How Charming

It's time for a friendly duel - Dueling Darling style. This group has been going strong for a very long time, posting on the 15th of each month. The longevity of the group is an indication (to me at least) that Kelly had a brilliant idea when she created this group. We are two teams, each with a hostess (this month it's Kelly and me) who come up with one theme. The hostesses send kits to their respective team members - but it's hush hush until reveal day. Sooooo.... today is a pretty exciting day.

Kelly and I came up with the theme...

Bargain Hunters

The idea was to include items in our kits that we obtained as a bargain (clearance sales, Tuesday Morning, second hand, etc.).

Here's what's in the kits that I sent to the Dazzlers...

Image/Sentiment – Sparkle ‘N Sprinkle Happy Flowers (purchased during there Going Out of Business sale at a huge discount) – stamped on Recollections 110# White CS (I always use a coupon for it) with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Designer Paper – from the Recollections Home Basics Paper Pad (purchased during 40% off sale)

Ribbons/Fibers – Amuse (discounted purchase when I was a demo), Baker’s Twine (from Target Dollar Spot), Classic Traditions Satin (purchased in Michael’s clearance), Floral Gardens Grosgrain Ribbon and Offray Crochet Thread (both purchased at Thrift Store)

Embellishments – Dollar Tree Puffy Dots, Grandma’s Buttons (she always cut the buttons off of worn-out clothes before discarding them), Paper Studio Brads (50% off at Hobby Lobby), Paper Studio Heart Charm (75% off at Hobby Lobby), and Sequins from the Thrift Store.

Here's the inside of my card:

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Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

The only thing I used in addition to what was in the kits was some CS - Recollections Black and White and SU Real Red