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I coined the acronym NBUS in 2013 and ran several challenges until 2017. The term caught on and is still being used in Blogland, so I thought this would be a good time to resurrect my NBUS challenge. I set up this dedicated NBUS website 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)

Monday, June 1, 2020

NBUS Challenge ~ 15

Welcome!!

It's great to see you! Thank you for another month of rousing participation in the NBUS Challenge! We had an outstanding 135 entries in the gallery! You might want to bookmark this site as a wonderful go-to place for oodles of inspiration and design ideas!

From all those incredible entries, I have randomly chosen this card by Di Wray to be our Showcase for May!
Congratulations Di and thank you for sharing your many wonderful creations using NBUS!

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The basic idea of this challenge is evident in the name. Whether it's something you just purchased or something collecting dust in the back of a drawer, who isn't proud when they use something never-before-used in their creation? This is the place where you link up your work of art in order to share that pride and inspire others!

There are no limitations on what you can create, but there are a few RULES which you can find on the tab above. If this is your first visit, please take a minute to read them. You can also click here for answers to any questions you might have. 
The challenge is open from June 1, 2020 at 12:05 a.m. PST to June 30, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. PST. I can't wait to see what you share with us! Enjoy! 


Thank you!



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23 comments:

Kathyk said...

Congratulations to you Di, well deserving of a win

Happy June peeps

Kathyk

Kath said...

A fabulous card from Di and a worthy Showcase.
Kath x

Craftychris said...

Well done Di, an absolutely fabulous showcase card! I am happy to have joined in and I am the first, Yay! xxx

Bunny said...

Congratulations, Di. [Bunny]

Pat said...

Congratulations Di for being the showcased creation for May, and I love the beautiful strips and fun sentiment you used. Looking forward to using more of my NBUS this month too. x

Linby said...

Congrats Di, it's a fab card and a design I'm inspired to have a go at myself.

cuilliesocks said...

Beautifully designed card Darnell, all to pretty papers are fabulous, Kate x

TK said...

Love the "showcase" card -- what a terrific sentiment!!

Em Louise Fairley said...

Congrats, Di!

Carol L said...

WTG Di, I'd say you'll now be doing a lot more herringbone designs with your snippets :) Does anyone else have an issue with thumbnail pics not showing in the links? It started for me about a week ago and I only get grey boxes with a number, name, and a place to click to visit the blog. I didn't change a thing that I'm aware of, but I miss seeing all the great entries for inspiration!

Janis said...

Hooray for Di and her awesome card!! That herringbone design is impressive and I love that fun sentiment. :) I have already admired it on her blog, and am tickled to see it featured here, too. Congratulations, friend!!
Thank you, Darnell, for another fun NBUS challenge. I am trying to be better abt using those neglected supplies and your challenge helps!
<3 J

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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Di said...

Hi Darnell! Huge thanks for randomly picking ny herringbone card - along with the smart mouth sentiment of course! It's such a thrill to be picked, and many thanks also to my lovely friends who've left such kind comments. Happy Dance here :)

Hugs

Di xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Lovely to see Di's card being showcased. Just loved that sassy sentiment when I saw the card on her blog, and the work that has gone into the herringbone pattern merits a win on its own!! Vicky x

Loll said...

Congrats to Di for being showcased. What a lovely quilt card! xx

scrappymo! said...

Just popping by to drop off a card. I am trying to make more NBUS cards now!

Donna said...

Beautiful card Di, congrats on being showcased!

sandie said...

Congrats to Di! And thanks for the reminder to add my card and thanks for the challenge hon x

Di said...

Here's my first entry into this months challenge Darnell! I'll be back no doubt!

Hugs

Di xx

Anita in France said...

I'm thinking a single stamp that's NBUS still counts, Darnell ... if not, please feel free to delete! LYAMYLALMA! Hugs, Anita :)

Di said...

Me again! xx

KandA said...

Fabulous showcase, such a super card from Di. I've finally got round to joining in with some more NBUS! xx

Di said...

Me again - I obviously have far too much NBUS! Tee, hee. Love, Di xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Thank you for showing me that I was living in denial Darnell and was actually in danger of being buried under an avalanche of NBUS!! Am quite cheerful about it though - what a great problem to have :) Mwah! Vicky x