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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)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

NBUS Challenge #85

Welcome!!
This is a wonderful place to find design ideas
as we challenge each other 
to use our Never-Before-Used-Schtuff
and then share our creations to inspire others!
[And as Bunny says: to enable each other to buy more NBUS!]

It's great to see you and I hope you're doing well and feeling creative! Thank you for playing in last month's NBUS Challenge with all your beautiful new goodies! I really appreciate your enthusiasm and how you support and encourage each other ~ and me! 

From all the incredible entries last month, I am showcasing #119 Gail L.:
What better for springtime than an envelope filled with purple posies! Thank you so much, Gail, for sharing this beautiful card and your other wonderful creations using NBUS!

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, you are delighted when you use 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 link.

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! 

The challenge closes April 30, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. PST.

Thank you!



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5 comments:

Gail L said...

Thanks Darnell!
Always fun!

April 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Sandra H said...

Congratulations Gail your card is so lovely and deserved to be showcased x

April 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM
TK said...

What a glorious card to showcase Darnell, but please don't tell Hubbs all my bloggie friends are my enablers!!!

April 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Bunny said...

Another excellent choice this month with Gail's card. Now I have the song ring around the rosie, pocket full of posies in my brain. Technically it's an envelope full but we get it. Excellent and oh so pretty card.

April 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Great Showcase Darnell and so grateful to you for encouraging us to use up our NBUS. We need it!
God bless you and Mister and happy Easter too.
Prayer hugs, 🙏🏻🤗 Shaz in Oz.x

April 4, 2026 at 8:53 AM

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