Happy Scrappy Monday! I've been trying to make that a tradition–call it a habit, if you will–every week….to use scraps to make my project every Monday.
Well, the whole point is to use your resources wisely, right?
I think that's important.
And sometimes that helps bring out your creativity.
I have big wish lists just like all of you….And although, my business pays for itself, I still need to use my dollars wisely.
Sometimes I just need to use what I have and save my dollars for something else–and show you how to do the same.
A couple months ago, I designed some bridal/shower themed projects for my hostess Sherry who's getting married in a few months.
I wanted to order everything in the catalog having to do with brides!
But that wasn't going to happen.
I DID order Embellished Events and the Wedding Words jumbo wheel (#125433, pg 38.) I wanted VERSATILE!
Other than that, I worked with what I had.
Here are a few of my ideas using my interpretation of her colors. They are pretty good traditional Valentine colors, too:
The colors are Pink Pirouette, Primrose Petals, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.
I had SO MUCH FUN using the Wedding Words wheel!
Can you see what I underlined?
She said, "Yes!"
The little "shower" tab came from Teeny Tiny Wishes; "celebrate" is from Embellished Events; and the flowers in the background are from Bordering on Romance.
I also used Bitty Buttons (#118761), Mini Glue Dots (#103683), White Gel Pen (#105021), Scallop Trim Border Punch (#118402) and Organza Ribbon (#114319).
This one focuses on Embellished Events.
The flowers are from Summer Silhouettes, though; "Love" is from Pennant Parade; and "shower" is from Teeny Tiny Wishes again.
I also used Basic Rhinestone Jewels (#119246), White Gel Pen (#105021), and Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126844). Oh–Dimensionals (#104430), too, under the Pink Pirouette.
For the last one, I CASEd my first card but changed up the accessories a little.
Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (#117335), Basic Pearl Jewels (#119247) and Certainly Celery 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#119963).
Same–but different–and again going with the thought of "What do I already have on hand?"
Don't get me wrong!…..I'd still love for you to place orders from me! *Ü*
But some of the decisions we make can help us get some of the larger items on our wish list!
And who doesn't want to be able to do that?!?!
3 Things Before I Go:
- TODAY is the last day to order either of the Valentine bundles.
- Sale-a-Bration (SAB) starts tomorrow! I'll be back with a fun scrapbook page that I kinda already gave you a sneak peek at.
- I'll be back Wed. with my FAVORITE bridal shower invite that I made for Sherry.
Have a great week!!
Remember,
if you can fall in love with a project, you can learn to
create it! Here to help you channel your inner Creative
Genius….
Steph
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