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Post by Linda on Mar 4, 2020 21:50:27 GMT
so far in March I've bought replacement blades for my trimmer and 116 photo prints (2 of which were mailed directly to recipients).
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Mar 4, 2020 22:47:43 GMT
Your not the only one. When a Nearly $30 product that can slip in a padded envelope and ship for $4 costs $7-$8 to ship its makes you think twice. Sorry, but it does. When 3 of those same products will fit in the same envelope and ship for $7 but the shipping is $21-24 I’m definitely out. Period. That’s just robbery All the International Peas right now: LOL, I definitely feel for yall. It's def incomparable in cost for you. I think it's more about principle. Like, I know that certain items do not cost that much to ship in the method that they choose.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 5, 2020 0:06:27 GMT
All the International Peas right now: huNNEY what I wouldn’t give for $7 shipping This is why I’m not ordering from Australia or Europe lol
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Post by lifeinlayouts on Mar 6, 2020 20:01:34 GMT
I have been trying to keep my spending down this year. So far in 2020 I have purchased 2 packs of 1/8 inch adhesive 1 pack of 25 sheets of the same cardstock (to use as background paper) 2 border punches (these were not needed at all, but I felt like if I was going to spend money this year, it should be on items that I ca reuse.) So far in 2020, I have spent - $43
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Mar 11, 2020 23:32:22 GMT
Well, I broke my freeze. I bought an album from Citrus Twist and some page protectors to scrap a trip to Japan.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 12, 2020 1:19:06 GMT
Well, I broke my freeze. I bought an album from Citrus Twist and some page protectors to scrap a trip to Japan. That doesn’t sound unreasonable. Looking forward to seeing what you create, if you choose to share!
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Post by pancakes on Mar 12, 2020 1:43:43 GMT
Well, I broke my freeze. I bought an album from Citrus Twist and some page protectors to scrap a trip to Japan. That doesn’t sound unreasonable. Looking forward to seeing what you create, if you choose to share! I guess I left out the part where I have two 6x8 albums and a 3x8 I could use but nope...I HAD to try out a traveler’s notebook sized album 😂
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Post by Night Owl on Mar 12, 2020 7:47:06 GMT
I hate to say it's a blessing in disguise because the slow down in shipping from China is a real problem, but it's helped me stay on a spending freeze. Last order I placed was in January and I am still waiting for it and I didn't feel like placing another order and waiting. It also made me realize that (heaven forbid) if I couldn't buy any more scrapbook supplies I could live off my stash for years and I am going to try to keep going as long as possible without buying new scrappy stuff.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 14, 2020 1:41:36 GMT
I have failed miserably at being in a ‘freeze’ after blowing January’s budget on day one I didn’t make it until the end of January before I bought the Kelly Purkey Harry Potter stamp. Then I did ‘ok’ in Feb until the end and I bought stamps in the SC sale then I bought stamps in the Ali sale.
March I have spent anything yet
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Post by anniefb on Mar 14, 2020 7:23:12 GMT
Just about half way through the month and I’ve spent zilch on craft stuff this month after a no spend February. I’m on a roll!
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Post by joblackford on Mar 14, 2020 15:22:36 GMT
I’m guessing lots of us are going to be shopping during this pandemic. Between having to stay away from people and all the disruption, plus the stress, online shopping is going to be a real temptation. (at least most of us won’t be keen to go to Tuesday Morning though!!)
Hopefully if you’re self-isolating or social distancing or whatever it’s an opportunity to get crafty and use some supplies as well as or instead of buying more. And if you’re a person who needs to exert more control during uncertain times, organizing stuff can help make chaos feel less chaotic. Maybe this is the time to do some decluttering, or flip through all those papers and make some kits. Or if you’re home with kids maybe they’d like to use some of the ugly papers.
Anyway, I hope nobody beats themselves up over breaking a freeze during the stress of this situation. ❤️
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Post by nicolep on Mar 14, 2020 15:39:19 GMT
Anyway, I hope nobody beats themselves up over breaking a freeze during the stress of this situation. ❤️ That's a good enough reason for me! SHOP PEAS SHOP!!! Jo said we could! Yes! ***Grabs debit card and logs onto as many crafty online stores as possible*** ***Gets ready to post a thread with anyone and everyone having a scrappy sale. Must keep economy going! ***
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Post by joblackford on Mar 14, 2020 15:43:04 GMT
Anyway, I hope nobody beats themselves up over breaking a freeze during the stress of this situation. ❤️ That's a good enough reason for me! SHOP PEAS SHOP!!! Jo said we could! Yes! ***Grabs debit card and logs onto as many crafty online stores as possible*** ***Gets ready to post a thread with anyone and everyone having a scrappy sale. Must keep economy going! *** What are you doing over here, Head Enabler Pea?! Ignore her, frozen peas! 😂
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Post by nicolep on Mar 14, 2020 15:50:50 GMT
That's a good enough reason for me! SHOP PEAS SHOP!!! Jo said we could! Yes! ***Grabs debit card and logs onto as many crafty online stores as possible*** ***Gets ready to post a thread with anyone and everyone having a scrappy sale. Must keep economy going! *** What are you doing over here, Head Enabler Pea?! Ignore her, frozen peas! 😂 😂 🤣 😂
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Post by ss on Mar 14, 2020 16:52:24 GMT
Hey! I'm just hoping we all have enough adhesive to make it thru the crisis!
