THE CHALLENGE
- Use the paper I have without buying more until 2021
- 5 more weeks to go!
- Limit my paper craft purchases to $50 – $100 over the next four months
- Create. Create. and Create some more
Want to join us? Post a photo of your stash on your Facebook page, and use the hashtag #StashBashChallenge. Challenge a crafty friend, too, by tagging them in your challenge!
I was cleaning not only my MESK! (my hybrid word for “messy desk”), but my cards from Craft Roulette and FUNN University and made a set of these rustic easy Christmas cards. During one of the November Cards+ Labs, I showed how to create a card kit, and I guess I gave it to myself!
This Weeks’ Realization
Crafting success is based on many things. Sometimes it is just getting a product out and start doing something! I often hear about products which have not been ever used. If you have some of these, get them out and have some FUNN. Don’t get me wrong, I love a new stamp set, a new paper pattern, and all, but I have also really liked concentrating on using the treasures I have.
Teaming what I have with the concerted efforts to teach art and craft focused classes have really propelled me forward, especially during this challenge. The value of FUNN University increases immediately as you tour the campus and find…
- Lesson Library of archived classes with tips galore, samples, student galleries, coordinating guides
- Three types of classes (scrapbooking, cardmaking, and FUNNdamentals – or intro classes)
- Digital guides for scrapbooks and cards (with samples)
- TEN live Labs a month with a quick interactive chat room personally built for our students (yes, there is some extra FUNN built in)
- No tech skills needed in particular, plus we have a full time tech guy in labs and available
- A FUNN Student Lounge which includes projects, food, friendship, lesson info, and news
One of the main reasons I am proud of FUNN University is because most of the students who have started with us, have stayed with us. I love “going live” for the pre-lab time and catching up with the students. I also love being able to offer the archived lab where students can pause and create.
Ask Santa for a 6-month enrollment for a very low $50 one time payment. Use the code CRAFT during enrollment to FUNN University for this great rate.
How is my making coming along?
| date | Layouts/week | total* | other projects | total | cards/week | total** |
| week 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 23 | ||
| week 2 | 2 | 3 | 60 | 83 | ||
| week 3 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 106 | ||
| week 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 mini albums | 6 | 7 | 113 |
| week 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 136 |
| week 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 150 |
| week 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 tags | 9 | 13 | 163 |
| week 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 192 |
| week 9 | 0 | 10 | 8- 8.5×11 layouts | 17 | 22 | 214 |
| week 10 | 0 | 10 | 8 – 8.5×11 layouts | 25 | 14 | 228 |
| week 11 | 0 | 10 | 8 – 8.5×11 layouts & 2 gift holders | 35 | 32 | 360 |
| week 12 | 0 | 10 | 4 – 8.5×11 layouts | 39 | 14 | 374 |
| week 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 15 | 389 |
| week 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 39 | at least 38 | 427 |
My Take Away So Far
Stash: Got plenty
Limiting Purchases: how did I ever afford to buy so much
Using What I Have: I like what I have and using it is very FUNN
I really love paper crafting. It is so satisfying to zone in to a project, find new pieces that will fit together, and make my mini card front “masterpieces”. I believe many of you feel the same way. That’s a nice part of my life – paper and you. Have a great week. Take good care of yourself and we’ll see you soon.
Mary Gunn is the Founder and Head Professor of FUNN University. She has 20+ years experience in direct sales. She has 25+ years experience in teaching. She has combined her love for teaching and paper crafting in FUNN University. Please visit our online campus and take advantage of your first month as a gift.