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Our challenge for April 2013 is being shared today!
This month's challenge is hosted by Kelly: Spring Cleaning!
Gather up supplies from your stash -- OLD supplies! And put them to use!
For my project I chose to use a couple of old, favorite, Stampin' Up stamps. The main image is from the 1999 set called Seasonal Shelves, and the chickenwire background image was also released in 1999. The little country friend stamp I included in the photo is an old PSX stamp. I came across it while I was looking for things I wanted to use for this project, and I decided to pull it out and keep it handy so I could use it on envelopes.
These aren't the OLDEST images in my collection, but they are a couple of my favorite. I love so many of the country themed images Stampin' Up used to carry. For me, they're timeless.
I also used an OLD paper mat stack I've had in my stash for AGES! I'm fairly certain I bought this in 2006. I love the earthy colors, and they were perfect for my country themed card.
In the spirit of the Spring Cleaning theme, I also spent a bit of time tidying up a few of my storage drawers. My sticker drawers got a good straightening up...
...as did my 6x6 paper storage drawers.
Now, get yourself a good dose of Spring Cleaning fun and check out the rest of The Challenge Chicks projects:
Diane Zechman
Lydia Fiedler
Jeanne Streiff
Kelli Hull
Kelly Schirmer
Vicki Gee
Anna Wight (that's me!)
And finally, you'll find this month's challenge gallery on SplitCoastStampers using keyword CHXAPR13 . We invite you to play along! Upload your project to your SplitCoastStampers gallery, add the keyword above, and your project will be automatically added to the gallery. Or join us on Facebook!
We look forward to seeing your projects!
Supplies
Stamp: Seasonal Shelves and Chicken Wire, Stampin' Up! (1999)
Ink: Memento Black, Antique Linen & Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Paper: Neenah, DCWV Mat Stack
ShinHan Touch Twin markers: BR107, BR103, BR102, BR104, BR100, CG7, R2, R3, YR21, Y36, YR31, WG.5, WG3, 120, PB144, BG179, B68, PB76, Y42, PB75, Y34
Other: Tracing Wheel, May Arts twine
This card is YOU, Anna, whimsical and full of country charm. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 14, 2013 at 09:07 PM
Beautiful card!!!Love the stamp!Wow,such a long time making cards,I'm a new one,Just about a year...
Posted by: MaryAnn | April 08, 2013 at 06:37 AM
Love the card. The chicken wire BG was one of my 1st SU purchases :) I have TONS of things gathering dust. The object was to sell or give away what I am not using. HA! It all winds up back on the shelves 'cause I MIGHT use it again *someday!* Have a super Sunday, hugs....
Posted by: carol dee | April 07, 2013 at 09:32 AM
all of my crafting treasures are packed up for our move. it will be like christmas when we get to arizona, and i will be able to play again. thanks for the great ideas, using up old stuff is a great challenge!
have a great week anna!
xo..sherry
Posted by: sherry vogt | April 07, 2013 at 09:13 AM
Gorgeous!!! I love the old country-ish stamps. Wish we could see more of those from SU and other companies.
Posted by: Holly | April 07, 2013 at 06:37 AM