Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Dec 31, 2021 21:55:41 GMT
I start every year with good intentions of using my stash instead of adding to it and last year found it helpful to make 50 layouts before doing any shopping. It was such good motivation that I'm doing it again. I'm aiming for 50 layouts but you can set a target that is more in line with your scrapping speed and length of time you want to stay frozen. It took me until August to finish 50 layouts but there were some super fast peas who reached their goal within a couple of months. This also pairs really nicely with the frozen/chilly peas thread here. Come and join me and hold me accountable! |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Dec 31, 2021 22:24:18 GMT
I want to complete 50 layouts before shopping again, but I will allow myself to buy adhesive, photos, and white/black cardstock, although in all honestly I don't think I'll need any of those either. I'm counting a double page spread as one layout, as my goal is to make some dents in my stash and I have way too much stuff for my storage. I'm also going to hold off starting my count until after I've finished my DD.
And I'm just putting this out there: if Cocoa Vanilla release a new collection before I've finished my 50 layouts, I'm giving myself a pass to order it.
A counter to keep me accountable:
0 layouts to go!
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Post by Linda on Dec 31, 2021 23:14:39 GMT
thank you Chinagirl828I'm going to aim for 100 layouts before shopping (with the same exceptions - although except maybe adhesive ... I should be more than ok). I am going to count my DD because I want it done (it's 8x8 though so not that much smaller than my 8.5x11 pages) I'll update my signature ticker later tonight or tomorrow |
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 31, 2021 23:26:43 GMT
I want to try this, but I'm afraid I'll buy something and not remember this challenge! Do pages in a journal count? I'm trying the HS "stop the blur" this January and it's not really scrapbooking with all the embellishments, but it is memory keeping. Maybe 2 pages could count as 1 layout? How about cards? Or is this just layouts?
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joyfulnana
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Post by joyfulnana on Jan 1, 2022 0:10:15 GMT
Thanks Chinagirl828 . I'm going for 50, and it will take several months for me to finish. I think I will count my DD pages because I want to finish it. But will probably count them as 2 for 1. I'll make exceptions for adhesive, white cardstock, and page protectors. I'm waiting for SB.com to get their 6x8's back in stock. Also for photo paper and ink. I shouldn't need any of those things before I get to 50 though. MDscrapaholic, you can make this whatever is best for you. If you want to count cards or journal pages, it's up to you. For me, it's a way to slow down on the shopping and do more making this year. I believe we can each make our own rules  |
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jan 1, 2022 0:19:10 GMT
I'll play along too. I might place a small order before I complete my 50 layouts, but I promise I won't use any new stuff before I've earned the privilege. I'm also weak for Cocoa Vanilla, and for PinkFresh too. MDscrapaholic , yes! make your own rules  I'll be counting cards and 6x8 pages the same as my 12x12s. |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 1, 2022 0:26:13 GMT
MDscrapaholic, you can make this whatever is best for you. If you want to count cards or journal pages, it's up to you. For me, it's a way to slow down on the shopping and do more making this year. I believe we can each make our own rules  I think last year peas counted cards, planner pages, 6x8 pages. You can make your own rules, so if you want to count any one of those towards your goal, go right ahead. My goal is to use my stash and stop bringing new things in, at least for a little while. |
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Post by crystalb on Jan 1, 2022 2:08:15 GMT
I do this almost every year too! Great minds! I want to start with 50 and go from there. I am totally out of storage as the last two years have been buy years for me.
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vexedangel
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Post by vexedangel on Jan 1, 2022 2:11:21 GMT
I did this last year and it was painful because I am so slow. LOL So I am heavily modifying it.
1) I can buy any replacements necessary.
2) I can buy paper shaping tools if I find a good opportunity, esp 2ndhand.
