Friday, March 1, 2024

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure ~ March edition!

Happy March! Spring is just around the corner!  Last month sure flew by didn't it? But it's the start of a new month which means its time for a new kit!   So without further adieu let's kick off the March edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure for 2024!!

Here is how our 2024 challenge works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. Then, somewhere along the way we will do a recap post showing what stash we were able to bash!
This will be a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2024. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

Now for our Stash Bash kit recipe for this month:

This month I chose just one large kit!  Here is my entire kit:
This kit features what I have left of the Simple Stories Life Captured collection that I purchased last year at the Scrapbook Expo.  I decided that the time has come to use it since I am going back to the Expo at the end of this month!!  I plan to use this amazing kit to make a mini album for 2024!

Close up of the front of the papers:

Close up of the back of the papers:
There are so many fun cut apart cards on these papers!! 

Close up of the embellishments:
The chipboard stickers and 12 x 12 sticker sheet are from the Simple Stories Life Captured collection and I also included a fun stamp set from Elle's Studio and some enamel dots from Echo Park and The Stamp & Scrapbook Expo.

A close up of my scraps:
These scraps are from Simple Stories Life Captured Collection (blue stripe & blue green dot), Stampin' Up (green words), Carta Bella (red), Simple Stories Whatever Collection (black grid) and Scenic Route (this one is super old- green with navy dots at the top). 

A close up of my stash item (ephemera):
All the ephemera is from the Simple Stories Life Captured Collection!  I have so much ephemera in my collection that I need to use!! How about you?

Here are the rules for 2024:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  
This month's stash bash item is:  EPHEMERA
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure 2024 ~ February edition!!


Happy February! 2024 started off with a bang!  I had fun playing with my first kit of the New Year and can't believe it's already time for our second kit of the year!  Time sure flies when you are having fun creating!   It's time to kick off the February edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure for 2024!!

Here is how our 2024 challenge works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. Then, on the last day of the month, we will do a recap post showing what stash we were able to bash!
This will be a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2024. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

Now for our Stash Bash kit recipe for this month:

For this month I decided to work with just one big kit!  
My February kit:
I love Valentine's themed papers, don't you??? 

CLOSE UP OF MY FAVORITE SIDES OF THE PAPERS:
These papers are from Doodlebug Designs Love Notes (florals, red plaid & blue XOXO paper), Doodlebug Designs My Happy Place (green leaf and yellow dot), Doodlebug Designs Love Notes (multi dot paper), Echo Park Oh Happy Day (pink plaid) & Simple Stories Quarantined (mint green graph paper).

CLOSE UP OF THE "B" SIDES OF THE PAPERS:
It's always interesting to me how the "B" sides often don't match as well as the "A" sides do! Even though some of these papers don't coordinate well I know I will use some of these "B" sided papers on my projects for this month!

EMBELLISHMENTS & STASH BASH ITEM (DOILIES):

I love this fun collection of embellishments!  The ephemera pieces are from Doodlebug Designs Lots of Love collection.  The stickers are from the Doodlebug Designs My Happy Place collection (12x12) and Doodlebug Designs Love Notes collection. The fun epoxy hearts with faces are from Doodlebug Designs.  The doilies are from Stampin' Up (white) and Paper Studios (red). 

MY SCRAPS:
My scraps are from Doodlebug Designs Kitten Smitten collection (pink hearts & green swirls), Doodlebug Designs My Happy Place collection (floral & green chevrons), CTMH (pink dot) and Doodlebug Designs Made with Love (multi-plaid).  I am hoping to use these scraps up as they are the last of these collections in my stash! 

Here are the rules for 2024:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  
This month's stash bash item is:  DOILIES 
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA


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Monday, January 1, 2024

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Adventure 2024 ~ January edition!!

Happy New Year! It's 2024 and time to launch another fun year of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure! We are excited that you can join us for another fun year of our Great Stash Bash Challenge!! I did not do well on using my kits in 2023, but that is the great thing about a New Year, it's a chance to start anew, so cheers to a new year and a fresh start!! So without further adieu let's kick off the January 2024 edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash 2024!!

