Paper Hugs and Die Cut Dreams

Monday, May 25, 2009

Using What You've Got!!

Ann over a Ann's Creative Nook asked for neglected embellishments this week. We should all think about this one. We all run out and buy the latest and greatest, but what about what we have sitting in our stashes? I am as guilty as anybody. So both of these cards will work for Ann's challenge.

Both of these cards were made from an old kit that I used to subscribe to called Scrap Jammies. Everything in the kit was precut, premeasured, etc. for a two page layout - all you had to do was insert the photos - great kit for a beginner scrapbooker. I didn't end up using them as they were meant to be used and I have started cutting them up and making my own stuff - after all - it's already matched, etc - half the work is already done for me - which is a good thing! If you look at most of my cards, these are not supplies I would have normally picked out myself.

Onto the cards...


This first card works for the following:
  • Ann's Creative Nook - neglected embellishments (actually neglected everything - I haven't subscribed to these kits in over 3 years!)
  • The sketch is from Mojo Monday.
  • 365 Cards asked for purple and 5 circles - I have six obvious ones and the two upper panels are made of patterned circle paper. The purple I used is actually lavender. I counted it! :)
  • Fun-Frilled asked for four eyelets (I haven't used eyelets in a while either) Luckily the Mojo sketch had circles right where I placed the eyelets.



This little card is about 4x4 and works for:
As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend.



13 comments:

Carol said...

Just gogeous Vickilyn!
Thank you for joining us at TPE :)

Hugs
carol x

Rose said...

my you have been a busy scraper!! all are fantastic :D

Lesley said...

SO pretty!!! Love the neglected embellishments!!!

I haven't made a card in a whole week, I was away at a wedding...hoping to get back to it tomorrow night!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Smiles,
Lesley ;)

Maz said...

Lovely cards and for so many challenges, weel done you
Maz

Lou Sims said...

Fab cards Vivki . . loving the 2nd one as the coours and layout are so striking.

Lou
x

Ann said...

Vicki these are just beautiful!! And what a way to put neglected embellishments to use!!

Evelin said...

My my... 2 cards!

They are beautiful... I like the 2nd one more! :P

~amy~ said...

Vicki, both of your cards are spectacular!

Dawn said...

beeeeeeeeeeeutiful! I love the pattern paper you used for the half circle. Great card!!

Annie said...

Beautiful cards - love them.
Ann xxx
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Just Me said...

Oh wow your cards are fabulous! I wish I could get more challenges done! You rock!

Robin said...

fantastic card Vickilyn! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at TPE this week!
Robin

LORi said...

Hey Girl...I am a bit late getting to everyone, but I just had to let you know how pretty your card is!! Thanks for joining this week!!

HUGS LORi