Scrapbooking my Stash

Yup, still trying to use up those 6 sheets of Rebecca Designer Series Paper! I decided that if I have any hope of using it up, I'm going to have to create some scrapbook pages since it's easier to use large quantities of patterned paper on them. The layout ideas for these two page come from AnnMarie Bryant who runs a great Facebook group: Scrapbooking the day away! She provides monthly challenges and offers a space for scrappers to share. This month, she is doing daily layout ideas.

Once again, I used the Rebecca DSP with Sahara Sand (still available) and Chocolate Chip (retired) cardstock. I added brads from the Hodpodge Hardware kit (retired). The circles are cut with the Layering Circles dies (still available). The two lettering stamp sets are both retired and stamped with Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip ink. 

To create the stitching around the outside, I used my old tool kit that Stampin' Up! used to sell when eyelets were popular. There is a plastic template in it to help you punch even holes. I poked through all the holes and then used a Sahara Sand marker to draw a line through them to look like stitching. 

This second page uses my last piece of Regal Rose cardstock. The flower in the lower left is made with the Pick a Petal stamp set from 2007. I love this set! There are multiple designs for petals and you can stamp them separately and then put them together to make flowers. There are also some circles for the center. Here, I've stamped it in Regal Rose. I stamped off on the polka dot petals to give them a lighter color. I added buttons that we used to carry and some old satin ribbon. The bee and the hearts are cut with the Detailed Bee dies (still available). 
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While the stamps and paper are no longer available, Stampin' Up! has many great options that would work as well! I hope the pages inspire you to create your own layouts and use up your stash!

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