Art Journal Winner

Thanks to everyone who took part in my De-Stash challenge.  I think you all did better than I did getting rid of your old patterned paper! The winner of the art journal is.....

 #10 Petra Berendsen - congrats Petra!  I'll drop you a line and mail you your prize. 

Using Up My Stash

I had a really long week at work this week and although I wanted to be all creative this morning, I was just too darn tired.  But I'm on a mission to use up my stash of patterned paper, so quick and easy cards were the order of the day.

I started with a full sheet of Graphic 45 paper called Lollapalooza and made these 5 cards:

Why not let Graphic 45 do all the work for me!  Okay, another sheet of paper down, how many to go?

Don't forget to enter my De-stash Challenge - there's still a few weeks to go!

Ali

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My De-Stash Challenge & Art Journal Giveaway

Do you have too much stuff?  I do - way too much!  So, I'm challenging myself over the next few months to get rid of some of the clutter in my studio.  And I'm starting with

PATTERED PAPER

I love the designer paper, but can't buy anything new until I use up what I've got.  As well as donating a bunch to my daughter's school and our church, I'll be posting projects all month using up my pile.  Want to join me?

Here's the first project I made - a 6" x 6" art journal.  The 25 pages consist of:

• patterned paper
• card stock
• old book pages (from this bundle in my store)
• vintage ephemera - postcard, flash cards & bingo card
• an envelope
• an acrylic page

Here's a handful of the pages:




And I'm going to it give it away to a randomly drawn winner who joins me in the challenge!

So, look into your stash of patterned paper and pick something that's been in there at least 3 months and use it.  Create a card, layout, altered art project, journal page - whatever you fancy. Then link it up here.  I'll be featuring ones that catch my eye throughout the month!  Challenge ends March 31, 2012.

Just a couple of pointers:

1. Use up patterned paper that's been in your stash for at least 3 months - we're on the honor system here!
2. Provide a direct link to your project on your blog or online gallery.
3. Please include a link back to the challenge.
4. Limit your entries to 3 per person.
5. By entering the challenge, you're giving me permission to feature your card on the blog or Facebook page.

I can't wait to be inspired by your creations!