What Are The Three Basic Rules For Getting Cheap Scrapbooking Supplies?
Getting cheap scrapbooking supplies might look like a tricky job. The good news is that it does not need to be. All you’ve got to do is follow three rules:
Never Pay for an Idea
If you are into scrapbooking, possibilities are that you are the creative type. I have known some people to find it way easier to buy layouts, stencils and general theme ideas. Some actually have gone as far as buying books with pre-printed and prepared backgrounds.
Even if you’re in the middle of a ‘creativity crisis ‘ you shouldn’t resort to buying ideas. If you are really stuck, then spend your time looking for inspiration. Look over your old albums, a design brochure or some websites. You will be amazed at the places you will find good ideas.
Only Buy Material if it Can’t Be Made or Salvaged
A few people do not want to put any effort into their scrapbooks. They’re content to go out and buy packets of pre-cut shapes, stickers and even pre-tied ribbons!
There’s little wrong with using spare and excess materials in your scrapbook. It doesn’t take away from the effect or look worse. Using pre-cut and prepared materials also defeats the point of putting a scrapbook together.
You may also notice that you can save lots of money if you use punches and stencils to make lots of your shapes and decorations. These can be uses again and again to great effect.
Scrapbooking is a labour of love. Without the labour, it loses its individual touch and the feeling of achievement that comes with honest work.
Be Part of a Scrapbooking Community
Whether its a local club, a bunch of friends or even a scrapbooking forum on the internet, it will serve you well to be part of a scrapbooking community.
These groups are have wealth of knowledge and love to share ideas, give advice and typically help out with any person coming across problems with their scrapbooks.
They’re also a lifesaver if you are having a ‘creativity crisis’.
Many groups also are more than happy to share materials or give away any excess materials they can’t find a use for in their scrapbooks. On top of this, they are always happy to tell other members when they find cheap scrapbooking supplies as well!
If you follow the three rules above, you’ll find it very easy to save cash when putting together an album.
To get some more easy and cheap scrapbooking supplies ideas check out Janette Millers web site now, and while you’re there you can also download ten free scrapbooking layouts!
Crafters Workshop – Templates and Stencils
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Wilton Easter 18pc Metal Cookie Cutter Set $7.49 Present a friend with a springtime basket of sugar cookies or accessorize a holiday brunch table with decorated shortbread treats. Wilton’s Easter 18-piece cookie cutter set creates a festive mood with lots of seasonal shapes including a cross, butterfly, chick, bunny, jelly bean, sun, egg, carrot, basket, leaping bunny, bunny face, daisy, sprinkling can, tulip, umbrella, lamb, rabbit and flower. … |
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RM Locomotive Train Engine Metal Cookie Cutter for Baking / Birthday Party Favors / Scrapbooking Stencil $0.95 Make holiday or everyday cookies extra special when cut into shapes. Decorate with royal icing, coloured sugars, and sprinkles. Or, use to cut out shapes from brownies, bar cookies, or sandwiches. Size: 3.5″ Dimensions: 3.5″L × 1″D Materials: Tinplate Care: Hand wash and dry immediately. Do not soak in water. Not dishwasher safe…. |
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RM Moose Reindeer Head Metal Cookie Cutter for Holiday Baking / Christmas Party Favors / Scrapbooking Stencil $1.59 Moose Head cookie cutter, made of sturdy tin, Size approximately 4 1/2 in., Depth 7/8 in., Color silver… |
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Tsukineko Small-Size VersaFine Instant Dry Pigment Ink, Satin Red $2.72 VersaFine pigment ink is fast-drying on porous surfaces and embossable on glossy and coated surfaces. It is water-resistant when dry and fabulous for finely-detailed images. This ink pad will give you extremely fine detail. An ink that you are able to watercolor or marker over, and it won’t bleed. This natural oil-based pigment ink dries instantly on matte cardstock. You won’t believe it until you… |
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Tsukineko Small-Size VersaFine Instant Dry Pigment Ink, Crimson Red $1.22 VersaFine pigment ink is fast-drying on porous surfaces and embossable on glossy and coated surfaces. It is water-resistant when dry and fabulous for finely-detailed images. This ink pad will give you extremely fine detail. An ink that you are able to watercolor or marker over, and it won’t bleed. This natural oil-based pigment ink dries instantly on matte cardstock. You won’t believe it until you… |
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Tsukineko Small-Size VersaFine Instant Dry Pigment Ink, Imperial Purple $1.22 VersaFine pigment ink is fast-drying on porous surfaces and embossable on glossy and coated surfaces. It is water-resistant when dry and fabulous for finely-detailed images. This ink pad will give you extremely fine detail. An ink that you are able to watercolor or marker over, and it won’t bleed. This natural oil-based pigment ink dries instantly on matte cardstock. You won’t believe it until you… |
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VersaFine Small Pigment Ink Pads VersaFine pigment ink is fast-drying on porous surfaces and embossable on glossy and coated surfaces. It is water-resistant when dry and fabulous for finely-detailed images. This ink pad will give you extremely fine detail. An ink that you are able to watercolor or marker over, and it won’t bleed. This natural oil-based pigment ink dries instantly on matte cardstock. You won’t believe it until you… |
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Crayola Face Painting Kit – Organic Henna Designs $11.99 Decorate your body! Create Beautiful henna body art designs with easy-to-use press on shapes. Liven up your next party parade or rainy afternoon with Crayola This package contains 1 face paint crayon for detailing, eight face paint sheets (6″ x 4″) and instruction guide. Recommended for children ages 8 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Made in USA…. |
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Paper Fashions (Klutz S.) $13.24 With Paper Fashions, girls get to craft their own paper-clothing couture. Plastic stencil shapes make it simple to trace perfectly proportioned pants, purses, skirts, scarves, sweaters, shoes and more. Cut each piece out of the array of double-sided, acid-free patterned papers and then mix and match them any way you like. Embellish your designs with sequins, ribbon and other decorative doodads. Fi… |
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New Fashion Figure Templates: Over 250 Templates $16.18 batsford books from quick sketches to polished portfolio pieces this essential collection leads the fashion student through every stage of the design process. two hundred classic and modern templates of men women teens and children show figures from every imaginable angle so would be designers can showcase each stunning garment with the correct pose. softcover 160 pages. made in usa…. |
