Welcome to 'The *Use It Or Lose It Challenge!*'

In honor of the Endless Scrappy Days of Summer...

Our challenge in the month of August is to *use 5 specifically selected items*.

...And yes, you guessed it!...Your LO or LO's must include 5 of your specifically chosen items!

GUIDELINES:

- First, search through your stash, select *5* items, products or supplies that you currently have in your stash, that you are not using, but really do intend to & then if you will, take a pic & link it here!

- *The Big Disclaiming Twist!* - Upon chosing your items, if you do NOT however use up *all 5* of your specified items by the deadline, then all or any of your unused specified remaining supplies, items or products will in turn be sent away & onto the Winner! (Hence, the Use Or Lose It part of this months Challenge!) *Please Only Play If You Dare & Dare To Share!

~ LOs must be 8x8 or larger
~ LOs can be single or double
~ Enter as many LO's as you desire!
~ Only new LOs please
~ LOs may be used towards multiple challenges

~ Note: This months selected products may be from either the Superstore OR from your own personal stash (it's up to you!)

~ Please feel free to check in as often as possible and tell us about your progress as you go along!

~ Post your LO's to the board...please allow Public Embedding for your LO's.

~All submissions must be posted to this thread *no later than midnight on August 31st!*

VOTING:

~ All participants that complete this months Challenge, will have their names submitted into a random drawing for a prize!

~ In addition to any remaining supplies, a Scrapbooking Goodie Bag will then be sent to the winner!

~ Note to Players! - All extra supplies will be/should be sent individually onto the randomly selected Winner! Note: Thank You For Your Participation In Advance!

Thanks For Playing, Good Luck & As Always, Have Fun!

* July Challenge Winner - Julie (senora_x)
* August Challenge Winner - Nati (Mrs. Tristan)
* September Challenge Winner -
* October Challenge Winner -
* November Challenge Winner -
* December Challenge Winner -

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PLAYERS:

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1. Kelly (KellyCali) (hostess) (5/5) = DONE!

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2. Mel (MelindaK) (5/5) = DONE!

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3. Judy (Sweet Destiny) (5/5) = DONE!

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4. Angelica (Angelica) (5/5) = DONE!

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5. crystie (croppincrystie) (0/5) - Challenge Reminder Sent!

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6. Nati (Mrs. Tristan) (5/5) = DONE!

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7. Karen (scrapriguez) (2/5)

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8. Sabrina (scrapinbabygal) (5/5) = DONE!

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9. (KingMemories) (0/5) - Challenge Reminder Sent!

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10. Julie (senora_x) (5/5) = DONE!

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11. Kristen (kristen622) (5/5) = DONE!

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12. Bev (scrapperbee) (5/5) = DONE!

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13. (jbel) (5/5) = DONE!

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14. Kate (kyttikate) (5/5) = DONE!

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15. Sarah (Sarah-Scraps) (5/5) = DONE!

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16. Tina (SwtTxT) (5/5) = DONE!

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17. Moni (MoniL) (5/5) = DONE!

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18. Stacey (carbphrek) (5/5) = DONE!

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19. Ashley (Smashley) (5/5) = DONE!

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20. Karen (MarKaren) (5/5) = DONE!

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21. Vickie (scrappedupmom) (3/5) I won't be able to upload my last 2 lo's my.
we only have one camera andmy bf isn't coming home until wednsday...I will be more than happy to send the winner some goodies!

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Note: Each player will have their own thread section following this one. Your 5 chosen items will be linked to the front page. Upon completion and use of your 5 specified products, your completed results will also thereon be linked!

1. Kelly (KellyCali) (hostess) (5/5) = DONE!

- I will use at least 1 - 2 of the stamps from each pack = Done!

- I will use the Cosmo Cricket pp's to create a couple of LO's & or cards = Done!

- I will use the Sassafras pp to create a recipe card/LO = Done!

Created the bottom title blocks using Cosmo Cricket - Snorkel Collection Border.

Beach-Themed Title Tags By KellyCali

Used the mini stamp set for the photo corners.

Happy Sunshine Girls By KellyCali

I used 2 of the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird cutouts for this particular LO.

Happiness By KellyCali

I used the mini dot stamps within the rays of sunbeams for this LO.

Everything You Can Imagine By KellyCali

Completed 2 recipe LO's using the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird cutouts.

Mom's Basic Meatloaf By KellyCali

Grandma's Cherry Drop Cookies By KellyCali

So Very... By KellyCali

2. Mel (MelindaK) (5/5) = DONE!

I wanted to post my 5 items (before I start scrapping with them, lol!)

Here they are:

I will use one of the lazer cutouts = Done!