For our 2024 challenge here is how it works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kits as possible on different projects. Then, on the last day of the month, we will do a recap post showing what stash we were able to bash!
This will be a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2024. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

Now for our Stash Bash kit recipe for this month:

Now for my January kits:
For this month I chose 2 kits as I have 2 projects I will be working on.

KIT #1:
I plan on making a 6 x 8 Year in Review album for my granddaughter's first year using this fun kit!  I love the fun colors in this kit! 

The "A" sides of the papers:
This kit features papers from Simple Stories The Best Year Ever collection.

The "B" sides of the papers:

My embellishments:
The embellishments are stickers and ephemera from Simple Stories The Best Year Ever collection and some fun enamel dots from Doodlebug, Pink Paislee & Simple Stories.

KIT #2:
I plan to use this kit to create a fun mini wedding album for my daughter-in-law's sister who got married this past October. 

The "A" sides of the papers:
This kit features papers from the Simple Stories Happily Ever After collection.

The "B" sides of the papers:

The embellishments:
The embellishments from this kit are puffy stickers from Simple Stories Happily Ever After collection, stickers from Scrapbook Customs, a 12 x 12 sticker sheet, tags and cut apart cards all from the Simple Stories Happily Ever After collection. 

My stash bash items:
I picked these 3 fun 6 x 8 paper pads from: Simple Stories Year in Review collection, Simple Stories Happily Ever After collection & Elle's Studio ledger paper collection

Here are the rules for 2024:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  This month's stash bash item is :
6 x 8 or 6 x 6 paper pads!!
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2024.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA









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Friday, December 1, 2023

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure~ December edition!

Happy December! The holidays are upon us, do you have any special projects planned?  I am going to be doing a December daily this year but as is my usual status, I am a day late and a dollar short!  I still haven't started it and it's December 1st!  Yikes! I do plan to work on it this weekend though, this past week has just been a whirlwind and did not go as planned! Since it's a new month that means it's time to launch another fun edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure! So without further adieu let's kick off the December 2023 edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash 2023!!

How our 2023 challenge works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kits as possible on different projects. This challenge is a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2023. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

  Now for our "recipe" for December:

This will be a fun challenge to use envelopes and file folders on my projects this month, I am ready and feeling up to this challenge!! 

 New in 2023: We will be placing 10 things in our "bashket" each month. This "bashket" is progressive meaning at the end of the month we will keep what is in our basket moving into the next month. Our goal is to use up 10 things or 120 ITEMS from our stash by the end of the year! 
Here is an explanation of how the "bashket" will work:

Now for my December kits:
This month I decided instead of picking new kits I pick 2 of the previous kits I didn't have time to touch.  So for this month I am re-making my kits from August and October of this year in an effort to use them up completely!!  

KIT #1:
These papers and embellishments were all from my August Great Stash Bash Kit that did not get used up.  Everything is from the Simple Stories Little Things collection!  I plan to use this kit to make a gratitude journal for 2024. 

A close up of the front side of the papers:

Back sides of papers:

KIT #2:
This kit features papers and embellishments left over from my October Stash Bash kitThis kit features an eclectic mix of papers from the following lines: Pink Paislee Auburn Lane (cut apart cards), One Canoe Two Willow, CTMH Fells Like Home (light pink paper) and Pretty Little Studio Indian Summer (words).  The embellishments are ephemera pieces from Bo Bunny Beautiful Things, Crate Paper Flourish, Fancy Pants Yellow Door and Elle's Studio and wooden alphas from Pink Fresh Studios.

A close up of the front side of the papers:

The B sides of my papers:

My Stash Bash items (envelopes & file folders):
I think I selected a fun bunch of items for this month's stash bash item!  Some of these file folders and envelopes are handmade and the others are from various sources: Bo Bunny, Fancy Pants, and even an OLD file folder (open) from an old Lisa Bearnson kit! 

