Going for Broke: Crafting on a Budget, CAS & Welcoming Baby

Good grief! I have just gone through a painful review of my spending, and the craft craziness has got to be contained! Not to mention, my stash has taken over. There is so much to dig through that an excavation is required to find what I'm looking for. And forget getting it all put back away. *sigh* I was able to donate a box of goodies to charity and give another to a friend, but that barely made a dent.

Sooooo, I've resolved (I mean it this time!) to use more of my stash and keep my spending in check. Praise the Lord for free digital images! (And for the CDAC Digi Club! I signed up for the whole year, and it works out to less than $1 per digi. Woohoo!)

This card was made with a free image from Mami Doodles called "Baby In Pram" which was offered on Crafters Digital Art Center in April. My church's Assistant Pastor & his wife just welcomed their 4th son, and this is the card I made & gave to welcome baby Samuel.


Not that I've ever been one who could sucessfully pile on the embellies, but I am trying to explore the Clean & Simple (CAS) style more. (Still mustering up the courage to try a one-layer card.) So granted there isn't a ton going on on this card, but everything I used came from my stash. I'm especially proud about the alpha stickers, which have been waiting for over 5 years to be used.

Thanks for stopping by & taking a look today. I'll be back soon(ish) with cards for Father's Day and a bridal shower. ((((HUGS)))) & Blessings!