DS63 - One Day at a Time

I've been trying harder to use up some of the scraps and other random bits and pieces that accumulate and clutter up my stamping space. Today's oldie is the flower. I couldn't even begin to tell you where it came from, but it was a good match for both the Indie Chic Nutmeg papers and the brand-new Deconstructed Sketch, #63. Have a look:

Links to more inspiration:

Amber Hight (off this week)

Arielle Gordon

Donna Wardle 

Jen Shults 

Jessica Diedrich 

Judy Rozema, Guest Designer

Kadie Ensley

Lori Boyd

Pam Varnell 

Sheri Gilson

To play along, upload your sketch creation to a blog or online gallery and then link it up HERE.

I went with a very straightforward sample this week. The sentiment is Verve's One Day Plain Jane. (Plain Janes are Verve's very affordable line of stamp singles. Cheaper than  a latte, and lasts a whole lot longer!). I stamped onto a Spellbinders Classic Square die-cut and layered over a Labels Sixteen die-cut. Before removing the die, I sponged on a little Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen) to age it a bit. Other details include some thick gold hemp, an open scallop border (MFT), distressing, stitching, and a pair of buttons (also ancient, by Stampin' Up).

I'm pretty sure this focus on using up old stuff will fly out the window as soon as some of the new summer CHA goodies hit my mailbox (crossing my fingers for today!). What are you most anxiously awaiting?

Also, any Girl Scout moms out there with a cute idea for a summer day camp swap? My daughter has a flip-flop idea in the works, but we're all ears to other ideas -- thanks!