USEIT2025

[lovinpaper]

This is the easiest challenge forum to join! We love seeing what you create with your unused paper crafting supplies, so please add the keyword USEIT2025 to your gallery post, and if you have time, link here in this forum as well so we can admire your artwork...

Join in, use your older items, and add a link here so we can see your work and leave a bit of love.

[lovinpaper]

I am using retired items on this card:

Butterflies Note Card CC1033 by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

The stamp set and punch are retired, along with the Sweet Sorbet color.

[Julie Gearinger]

Thanks, Lisa, for starting this thread! I hope I will have a chance to play along soon!

[lovinpaper]

I have a card using a very old Hero Arts set: My Friend the Dahlia by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[mfb]

Used a whole bunch of older products on this one....

FS935 Chick by mfb at Splitcoaststampers

[lovinpaper]

I have another card using older supplies. The mail image came from Diane in 2023 but the added greetings are from a set from The Stamps of Life that is on their retirement list.

Burst your Bubble for Phil by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's my first card for 2025 using my dusty prima flowers: blsr New Year Mice by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Sharing a card made using some pewter shell brads from my stash. I had to dig to find them. LOL blsr Be A Mermaid by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

I am thrilled to continue my journey to use up items in my tote. I really push myself to try to use them and while it does get smaller, I have items that do get added to it. I try to quickly use the newly added items too but oh it is a chore. So, I just keep going.

Here is my first card for 2025. I used 2 wood embellishments from my tote:

Bee Mine by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using some old Prima flowers I found in my stash: blsr Leave A Little Sparkle by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[lovinpaper]

Here is a card made for a few challenges and all items are retired: Epic Drumming by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

I made another card using more from my tote:

Metal Birthday by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using some button brads I've had for years and not used: blsr A Corset Birthday by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using some old Primas and ribbon I've had for years and not used: blsr Peaceful Mountain View by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using some old Stampendous Class-A-Peel heart stickers. I'm surprised they're still "sticky". blsr Queen of Hearts Valentine by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

I used a couple of die cuts from my tote for today's card:

FS940 Happy Easter by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[lovinpaper]

Here is one using mostly retired product: Friendly Faces for the letter F by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using some ribbon and rosette bows I found in my stash: blsr Victorian Valentines by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[mfb]

Used some old paper, already stamped images and ribbon:

Razzleberry Sympathy by mfb at Splitcoaststampers

Freesia Sympathy by mfb at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using my dusty tree branch embossing folder: blsr A Quiet River View by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[lovinpaper]

Most everything used on this card is retired: Beary Special by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

I am falling behind using stuff out of my tote this year. For this card, I used the die cut baseball hat from my tote:

FS943 50th Birthday by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using a couple of word plaque stickers I've had for 10-15 yrs and hadn't opened the package yet: blsr Admire Beauty by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

This week I used a few images from my tote:

Dog Heartfelt Sympathy by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

Kitty Thanks by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

Birthday Roses by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[raduse]

Here's one using the jar of sno-tex still on my desk from last Christmas: blsr Joyful Tidings by raduse at Splitcoaststampers

[Shoe Girl]

I used another image from my tote for today's card:

Birthday Bike by Shoe Girl at Splitcoaststampers

[helekins]

I used one of the first stamps I bought years ago for the first time.

Vintage Girls by helekins at Splitcoaststampers

[CraftyMerla]

The Cross of Hope Framelits are no longer current. I think the small cross fits nicely and brings the larger cross to life.

Big Faith

Thanks for Looking!

[CraftyMerla]

The Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper, Butterfly Bijou DSP, Leftover Paper Pumpkin Tag, and the Pastel Pearls are all discontinued and from my stash:

Fluttering Thanks

Thank you all for taking the time to peek at my card.

[CraftyMerla]

I think the only thing current on this card is the Basic White cardstock:

Rich Love

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[CraftyMerla]

The stamp set, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Stippled Roses Dies, and Lovely Layers Vellum are all discontinued:

Vellum Roses

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[CraftyMerla]

DSP, Foil Elements, Ribbon, and Gems are all discontinued and from my stash:

Star Bright

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[CraftyMerla]

The Cross of Hope Framelits have been discontinued:

Heartfelt Trust

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[CraftyMerla]

The Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper has been discontinued:

Pastel Journey

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[CraftyMerla]

Everything Tranquil Tide and Share What You Love has been discontinued:

Share

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[lovinpaper]

This stamp set, from Gina K Designs, is retired. They retire so quickly.

Succulent Birthday Wishes by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers

[CraftyMerla]

So Saffron, Terracotta Tile, Bermuda Bay, Gold Faceted Gems, Terracotta Tile DSP, and the Glimmer Paper have all been discontinued:

Happy Birthday Rounds

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[CraftyMerla]

The DSP, Foil Elements, and the Gems are all discontinued on this card:

Night Star

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[CraftyMerla]

The Cross of Hope Framelits and the Brushed Metallic Dots are discontinued:

Metallic Faith

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[CraftyMerla]

The Pressed Petals DSP, Holiday Rhinestone Jewels, and the Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon are all discontinued and from my stash:

Pressing Thanks

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