Happy August! Summer is winding down, not the heat part but the kids will be back in school in 2 weeks here in Texas!! I don't know about you but I'm ready for Fall! I love starting a new month because 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 August 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. 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:
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 August!
Now for my August kit! This month I chose to do one large kit!
Here is my entire kit:
I have decided to go with papers and embellishments using the Simple Stories The Little Things collection. I love the beautiful colors in this line and even though I just purchased is recently, I think I need to use it now instead of hoarding it!
Close up of the "A" sides of the papers:
So many pretty florals to pick from!
Close up of "B" sides of the papers:
I love all the cut apart elements and have plans to use a lot of them in my 6 x 8 album I hope to create with this kit!
My embellishments:
I may have went heavy on the embellishments but I will have plenty of choices for titles and accents! I love how Simple Stories includes a tag cut apart sheet in all their collections!
My stash bash item: ALPHAS:
Now for my bashket items:
For my bashket items this month I pulled some things that I have sitting in a bin that are random, I don't know where I got them or what line they are from but I do know I have had them for a long while and need to use them up!
HERE IS MY LIST:
1) Sticker sheet from Pink Paislee 5th & Monaco collection
2) Doodlebug Designs sticker sheet- unknown collection
3) cut apart paper with labels, I plan to fussy cut these and use them!
4) Guest Check
5) cat ephemera- unknown source. I plan to use on some birthday cards!
6) Doodlebug Designs heart sprinkles
7) plant ephemera piece- unknown source
8) Pebbles ephemera quote piece
9) letter board ephemera piece from PhotoPlay Paper
10) Pebbles ephemera piece (purse)- unknown collection.
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 ALPHAS!!
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!!
LISA