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Post by joblackford on Mar 14, 2020 20:27:45 GMT
Hey! I'm just hoping we all have enough adhesive to make it thru the crisis! True! I just bought 3x 3 packs of tape runner and a bottle of Nuvo glue so I’m good. Don’t panic buy the adhesive, ladies! There’s enough for everyone.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 15, 2020 1:38:57 GMT
Anyway, I hope nobody beats themselves up over breaking a freeze during the stress of this situation. ❤️ That's a good enough reason for me! SHOP PEAS SHOP!!! Jo said we could! Yes! ***Grabs debit card and logs onto as many crafty online stores as possible*** ***Gets ready to post a thread with anyone and everyone having a scrappy sale. Must keep economy going! *** I blame you (and being bummed out today) for the $60 I just spent at Concord & 9th! I'm going to forgive myself, but I'm going to wait until I've picked up a few things from IACB. All things in moderation, right? Support small businesses...
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Post by nicolep on Mar 15, 2020 1:45:01 GMT
That's a good enough reason for me! SHOP PEAS SHOP!!! Jo said we could! Yes! ***Grabs debit card and logs onto as many crafty online stores as possible*** ***Gets ready to post a thread with anyone and everyone having a scrappy sale. Must keep economy going! *** I blame you (and being bummed out today) for the $60 I just spent at Concord & 9th! I'm going to forgive myself, but I'm going to wait until I've picked up a few things from IACB. All things in moderation, right? Support small businesses... Ohhhhh! Are they having a sale?? 🤯
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Post by joblackford on Mar 15, 2020 1:49:27 GMT
I blame you (and being bummed out today) for the $60 I just spent at Concord & 9th! I'm going to forgive myself, but I'm going to wait until I've picked up a few things from IACB. All things in moderation, right? Support small businesses... Ohhhhh! Are they having a sale?? 🤯 Yes. Both companies are.
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Post by nicolep on Mar 15, 2020 2:11:24 GMT
Ohhhhh! Are they having a sale?? 🤯 Yes. Both companies are. Oh heck.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 15, 2020 2:13:18 GMT
Hey! I'm just hoping we all have enough adhesive to make it thru the crisis! Ngl, bought a two pack of scotch double sided tape on the way home today. But.... Kids also use it for school projects (which they still have to do even with school closed) so it's not a scrapping -only purchase.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 15, 2020 3:00:16 GMT
Nope no shopping even if I have to isolate at home. Must. be. strong. I still have stamps I haven't used yet and I just pulled out some photos and made 2 pages. Also have lots of left over kits to use up.
I was home last last week with bronchitis. Did work a couple of days and think I'll be doing the same at least tomorrow. Am on the mend but still coughing so I don't think anyone's going to want me back in the office just yet.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 15, 2020 12:03:47 GMT
I'm going through all my Christmas paper scraps and 6x6 pads to make Christmas cards.
If I use it up, I can justify buying some new stuff this fall.
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 15, 2020 13:13:38 GMT
I was home last last week with bronchitis. Did work a couple of days and think I'll be doing the same at least tomorrow. Am on the mend but still coughing so I don't think anyone's going to want me back in the office just yet I hope you feel better soon. DH had a cold/flu in January that got into his lungs. He has issues if it gets in his chest. His boss made him work from home from home as much as he could the first 2 weeks of March because he was making everyone nervous at the office. So yeah, they probably don't want you in if you're coughing. But if you're on the mend, you'll have some craft time.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Mar 15, 2020 22:38:09 GMT
Well I was doing fine until joblackford said it was ok if I shopped I made a purchase yesterday, then in the early hours of this morning, when I couldn't sleep, I apparently made another online purchase
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Post by nicolep on Mar 15, 2020 22:46:04 GMT
Well I was doing fine until joblackford said it was ok if I shopped I made a purchase yesterday, then in the early hours of this morning, when I couldn't sleep, I apparently made another online purchase Yes yes. She did say we could shop lol! 😂
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Post by amom23 on Mar 15, 2020 23:44:43 GMT
I had to order some photos today, but otherwise no reason to break my freeze.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 16, 2020 0:55:46 GMT
Well I was doing fine until joblackford said it was ok if I shopped I made a purchase yesterday, then in the early hours of this morning, when I couldn't sleep, I apparently made another online purchase I guess I had better resign... I gave myself the weekend off chilling and apparently corrupted you too. Sorry. Let’s forgive ourselves and get back into the freezer! And commit to living and using what we bought. This is why Booty says we’re better off having a small budget than going cold turkey/frozen pea. ETA - that should say LOVING! but living is also good... lol
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 17, 2020 1:02:32 GMT
Well I was doing fine until joblackford said it was ok if I shopped I made a purchase yesterday, then in the early hours of this morning, when I couldn't sleep, I apparently made another online purchase I guess I had better resign... I gave myself the weekend off chilling and apparently corrupted you too. Sorry. Let’s forgive ourselves and get back into the freezer! And commit to living and using what we bought. This is why Booty says we’re better off having a small budget than going cold turkey/frozen pea.
Best to kick nicolep off this thread too. She is such an enabler.
To combat the no mojo to craft and trying not to buy, I have a membership to a digital site that allows free downloads with membership. The membership I got on a black friday deal. So I have been looking at their kits and downloading things for the last 2 days while sitting at the computer trying to muster some mojo.
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Post by nicolep on Mar 17, 2020 1:14:24 GMT
This is the time we should be bonding together LisaDV! (peas - bring your wallet!) 😂 🤣
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