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Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 20 & bonus

Woohoo! This is the last challenge, and I have completed every single one! I am so happy to have gotten so much done this month and to have made a dent in my stash!!!

This challenge was to use themed paper in a non-traditional way. I'm really happy with how it turned out--I love the way the colors in the photos match the papers. And I never, ever would have used this paper without the challenge.

The bonus challenge was to make a card from scraps:

Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 19

The challenge here was to use at least 2 pieces of chipboard. I used some on the title and also the journaling frame. The sketch was just one page, but I had to expand it to use all my pictures. This kit was from September 2008.

Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 18

I really love this sketch--it worked perfectly with my pictures, and my need to put a lot of pictures on a layout. The challenge was to use 2 old alphabets. I used rubons and stickers. The kit was from June 2007.

Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 17

Today's challenge was to use diecut paper. Of course, I had some in my stash. But I don't think I've ever used a big diecut before. Now that I'm looking at the picture of my layout, I think I should have just stuck with one half of the diecut, rather than using it on both sides. But. I combined 2 sketches (today's & day 11's) to make a 2-page layout and I kind of thought the 2 halves of the flower would give it some continuity. That might have worked better if the 2 pieces were put together to make a whole. Ok. Lesson learned & stash used!

Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 16

The challenge today was to use at least 4 photo corners, with 2 being used in a non-traditional way. I did that by making them into an arrow to point out Aiden in the crowd. Somehow I goofed and bought 2 of these kits from August 2007, which I just realized as I was going through my stash. This sketch was for just one page, but I expanded the layout so I could include the stuff I saved from the Mothers Day Tea Party.

Don't Stash It Challenge - Day 15

This challenge was to use 3 different rub-ons. I was really happy to finally have another 2-page sketch--I've about used up all my picture sets of 2-3 pictures. This kit is from August 2006!