I saw the ad for the new paper line. It was never in my budget nor did any show up in my kits. I put it out of my mind and moved on. Recently, I have been thumbing through my 2014 planner looking for any sketches I may not have used. I came across the page again and the thought occurred to me,” Why not just use the advertisement for a layout.”
Quite honestly, I would have preferred to have the whole collection in my hands. I like Jillibean Soup as a company and I want to show them my support so they stay in business. On the other hand, I also wanted to make the most use possible from the planner. Here was an opportunity for a little recycling. After a lot of debate, I chose to recycle.
Hush Little One by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup, Studio Calico;Letters: October Afternoon, Die Cuts, Flair, Vellum: Studio Calico; Rub Ons: Crate Paper; Enamel Dots: My Mind’s Eye; Stamp; Cocoa Daisy; Other: Doily
The page layout was determined by the way the ad page was set up. I wanted to take advantage of the burst pattern, but I also needed to cover up the ad portion. I stitched lines down each section of the patterns to add a bit of texture.
While I far prefer to own the real collection, I think there is a lot of benefit from recycling. I do my best to stay on budget. Recycling items helps me to accomplish that. Keep your eye out for opportunities to mix found items with supplies from your stash.
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