3) Everything counts as one--one scrapbook page, one card, one scrappy video. If I keep up with all my goals in those areas, I should be able to shop after 2-3 months. Surely I can make it! <3
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Post by natscraps on Jan 1, 2022 3:22:12 GMT
I was just mentioning this to DH last night. I'm modifying the goal a bit. I only get to the "local" scrapbook store 2 or 3 times a year. I plan on going to a weekend crop there at the end of March so however many pages I finish by then is how many dollars I get to spend. That excludes adhesive and the white mat stacks from Hobby Lobby that I've run out of. I figured since patterned paper is usually a $1 or more that's one piece out for one piece in. I'm completely out of paper storage so I really can't buy more than that anyways.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 1, 2022 3:54:47 GMT
so however many pages I finish by then is how many dollars I get to spend. That sounds like great motivation to create lots of pages between now and then! |
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Post by kmage on Jan 1, 2022 15:49:27 GMT
I'm in as well! I know I will be much much slower this time, but that is okay.
While I will try to be on a total freeze, I will say that might bend a little for my birthday, so we shall see. I am counting 12x12 LO.
50 left to go!
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Post by marg on Jan 1, 2022 20:49:14 GMT
I am in, although I do get the monthly Elle's Studio kit for my PL, and the Heidi Swapp stamp set. I actually use them so I feel okay about it.
I am going to count 50 projects, not just 12x12 pages - so cards, 12x12 pages, and any PL spread that doesn't use my Elle's Studio kit.
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Post by stormsts on Jan 1, 2022 21:04:30 GMT
I’ll play! 50 is my goal as well. The only thing I might need is adhesive. It will take me quite a while to reach 50 but I’m okay with that. While it seems like everyone else is busy scrapping in the winter months, those are the busiest for me at work. It will be late April before I get a good start but maybe this will motivate me to get in my scrap room when I do have a few extra minutes this winter.
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Post by Linda on Jan 1, 2022 21:13:08 GMT
I'm off to a good start - but a New Year and new photos always inspire me. Hopefully I can stay inspired.
For those of you who are slower scrappers - that's fine. I deliberately went with a bigger goal because I'm faster and have more time than many. And there's nothing werong with setting a lower goal (25 maybe) if that's a better fit for you. It's really all about using stash and encouraging each other to use what we have.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 2, 2022 2:39:37 GMT
I’m in! I have similar caveats - replacement of staples is ok, but ONLY if needed, and I really shouldn’t need adhesive or cardstock. Photos/printing doesn’t count, since I print on demand. I also will keep my Elle’s Studio sub and maybe a small allowance for addons…maybe.
I’m cleaning my desks and organizing a bit today, so hopefully will start scrapping tomorrow!
50 to go. 😉
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emmak
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Post by emmak on Jan 4, 2022 12:49:30 GMT
I'm in! I have just done an order from Heylittlemagpie which I'm waiting for and I will let myself use that when it arrives. Other than that though, no shopping until I've done 50 A4/PL pages. I'm a slow scrapper so it could take me a while...
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Post by stormsts on Jan 4, 2022 14:47:19 GMT
I did 4 layouts Sunday night! It felt so good. Now if my work schedule will allow me to get back in my scrap room...
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Post by Linda on Jan 4, 2022 16:08:50 GMT
I'm off to a good start - got the first layouts done in DS30/DD21's joint album and the 2021 layouts for DD15's Girl Scout album. Working on my December Documented today I hope.
Shopping wise - I only bought fabric at Joanns and I used my about to expire Michaels rewards on adhesive so I'm doing good there as well.
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frugalchick
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Post by frugalchick on Jan 4, 2022 17:23:13 GMT
I should be able to do 50 easily just next weekend, have a 5 day crop to attend, my winter vacation! I have 250 pics coming that were ordered before Jan.2022...and plenty of paper and embellies to put together my kits......sadly, my scrapping time the past 2 years has been very slim, due to family illnesses...but am back and ready to get it done! We also have a grandson now, so he's fun to take lots of pics with all the times we get to see him! |
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Post by kmage on Jan 8, 2022 17:12:12 GMT
I did one!!
