50 Layout Challenge Round 1 (Layouts 1 - 6)

In an attempt to use my ever abundant stash of supplies, I joined a facebook group and a 2peas challenge to do 50 layouts without purchasing anything.  Well, for me, anything other than adhesives. i think this is a great idea and several people on the facebook group have been doing this more than once.  3rd and 4th rounds - I like that idea, especially right now as I've been getting and making more time to scrapbook. If I did this in 2009 - 2011, then I wouldn't have bought anything with as little time as I had to scrapbook.

I finished my first 6 layouts.  So here they are.

You can watch on youtube or just look at the layouts individually below.

WAY old stash of:  KI Memories Lace paper, MME pattern paper, old rub-on alphabets, old metal love file tab, cardstock, circle punch, Studio G Stamp, and vellum
Not So Old stash of: GDC alpha stickers, metal brads from JoAnn's, paperclip, Studio Calico Hero Arts Stamp set, and Cocoa Daisy Stamp
Silhouette cameo cut files: Scallop Bracket by silhouette America, Conversation Bubbles by sil america,

Vintage Office Stamps sil america, and 3 notebook office borders by lori whitlock

WAY old stash of:   Paper studio? patern paper, DCWV pattern paper, cardstock, felt heart, rhinestones, and vellum
Not So Old stash of: Authentic Paper, Swiss Dot Cardstock, DCWV glitter paper, KI POW glitter paper, Martha Stewart white heart sticker
Pink ribbon found on my desk.
Silhouette cameo cut files: Hello There Title by Jamie Koay, A2 Step Card Baby Dresser by Lori Whitlock, Word Borders by Karla Dudley

 WAY old stash of:    Cardstock, Fancy Pants Design stick pin, sequins, butterfly punch EK Success, Fiskars Star punches, thickers, Heidi Grace Chipbaord hearts, SEI Pattern Paper (scrap for butterfly)
Not So Old stash of (last 2 years): Authentic Paper, Washi Tape, wood veneer
Sewing machine
Silhouette cameo cut files: cut celebratory and proud papa

 WAY old stash of:    Fiskars Star punch, buttons, cardstock, stickles, and twine
Not So Old stash of (last 2 years): Carta Bella PP, EP pattern paper, ? pp, flair, black cardstock, Wink of Stella Glitter Pen, Evalicious photo tab, Hampton Art Stamp
Silhouette cameo cut files: Titles cut from cardstock, Globe by Silhouette America, Library Card and Pocket by Amy Robinson, Reporat Card by Silhouette America, Echo Park labels by Echo Park, Library Date Stamp by Sarah Hurley, Arrow (unsure)

 WAY old stash of:   stickles, vellum
Not So Old stash of (last 2 years): Bella Blvd PP, American Crafts Amy Tan PP pad with cut apart cards, thickers, DCWV glitter paper
Silhouette cameo cut files: Feather Set by Emilee Stucky, Chinese Dragon by Ginny Nilson, Pink Valentine Owl PNC by stinkincute.

50 Layout Challenge Round 1

In an attempt to use my ever abundant stash of supplies, I joined a facebook group 50 projects and a 2peas challenge to do 50 layouts without purchasing anything.    I think this is a great idea and several people on the facebook group have been doing this more than once.  3rd and 4th rounds - I like that idea, especially right now as I've been getting and making more time to scrapbook. If I did this in 2009 - 2011, then I wouldn't have bought anything with as little time as I had to scrapbook.

My exceptions for this challenge is I can still purchase needs - adhesives, printer ink, neutral cardstock, silhouette mats and blades.  Yeah, I go through the silhouette mats and blades very quickly. I've completed several layouts (12ish), 6 sets of 6 cards, 4 sets of of 5 project life styled cards and I use my silhouette on everything! Everything is a 1 for 1. A pocket page = 1 layout, 2 pager = 2 layouts. 5 cards = 1 layout

Here is the video, finally uploaded and narrated about picking the papers to go with my chosen photos/stories. I taped it earlier in the month and have actually already completed the layouts, but thought I'd share this before sharing the layouts. ha.

Have a terrific day!  And if you haven't already, join in the fun.

Using Old Scrapbook Stash = Warm fuzzy feelings

Along with many crafter's out there, one of my goals for 2014 is to use my stash.  So during the holiday break, I was trying to get some layouts completed to bring me closer to my 2013 goals.  I had 3 different layouts that went nicely with the Bo-Bunny Mama-Razzi line from 2010.  A 3 year old line that I've used bits of but still had the whole collection pack from Hobby Lobby setting in my stash.  When I pulled the kit out for one layout, I went through the other 8 layout photos to see if any of them would work with it as well.  It was pure INTENTION here that got me using this kit.  I completed the following 3 layouts with it in 3 days!  They aren't masterpieces by any means, but they get my story told and they are done!

I have enough left over from the kit for one more layout as well. Now to go search for a photo that coordinates with the kit and get those last bits used.

 Recess Homeschool style. When my son took a break from studies he chased the dog around the house - through the living room, hall, kitchen, classroom and back to the living room. Unfortunately, the dog is faster and after she was almost behind him as opposed to in front, she stopped and waited for him, where the wrestled in the living room floor. And then they were off again.

Yep, my kids think they are clever and funny.  (me too)

After showing this layout to hubs, he laughed and then showed me his iphone. This is his wallpaper picture.  He then said, this was the very first photo he took with his new iphone.  He thought he'd just snap a picture of his family.  I cover my face. I'm reading one of the HP books outloud to the kids. DD is snuggled next to me oblivious. But not DS, nope, he gets up and starts making faces.  Yep. This is definitely our average, ordinary everyday life!  I wouldn't change a thing!

I feel awesome using my old stash.  I will have to get into the many use your stash challenges and kit challenges this year.  What are you're plans for using up your stash of supplies?