My Bashket items:
all these items were just laying on my desk waiting to be used!
My 10 items are:
1. Faithful circle from an unknown source
2. Little Moments flag from Pink Fresh Studios
3. coffee cup ephemera piece from an unknown source
4. Treasure this moment ephemera piece from Elle's Studio
5. Word strip ephemera piece from Elle's Studio
6. Grateful ephemera quote from Elle's Studio
7. 2 botanical cards from Crate Paper
8. Light Bulb ephemera piece from Photo Play Paper
9. Cut apart cards from Amy Tangerine
10.  Mini journal book (homemade) from Crate Paper.

Here are the rules for 2023:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  This month's stash bash item is file folders/envelopes!!
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA


Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure 2023 ~ November edition!


Happy November! The holidays are upon us, do you have any special projects planned?  I am looking forward to doing a December daily this year as well as a November Gratitude Journal!  Since it's a new month that means it's time to launch another fun edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure! So without further adieu let's kick off the November 2023 edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash 2023!!

How our 2023 challenge works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kits as possible on different projects. This challenge is a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2023. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

  Now for our "recipe" for November:


I don't know about you but I have LOTS of half used 12 x 12 sticker sheets to use up! 

 New in 2023: We will be placing 10 things in our "bashket" each month. This "bashket" is progressive meaning at the end of the month we will keep what is in our basket moving into the next month. Our goal is to use up 10 things or 120 ITEMS from our stash by the end of the year! 
Here is an explanation of how the "bashket" will work:

Now for my November kits:
For this month I am once again making 2 mini kits!
My first kit:
For this kit I chose papers and embellishments from the Simple Stories Harvest Market collection.  I recently received these things in a warehouse box I ordered from Simple Stories.  I plan on making a gratitude journal using these things.  Someone gave me this half sized composition book that I hope to use for the journal.  I wanted to make more for gifts but this notebook is now sold out at Walmart!  I'm always late to the party lol!  

Now for my favorite sides of the papers:
I'm hoping to make some layouts as well with this kit! 

B sides of the papers:

My second kit for November:
This kit features papers and embellishments from the Simple Stories Vintage Blessings collection. This is all I have left of this collection from a number of years ago, so I am hoping to use it up.  My plan is to create some more gratitude journals to gift, IF I can find more mini composition books, so stay tuned on that! 

My favorite sides of the papers:

The B sides of the papers:

My stash bash items for this month:
Group #1:
12 x 12 sticker sheets from: Simple Stories Cozy Days, Carta Bells Our House, Echo Park Good to be Home, Photo Play Heart & Home, Simple Stories Harvest Market, Simple Stories Harvest Lane, Echo Park Paper Hello Fall.

Group #2: (I had to many sticker sheets to fit into one photo)
12x12 sticker sheets from: Jenni Bowlin black alpha (very old), Echo Park Paper Everyday Eclectic, Bo Bunny alpha sheet, Photo Play Paper Stuck on You, Simple Stories I am, and Bella Blvd One Fall Day.

My "bashket" items for November:

These are all things I found when re-organizing my Fall craft things a few months back and since I didn't have a place for them, they are going in my bashket!  
My 10 items are:
1. Sticker sheet from Paper House Studios (top left)
2.Ephemera quote from Photo Play Paper
3.ephemera word strip-Photo Play Paper
4. enamel dots- Echo Park Paper
5. ephemera piece (sunflowers)-Photo Play Paper
6. ephemera piece- quote-Photo Play Paper
7. heart sticker-Simple Stories
8. 6x8 paper pad-Simple Stories Vintage Blessings
9. Foam sticker sheet-Simple Stories What's Cookin'
10. Cut apart paper from Pebbles.

Here are the rules for 2023:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  This month's stash bash item is 12 x 12 sticker sheets!!
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA



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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure 2023 ~ October edition!


Happy October! Does it feel like Fall where you are?  We are still waiting for cooler temperatures here in Texas!  I am looking forward to that first breath of cool crisp Fall air!  It's a new month and that means it's time to launch another fun edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure! So without further adieu let's kick off the October 2023 edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash 2023!!

