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I coined the acronym NBUS in 2013 and ran several challenges until 2017. The term caught on and in 2020, it is still being used in Blogland, so I thought this would be a good time to challenge you to use your NBUS to stay creative through Covid and beyond. This dedicated NBUS website is for crafty artists to share their works of art containing any brand-new virginal Never-Before-Used-Schtuff! We bought it ~ now let's use it to share and inspire others!
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"I've come to the conclusion that buying craft supplies 
and actually using them are two separate hobbies." (Unk)

Saturday, August 1, 2026

NBUS Challenge #89

Hello!

Thank you to everyone who participated in last month's special challenge which celebrated YOU for using your Never-Before-Used-Schtuff and the companies who supply us with our Never-Before-Used-Schtuff!  
And thank you again to all the wonderful companies who sponsored this special celebration!

Here are the winners!
I will be in touch with all the winners immediately. If you don't hear from me by August 2, 2026, please leave me a comment below with your contact information. Congratulations to all!

And now to Challenge #89:

If this is your first time playing, the basic idea of this challenge is evident in the name. Whether it's something you have just purchased, or something unused that is collecting dust in the back of a drawer, it feels so satisfying when you use your never-before-used schtuff (NBUS) in your creation! This is the place for you to share those NBUS works of art! 

There are no limitations on what you can create, but there are a few RULES, such as what is the maximum number of other challenges allowed. Please take a minute to click on the above Rules link for more information. 

You may use this badge for your blog post if you like, but it is not mandatory.
I can't wait to see what you share with us! 
This challenge closes August 31, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. PST.

Thank you!

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Click here to enter