UFOs, NBUS and forgotten stamps

[nancine]

Challenging myself to use what I have. I spent several hours over the weekend re-organizing and cleaning up the "studio" and was a bit overwhelmed with all the stamps I have. Some have not seen an ink pad in years. Others have never seen one. So before I buy anything new, I'm determined to use some stuff. I also have a folder of background pieces that need to be used!

Won't you join me?

[mpizzazz]

Very nice! I'm sure we could all join you in this challenge! Even I, who haven't touched paper for a year or more, have some new stamps.

[ScrappinJen]

These cards are adorable. And I bet it felt really good to use old stuff. Particularly stuff that hasn't been used. I definitely know that I can contribute to this thread. Thanks for giving us a shove.

[jmp1022]

very springy card

[nchoney]

Great cards, Nancy.... and I've been having those thoughts lately, too... about my old and/or NBUSs up on a shelf in my scrap room. Some of them are the sets of CS stamps that I just HAD to have.... so now I have a ton of them. They don't always go with things I'm scrapping about... so that's why I started making more cards, lately. That gives me a chance to make those neglected stamps inky!!

[paddlegal]

Nancy your cards are delightful. I especially love your shaker card...adorable. You really hit home with your mention of ready made backgrounds. I have a TON of them. Backgrounds as well as many pre-stamped images. They need to be on my table and USED. Thanks for this great inspiration.

[Keitha]

Huh, I could have sworn I posted a reply here this morning. Love your shaker card Nancy! That's a great challenge.

[pamcook]

This is a challenge that most all of us could join in on. Every time I purge supplies, I find stamps I still love, but have never used. It's just sad. Once I have a space to work in again, I'll choose a set at random and use it - or lose it. How's that for putting pressure on myself?

Your cards are just adorable - perfect for spring!

[ScrappinJen]

This may be cheating somewhat, because I made these cards a couple weeks ago. But not posted anywhere. But they are definitely made with a NBUS stamp that I bought several years ago specifically for the birthdays of my April girls. And then I never used it. I was afraid of the coloring. So I was determined to use it this year. A birthday card for each of my girls born on April 1. Next year I think I will use an April fool's theme. Is that rude? Stamp is Papertrey Ink.

[nchoney]

Those are really pretty.... you did a great job on the coloring!

(I think you should have fun with an April Fool's theme next year... chuckle)

[nancine]

beautiful watercoloring!

Maybe you could go for fun next year, LOL
Like the SU stamp that says something like, "at least you're still pretty"... whatever that's supposed to mean?!

[paddlegal]

I like how that stamp has a stained glass look. Very nice coloring.

[ScrappinJen]

Thank you. It doesn't approach your Coptic talent but my recipients don't have that to compare me to. Ha ha

[katymjo]

Beautiful cards, Jen. This is a great challenge!
Kathryn.

[ScrappinJen]

Copic. Not Coptic. Or colic. As Siri just typed.