stash busting - I will use my mountains b4 buying more!

Florenceem

Made sympathy cards using stuff from my stash.

greentiger

ziggy, I love your button picture. How did you make the tree - is it a die cut?

Well, I had to go to Hobbycraft today to buy a few things - cord to finish my bags for Beads of Courage, a clip frame because I broke the glass when I put a picture on the floor temporarily and then stood on it , some bits and pieces to start trying out ideas for wedding stationery for son's wedding next year, some blank cards and double sided tape so I can make some more cards from my stash - and a couple of pompom makers because I saw them. I am therefore claiming everything except the last item as "essential" - and that last item is a tool, so not really stash as it can never be used up. So can I avoid the naughty step, please?

ziggy2407

greentiger wrote: »

ziggy, I love your button picture. How did you make the tree - is it a die cut?

Well, I had to go to Hobbycraft today to buy a few things - cord to finish my bags for Beads of Courage, a clip frame because I broke the glass when I put a picture on the floor temporarily and then stood on it , some bits and pieces to start trying out ideas for wedding stationery for son's wedding next year, some blank cards and double sided tape so I can make some more cards from my stash - and a couple of pompom makers because I saw them. I am therefore claiming everything except the last item as "essential" - and that last item is a tool, so not really stash as it can never be used up. So can I avoid the naughty step, please?

I printed the tree directly onto whatever patterned paper I had laying around, I had bought some die cut trees in the past but thought I'd try this idea and save money and use stash of "free" papers from magazines. If you would like the pic of the tree I can email it to you - I have printed it in different sizes too.

Yes, you are excused the naughty step :A

ziggy2407

Had a really rough couple of days but managed to turn myself around and I have two more to declare towards my target

A picture for our hallway (canvas, wooden letters, paint & two felt hearts)
14 cards (am going to give them to our local pre-school to help raise some funds)

15 pics from facebook

https://www.facebook.com/christine.lockley.3?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10203444248763944&set=pcb.10203444274484587&type=1&theater

I also must confess to making a purchase - 6 cork coasters - but these will help use up a bit of stash - my plan is to cover them in maps (one of my friends gave me an old map/atlas) with walking quotes on and then varnish, similar to this card

https://www.facebook.com/christine.lockley.3?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10203444258244181&set=pcb.10203444274484587&type=1&theater

Keep up the great work everyone :T

greentiger

ziggy, you certainly have got back on track, Well done. I do like your map card.

Yes please, I would like your tree pic. Thanks for the offer. And thanks for letting me off from the naughty step.

The next bunch of Christmas cards -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/118238315@N07/14153957123/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/118238315@N07/13947219027/

That makes 55 so far. I'll keep going until the weekend and then give them a rest for a while and do something else.

Stash still there!!!!

Florenceem

More great makes on here.
I have used a bit more stash - cards made.

love2shop2

Florenceem & greentiger - loving the cards, you are both on a roll. ziggy - I like the button tree and the idea of the coasters made from a map is brilliant!
I have made another card towards my target

ziggy2407

Had a lovely day today (not left the house) watched a FAB film "Pay it Forward", had a nap (that I didnt realise I needed but obviously did) and a little more crafting - 9 cards to raise funds for pre-school so will add another item to my signature

https://www.facebook.com/messages/#!/photo.php?fbid=10203451108015421&set=pcb.10203451120095723&type=1&theater

I have a few wip's (3) that I would like to get finished so that may be a job for next week as have the "Spring Fayre" this Saturday at mum's sheltered accomodation and have said I will go and help them set up tomorrow and will probaly end up sitting with mum on Saturday on her stall.

Keep up the great crafting everyone :A

ziggy2407

love2shop2 wrote: »

Florenceem & greentiger - loving the cards, you are both on a roll. ziggy - I like the button tree and the idea of the coasters made from a map is brilliant!
I have made another card towards my target

If you like I can send you an email with the tree picture and you can print any size and stick any buttons on either as cards or pictures. My email is [EMAIL="christine.lockley@blueyonder.co.uk"]christine.lockley@blueyonder.co.uk[/EMAIL]


For some reason I unable to see your pics and I have no idea why:(

I am looking forward to making the coasters and hope they turn out as I expect - going to print text onto map pages and then stick to coasters and plenty of varnish - text thought of so far:

Walk to the beat of your own Drum
Hit the Road
Take a Hike
Walking on Sunshine
Whatever you do you have to keep moving Forward

I really do LOVE this group - the support and encouragement is second to none - thank you for making it a great thread :A

greentiger

Florenceem and ziggy, all your cards are so different.

love2shop2, I can't see your picture

good luck with clearing that stash, everyone