The Art of Repurposing

It's that time of year again!  Time to start going through what is retiring and deciding if I am going to use it up or perpetually hoard it because I like it too much to use it! ;)

I am trying to do the former, although I have my moments from time to time.  One of my organizational spurts lead me to my remaining occasions catalogs and taking off the Sale-A-Bration cover.  I loved the design and look of the inside cover so much and just couldn't stand for these to be thrown out!  So, I just had to use these for some projects.  Free patterned paper is always a hit, y'all!

First project is one I CASED (Copy And Share Everything) from those wonderful folks at Stampin' Up!.  I took the background banner from the Sale-a-Bration cover and added some Project Life cork letters that sadly are retiring in a short month (sniff).

This second guy uses a Sale-a-bration stamp set and Bermuda Bay card stock with some Crushed Curry in the banner.  Man, what I wouldn't have given to have had the new build-a-banner punch for this project!  Patience, Erin!

I have to remind myself sometimes that a simple and clean card can be just as beautiful as it's fussy cousins (I have a tendency to go a little overboard with my decorations!).  This card is simple, clean, and a great way to showcase the great pattern in this paper. If you trade out the rhinestone bling for perhaps a little washi tape, this card would be great for a guy, too.

Here they all are together!  I have a few more covers remaining, so who knows what will come next! 

Happy crafting!