Stash Your Trash!

No matter how green we try to be...reuse...recycle...there's always some form of trash left over. We always end up throwing some things away in a trash can, bag, or other container to keep until collection day rolls around.

Your challenge is to make a container to "stash your trash". It can be an altered soup can, a fry box, an altered paint can/lunch box, a tin container, a decorated bag, etc. Anything that can be used to "stash your trash" is acceptable for this challenge. Use your creative imagination! The sky's the limit on this one, use decorative papers, embellishments, ribbon, glitter, stickers - whatever you'd like to decorate your flashy, trashy container. Brownie points if you incorporate a recycled item or include something green on your project. I was visiting a friend in Massachusetts this weekend and did not have time to make an example for this challenge but I know y'all will come up with some fabulous creations.

Remember, there are no time limits, vendor restrictions or other rules for the challenge. It's only for fun and inspiration. When uploading your card to Splitcoaststampers, Papercraft Planet, StampTV or any other site, please use the keyword RESQ05TT. And whenever you upload to a site or you blog, be sure to link back here using so we can all see what you've done! You can use Mr. Linky below!

ONE MAN'S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE

We've all heard the phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure". When I think of this phrase, I cannot help but think of my boyfriend Joe. Not that he is trash mind you...but because his ex-wife thought the "grass was greener" and threw away their 12 year marriage. While I feel bad that Joe was put in this situation, I am grateful for his ex's indiscretion and for creating the opportunity for Joe and I to meet. Her "trash" is now my "treasure".

My challenge for you today is to make a treasure out of trash. Start with a card you've already made...you know, one that you never really liked or one that was maybe missing something so it's in a scrap pile (I have a bunch of these cards). If you don't have an old card, use scraps and start from there. Now, re-work your trashy card, snazz it up, show it some love, give it attention...brownie points if you make it a thank you card. When you're finished, send this little treasure out to someone speical in your life.

Remember, there are no time limits, vendor restrictions or other rules for the challenge. It's only for fun and inspiration. When uploading your card to Splitcoaststampers, Papercraft Planet, StampTV or any other site, please use the keyword RESQ04TT. And whenever you upload to a site or you blog, be sure to link back here using so we can all see what you've done! You can use Mr. Linky below:!