Aug Use it or lose it challenge item 1 By MelindaK

I will use one of the stamps and one of the circle templates = Done!

Aug Use it or lose it challenge items 2 and 3 By MelindaK

I will use part or possibly all of the beehive pp on a lo = Done!

Aug Use it or lose it challenge item 4 By MelindaK

I will use part or possibly all of the star pp on a lo = Done!

Aug Use it or lose it challenge item 5 By MelindaK

Ok, I used item 2 and 3 today, the frog stamp, and the circle template:

Jump! By MelindaK

Used Item 4 (the honeycomb pp) on this one:

bee yourself By MelindaK

Item #5 - I have one left to go after this!:

Worn Out By MelindaK

My final item... item #1 (I used the trellis):

Dance By MelindaK

3. Judy (Sweet Destiny) (5/5) = DONE!

Use it or lose it By Sweet Destiny

Ok, I'm thinking I must have cut myself short in the 5 items and should have had multiples in each cause I only ended up with two LO's and I used all my stuff except for a square of pink and a piece of ribbon about 6" long, guess I could try to make another using them up. Anyway here are the two LO's I made.

My Mom

my 4 Grand Children


Front

Inside

4. Angelica (Angelica) (5/5) = DONE!

- Here are my five

Here is the webster pages pp = Done!

lil' miss chatty By Angelica

I used the Heidi Grace Blooming Border = Done!

Woodland Fairy By Angelica

Used two of the roses = Done!

Sleepy Pixie By Angelica

I used the prima artsy mums = Done!

Daddy's Girl By Angelica

Here is my last one. Prima corner bling = Done!

Fabulous By Angelica

5. Crystie (croppincrystie) (0/5) - Challenge Reminder Sent!

i was hoping to have my items posted by now, but have had a busy weekend....if not tomorrow it will not be for another week. leaving for the beach for a week and will check in when i return....have a productive week.....

6. Nati (Mrs. Tristan) (5/5) = DONE!

Yay.. here are my 5 items.

1.Manual Label Maker.. I need to use it on a LO = Done!
2.Rub on Tape- use at least one of the 2 = Done!
3.Blue Ribbon- I have no idea how the heck i'll use this on my lo but i will = Done!
4.Rangers Glossy Effects.. Use it on a lo = Done!
5.EK Success Fastenater Staples... use at least 2 staples = Done!


My 5 items
By Mrs. Tristan

Ok here are 4 items i used of my five:

Here i used the manual label maker:


These Boots Were Made For Walking!
By Mrs. Tristan

Here i used the ribbon:


I Heart You
By Mrs. Tristan

On here i used the Glossy Ranger thingy... I used it on the Pumpkins eyes, nose, smiles, and stems:


The Fall
By Mrs. Tristan

Here i used the rubon tape that i said i was going to use:


My Mom and Me
By Mrs. Tristan

Here's my Last lo! I used the ek success fastenater with the staples!!

The Reception By Mrs. Tristan

7. Karen (scrapriguez) (2/5)

here are my 5

I will use at least 3 pieces of paper from each paper pack.

the floss colors i will be using is cool blue and some brown = Done!

here is one lo using my blue floss = Done!


Live Love Laugh
By Scrapriguez

here is another using the blue floss = Done!

"i luv school" By Scrapriguez

here is a LO using brown floss = Done!


a blessing
By Scrapriguez

8. Sabrina (scrapinbabygal) (5/5) = DONE!

here are my 5

1. ribbon- i will use at least 3ft out of the 24ft = Done!
2. brads- i will use at least 6 out of the 24 = Done!
3. stitching- i will stitch on 2 of the lo's = Done!
4. quotes - I will use at least 2 out of the 9 sheets = Done!

Use it or Lose It By Scrapinbabygal

5. KI memories cardstock journaling stickers - I will use at least 3 out of 5 = Done!

Use it or Lose it By Scrapinbabygal

I used the DCWV fun in the sun quote stack. The definition of excitement is from there = Done!

Week 25 By Scrapinbabygal

the sticker across the pictures is from the KI sticker pack so I have used 1/3

my Aunts By Scrapinbabygal

Ok the definition is from the DCWV sticker pack = Done!

What's this? By Scrapinbabygal

the title is from the sticker stack and i said i would use one sheet (which is 5 stickers) so I am at 3/5 = Done!

Summer Days By Scrapinbabygal

9. (KingMemories) (0/5) - Challenge Reminder Sent!

10. Julie (senora_x) (5/5) = DONE!

I will use the border punch on at least 2 layouts = Done!

Here are my last three items! I'll use the diecut paper = Done!, at least 3 spinners = Done!, and at least 5 journaling cards!

Use it or Lose it By Senora_x

Here are two layouts using the border punch.


