Scrapbooking money saving tips
I hear it alot, "I want to start but don't have much money" or " I stopped because I couldn't afford it" and on and on. Look I'm with you, it's expensive if you just go out unabadant to your local craft store, it's easy to drop $100 or more per trip. You can scrapbook CHEAPLY, you just need to be a little more crafty (no pun intended).
1) A lot of scrapbook pages are made for events (birthdays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, etc) stock up on as many items from the event as possible. Invitations, napkins, favors, ribbons, flowers, wrapping paper, etc etc, these items work like charms when relating your page to the event and its FREE.
2) Avoid your local craft store. I know you need to take a deep breath to compose yourself, it's ok go ahead................... Alright let me explain, I'm not saying don't go ever. What I am saying is look at other sources first like a dollar store, you would be surprised the amount of items on their shelves that you can use. Also many online stores are considerably cheaper even with shipping factored in. If having to wait a few days is what it takes to fit in your budget and be able to scrapbook then suck it up. Also old stand by Wal-Mart, there like 7-eleven or waffle houses...EVERYWHERE. They carry alot of items pretty cheap and have alot of sales. This leads into number 3.
3) Buy the items and only the items that are listed in the sales flyers from your local stores. I know it's hard but it must be done, no impulse buys. Also, watch for special sales (ex. after holidays like christmas) those red items from christmas work well for Valentines day. Also watch for bulk item sales and specials, buddy up with your network of scrappers and buy together.
4) Avoid one time use or speciality items when possible, stick with basic papers and ribbons that can be used for multiple themes.
Hopefully some of this helps don't be scared of being a little thrifty, once your page is done no one will tell the difference anyways. Enjoy
Tony
1) A lot of scrapbook pages are made for events (birthdays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, etc) stock up on as many items from the event as possible. Invitations, napkins, favors, ribbons, flowers, wrapping paper, etc etc, these items work like charms when relating your page to the event and its FREE.
2) Avoid your local craft store. I know you need to take a deep breath to compose yourself, it's ok go ahead................... Alright let me explain, I'm not saying don't go ever. What I am saying is look at other sources first like a dollar store, you would be surprised the amount of items on their shelves that you can use. Also many online stores are considerably cheaper even with shipping factored in. If having to wait a few days is what it takes to fit in your budget and be able to scrapbook then suck it up. Also old stand by Wal-Mart, there like 7-eleven or waffle houses...EVERYWHERE. They carry alot of items pretty cheap and have alot of sales. This leads into number 3.
3) Buy the items and only the items that are listed in the sales flyers from your local stores. I know it's hard but it must be done, no impulse buys. Also, watch for special sales (ex. after holidays like christmas) those red items from christmas work well for Valentines day. Also watch for bulk item sales and specials, buddy up with your network of scrappers and buy together.
4) Avoid one time use or speciality items when possible, stick with basic papers and ribbons that can be used for multiple themes.
Hopefully some of this helps don't be scared of being a little thrifty, once your page is done no one will tell the difference anyways. Enjoy
Tony
posted by Tony at 4:33 PM
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