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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 23, 2017 11:47:07 GMT
I'm doing well not shopping.
Total spent in January has been $4.50
Not bad at all.
I think I'm going to continue this freeze for awhile. I have lots of things to create with. And lots of reasons not to spend the money on scrappy things.
I'll admit, I do miss just going into M's or ACM and just browsing and finding treasures.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 13:39:59 GMT
I'm doing well not shopping. Total spent in January has been $4.50 Not bad at all. I think I'm going to continue this freeze for awhile. I have lots of things to create with. And lots of reasons not to spend the money on scrappy things. I'll admit, I do miss just going into M's or ACM and just browsing and finding treasures. I'm continuing my freeze for as long as possible! It's been refreshing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 15:32:24 GMT
I am super stressed out right now and I'm getting that itch. I've been so good all month, only bought the Felicity Jane kit. But man it's tough not to fall back on old habits. Scrapbooking retail therapy has always been my go to. So if I seem a bit bitchy here lately, that's why.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 23, 2017 18:03:47 GMT
I'm going to need to start a running list of things to buy when I do break my freeze.
Pop-dots is right at the top of the list. Apparently I go through these darn quick. I'm on my last seven dots.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 23, 2017 18:07:37 GMT
I just spent a good twenty minutes playing around with the 3x4 cards in my stash to decide on which to use for the first monthly PL spread of my 2017 album. It's actually a lot of fun digging out hoarded items and seeing what could work. And I don't mean second-hand fun as in inferior to buying-new-stuff fun. I'm not planning on purchasing new stuff for a while either after January ends. I'm happy to wait to get those few things from the new collections I have my eye on. I don't need any of them straight away. In the meh scrappy news of the day section: I just heard from one of the recipients of mini albums I've made (especially for her and about her and her husband) that she preferred the one time I made them a mini photo book rather than a scrap album. Not sure what made her think it was a diplomatic and polite thing to say. I tried to swiftly brush aside this faux pas by replying that I'd done a little photo book once because there were too many photos to scrap. Instead of realising that it had not been a very nice thing to bring up and just move on, her response was: "Next time, just ask and I'm sure I can find more photos so you can get me a photo book." Oh honey, no, there's not gonna be a next time. Who the fudge do you think I am? Your personal memory keeper? I know your spouse loves flicking through the albums I've made for you guys over the years but that's not enough incentive for me to cater to your specific desires. Those were friendly gifts (and I think our friendship just took a serious hit), made with a lot of love and attention, and in case you don't remember the nature of gifts: unexpectedly and for free. Looks like someone got a little too comfortable in our friendship and my wallet/time (how hard or expensive is it to just make your own damn photo book?). Still stunned about this conversation.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 23, 2017 18:38:01 GMT
I understand, sleepingbooty . Often times people don't realize the time, money, and especially love that goes into making a gift album. And that's exactly why I don't do that anymore.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 23, 2017 19:04:33 GMT
I understand, sleepingbooty . Often times people don't realize the time, money, and especially love that goes into making a gift album. And that's exactly why I don't do that anymore. Coming over and taking a seat on the no-more-gift-albums-except-for-those-I-100%-know-love-it bench, Elsabelle ! Such a lack of appreciation. I'm just relieved I'm the kind of person who is delighted when someone makes them something, whether it's food or something crafty. My mind immediately goes into "YES!"mode. Not "oh well, I would prefer if they'd had added more salt to this dish, less cables to those knitted mittens, etc."
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Post by Linda on Jan 23, 2017 19:10:17 GMT
sleepingbooty - I'm so sorry - that was uncalled for on their part. ((((Hugs))))
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Post by mom on Jan 23, 2017 22:33:13 GMT
I just spent a good twenty minutes playing around with the 3x4 cards in my stash to decide on which to use for the first monthly PL spread of my 2017 album. It's actually a lot of fun digging out hoarded items and seeing what could work. And I don't mean second-hand fun as in inferior to buying-new-stuff fun. I'm not planning on purchasing new stuff for a while either after January ends. I'm happy to wait to get those few things from the new collections I have my eye on. I don't need any of them straight away. In the meh scrappy news of the day section: I just heard from one of the recipients of mini albums I've made (especially for her and about her and her husband) that she preferred the one time I made them a mini photo book rather than a scrap album. Not sure what made her think it was a diplomatic and polite thing to say. I tried to swiftly brush aside this faux pas by replying that I'd done a little photo book once because there were too many photos to scrap. Instead of realising that it had not been a very nice thing to bring up and just move on, her response was: " Next time, just ask and I'm sure I can find more photos so you can get me a photo book." Oh honey, no, there's not gonna be a next time. Who the fudge do you think I am? Your personal memory keeper? I know your spouse loves flicking through the albums I've made for you guys over the years but that's not enough incentive for me to cater to your specific desires. Those were friendly gifts (and I think our friendship just took a serious hit), made with a lot of love and attention, and in case you don't remember the nature of gifts: unexpectedly and for free. Looks like someone got a little too comfortable in our friendship and my wallet/time (how hard or expensive is it to just make your own damn photo book?). Still stunned about this conversation. oh hell no. She gets nothing scrappy in the future. Or if you feel generous, get her a blank album, a sticker book and a pen and tell her to get busy.
