I am sure that you are all sick of hearing about gas prices and recessions. However, if your like me, you never tire of hearing ways to save money especially when it applies to scrapbooking and rubberstamping. I want my albums to look really nice without costing a small fortune. So here are ten ways to save on your scrapbooking and rubberstamping projects:
1) Use your scraps to fill in empty blocks on your layouts and cards. Scraps are also great for layering small embellishments and photos.
2) Print your own. Use your computer to print your own sentiments, journaling, titles, even embellishments. I especially like using Photoshop with my 4x6 photo printer. Instead of printing a photo I make a 4"x3" collage of flowers and such and print two on a sheet. These look especially nice on the front of a card.
3) If you will be covering a large portion of your background paper use your trimmer and cut away the center of the paper. In essence making a giant whole in the center. Use this paper as your photo mats.
4) Create your own frames. Many people forget that you can easily use your paper trimmer to create frames for your cards and layouts. Another great way to use up your scraps.
5) Go simple, not every layout needs to have $10 worth of 3-D embellishments. Cut back one or two embellishments and use them on other pages or cards.
6) Join a crop or club. We women are always willing to share our tools and gadgets. We also can't resist bringing every single tool and gadget with us to crops, so don't be afraid to ask the person next to you if you can borrow a punch or stamp. Attending crops at local stores is always a great way to try new products without having to buy. Every store should have a classroom full of tools that they are willing to share.
7) Swap with a friend. If your like me you have a ton of stickers, papers, and more that you thought you would use. Get together with some friends and have a crop and swap party. Each person brings their projects and supplies to crop and a box full of used and unused products that they are willing to swap. Over tea and cookies everyone can swap out their unwanted supplies! Hey that sounds like fun, I may just have to plan a crop and swap for myself. Oh better yet, YOU plan it and just invite me! LOL
8) Print your photos through an online company. I recommend Snapfish for digital photo printing. You can get prints for as low as $12! Resist the urge to use 1 Hour photo and skip all the extras like CD's and double prints. You can create your own CD's for much less and many of the photos won't be good enough for double prints. That is why I love doing it online, I can order double and specials sizes of just the really special photos.
9) Use your tools and diecut machines. I cringe everytime I hear someone say they have a Cricut or other diecut machine but never use it. You have already invested in the machine or tools so now put them to use.
10) Go smaller. By creating a smaller album you automatically reduce costs since you will be using less paper, stickers, and embellishments.
10 Ways to Save Money on Scrapbooking
Our Summer Hours are now in effect. The summer hours run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Noon - 6pm
Wednesday - 10am - 6pm
Thursday - 10am - 6pm
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Summer Hours
Winners Announced!!!
Thanks to all who donated to our National Scrapbook Day Breast Cancer fundraiser.
The winners are:
Chris Z.
Bonnie
Diane S.
New Products Just Arrived
Mom and I spent the last few hours putting out a bunch of new products. You've got to stop in and see all the fun new stuff. Below are a few of the newest items...
*12" x 24" Vinyl sheets for use in the Cricut and other electronic diecut machines. 25 Colors in all!
*Core'Dinations - new cardstock with a colored core. Tear, scratch, or bleach the paper to show the core color.
*Jet Setters - New state specific 3-D embellishments from Reminisce.
*New Cricut Cartridges in 4 themes.
*Plus hilarious new clear stamps. Examples below...
Special Events
Bus Trip
September 22, 2008
Sign up for the bus trip is now open. The cost this year is $59.00. We will be visiting Club Scrap, Scrapbook and Stamping Memories, and That Scrapbooking Place.
As always lunch and goodie bag are included. Sign up is on a first paid basis.
Do not hesitate as the bus always fills up quickly.
Educators Night
June 19, 2008
We would like to thank all teachers and homeschool families for their hardwork by giving you free stuff!!
From 5pm-7pm on June 19th every teacher or homeschooler who has RSVP'd and who brings at least 1 non-perishable food item will receive a free goodie bag. We will also have discounts throughout the store for all attendees.
You must RSVP and show proof of teacher/homeschool status.