Hello, Baby... Shop My Stash Sunday!

Morning... So after a good sort through my stash I have so many unused goodies even after last years ban that I decided Sundays should be dedicated to using the never or hardly used goodies I have zillions of in the studio.

Today I'm concentrating on using Stampin Up stuff and unfortunately most of it is retired but I really can't let that stop me from using my crafty goodies on a regular basis :-( Esp since I have so much new stuff to show you in the next week or too!!

Here is a quick baby card!

Here is what I have used (The links show what is currently available, the list the retired items)

Neenah Classic Crest Card Solar White	Simon Says Stamp COMPLETE IN STITCHES RELEASE SetIS161	Copic Sketch Marker Pen	So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper - Digital Download	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap
Subtles Designer Buttons

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Retired Items:
Stampin Up Sweet Essentials
Stampin Up Two By Two

Hope you all have a great Sunday!  I'll be back this week with sneak peeks from LOTV for you so make sure you pop back!

Jen xx

Thanks & Shop My Stash Update!!

Morning... So my Shop My Stash challenge is supposed to be over now, but as I stare into the still half full box I think I'll need to continue it on for a couple more months.... It has been interesting to see what I have and haven't used out the the stash.. and there are still a load of stamps (less dies) that have to be used...
With this in mind I will be doing a bit of a destash this month when I get chance to sort out the stamps... especially on the Stampin Up ones as the majority not used are unfortunately these... That's what happens when you get excited over the new catalogue!

In the meantime.. check out what is left on my for sale page by clicking below.... I'm open to offers if anyone would like any of these items!!

I have learned what type of products I love and don't love and will definitely be more selective on my crafty stash buying in the future... I will also not put stuff away until I've used it too!!! That was a recommendation from a lot of my followers and I loved reading all your comments on the challenge... It has def made both myself and Rachel think if nothing else!

I've done very little card making for the last 3 to 4 weeks and can't seem to find the energy or mojo for it at the moment... The list of cards I need to do just gets longer and longer... fingers crossed I will have some inspiration this weekend!

I have a little card to show you today from an order.. I will have to make a few more like this as nice and simple...

Card Recipe:
DSP: Simple Stories
Thanks Die: Simon Says Stamp
Bermuda Bay Card Stock from Stampin Up

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support... I'm getting there very slowly .... I'm sure finishing off the rest of the house renovation will keep me busy... and the good news is I'll be moving my crafty space into the Attic bedroom so I'm hoping that a change in space as well as more useful space will make all the difference! I'll keep you posted on the big move!

Shopping My Stash Challenge!!

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I mentioned the other day that during March and April myself and Rachel would be challenging ourselves to shop from our own unused crafty stash and not buy new goodies for the next 60 days.... I didn't really spend anything in January as my mojo had completely disappeared but I think I made up for it in Feb with orders from SU, Simon Says Stamp, Re-stocks and Dies from Clearly Besotted, small Oyster stamps, Papertrey Ink and Winnie & Walter orders and buying the basics for Metal Stamping so when my CC bill arrived I nearly fell on the floor....

I knew I had a bit of unused stash but what I didn't realise was how bad it really was (this is only Stamps & Dies btw and excludes the SSS order as it's not yet arrived!!) I was actually fairly disgusted and embarrassed with myself when I saw how much stuff there was.. So here I am declaring my obsession.... this is the proof......

I know, I could nearly open a shop.... And this does not include the stack of Sizzix dies I am going to list for sale (on Facebook Page -  Die Cutters UK - For Sale Or Swap initially) as most of them are new alphabets!

So for the next 60 days with an exception of my budget for Clearly Besotted Orders ( neither of us can go without those!!) I need to shop from my own stash and not buy any Stamps, Dies etc etc.....

Furthermore, if I decide I really don't love any of these items.. I will be listing them for sale so make sure you check out my Items For Sale page!

I'll have a tally of how I am getting on once I have sorted them all out... Is anyone else wanting to try this challenge??? Yeah, I didn't think so!!!!