A blogger, I'm not, but I am a stamper who has loads of supplies. Being a demo for about 10 years, I have accumulated scads of stamps, paper, ink and tools from Stampin' Up. That doesn't include the contraband I collected as well. So, with that in mind, at the start of the new Stampin' Up catalog year, I have decided to CASE cards from the catalog using stamps I own that are either similar to retired Stampin' Up images, or current ones. In a few cases, I found images from other companies I could use. Also, I used some retired inks, tools etc. At this point I have made 35 cards and for the next month or so I hope to post a card a day that I have attempted to recreate with my existing stash. Does this mean that I don't need anything from the new catalog? Of course not, but do I really need it all, no. Please help me along and leave a comment. So let's get started with day one.
The cover. This card is made using Work of Art, which is still current and Summer Solstice (R) for the flower. I love you is from a dollar stamp from Michael's by Studio G I only used the I love you part of that stamp. The colors I chose were Lucky Limeade (R) and Melon Mambo.
Happy Stampin'
Heather
I love this idea! I saw your post on SCS so had to come check it out. Great idea! Going to subscribe to your blog so I can see our wonderful creations using the catalog and what you have.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use what you have!
ReplyDeleteLove your thoughts on this. I just subscribed and am looking forward to all your cased cards.
ReplyDeleteI looked at my catalog and the only thing that temps me is paper... cause I love coordinate paper. I am going to subscribe too... because I have a ton of stuff. I just finished my May challenge of not buying anything. I was successful BUT I was using some paper from my stash and realized I liked it and it was retiring so did buy some before it was gone.... Looking forward to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed and am looking forward to all the cards you have cased. I've cased your case into a Thank You card.
ReplyDeleteI like your card BETTER than the one on the cover of the catalog, so there! I like the shapes behind the flower better, as well as the flower itself. Following along to see all the pretties... ;)
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