49 to go!
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joyfulnana
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Post by joyfulnana on Jan 8, 2022 18:15:09 GMT
I did a 2 page really simple LO from a SG kit, so I've started. But I've spent way too much time browsing new releases. All that will get me is FOMO lol. I need to go pull some things from my stash and look at what I have. Which will remind me why I am doing 50 LO's before I shop! I want my stash to go down, not up  |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 8, 2022 22:05:41 GMT
I've finished my DD and planning to spend some time in my space today so I'm hoping to get at least one layout off my count today. But I've spent way too much time browsing new releases. All that will get me is FOMO lol. This is totally my problem. The AC releases were no issue, there's nothing there I really need, but for a brief moment the Pinkfresh ones made me wonder if I can just hold off on starting my page count until after those collections are released |
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Post by anniefb on Jan 8, 2022 22:25:00 GMT
I'm in but I'm counting cards rather than layouts since DD is the only scrapbooking I do now. Might take me a few months which would be a good thing  50 cards to go! |
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jan 8, 2022 22:41:27 GMT
Well, I don't know whether I tanked this challenge already or not. I placed an order with ACOT that will likely come in sometime in April, so I'm calling that my Mother's Day gift. And I'm going to place a small order for a PinkFresh 12x12 pad, which should arrive sometime in February, so I'm calling that one a Valentine's Day gift. So it's not really like I'm the one who is spending. I'm just facilitating the gift purchasing to make it easier for my DH and DDs. Like I do every holiday. So I'd like to think these purchases don't really count. I mean, would you count your purchases using a gift card? I'd say no, because it's a gift. Same logic, right?  |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 8, 2022 23:30:00 GMT
Might take me a few months which would be a good thing  To be honest, I'm counting on it taking me several months I placed an order with ACOT that will likely come in sometime in April, so I'm calling that my Mother's Day gift. And I'm going to place a small order for a PinkFresh 12x12 pad, which should arrive sometime in February, so I'm calling that one a Valentine's Day gift. So it's not really like I'm the one who is spending. I'm just facilitating the gift purchasing to make it easier for my DH and DDs. Like I do every holiday. That doesn't seem to be any different than giving someone a very specific wish list...? I'd ask my conscience, which depending on the day might give me very different answers as to whether it fits in the guidelines, but I can see a little pick me up like this part way through a longer challenge would be probably be enough to stop me spending. |
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Post by grammadee on Jan 9, 2022 3:32:59 GMT
I did this last year, and I really should be well set up to do it this year if I started right now. I have a ton of new product I have not used from the SCT November events plus some extra things I picked up in December. Haven't seen anything I MUST have in the new releases, except for the Doodlebug Great Outdoors which I preordered last month and received last week. So well set for papers. Restocked page protectors and binders in the fall.
I couldn't find what I wanted for a major tool or system at M's to spend my gc's on, so I picked up three packs of basic cs colours--white, cream, and black. For my other scrappy Christmas gift, I ordered the Spellbinders Glimmer system and some plates and foils. So I will have that to play with.
And January/February are usually crafty months for me...
Have I talked myself into this? Just a minute. Let me overthink this...
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Post by grammadee on Jan 9, 2022 17:54:07 GMT
Okay. I am in for FIFTY layouts.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 9, 2022 22:57:48 GMT
I don't even pretend that I would consider doing this hahaha! Every week the two digital stores where I buy most of my supplies have a 50% off sale. Plus the Pennysaver sale is coming up soon. Too much FOMO for me!  Good luck to those of you who are going to try. |
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 10, 2022 3:40:22 GMT
I got 3 LOs assembled this weekend, but need to print and add photos. Hoping to do that sometime this week. I won’t officially count them yet until photos are on. So, I’m at 1/50 for now (finished one last weekend).
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I'll be counting cards and 6x8 pages the same as my 12x12s.
