenge!

 Are you new to the Sweet Stamp Shop? And looking to learn more? Check out the following to learn the latest SWEET news:

Playing along with:
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Pile It On- Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays- Anything Goes

Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop- Warm Notes

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

SSS Use What You Have Challenge #10

Happy Wednesday SWEET fans! Are you ready for another Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge? It's time to reach into your stash and start to create!


While digging through my sticker stash, 



I came across these quote bubble stickers and decided to pair them with
 Sweet Stamp Shop's Let's Chat stamp set.


Along with the Let's Chat stamp set, I brought out Sweet Stamp Shop's Simple Sentiments stamp set.


With this card, my goal was to make the card look like a message board. Using the paper patterned paper to resemble the paper you write the message on and the cork board is where you post the message. 

Check out the challenge details below:

NEW PRIZE RULE - In order for us to have TWO winners we must have AT LEAST 15 entries in the challenge! If not, then we'll just award the one person who used their stash the best. SO, SHARE the challenge and get your friends on board! 

Read through the directions carefully - we've changed just a couple things... (well, not really changed - just made more clear) 

You'll have until next tuesday to add your link below - your link needs to be to the direct post not to your general blog - and it needs to include -

1. A link back to our challenge (and optional - our challenge badge - see above)

2. A picture of your stash

3. A picture of your project 

Some Extra Details -

1. You do not *have to* use SSS in your card or project - although, we'd love it! (and we can't feature your project in our marketing without you using SWEET! - so keep that in mind!)

2. You have until Tuesday at 10pm pst to add your link below

3. There will be ONE winner based upon most creative use of 'old stuff' .... and ONE winner drawn from all the participants. Winners will be announced the day of the new challenge - so, in this case... next Wednesday. Prize will be something sweet - lol. REMINDER - NEW RULE - In order for us to have TWO winners we must have AT LEAST 15 entries in the challenge! If not, then we'll just award the one person who used their stash the best. SO, SHARE the challenge and get your friends on board! 

MOST IMPORTANT!!! Create whatever strikes your fancy - scrapbook page, project life - cards - altered art - home decor.... anything! Just be sure to use that old stuff in it!

(also, we had a question about multiple entries - YES, you can make as many cards as you like! BUT, it doesn't increase your odds of winning - your name will go into the hat 'once') 

We look forward to linking up your STASH projects! You can link them up HERE on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!

Have you stopped by the Sweet Stamp Shop's Facebook Page? If not, we would love for you to join it to receive the latest Sweet Stamp Shop's news!

Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Let's Chat and Simple Sentiment
Martha Stewart Bubble Stickers

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Sweet Stamp Shop - Use What You Have Challenge #8

Happy SWEET Wednesday friends!!! Are you ready for another 
Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge??!!


It is SUPER easy to join! Use something from your crafting STASH and link it up to the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog! For details, click HERE!

Onto my SWEET card! First, stop? What I am using from my stash?


I grabbed these canvas embellishments awhile ago with NO clue what I was going to use them for. So in the drawer they went! But now it is time to bring them into the light!

Using the Sweet Stamp Shop's Dream Ocean, I decided to stamp the starfish image and color the canvas. Crossing fingers that this works...


The large starfish is stamped in the center of the circle. The image is again stamped and cut-out of cardstock to use for masking purposes. Once the image is covered on the canvas, it is time to stamp the smaller starfish  twice.


I was unsure how coloring with colored pencils would work, but I was pleasantly please with the turnout. I used a variety of reds, oranges, and yellows to get the final look. The smaller starfish are colored in with browns. 


It is very simple to piece together this card. The back layer is kraft cardstock, layered with brown patterned paper on top. The blue/teal paper is cut into strips and punched with a scalloped edge to make it look like waves. Three strips are attached together and the bottom strip is larger enough for the stamped quote. The final touch is to attach the canvas embellishment.


I  hope that you are inspired to go through your stash and create something for the Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge! We cannot wait to see your creation!

Don't forget: project can be a card, layout, altered item, etc! Although we would LOVE to see Sweet Stamp Shop's stamps, it is NOT a requirement!

Stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more details and to link up your project!

Sweet crafting!

Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Dream Ocean
Canvas Mini
Colored pencils
Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Use What You Have Wednesdays on Sweet Stamp Shop

Hello, SWEET peeps! Welcome to another Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge! It's Jessi here and I will be joining you for the upcoming Use What You Have Challenges!

I love this kind of challenge! I tend to forget about my stash items! (I store them in a different room!) Needless to say, I was excited to hear that I would be joining you all for the Wednesday challenge! I have come across a number products that I forgot I even had!

 Today's challenge -- Use What You Have Challenge #7:



As I was digging through my stash boxes, I came across some Valentine Day flair buttons that matched wonderfully with Sweet Stamp Shop's Happy Bugs! The ideas were rolling, so I go to gather my supplies!

To start of the card, I planned on using the ladybug from the Sweet Stamp Shop's Happy Bugs and coloring the image with the same colors as the flair button. The ladybug image is stamped 3 times on a strip of cardstock that I planned on running down the left side of the card.












My original plan was to have a card with allot of empty white space. Once I started to lay it out, I thought the card needed more color. So off I went to look at my papers. Once I found the perfect papers, I attached the layers.


The final steps included making the simple sentiment banner and adding the flair button to the card.


 Now it is your turn! Go through your stash and see what you can come up with! We cannot wait to see your creation(s)! Be sure to read the details below and link up your card on the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog--HERE!
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Ready for this week?

NEW PRIZE RULE - In order for us to have TWO winners we must have AT LEAST 15 entries in the challenge! If not, then we'll just award the one person who used their stash the best. SO, SHARE the challenge and get your friends on board!

Read through the directions carefully - we've changed just a couple things... (well, not really changed - just made more clear) 

You'll have until next tuesday to add your link below - your link needs to be to the direct post not to your general blog - and it needs to include -

1. A link back to our challenge (and optional - our challenge badge - see above)

2. A picture of your stash

3. A picture of your project 

Some Extra Details -

1. You do not *have to* use SSS in your card or project - although, we'd love it! (and we can't feature your project in our marketing without you using SWEET! - so keep that in mind!)

2. You have until Tuesday at 10pm pst to add your link below

3. There will be ONE winner based upon most creative use of 'old stuff' .... and ONE winner drawn from all the participants. Winners will be announced the day of the new challenge - so, in this case... next Wednesday. Prize will be something sweet - lol. REMINDER - NEW RULE - In order for us to have TWO winners we must have AT LEAST 15 entries in the challenge! If not, then we'll just award the one person who used their stash the best. SO, SHARE the challenge and get your friends on board! 

MOST IMPORTANT!!! Create whatever strikes your fancy - scrapbook page, project life - cards - altered art - home decor.... anything! Just be sure to use that old stuff in it!

(also, we had a question about multiple entries - YES, you can make as many cards as you like! BUT, it doesn't increase your odds of winning - your name will go into the hat 'once')
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Today's card features the Happy Bugs stamp set:


Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Happy Bugs (Retired)
Lily Bee Designs Paper Collection
Studio G Flairs
Spellbinders Pendant Diecuts

Also playing along with:
Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes