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Post by grammadee on Dec 26, 2021 16:42:08 GMT
Well I don't have a million dollars, but I DO have $250 in M's gc's.
If you had this to spend, what would YOU buy?
I know that over a while I could fritter my cards away on paper and pens and stickers and... but because this is a gift, I would like to get something that in non consumable. Last time I had this wealth after Christmas, I got my Minc machine. Think my Cameo was a boxing day purchase with gc's. Got it half price. When I had less to spend, I got a ribbon printer.
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Post by mom on Dec 26, 2021 18:03:50 GMT
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Post by vexedangel on Dec 26, 2021 19:03:56 GMT
I personally would buy a hot foil system or a motorized die cutter.  Have fun! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 26, 2021 19:22:11 GMT
I'd need some more space first (especially since we're both WFH part-time permanently now).  I'm not going to be of much help because if space wasn't a major issue, I'd get an electronic die-cutter which you already have, grammadee . I'd perhaps think of putting some money towards a sewing machine as well (not just for scrapbooking although I do love a stitched look on paper). mom 's idea of storage sounds great too. |
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Post by refugeepea on Dec 26, 2021 20:53:11 GMT
That is a tough one! I think it would mostly be spent on albums, if they still have decent ones. In the past, I'd buy Xyron X refills with a coupon. It seems those are tougher to find.
My scrapbook items are stored by category. It's easy to find, but they are stored different ways. Like metal dies in a binder, CD crate, and metal bin. Maybe some organization items if your storage like mine.
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Post by wendifful on Dec 26, 2021 22:59:57 GMT
In the last 6+ months, I've noticed that Michaels has started offering a lot of nice brands as online only (Pinkfresh, Prima, MFT, American Crafts, Sizzix, etc), kind of like JoAnn does. While these are priced slightly higher than normal, I think you can use the 20% off your total purchase coupon, which would bring them back down to regular price. I think I'd stock up on some great Pinkfresh basic dies. The other thing I'd do is buy like a million sheets of this shimmer/sparkle paper. Michaels only carries it in 8.5x11 and in 8 colors, but the silver shimmer is the prettiest I've ever seen. It's kind of a mixture between glitter and shimmer cardstock, I've truly never seen any other paper like it and I hoard the pieces I have. It's kind of expensive so I don't use it much, but I love it soooo much. (The pictures online don't do it justice at ALL, you have to see it in person.) |
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 26, 2021 23:18:31 GMT
The other thing I'd do is buy like a million sheets of this shimmer/sparkle paper. Michaels only carries it in 8.5x11 and in 8 colors, but the silver shimmer is the prettiest I've ever seen. It's kind of a mixture between glitter and shimmer cardstock, I've truly never seen any other paper like it and I hoard the pieces I have. It's kind of expensive so I don't use it much, but I love it soooo much. (The pictures online don't do it justice at ALL, you have to see it in person.) I've never seen that before but it looks gorgeous. I bet it would be beautiful for Dickers and other die cuts. grammadee, I'd either go with a new die cutting machine or storage. Have fun shopping! |
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Post by gramma on Dec 27, 2021 0:18:48 GMT
I'd get organization - storage stuff. I got some of their Totally Tidy products. Really nice stuff
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Post by tinksmommy on Dec 27, 2021 2:11:02 GMT
I won a gc from Joann’s once and used it to buy my Fiskars Procision trimmer. It’s not something I would buy normally but it was the best use of my gc.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 27, 2021 3:10:21 GMT
I'd get the drawers. I went to IKEA last month and bought the Alex drawers and they have been awesome. I expect the Michaels brand of drawers would also be nice.
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Post by kiwikate on Dec 27, 2021 4:11:42 GMT
I would also go for a hot foil machine- so tempted to try this out.
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Post by PaperAngel on Dec 27, 2021 6:52:58 GMT
Given the only items I've bought at Michael's in at least five years are Versafine Clair ink pads (on clearance for $2/each in February), I'd likely put it toward a Silhouette Cameo 4 (although uncertain whether I'd buy the black or white machine). Happy shopping!
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Post by boymom5 on Dec 27, 2021 17:33:48 GMT
I don’t know what to suggest but have fun shopping!
