Brand New by craftymerla ~ Saturday, March 19th - 7 pm EST - MAR16VSNL

[CraftyMerla]

Challenge Title: Use a BRAND NEW item from your stash
Hostess: Merla (Crafty Merla)
Keyword: MAR16VSNL
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 7 PM EST


Sunrise signals a brand new day with no mistakes in it.

So, my challenge to you is to find that brand new item in your stash that you have not used and get creative.

It can be anything from a brand new stamp set to an accessory you might have bought on clearance! Whatever you haven't taken the time to play with yet, is what you want to grab now. Take the time to show those neglected items a little bit of warmth. Make sure to let us know what it is that you have finally dusted off and used.

I look forward to seeing your creations in the VSN gallery � Don�t forget to use the keyword MAR16VSNL for this challenge when you upload your creation!


View the gallery for this challenge: HERE
View the Here Comes The Sun gallery: HERE
View the Here Comes The Sun Challenge Thread: HERE


1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10 P. M. EST ON Sunday, March 27.
2. You have 1 hour to complete the challenge, unless otherwise noted.....you do not have to count prep time!
3. We have a special gallery for the Here Comes The Sun VSN.
a) From the "Main Gallery" dropdown list on the first page of the uploader, choose Events and Special Collections.
b) From the Sub-gallery dropdown list, choose Virtual Stamping and Scrapbooking Nights ~ it's the last in the list.
c) From the new sub-gallery dropdown list choose Here Comes The Sun - it's the very top of the list.
4. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
5. Please do not combine VSN challenges...but you may combine any other challenges with a VSN challenge!

It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure your layout is seen. THANKS SO MUCH FOR PLAYING ALONG!!!

[LuvLee]

[tessaduck]

Here 'tis: MAR16VSNL feels like spring

[Covington Crafter]

Lee, you have the cutest gifs!

[ScrappinCEO]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvLee

He's adorable! Perfect mascot for the challenge.

[Covington Crafter]

My grandson turns 5 April 3, so hard to believe! This was the perfect chance to use these stamps. Here's my card Merla, thanks for the challenge.
MAR16VSNL Monkey Business by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Hi Merla! Ok, I have these Crazy Birds and dies since before Christmas and have never had the nerve to use them. Everyone does such a great job with them, I was just a little intimidated!

Here is Little Birdie Told

Thank you Merla! Great Challenge!

[CraftyMerla]

I hope everyone is going through their stash, and finding all of those new stamps, embellishments, paper, and tools, you haven't had a chance to play with yet and getting busy. I have been making so many cards in these past couple of days, that I have actually used quite a few things that had been sitting there for a while. Thank you VSN and all of these great challenges! This is my first, and I'm loving it!

[smadson]

VSN has always been a favorite of mine along with DTGD! ( just for Fan Club members) Love that too! That is in July, I think. But when I first joined SCS, VSN was like the first challenges I ever did. I loved that you chatted while you stamped!

[CraftyMerla]

My computer is not in my craft room, so I have to go back and forth. Although, that could be a good thing for me because I get caught up in both for quite a while. Meaning I am either stamping or manning the computer. These days, if I lose my train of thought it might be quite a while before I get it back. LOL

[muscrat]

I sorta fizzled out already. Wasn't planning to spend yesterday in the ER with DH. I'll try to do something for you soon merla.

[CraftyMerla]

No problem Kathy. I hope everything gets better for you. We do have a whole week to upload our cards, and it's all about having fun and relaxing. I also stopped making cards for a bit and started looking at the gallery. Such awesome cards. I'm catching my breath now, and will probably go back to my craft room in a bit and get busy again. If not, there's tomorrow!

[Shoe Girl]

Super fun challenge for me to create this card: Penny Black makes some of the cutest baby images. Here is another cute one I used: MAR16VSNL Berry Merry Christmas by Shoe Girl - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[muscrat]

Inked up this brand new stamp set just for Merla!

MAR16VSNL New Flowers by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[JanetJ]

I used 2 stamps I have never used on this card - finally use them! :rolleyes:

MAR16VSNL - Happy Dog Day by JanetJ - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[annsforte3]

Merla, thank you so much for hosting this evening!! Wonderful challenge as we all have something that we have stashed away and forgotten about!

I decided to go with a new technique I saw using water to help form the flower petals!

Here is my card!

[CraftyMerla]

I am so glad there are VSN events. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time. It's fantastic. Thanks ladies for keeping this event alive. I look forward to see what is still added during the week. Thank you to all who participated in my challenge.

[JBgreendawn]

Do I have "new" stuff... but, of course I do... ;)
here is mine: MAR16VSNL Lime Chucks by JBgreendawn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[LMcAree]

Great challenge Merla! MAR16VSNL by LMcAree - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[cnsteele]

flowers and friends

[tessaduck]

Keeping a focus on vsn: MAR16VSNL St. Pat's

[Kelly H]

Baker's Twine is my brand new item!

MAR16VSNL New Stuff by Kelly H - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

Of course I have new stuff :rolleyes: Who doesn't! Thanks for the opportunity to break it out!

Superstar

[T. Joy]

So fun! Here's mine!

MAR16VSNL-Soft and Sweet by T. Joy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[uncbballfan]

I'm still plugging along. Here's my card:

Tulip Time (uncbballfan) by uncbballfan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Covington Crafter]

I've got another one for you Merla, Happy Birthday Kim by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I used new paper, sentiment stamps, bling and baker's twine.

[Jo Ann F.]

Here is my card featuring my new stamps.

[hotwheels]

Here's my card the challenge. And this is the lasted of challenge for me. I have all 14 challenges done now. Thanks, Hotwheels
BRAND NEW by hotwheels - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[DCinkit]

Fun challenge. I finally had a chance to use a new-to-me stamp from my stash. Thanks Merla!

Peter Rabbit mixed up by DCinkit - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking!

[Nynaeve252]

Thanks for the challenge!

Just Bermuda Cucumber