How our 2023 challenge works:
On the 1st of each month we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month we will try to use as much of our stash kits as possible on different projects. This challenge is a just-for-fun challenge so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash?  We hope you will join us in our quest to bash some stash in 2023. If you accept the challenge to play along - link up on either my blog or Lori's Blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month!

  Now for our "recipe" for October:
I don't know about you but I have LOTS of ephemera to use up! 

 New in 2023: We will be placing 10 things in our "bashket" each month. This "bashket" is progressive meaning at the end of the month we will keep what is in our basket moving into the next month. Our goal is to use up 10 things or 120 ITEMS from our stash by the end of the year! 
Here is an explanation of how the "bashket" will work:

Now for my October kits:
For this month I chose 2 kits because I have 2 projects in mind that I hope to tackle!
My first kit:
This fun kit has papers from the CTMH Feels like Home collection.  For my embellishments I will be using the cut apart paper from this collection, a sticker sheet and some ephemera, which is this month's stash bash item.  My plans for this kit are to create a layout of my son and daughter in law's new home as well as a few misc layouts of my granddaughter. 

Here are the "A" sides of the papers:

Here are the "B" sides of the papers:

Now for my second kit for this month:
This kit features an eclectic mix of papers from the following lines: Pink Paislee Auburn Lane, One Canoe Two Willow, Pretty Little Studio Indian Summer, and Heidi Swapp Honey & Spice. For my embellishments I chose some wooden letters from Pinkfresh Studios the Holiday Vibes collection, some ephemera from Fancy Pants Yellow Door, Bo Bunny Beautiful Things and Crate Paper Flourish, 3 traveler's notebooks from One Canoe Two and American Crafts as well as a cut apart paper from Pink Paislee Auburn Lane. For this kit I plan to make a Gratitude notebook and scripture writing notebook to use in November!  The reason I chose THREE notebooks is just because I couldn't decide on the two I would like to use!! 
 
The "A" sides of the papers from this kit:

The "B" sides of the papers from this kit:

My stash bash item for this month: ephemera:
I have so much ephemera, that this is just a drop in the bucket!  I store all my ephemera in these cute little stackable trays from Target (found in the bathroom section), it really helps me to be able to see everything without having to constantly open packages!  The ephemera I will be using are from the following collections: Bo Bunny Beautiful Things, Fancy Pants Yellow Door, Hip Kit Club Home Sweet Home, Crate Paper Flourish, CTMH Feels Like Home and Paige Evans Bungalow.  Such a pretty mix of pieces! 


My Bashket items:
These are all things I had left on my desk after cleaning my craft room and since I didn't have a place for them, they are going in my bashket!  
My 10 items are:
1. Sticker sheet from PinkFresh Studios Days of Splendor
2. Sticker sheet from PinkFresh Studios Days of Splendor
3.ephemera piece-unknown source
4. ephemera piece- unknown source
5. ephemera pieces from Doodlebug Designs My Happy Place collection
6. journal half circle from Making Memories
7. flowers from an unknown source
8. letter board cut out from an unknown source
9. journal card from an unknown source
10. hello cut apart card from American Crafts.

Here are the rules for 2023:
Each month we will create a kit with 10 or more papers (dig into your stash for new or old papers it's up to  you!), 5-7 scrap papers (let's keep those scrap piles under control!), 3-4 embellishments (new or old- you decide), and a stash bash item!  This month's stash bash item is ephemera!!
1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but try to concentrate on using your kit. 
2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit.
3. If you have a blog - please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your posts. 
4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023
Since this is a just for fun challenge the rules are not set in stone BUT we have them to help you focus on what really matters using your stash!  We also hope you will help spread the word of our fun challenge so others may join in!!  You know you have at least one friend who needs to use her stash!! 

I am super excited to dig into my fun kit this month!! I hope you will join Lori and myself as we endeavor to bash some stash!  Remember if you play along make sure and use the hashtag #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2023.  I can't wait to see your kit!  If you create a kit link up below to share with us all!!  Happy creating!!
LISA











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