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 27, 2021 20:49:44 GMT
I'm in a FB organization group and someone just asked about a comparison between Alex and the Michael's Simply Tidy line...the overall consensus was Ikea is much high quality.
I would go for the Minc/glimmer machine. I have all the cutters and organizational items I need though.
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Post by pinklady on Dec 27, 2021 21:44:00 GMT
If you have convenient access to Ikea, get their drawers. I purchased the Michaels drawers a couple months ago and to be honest I was very disappointed in them. The drawer runners/sliders are plastic. I'm willing to bet my next paycheck that the Ikea drawers have metal runners. I don't know how long they will last but luckily, I'm not using it to store anything heavy. What I do like about the Michaels drawers is that they are all the same height. The Ikea drawers have deeper bottom drawers than the top ones. |
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Post by papersilly on Dec 27, 2021 22:43:10 GMT
i used to love M's back when they had great coupons and carried tim holtz products. i used to be in there several times a week but haven't bought anything from them for almost 2 years. i went in once and hated how they rearranged the store and how they have really cut down the SB dept.
having said that, if i had $250, i would probably buy some organizing stuff like those rolling carts. that or a cricut air 2.
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Post by vexedangel on Dec 28, 2021 14:59:37 GMT
I personally would buy a hot foil system or a motorized die cutter. Have fun! So I totally manifested this LOL because I ended up buying a hot foil system secondhand for a great price on another message board that evening. Ha! grammadee What did you decide on? |
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Post by grammadee on Dec 28, 2021 16:38:02 GMT
Haven't decided yet. I have a Minc for foiling on laser printed or reactive materials. After I read your first post, I thought I might like to get something like the Spellbinders glimmer foil system and some dies/stamps for it. Couldn't find what I was looking for in the quick look at the M's site, and not even sure they carry a product like that. If I can't get a bigger item, I may just plan on spending that gc on foils and cardstock all year as I need/want them. Still have family here, so will have to wait, I think, until I am physically in an M's store next Tuesday. |
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Post by Loydene on Dec 28, 2021 17:02:05 GMT
I advise AGAINST Michales knock off organization -- I have 3 of the cubes with drawers and they are total crap. The plastic slides don't stay in their holes, the drawers are constantly off track. The whole thing is flimsy -- I am very disappointed in them. And good luck on what you can find! I haven't spent a nickel in a Michaels store in quite a while - aside from the pandemic limiting my visits to the store, there just hasn't been anything there! It seems that the scrapbook section has been severely limited! |
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Post by mom on Dec 28, 2021 17:56:42 GMT
I advise AGAINST Michales knock off organization -- I have 3 of the cubes with drawers and they are total crap. The plastic slides don't stay in their holes, the drawers are constantly off track. The whole thing is flimsy -- I am very disappointed in them. And good luck on what you can find! I haven't spent a nickel in a Michaels store in quite a while - aside from the pandemic limiting my visits to the store, there just hasn't been anything there! It seems that the scrapbook section has been severely limited! Ohh I didn’t know! Thanks for the heads up! |
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 29, 2021 14:41:53 GMT
I would get a 12x12 printer but Michaels doesn't sell those so not helpful. With having to get something from Michaels I would have to get some kind of die cut machine. I prefer Cameo so that's what I would have to get.
If not that then storage.
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 29, 2021 14:56:11 GMT
I would get a new set of good markers, and some albums and refills. Things that last a long time and are useful. Maybe new picture frames for a gallery wall or something like that.
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Post by iowagirl50147 on Dec 29, 2021 15:02:38 GMT
Hmmm....maybe a new Christmas tree or storage for Christmas decorations??? My local Mike's has a whole lot of nothing. Good luck!
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Post by anniebeth24 on Dec 30, 2021 13:50:14 GMT
Unrelated to scrapping, but I'd use it to get something framed in their framing department. That always seems so expensive, so a gift card would be great for it.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 2, 2022 21:15:17 GMT
Given that you already have a minc and a cameo, I’d get a Gemini or Gemini Jr plus any accessories. I’d also consider an Ott Light or replacement bulbs. Michaels has gotten so disappointing in the scrap supply lately. Have fun spending!
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Have fun!
