November 1st sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy Sunday!  Yesterday Sketch N Scrap launched their November 1st challenge featuring a three photo sketch created by yours truly!!  I had fun creating this sketch as well as a layout using the sketch!

Here is the sketch:

Here is my layout I created with the sketch:

Supplies Used:  Patterned Paper: Carta Bella Oh Happy Day; stickers: Carta Bella Oh Happy Day; enamel dots: Echo Park Paper; cardstock: Bazzill

I was able to use up some left over stickers as well as some scraps from my May 2020 Flavors of the Month kit. This kit is almost used up and I have moved the remaining scraps and stickers into my scraps bin, it feels good to make more room in my stash!  These pictures of my friend and her granddaughter were a perfect fit for this collection!  I hope you will find time to join us at Sketch N Scrap this month!!  We can't wait to see what you create!!

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

Happy May!  Didn't April fly by?  I don't know about you but it seems the older I get the faster time goes!! May is set to be a super fun month with National Scrapbook Day coming up this Saturday and I plan to spend a lot of time in my craft room this month!  Since it's the start of a new month it's time for a new kit!   So without further adieu let's kick off the May 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:

Now for my May kit:

This month I went with one large kit featuring papers and embellishments from Simple Stories The Little Things collection. 

A close up of the "A" side of the papers:

The "B" side of the papers:

My scraps:

My scraps are mostly from the Simple Stories The Little Things collection but I also added a red grid paper from the American Crafts Whatevs collection as well as the 6 x 8 paper pad from The Little Things collection. 

My embellishments:

For my embellishments I chose the 12 x 12 sticker sheet, a cut apart sheet and ephemera from the Simple Stories The Little Things collection as well as 2 alphas from American Crafts I thought matches my papers and colors. 

Now for my stash bash item: FLOWERS:

It was fun to dig through my stash of flowers (which I rarely have used in years!).  I picked out some flowers from the Simple Stories The Little Things ephemera pack and then as you can see some other flowers from Basic Grey and Pebbles!  The red felt and nylon flowers are from an unknown source, I think I got them off Etsy YEARS ago, so I am hoping to finally use them! 

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:  FLOWERS

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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Created by Lisa fun & cards!!!

I hope your August is off to a creative start!  I have been making cards for my stash, I am totally out of birthday cards and have a number of birthdays this month, so I have been busy making some of those.  I also needed a large number of cards for my Prayer Warrior group I am starting and so I needed a fast/easy recipe to create a large number of the same card!!  For the group cards I used the August 5th sketch (again!) from Sketch N Scrap.  Heather created a super fun sketch for us.
  Here it is:

Here is my card using this sketch:

 Supplies Used:  Card stock: CTMH- white, black & Pacifica; Patterned Paper- CTMH- Central Park Paper Pack; stamp: CTMH- Be You; ink: CTMH-black; journal card- Stampin' Up; black pen- Sharpie, circle punch: EK Success 1 inch

I used a one inch circle punch and cut the circles in half to make the border at the top of my journal card. I stamped my sentiment on my journal card that was in my BASH IT basket. I like the border on the side of it and thought it gave the card some pizzazz...for the other cards (I need 12 of this card) I am going to re-create the journal card by using some washi tape along the side of a 3 x 4 piece of white card stock (I have a black and white cross washi that is similar to this design on the journal card).  Another way to use up some washi tape!!  This stamp is one of my favorites and goes along with one of my favorite bible verses: Joshua 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  I am going to print this inside of each card with a personal note from me to each recipient.  

Now for my next card, this one is for my newest challenge on my Created by Lisa Facebook page!  Check it out and play along!!

Supplies Used: Card stock: CTMH- white & Smoothie; Patterned Paper: CTMH- Beautiful Friendship paper pack; stamp: CTMH- Happy Birthday (M1186); ink:CTMH- charcoal; dies: CTMH- scallop border thin cut & Stampin' Up oval; twine- grey American Crafts; punch: Butterfly- Martha Stewart; rhinestones: CTMH

I am absolutely in love with this beautiful paper line!  The colors are so gorgeous!  The challenge I am running on my Created by Lisa Facebook page is to create a birthday card using 75% CTMH products!!  They can even be retired!  What an easy challenge!  I hope you will take it and play along.  You can view it HERE on my Facebook page.  I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge or for the Sketch N Scrap challenge!  Happy creating!