Ode to Pizza
By Senora_x

My Favorite By Senora_x

On this one I used one spinner and an arrow.


You Rock
By Senora_x

Here are some layouts I finished!

Used a spinner and two journal cards on this one:

Cherish By Senora_x

Used a spinner, arrow, and journal card on this one.


Bloom & Grow
By Senora_x

Here's another one with a journal card.


Relax
By Senora_x

This one used another spinner and my diecut paper.


The Top 10 Reasons
By Senora_x

Here's another layout using my border punch!


Flexible
By Senora_x

Here's my last one! Used the hambly kraft paper = Done!


I wish, I wish to be a fish
By Senora_x

11. Kristen (kristen622) (5/5) = DONE!

Okay, I finally picked my products. It was so tough!

I will use 3 of the clocks = Done!
I will use 3 of the journaling pages = Done!
I will use the Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday chipboard = Done!
I'll use at least 5 pieces of the chipboard = Done!
And I'll use 2 of the bingo cards = Done!

Okay, here's what I accomplished last night:

This one uses one of the Heidi Swapp clocks.


So Sweet
By Kristen622

This one uses the Jenni Bowlin bingo card and half of one of the Making memories journaling spots.


U & Me
By Kristen622

This one uses the other half of the Making Memories journaling spot.


The Girls
By Kristen622

This one uses 2 pieces of the AC Chipboard:


Resistance is Futile
By Kristen622

and finally, this one uses 3 pieces of the AC chipboard. Finished with that one!


Sweet Treats
By Kristen622

Thanks for looking!

Here are some more LOs.


Life is Good
By Kristen622
I used the Girl Friday chipboard on this.


Snow Much Fun
By Kristen622
I used another one of the Making Memories journaling spots on this one.

Thanks for looking!

Okay, here are some more . . .I used one of the clocks on the first one, and journaling spots on the other two. I think that's everything I said I would use . . .I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow, so that's about all I'll be able to do for now!
Have a great day!


My Heart is Here
By Kristen622


Bff's
By Kristen622


Snow Much Fun
By Kristen622

12. Bev (scrapperbee) (5/5) = DONE!

Here are my items that are in the store:

I know they don't have to be from the store, but then I don't have to take a pic! lol

Beauty By Scrapperbee

Duck By Scrapperbee

NIght By Scrapperbee

(Not Shown Here) - 2 more lo's with the journaling pad and felt flower = Done!

Here's a lo with one color of floss--not much, but it's a start.

Lower Town By Scrapperbee

Here's my lo with my punch--used it for the bg for my alphas.


Montreal
By Scrapperbee

Here's another lo with the punch--I really need to use it more!


Washington, DC
By Scrapperbee

Here's my note transparency = Done!

all that's left is my floss--so must do some stitching lo's!


So Proud
By Scrapperbee

Here's my last lo--used three different colors of floss on this one! = Done!


Hero
By Scrapperbee

13. (jbel) (5/5) = DONE!

I have the picture of my five items...just have to lead them up. I'll let you know what they are:

1. K Ology Chipboard = Done!
2. Starform Stickers (boarder, silver) = Done!
3. The Summer Scrapbook Kit (hope to make a dent in it since I haven't even used it yet) = Done!
4. Design by Leere (Season Collection: Winter) = Done!
5. Foil Transfer Kit...hummm... = Done!

1. Used K Ology Chipboard Alphas


Pick ME a Winner
By Jbel

2 and 3

Used My Starform Stickers (silver stips) AND the Foil Transfers (which gave me grief!)


Little Elf
By Jbel
and
Big Elf
By Jbel

4: Design By Leere (the winter chipboard)


First Snowfall Nov 2008/
By Jbel

#5 is the Summer Stack Scrapbook Kit...still to come.

I'm done my final challenge...using my summer pack.
I used paper from the pack, vellum words, and stickers.


Pretty Toes
By Jbel

14. Kate (kyttikate) (5/5) = DONE!

Ok here are my items:

Here is my first one: I used the Kraft Kuts here = Done!

Spring Chick By Kyttikate

Here is another one: I used the punch here = Done!

Revenge of the Nerds By Kyttikate

Here is another from me. I used the ribbon = Done!

Beat the Heat By Kyttikate

Here is another one from me: I used the clound nine 3d stickers = Done!

StayCation By Kyttikate

here is my last one! I used the bling here = Done!

Summer Lovin By Kyttikate

15. Sarah (Sarah-Scraps) (5/5) = DONE!

Okay I've finally chosen my 5 - I really dug deep to find stuff that I've had in my stash for ages!! The clear pink dotted border is even curled in two places because it's been stored for so long!

#1 Fancy Pants clear dotted overlay = Done!

http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/photo/2 284017.ht...

