Make embellishments or elements to go on cards and then either lose the impetus to carry the project through or become dissatisfied en route.
This little heap is the evidence of my unfinished business. It's a case of 'I thought I would use it for something' kind of thing.
Actually I quite like the little robin... I drew him last night and I think he may find his way onto a Christmas card... as to the rest, well it's anyone's guess as to how long it will stay in this pile.
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I shall be going to the NEC tomorrow, Thursday... if anyone else is going do say Hi!
Ah, yes, I have a little pile of projects that never quite made the grade ....... but they still might - just not as they started out!
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Hi there Chrissie thanks so much for popping over - and dont think my language one is automatic - you select it, and sorry about my card - forgot about the lots of white , thought a layer or two was okay but not to worry - at least I made it for once - after doing few during year but never in time, and now dont forget some of rules...
ReplyDeleteNever know next year might get it all co-ordinated, ha ha!! Shaz in oz,x
Hehehe I have a feeling what you throw away is much better than anything I could produce :-)
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I know how you feel, we should do a swap, all those pieces we discard should be sent to someone else to see what they can do with it.
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I have Boxes FULL of die cut this, stamped that, embossed the other... I sorted it out the other day and was amazed at how many punched snowflakes alone I have :-)
ReplyDeleteBridget's idea of a swap is great, perhaps LIM could post a swap for the followers ? perhaps like a 'sectet santa' to choose our Limette partner!
I have lots of punched out bits . . . from trying to usefully use up scraps!
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Hugs, Sandra View my desk HERE!
I sort of do Chrissie, but usually they make a spectacular heap in the bottom of the bin on tidy up days...because by then I've shifted them around for a couple of months. Mind, my discards don't often look as good as these..!
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You are not alone in making embellies and then not using them. I have a tin full of them!!!! Makes a change from the "Sod it" box (aka the bin!). Don't waste the Robin though he is cute!
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ReplyDeleteYes i stamp lots out and colour them ...then do lots of Die cuts ...but usually they are not the colour you want for your project....
Have super time at the nec ...i was going to go but as i have been in Coventry recently ...decide noy to go ...but would have loved to have met you....next time ...
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You will find something to do with your bits and bobs and it will be brilliant I am sure. Love the little robin. x Jo
ReplyDeleteDo you store the embellishments somewhere of do they bite the dust? I end up with lots of scraps of fabric that I intend to use, but they inevitably end up in the stuffing bag, where I use them for draught excluders etc!
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Hi Chrissie, I definitely do and have a few tubs of stamped/coloured images/punched bits and bobs,etc., all waiting for the right project to come along :) Like the little robin too - he's way to cute to be left out in the cold. Have a great week. Elizabeth x #59
ReplyDeleteYES! They go and live in a little box and get used eventually when they turn out to be exactly what I'm looking for! Love your little Robin (robins are to me what daisies and chickens are to you!) Vx
ReplyDeleteYes, I have an old plastic box (used to have fried rice in it) that sits on my desk and scraps and bits end up there. But I do dip in from time to time and stuff does get used!
ReplyDeleteHave to agree ..that robin is so cute ...deserves to have a home on a card. I expect you will find the right cards for you embelishments.
ReplyDeleteYES! I spent an entire morning making some UTEE toppers which I carefully stored in a box "for future use" ... I came across them recently and took one look at them and binned the lot! Debbie #77
ReplyDeleteYep I have a pile the same which I'm working my way through!
ReplyDeleteI have a little pile of odds and ends like that, on the side of my desk. They often find their way into other projects or get snaffled by my daughter, if they take her fancy!
ReplyDeleteoh yes I think we all have a little box or tray full of the unfinished project pieces. I eventually use them on something else after I forget what I made them for and that I didn't like them in the first place! Hope you have a great week. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #68
ReplyDeleteI definitely do this - although I don't hand draw any images!! I'd have a lot of fun with your pile :)
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Yes I do this all the time and my pile is now much larger than yours lol !...and your desk looks much tidier too :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteAlways Chrissie - you are definately in good company!!
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