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Post by justjac on Jan 23, 2017 23:29:49 GMT
sleepingbooty that is terrible. I did a partial baby album (6x8, did a couple full pages with pics I had, filled in a few pockets with cards, and left the rest for the mom to fill) and I'm planning to do another one. The owner of my LSS advised me to be careful with my time because not everybody will appreciate our work. Fortunately, Mom1 told me she filled it up and brings it with her as a brag book. It was a big relief. I hope Mom2 feels the same way. It is so hard when a handmade gift is not appreciated. Since my slip up last week, I am re-frozen. I need to use up what I have! Thanks for the encouragement everybody.
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Post by coloradocropper on Jan 24, 2017 0:44:55 GMT
Hugs to you SleepingBooty. That was a sucky thing to say for sure.
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Post by LisaDV on Jan 24, 2017 1:20:48 GMT
FurryP, that little detour is something you'll use, thus it is good. Especially since it has year long use.
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Post by oaksong on Jan 24, 2017 2:10:36 GMT
Wow, sleepingbooty, I thought you were talking about a client that you did some work for, and even then it was abrupt. That takes some kind of nerve to be the least bit critical of such a generous gift. I don't know how I could even talk to someone again after being treated like that. So hurtful. Hugs to you!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 24, 2017 6:30:30 GMT
Elsabelle Linda mom coloradocropper justjac oaksongThank you for the kind words. I was trying to brush it aside and let it go but it stayed with me for the rest of the day and evening. Glad I could come here to share and vent. Sigh. I'll be civil and polite in social occasions we'll both be attending but my inner eyebrow of judgment has permanently been raised in her direction. It's a new day so I'm going to use it as an opportunity to shift my focus and not think about the fact that I've invested time, energy and care into someone who isn't the kind of person I want to associate with in life. One less person to try and make happy, right? Early-ish morning of the 24th over here. Meaning that we're just one week away from the end of the challenge. Yay! I think everyone has done a great job so far. Keep going!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 7:03:07 GMT
I just spent a good twenty minutes playing around with the 3x4 cards in my stash to decide on which to use for the first monthly PL spread of my 2017 album. It's actually a lot of fun digging out hoarded items and seeing what could work. And I don't mean second-hand fun as in inferior to buying-new-stuff fun. I'm not planning on purchasing new stuff for a while either after January ends. I'm happy to wait to get those few things from the new collections I have my eye on. I don't need any of them straight away. In the meh scrappy news of the day section: I just heard from one of the recipients of mini albums I've made (especially for her and about her and her husband) that she preferred the one time I made them a mini photo book rather than a scrap album. Not sure what made her think it was a diplomatic and polite thing to say. I tried to swiftly brush aside this faux pas by replying that I'd done a little photo book once because there were too many photos to scrap. Instead of realising that it had not been a very nice thing to bring up and just move on, her response was: "Next time, just ask and I'm sure I can find more photos so you can get me a photo book." Oh honey, no, there's not gonna be a next time. Who the fudge do you think I am? Your personal memory keeper? I know your spouse loves flicking through the albums I've made for you guys over the years but that's not enough incentive for me to cater to your specific desires. Those were friendly gifts (and I think our friendship just took a serious hit), made with a lot of love and attention, and in case you don't remember the nature of gifts: unexpectedly and for free. Looks like someone got a little too comfortable in our friendship and my wallet/time (how hard or expensive is it to just make your own damn photo book?). Still stunned about this conversation. I made my best friend a baby album where all she had to do was put the pictures and some journaling. While she wasn't flat out rude like your recipient, she didn't seem all that grateful. I've never made another one.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 16:04:57 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble!
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 24, 2017 16:49:11 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble! That sounds so awful. I wish I could comfort you with some wood veneers and enamel dots.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 24, 2017 17:11:20 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble! Oh no! I hope your husband is ok now. Sounds like an extremely stressful day for both mind and body. Hugs and a virtual mug of hot cocoa. Fingers crossed you're both at home and resting now.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 24, 2017 17:37:27 GMT
Well, I broke my freeze. I feel like I'm here to confess. It was too good of a deal to pass up. The Scrapbook Steals deal was 70% off plus I had a credit. I got $50 worth of product, Happy Camper and By the Sea, for $11 and change. And for a family that regularly spends time camping and at the beach I will definitely put all of it to use. Those are some of the few topics that I use themed products for. Also, I hadn't bought anything since early December so I was actually frozen for over a month. Am I making too many excuses? I'm such a 'don't break the rules' type.
