Sending Love Using My Stash

Holidays, love, Ocassions, Shopping My Stash, Valentine's Day, Whimsy Stamps

Hello friends!  Just popping in with a quick post to share a card I’ve made for a few challenges.

This year, I’m going to try and “shop my stash” instead of buying and buying and buying all the things.  YES…I know it’s easier said than done, but I’ve joined a fellow crafter that I’ve known for a long time to join in her monthly challenge prompts in her group on FB  (This & That With Danni’s Dreams) to help keep me motivated in spending less.  I’m sure she’d love you to join her, so check it out.  Her monthly prompts are from her “Use Your Stash” challenges that she just started this year.

Her themes/prompts for January 2025:  gnome(s), embossing folder, border die/punch, heart(s) and 12×12 paper.  (You can choose one, several or all.)  Here’s the card that I’ve made “Using My Stash” with ALL of the prompts:

I think gnomes are cute and I happen to have several stamps, so it was no problem finding one of those!  I’ve used an older gnome set from Whimsy Stamps Gnome One Like You.  I colored him up with Copics, but I fussy cut out the gnome and the heart balloon to pop up over the image on the circle that I’ve stenciled some pink clouds on.

The background has an older Sizzix embossing folder not sure of the name, but it’s a 3D embossing folder with hearts piled up.  The embossing folder and hearts was another two of her prompts.  I splattered some gold watercolor over the background before placing it over an A2 sized top folding cream card base.  I also used a corner chomper to round the edges of the right two corners.

I’ve used some very old 12×12 papers from Stampin’ Up! called “Fan Fare”.  I hoarded it for a long time and even wrote the coordinating colors on the back of the package!  It’s high time to use some of it up…even if it’s a small strip!  I’ve also taken the Whimsy Stamps Basic Border dies (not available any more) to cut a mirror gold strip along the edge of the papers. (The remaining of her other prompts used.)

I gold heat embossed the sentiment from the stamp set over a piece of the cream cardstock.  I cut it out with a banner die and sponged some light pink ink around the edges.  Lastly, I covered the heart balloon with a glitter pen and added a couple of tiny sequin hearts around the gnome.

I had a great time pulling out items from my stash and it felt good to be using them!  I certainly plan on doing more of these every month!  So stay tuned for more posts to help “Use Your Stash”!  Thanks so much for dropping in!  See you again soon!

Challenges:

  1. Freshly Made Sketches – #FMS668
  2. Creative Friday – #376 altrosa (Old pink)
  3. Crafty Calendar – Add a Die Cut
  4. Stamping Sensations – Anything Goes optional:  hand colored image
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37 thoughts on “Sending Love Using My Stash”

  1. this seems to be the common theme for the year of 2025. Use what you have. I like that theme. I also like what you made. It’s very cute. PS Laura‘s box is what I purchased when Laura Bassen had boxes she was selling . I call it my Laura‘s box. 😀

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    1. Yes! I’ve been seeing this common theme everywhere lately…so hopefully that will inspire more! Oh…OK, got it on the Laura’s Box now! LOL

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  2. this seems to be the common theme for the year of 2025. Use what you have. I like that theme. I also like what you made. It’s very cute. PS Laura‘s box is what I purchased when Laura Bassen had boxes she was selling . I call it my Laura‘s box. 😀

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  3. This is one cute and dreamy little card my friend! I love the bashful looking gnome with all the pink clouds, hearts, papers and fun embossing too. I’ve been on a buying hold for quite some time and yet somehow my stash keeps growing. How does that happen? LOL Great card and I hope you’re keeping warm where you live. It sure is cold here in PA!!

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  4. HI, your card is so cute and works so well for the FMS this week. Your gnome is so sweet. I don’t have any gnomes, but since I wouldn’t have to use everything on the list, I’m going to visit Danni’s dreams. I have been cleaning my craft room (guest room) and organizing all I’m keeping, so I can find it. It’s so easy to forget you have something. I’ve taken a huge bag to my neighbor and her daughter, they like doing crafts. I still have “your” Christmas snowflake card hanging in front of my desk…a reminder of just how sweet you are! Smiles, Kathy

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  6. I just love your gnome card! So stinkin’ cute! Okay, I’m jumping on the ‘use your stash’ bandwagon, too, and have just asked to join Danni’s group. Not sure how often I’ll get to play but I want to be ready when I do! I REALLY need to stop buying supplies… I have so much and haven’t even used half of it… and I’ve been crafting a very long time and have some very old stuff. LOL!

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  7. That gnome is very cute, and that’s a Greta textured background. I love how you shopped your stash too. I’m doing that too, but I am not going to go completely cold turkey, instead I’m budgeting only a little bit of cash for supplies and limiting the time between shops. We’ll see how good my willpower is. 🙂 I wish you good luck shopping your stash. hugs-Erika

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  8. This card is lovely- I love the gnome and your coloring is so masterful! Great sketch as well. I have also joined a Use your stash group on IG and one with friends via text….. Great idea!

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  12. Wow, what a delightful card! I love how you’ve creatively used your stash to make something so charming. The gnome is adorable, and the pink clouds and hearts add such a whimsical touch. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve incorporated all the prompts into your design.

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  14. love your gnome Vicki,he is absolutely adorable,great choice of embossing folder for the background with the beautiful papers

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  15. Have just joined the group Vicki-I have just bought some fabulous 12″ papers on FB decluttering page they were an absolute bargain but that has been my only buy for a long time. Beautiful card, love the cute gnome and embossed hearts.

    Carol x

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  17. He is super cute and coloured beautifully Vicki and love how you have used your stash, I’ve been, and still am, a good girl using up what I have, too..I love using up scraps..gorgeous card.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. Love the layers & texture – and, of course, that sweet gnome! Thanks for playing along with us at FMS this week.

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  23. Working my way though old stash too Vicki! I love this cute little card and that lovely embossing! Thanks for playing along with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Pinky

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  26. Cute as can be, my friend! I’m finally back among the living, so shall try to keep up with you – you are amazing!!!

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  27. I really like this card. I love gnomes and this one is the cutest ever. You framed it wonderfully, I think about both the colors and the texture

    xx

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