Do you have a stamp set that you just never think you’ll use. Maybe it was a gift, or part of a workshop that you thought you’d use it for a particular project. I am talking about those stamp sets you just wonder how you are ever going to use it. Well, I have a bird stamp set that I got with a bundle of products that I just hated. I thought it was the ugliest stamp set ever. I never imagined I would ever, ever use this stamp set.

I decided that I was going to sit down and stretch my imagination to use this stamp set! I issued myself a personal challenge! Like Throw Down with Miss Scrappy Britches. HA! Anyway, I created two beautiful cards using this ugly stamp set. The first I used one of my Favorite Close To My Heart paper packs, Veranda. The second uses paper from my personal stash that I NEVER let anyone see. In fact, I think this is the first time I have posted products not made with Close To My Heart goodies!

Yes, I LOVE Close To My Heart, but I AM a scrapbooker through and through. If you only knew what I have hidden up in my scrapbook room, you would be amazed just how many product lines I go ga-ga over. So I am challenging you to take out that ugly stamp set and make something fabulous like some sentimental cards to give your closest friend and family!