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Post by joblackford on Oct 1, 2023 17:31:32 GMT
I used up some random black "enamel dots" I made with Nuvo drops  And I used every last inch of 3 gorgeous fall leaf papers I had been hoarding/intimidated to use from Paige Evans. I bought them under the influence of Lisa Fonseca when she was on the DT for Pink Paislee about 4 years ago! (I just found the video that made me buy them). I even used the branding strips. |
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Oct 1, 2023 22:03:40 GMT
I would really love some inspiration to use up my older stash. I’m talkin 10+ years older. Can anyone recommend youtubers who feature older stash busting? has a YouTube where she does “Making with the Manufacturers” which features old products. |
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Post by Linda on Oct 1, 2023 22:30:32 GMT
I used up some random black "enamel dots" I made with Nuvo drops How do you attach the homemade 'dots' - I made some but attaching them is proving tricky |
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Post by joblackford on Oct 1, 2023 23:53:03 GMT
I used up some random black "enamel dots" I made with Nuvo drops How do you attach the homemade 'dots' - I made some but attaching them is proving tricky I made them on waxed paper and glued them on with Bearly Art glue. I haven't noticed any coming off but I also haven't used them very much. |
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Post by Linda on Oct 2, 2023 0:46:33 GMT
Thanks joblackford - so a liquid glue right? 'cause my glue dots were an unmitigated failure, lol |
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Post by joblackford on Oct 2, 2023 5:00:04 GMT
Thanks joblackford - so a liquid glue right? 'cause my glue dots were an unmitigated failure, lol Yup, I think I’ve used a couple of different kinds of liquid glue successfully. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Oct 3, 2023 3:36:48 GMT
Thanks joblackford - so a liquid glue right? 'cause my glue dots were an unmitigated failure, lol Yup, I think I’ve used a couple of different kinds of liquid glue successfully. I’ve used micro glue dots with success. |
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Post by echofinn on Oct 9, 2023 13:12:44 GMT
It’s very satisfying to use up a roll of adhesive - did that a few weeks ago. This weekend I’ve concentrated on using up some scraps rather than cutting into a new package of paper….but that paper is calling to me now.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 11, 2023 13:50:42 GMT
Yup, I think I’ve used a couple of different kinds of liquid glue successfully. I’ve used micro glue dots with success. I just discovered micro glue dots! I love them. |
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Post by Shakti on Oct 11, 2023 14:26:54 GMT
The very first time a CS kit/project asked me to adhere tiny plastic embellishments with liquid adhesive, I knew there had to be a better way and discovered micro glue dots! I'm about done with my first box.
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Post by Linda on Oct 11, 2023 14:48:50 GMT
I need to look for micro glue dots.
I've used up more photo squares - I'm on my last box so will need to buy more. I've also used up all of my foam dots/squares.
My Photoplay Birthday gnomes collections (Tulla and Norbert) are both used up to the point of dispersing into my stash (no more full sheets of paper).
I've used up a couple of 12 x 12 sticker sheets to the point of cutting out the last few usable stickers and add to my colour embellishments and tossing the couple of what were they thinking stickers
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Post by joblackford on Oct 11, 2023 19:39:38 GMT
tossing the couple of what were they thinking stickers lol. I'm getting better at doing that! |
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Post by mbanda on Oct 11, 2023 21:16:04 GMT
I finally used up a roll of Halloween washi tape by putting it on the envelopes for the Halloween cards I sent out - yay! Now I need to find a use for the other hundred rolls I have...LOL!
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Oct 15, 2023 7:37:12 GMT
I've got several packs of almost finished embellishments on my desk and today I finished one of them. There's nothing quite so satisfying as throwing out the empty packaging!
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 15, 2023 13:20:26 GMT
I have used up 2 spools of Target bakers twine and 3 sections on another Target fiber and bakers twine set. Have had these for years!
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Post by echofinn on Oct 15, 2023 14:01:53 GMT
I’m not sure I’ll ever finish a spool of bakers twine!! That must have given a sense of accomplishment.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 7, 2023 4:08:53 GMT
I used some old OA monsters from Night Light, and fussy cut some additional monsters from an old Sassafras paper for my latest layout.