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Post by oaksong on Jan 24, 2017 17:52:36 GMT
I bought both of those lines last year from Steals, Elsabelle, so I don't blame you. They're both nice, and used them quite a bit. We won't judge!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 18:54:05 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble! You definitely get a free pass! Hugs, hope things get better soon.
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Post by coloradocropper on Jan 24, 2017 23:20:18 GMT
Well, I fell of the wagon slightly today. I went to JoAnn's for chalk paint for our home décor business and almost made it through the paper crafts area when I saw the Ranger archival stamp pad on sale. That's something I've been meaning to pick up because I kept smearing my stamped images while watercoloring. If I would've thought about it harder, I could've have waited 7 more days.
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Post by FurryP on Jan 25, 2017 7:01:28 GMT
I've been quietly not buying anything since my fall from the wagon last week.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 16:07:28 GMT
So to keep myself from buying anything, I printed some older digital papers.
But today I ran into trouble at Walmart--the have butter soft leggings now! For $5.86!! I miss buying lularoe but after one pair got a hole in it after one wear, I'm a little bitter so the cheaper the better. I only bought one pair just to see how they hold up.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 25, 2017 16:07:47 GMT
I just spent a good twenty minutes playing around with the 3x4 cards in my stash to decide on which to use for the first monthly PL spread of my 2017 album. It's actually a lot of fun digging out hoarded items and seeing what could work. And I don't mean second-hand fun as in inferior to buying-new-stuff fun. I'm not planning on purchasing new stuff for a while either after January ends. I'm happy to wait to get those few things from the new collections I have my eye on. I don't need any of them straight away. In the meh scrappy news of the day section: I just heard from one of the recipients of mini albums I've made (especially for her and about her and her husband) that she preferred the one time I made them a mini photo book rather than a scrap album. Not sure what made her think it was a diplomatic and polite thing to say. I tried to swiftly brush aside this faux pas by replying that I'd done a little photo book once because there were too many photos to scrap. Instead of realising that it had not been a very nice thing to bring up and just move on, her response was: "Next time, just ask and I'm sure I can find more photos so you can get me a photo book." Oh honey, no, there's not gonna be a next time. Who the fudge do you think I am? Your personal memory keeper? I know your spouse loves flicking through the albums I've made for you guys over the years but that's not enough incentive for me to cater to your specific desires. Those were friendly gifts (and I think our friendship just took a serious hit), made with a lot of love and attention, and in case you don't remember the nature of gifts: unexpectedly and for free. Looks like someone got a little too comfortable in our friendship and my wallet/time (how hard or expensive is it to just make your own damn photo book?). Still stunned about this conversation. Oh yeah, that would put me off, too. She'd get no book next year.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 25, 2017 16:09:09 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble! I say you deserve it!
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Post by katemac on Jan 25, 2017 20:01:59 GMT
I think I'll be able to keep this freeze going. Well, I might cave when KP's monthly release comes out. I'm going to try to stay strong! But otherwise I see myself not needing to buy anything for February either.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 25, 2017 20:53:57 GMT
Thank you, mikklynn . It's been nice to get the point of view of fellow scrappers who "get" it. No more books for her indeed. @juliehenry4 Leggings you say... I have this video about wearing leggings I should send you. Ahem! It's really been encouraging and heartwarming to read that so many Peas are looking into extending their freeze. It's nice to walk the path of less-is-more with other scrapbookers. And I'm so glad that many of us have come to realise that buying had become a habit and a stress management tool rather than an intentional part to boost our individual experience of our hobby, that it's possible to find a better balance between how much and what we spend our scrap money on. Also, I'm giggling at how this thread has turned into a good ol' fashion confessional with one of us dropping by every once in a while to confess their scrappy sins to whomever is listening. Honestly, all these "sins" have been so very minor. So proud of everyone! EVERYONE.
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Post by samncam on Jan 25, 2017 21:40:57 GMT
I'm here to confess. I broke down and purchased a warehouse box from a place I don't subscribe to. It was $50 after shipping, so a big break in the freeze. I will continue to try and be as conscientious about my purchases as I've been these past several weeks. My freeze actually started Dec 18 so it's been over a month, but I still feel so guilty. Back into the freezer I go.
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Post by samncam on Jan 25, 2017 21:44:50 GMT
After 4 hours of listening to my husband dry heave loudly, 5 hours in the hospital, 3 hours of shitty sleep, and 3 hours at the pharmacy, my urge to shop is at an all time high. If paper issues puts anything new up today, there may be trouble! I'm so sorry to hear that you have had such a bad day. Hope you DH is okay.
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