#2 Studio G scrapbook stamps = Done!

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#3 around the block soft strips = Done!

http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/photo/2 284021.ht...

#4 Sam & Lucy flowers with brads = Done!

http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/photo/2 284023.ht...

#5 Daffodil stickers = Done!

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Okay here's my layout - I used the pink dotted transparency over the bottom of the photo:

Prawn By Sarah-Scraps

I scrapped another layout - this time I used my daffodils and scrapbooking stamps:

this is me By Sarah-Scraps

here is my layout, I used my flowers:

BFF By Sarah-Scraps

Okay here is another layout - I had to use this plastic/rubber strip (it's along the bottom of the layout)

Winter By Sarah-Scraps

I used some more blossoms from my pack:

Powerpuff Girls By Sarah-Scraps

I used up some more of my daffodils!

Upsy Daisy By Sarah-Scraps

16. Tina (SwtTxT) (5/5) = DONE!

Okay here are my 5 items.

Embellies By SwtTxT

Instant Replay Album Kit By SwtTxT

Greamy Photo Mats By SwtTxT

Patterned Short Cuts By SwtTxT

Okay this is my first time participating in the challenge and when I picked my 5 items I never said how much I would use.I am making an 8x8 ablum as a gift. So far I have made 13 los from my 5 items. I am sharing 7 of the 13 los.
Used Embellies
Duck Pond By SwtTxT
Used Dreamy Photo Mats
The Little Stuff By SwtTxT
Dreamy Photo Mats
Blow Bubbles By SwtTxT
Patterned ShortCuts
Lets Bowl By SwtTxT
Used Dreamy Photo Mats
Rose Garden By SwtTxT
Used Embellies
Water Park By SwtTxT
Used Dreamy Photo Mats
Best Friends By SwtTxT

17. Moni (MoniL) (5/5) = DONE!

I'm in again! Here are my picks:
I will use at least two of the bow wow stickers = Done!
I will use at lease one of the chipboard shapes (if I don't use this, I'll throw in a whole sheet for the winner) = Done!
I will use at least two of the flair buttons = Done!

Yay! Got my first layout done and it uses three of the bow wow stickers and the die-cut paper. Three more items to go.

introducing molly By MoniL

I was able to get this one done with both of the flair pieces on it. Two more to go.

that's life By MoniL

whew - so much going on right now so i'm way behind! but i did get to actually scrap tonight so i did one using the felt border, along with another of the doodlebug stickers. i also was excited to use that clip i've had since 2005 and doodlebug pp since 2007.

i have one item left.

puppy love By MoniL

Here's my last one for the fancy pants chipboard:


sweet angel
By MoniL

I know I'll be signing up again - this is really keeping me motivated to scrap and use up my stuff.

18. 22. Stacey (carbphrek) (5/5) = DONE!

Here's mine:

Cute Dude By Carbphrek

Here are 2 more products down:

Daily Grind chipboard letters
Make Everyday Fun By Carbphrek

First Movie By Carbphrek

I just realized that the product I chose to use from the store is not actually the one I chose from my stash. I didn't read just used sight, its the animal paper but not the one with coloured circles.

Pre-K fall & winter By Carbphrek

You warm my heart By Carbphrek

I think I used them all = DONE!

19. Ashley (Smashley) (5/5) = DONE!

Ok, here are my 5:



Making Memories Black Tie Flower 3D Stickers: There are 14 stickers in the package, I will use 7 or more = Done!

Wedding Girls By Smashley

There are 9 frames on the transparency, I will use at least 5 = Done!

Love You By Smashley

I finished this last night and had to wait until it was sunny again to get a good photo:

I used another transparency frame.

Love By Smashley

Here's another layout. I used yet another Hambly frame.

Keep Dancing By Smashley

This was also a submission for Comma Holly's Totally Bizarre Scrap Your Autograph Challenge. I had to pretend to be a famous person and scrap about my celebrity life!

I used 2 more Hambly Studios Transparency frames and the rest of my Queen & Co. felt fusion, and my final Mets pennant.

TFL!

Rock Stars By Smashley



There is a total of 3ft. of this Queen & Co. felt fusion, I will use half = Done!

I used about a foot of the Queen & Co. Felt Fusion in this one:

Bar Swingin' By Smashley

Cheers! By Smashley



I will use both the pennants and the apron. I've literally had the apron for years! = Done!

Making History By Smashley

Mets Fan Forever By Smashley

I used the apron in this one:

Christmas Popcorn By Smashley

Embarassingly enough, I was organizing my scrap stuff this weekend and found TWO MORE of the aprons! I have no idea why I have so many of them. LOL!

All right, I used all the rest of my products! I finished last night, but not until late and then I had no light for photos.