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Post by joblackford on Nov 8, 2023 3:21:05 GMT
I meant to share that I used up the ColorPlay Hanukkah collection I bought last month and almost no scraps once I cut some little flags to decorate inside the cards. I even managed to use most of the little sample print rectangle on the branding strips Very satisfying! |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 8, 2023 5:33:07 GMT
I meant to share that I used up the ColorPlay Hanukkah collection I bought last month I saw your cards on insta, they were lovely. Well done on using up the entire collection! |
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Post by joblackford on Nov 8, 2023 19:03:27 GMT
I meant to share that I used up the ColorPlay Hanukkah collection I bought last month I saw your cards on insta, they were lovely. Well done on using up the entire collection! Thank you! It's my favorite thing to do |
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Post by Shakti on Nov 8, 2023 19:14:19 GMT
I was trying to use up another of those God-forsaken refillable-except-we-don't-sell-refills-HAHA Altenew tape runners at my retreat, but I lost it under a heap of rubble and instead used up a SB.C one and tossed the dispenser portion too. Nice enough product, but I felt the need to standardize on two. I chose Tombow (pink dotted one) because refills are available in local stores (in case of emergency) and Scrapbook Adhesives EZ Dots because it's my favorite.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 8, 2023 22:15:32 GMT
I was trying to use up another of those God-forsaken refillable-except-we-don't-sell-refills-HAHA Altenew tape runners at my retreat, but I lost it under a heap of rubble and instead used up a SB.C one and tossed the dispenser portion too. I did that earlier this year, and it felt so good to get all those random tape runners out of my stash. Congrats on making progress! |
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Post by Linda on Nov 8, 2023 23:35:43 GMT
I used up a patriotic word strip sticker sheet from probably 20 years ago! yay!
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Post by hmp on Nov 9, 2023 8:06:05 GMT
I used up 50 small treat bags & decorated them with 100 die cuts I had cut with the intention of using them on Christmas cards. Decorated the bags with some of the last of my Halloween paper & stickers. I don’t scrap Halloween anymore & I’m excited to report I have two 12x12 Pp & 1 large haunted house sticker left!
I also finished my Christmas cards. Those took up 114 card bases, envelopes, sentiments & postage stamps. Plus 114 & about 350 small die cuts & stickers.
Between these 2 projects I also managed to use about 1/3 of my scraps! Very excited about this!
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 9, 2023 10:19:09 GMT
Between these 2 projects I also managed to use about 1/3 of my scraps! Very excited about this! This sounds like a huge accomplishment! |
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 9, 2023 14:58:00 GMT
Mine is small, but I used a sheet of Little Yellow Bicycle paper I have had for years. I was happy to find a use for it.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 9, 2023 17:44:25 GMT
I need to look for micro glue dots. I've used up more photo squares - I'm on my last box so will need to buy more. I've also used up all of my foam dots/squares. My Photoplay Birthday gnomes collections (Tulla and Norbert) are both used up to the point of dispersing into my stash (no more full sheets of paper). I've used up a couple of 12 x 12 sticker sheets to the point of cutting out the last few usable stickers and add to my colour embellishments and tossing the couple of what were they thinking stickers I keep a box for paper & embellishments I won’t use to give to teachers. It makes it much easier when I am crafting to decide “I don’t love this” and toss it in. |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 9, 2023 17:48:02 GMT
I used up 50 small treat bags & decorated them with 100 die cuts I had cut with the intention of using them on Christmas cards. Decorated the bags with some of the last of my Halloween paper & stickers. I don’t scrap Halloween anymore & I’m excited to report I have two 12x12 Pp & 1 large haunted house sticker left! I also finished my Christmas cards. Those took up 114 card bases, envelopes, sentiments & postage stamps. Plus 114 & about 350 small die cuts & stickers. Between these 2 projects I also managed to use about 1/3 of my scraps! Very excited about this!You have just motivated me to go through my scraps. I made a card last weekend and noticed how much of that paper was old and I never touched. I think I’ll go through it and add scraps I don’t see myself using. It will also make it easier and faster to go use my scraps. Thanks for the inspiration! |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 9, 2023 17:50:54 GMT
I was trying to use up another of those God-forsaken refillable-except-we-don't-sell-refills-HAHA Altenew tape runners at my retreat, but I lost it under a heap of rubble and instead used up a SB.C one and tossed the dispenser portion too. I did that earlier this year, and it felt so good to get all those random tape runners out of my stash. Congrats on making progress! When I make holiday cards I try and make myself use old adhesive I can’t wait to be down to my favorites for each purpose! |
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Post by joblackford on Nov 10, 2023 19:21:03 GMT
Used up a Simple Stories 6x8 paper pad with 2 bonus sheets from the Etsy seller, plus a pack of die cuts => 47 cards. The die cuts were much harder to use than other brands I buy but I started sticking some of the random small ones inside the cards along with scrap flag/banners just to use them up. I still had quite a few leftover but I'm sending them to a friend for her journal so they will not be wasted. They suit her style very well. Leftovers gifted, aren't they adorable?  Nov share by jo.blackford, on Flickr |
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