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Post by 950nancy on Jun 9, 2021 0:12:21 GMT
Went with a scrappy friend to a second hand craft store. We spent a good few hours looking through all of the bins and seeing more Mrs. Grossman stickers than one should see in a lifetime. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a set of 7 plastic envelopes holding more current lines. They were all marked 3-6 bucks for the entire contents of each envelope. They had Prima, Echo Park, and Authentique lines with a collection of paper pads, clear stamps, bling, ephemera, journaling cards etc. I snapped those puppies up quickly. One of the envelopes had $100 worth of product in it for just $6. Someone also had taken the time (for most of the envelopes) to include matching Bazzill paper and 3 x 4 title cards. It was quite the score at a store that rarely has more current items in it. One of the pads of paper included has A4 papers. 8ish by 11ish papers. I assumed A4 was for cards, but now I am not so sure seeing the size. Anyone know?  |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 9, 2021 4:38:35 GMT
One of the pads of paper included has A4 papers. 8ish by 11ish papers. I assumed A4 was for cards, but now I am not so sure seeing the size. Anyone know? I think you certainly could use them for cards, but I wonder if they're geared towards various journal sizes. |
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Post by JavaJones on Jun 9, 2021 10:01:28 GMT
A4 is the UK/Euro standard letter size (which is 8.5x11 in the USA). That is an amazing score, enjoy your new goodies!!!!  |
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Post by JRock on Jun 9, 2021 13:18:22 GMT
that is quite the score! A4 used to be a more common scrapping size, I have some paper in that size as well. I haven't thought about it much but I guess I don't really see too much product in that size these days but I'm sure someone is still making albums.
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Post by mom on Jun 9, 2021 14:58:02 GMT
Oh thats a great find!
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Post by craftgranny on Jun 11, 2021 13:39:35 GMT
You did well! It's fun to find stuff like that! Enjoy!
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 11, 2021 20:07:53 GMT
I don't know about the size, but that's an amazing deal! I have a soft spot for Mrs. Grossman stickers. I'd probably buy a few for decorating my planner.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 11, 2021 20:38:03 GMT
I don't know about the size, but that's an amazing deal! I have a soft spot for Mrs. Grossman stickers. I'd probably buy a few for decorating my planner. I had plenty in my day! I taught elementary school and loved them. |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 11, 2021 20:40:29 GMT
I ended up going back yesterday because there was a Stampin Up punch that was cute that I passed on. I ended up buying all of their Stampin Up punches and found the one I wanted was on eBay for $50-$85 bucks. It was a rounded tab punch. The rest were on eBay for $12-$25. They were each $3.
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Post by Peamac on Jun 13, 2021 0:29:27 GMT
Those are greats finds and great prices! I haven't been there for a while- last time I was there they didn't have much scrappy stuff, and what they did have was pretty pricy.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 13, 2021 2:53:15 GMT
Those are greats finds and great prices! I haven't been there for a while- last time I was there they didn't have much scrappy stuff, and what they did have was pretty pricy. That is 95% of my trips. Old stuff with prices you'd find at TM. So when I find something good, I have to get it. |
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Post by Really Red on Jun 13, 2021 13:28:04 GMT
Incredible find! I'd have snatched it up quickly!
I have never heard of a second-hand crafts store. So interesting. Is this something that is common?
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Post by chendra on Jun 13, 2021 15:53:48 GMT
Incredible find! I'd have snatched it up quickly! I have never heard of a second-hand crafts store. So interesting. Is this something that is common? I think they're often called creative reuse stores and they're great for treasure hunting! Here is an international list I found, though I'm sure it's not up to date, especially due to the pandemic: trashn2tees.blogspot.com/2014/11/FindACreativeReuseCenterLocationNearYou.html?m=1 |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 13, 2021 16:15:21 GMT
Incredible find! I'd have snatched it up quickly! I have never heard of a second-hand crafts store. So interesting. Is this something that is common? I think they're often called creative reuse stores and they're great for treasure hunting! Here is an international list I found, though I'm sure it's not up to date, especially due to the pandemic: trashn2tees.blogspot.com/2014/11/FindACreativeReuseCenterLocationNearYou.html?m=1I now we have one in town and there is another in Ft. Collins about 2 hours up the highway from us. They have everything in the place from wedding dresses/lace to storage to flowers. So many weird items too. It is nice because a majority of this stuff would be in landfills. A few months ago I found a cookie jar in there of a sad basset dog. It didn't have any markings on it, but I thought it had some value. It was $10 and I found it on eBay for $45. I watch a YouTuber who resells lots of Goodwill finds and it has increased my love of the hunt. I don't resell, but I do enjoy a good find. |
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Post by chendra on Jun 13, 2021 23:24:10 GMT
They have everything in the place from wedding dresses/lace to storage to flowers. So many weird items too. It is nice because a majority of this stuff would be in landfills. In theory, I go to peruse the scrapbooking items at ours (your find is amazing!), but it is the weird stuff I love the most.  I once found some unused reflective parking stickers at ours, which the city uses for street parking signs and meters ("4 hour limit", etc). I plan to frame one and perhaps put it on the hallway bathroom door. |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 14, 2021 3:52:37 GMT
They have everything in the place from wedding dresses/lace to storage to flowers. So many weird items too. It is nice because a majority of this stuff would be in landfills. In theory, I go to peruse the scrapbooking items at ours (your find is amazing!), but it is the weird stuff I love the most. I once found some unused reflective parking stickers at ours, which the city uses for street parking signs and meters ("4 hour limit", etc). I plan to frame one and perhaps put it on the hallway bathroom door. The postcards/photos/old cards are really fun to look through. |
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Post by hockeyfan06 on Jun 14, 2021 19:15:28 GMT
Our LSS will host garage sales a few times a year. I love looking at products from 10-20 years ago. I will buy my very favorite company and sometimes if it invokes a memory or a feeling from it. Great finds 950nancy, I would have scooped up the same prima goodies  |
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Post by papersilly on Jun 14, 2021 21:49:56 GMT
a second hand craft store??? i'm so jealous. lucky you.
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I once found some unused reflective parking stickers at ours, which the city uses for street parking signs and meters ("4 hour limit", etc). I plan to frame one and perhaps put it on the hallway bathroom door.
