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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Jan 28, 2023 13:32:45 GMT
I did it! I made it through a crappy day without my impulse purchase. Wooo!
I think posting about it helps. Seeing myself write out "I don't need it" helps that idea stick.
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Post by Linda on Jan 28, 2023 19:04:06 GMT
well done sarahsprettypapers - great job staying strong layout #50 finished this morning. I might have a browse at HL today but then I'll head back in the freezer for 50 more layouts. |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 28, 2023 22:54:57 GMT
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Post by Linda on Jan 28, 2023 23:40:09 GMT
Chinagirl828 -thank you I picked up trimmer blades, black cardstock, and a box for my daubers at HL - all on a gift card. And DH bought me a tab punch. Now I'm back in the freezer for the next 50...
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Post by kmage on Jan 29, 2023 17:51:17 GMT
4/50. 5/50
6/50, 7/50 I used up almost all of my MME Sweetest Thing kit from 2012. I think I am going to use the rest on Valentines. Woot! I did get a birthday present from scrapbook.com, but it was a gift, so I don't feel too bad about that. I am planning a 2 page LO for today, fingers crossed I get it done. Posting here to keep me accountable lol. If I get it done, will be 9/50- Done, yay!! Congrats to linda ! Keep up the good work everyone! Now 10/50. Woot! I think I am taking a scrappy break to work on my Galentine/Valentines. I am going to finish 10 cards, and when I do so, I will count 2 pages. |
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Jan 29, 2023 19:55:11 GMT
Great job linda! I hope you enjoy your new goodies! I am up to 8/50 layouts completed. I was able to find a few hours yesterday to participate in my virtual crop and get some stuff done. I can't decide what to scrap next. Keep working on the rocket launch layouts, or jump back and make a wedding page. Decisions, decisions... |
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Post by kmage on Feb 2, 2023 23:43:43 GMT
Now 10/50. Woot! I think I am taking a scrappy break to work on my Galentine/Valentines. I am going to finish 10 cards, and when I do so, I will count 2 pages. I finished 10 cards, I dont' 100% love all of them, but they are done! I am counting 2 pages for 10 cards, so now at 12/50. Now I need to clean up my huge mess, I just posted on the organizing thread how bad I am at it, lol, so maybe I should attempt to make a dent before scrapbooking again! |
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 3, 2023 0:59:54 GMT
I made 19 pages for January! I did cave and buy from FJ and EP (warehouse sale), so I’m starting over. My goal is to make 50 pages by CKC at the end of April. I have a few allowed purchases during that time, but I plan to stick to only those and hit the page goal.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 3, 2023 2:40:14 GMT
I feel like I’m doing more of a 50 purchases before a layout challenge—and I’m doing great! Hopefully I can make an actual layout soon! This made me laugh. I feel your pain! While I am getting layouts done, I have been finding a few things that I cannot pass up. They are for layouts I am currently working on though. I found an online craft store that was selling the 12 x 12 WRMK albums for $20 and free shipping. I needed red and navy and bought them out of those colors. I got nine total. |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Feb 4, 2023 0:52:24 GMT
After completing my PL 2022 album I'm up to 18 double pages and 1 page in my mini art journal. It's not been too difficult to not purchase scrappy stuff because there hasn't been a whole lot of new stuff, though the new spring lines are debuting now.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 4, 2023 1:33:28 GMT
There have been a few things I've seen in the new releases that I'd like so I definitely need to get busy creating so I can fill the gaps I make in my stash with new pretty things.
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Post by kmage on Feb 6, 2023 13:19:59 GMT
I am hopefully scrapbooking with a friend in person on Saturday, so I got busy making some page kits yesterday. I made 7 kits, and two are double page spreads, so that would be 9 layouts that I could get done by Saturday. While doing this, I weeded my camping/outdoors ephemra, and got rid of a bunch of stuff I'd never use. Most I threw away, (really old stickers, etc) but I did start a box for the thrift shop.
If I get my 9 pages done Saturday, that will be 21/50. Posting that here for accountibility! lol...
I ended up doing 19 (!!!!) pages! OMG. We ended up scrapping both Saturday and Sunday since she had plans that fell through, so whoa, I got a lot done.
So that is 31/50!
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Post by needtime2scrap on Feb 6, 2023 14:07:21 GMT
I managed to start my PL 2023 album and completed the title page and 3 weeks of January (double pagers). So I'm up to 22 pages! My goal was 30 so I'm happy with my progress 😊
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 16, 2023 3:31:54 GMT
Halfway through February! I’m at 9/50. I need to pick up the pace!
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Post by kmage on Feb 19, 2023 2:12:16 GMT
I did two more pages today, so 33/50. Full disclosure, I did also run into my local soon-to-be-closed Tuesday morning and bought two things. They had Spectrum Aqua markers and I have been wanting to try them. At 16.00 plus the 10% off, I picked them up. I also got a Picket Fence Studio stamp, the strawberry one. It's really pretty and great for springy or summery cards. It also gives me something to practice coloring with my markers. But that was all...and now I am not going back to TM so a last hurrah. I am pretty pleased though, I literally haven't bought paper or stickers, etc for almost two whole months. After doing 30 pages of my Banff trip without buying supplies, I do see my camping and northwoods supplies dwindling. Two more for 35/50. 36/50 39/50 and scrapping right now! Getting so close, exciting! |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 19, 2023 3:04:49 GMT
I did two more pages today, so 33/50. Full disclosure, I did also run into my local soon-to-be-closed Tuesday morning and bought two things. They had Spectrum Aqua markers and I have been wanting to try them. At 16.00 plus the 10% off, I picked them up. I also got a Picket Fence Studio stamp, the strawberry one. It's really pretty and great for springy or summery cards. It also gives me something to practice coloring with my markers. But that was all...and now I am not going back to TM so a last hurrah. I am pretty pleased though, I literally haven't bought paper or stickers, etc for almost two whole months. You're making great progress and it sounds like you were very intentional in your purchasing. I'm totally in the mindset of not buying but will (when I convince myself it's ok) be making a small purchase this weekend. I have just one sheet of black cardstock left, and already have plans to use it for some photos from Jan, so need to buy more. It's on sale this weekend for 55% off, I just need to get past the guilt of making a purchase, even if it is a needed one. |
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Post by Linda on Feb 19, 2023 3:12:30 GMT
kmage - 33 is awesome! well done! I think your purchases were intentional and well-thought out and seeing supplies dwindle is always a plus Chinagirl828 - black cardstock is an essential purchase - no guilt required if you're down to your last sheet
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Feb 19, 2023 12:25:05 GMT
kmage Great progress! You deserve the goodies you picked up from TM for a job well done! Chinagirl828 I felt the exact same way last month when I saw the enamel dots I had been needing were finally restocked. I didn't want to purchase so early in the challenge, but it was honestly something I needed to finish a project and it was constantly selling out. And if I run out of a basic supply like adhesive or cardstock in the middle of a project, it could (and has in the past) impact my scrappy mojo in a negative way. Don't feel guilty about replenishing cardstock, especially at a sale price! 😊 Also, based on all of the lovely layouts Linda is posting in the quarterly sharing thread, I think she has created enough layouts for all of us to justify a small purchase! 😁 Great job Linda! Do you know your current count for round 2 of this challenge? I am currently at 16/50*. *I need to print out photos for 3 layouts to make it officially 16, ha.
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Post by Linda on Feb 19, 2023 13:44:27 GMT
Great job Linda! Do you know your current count for round 2 of this challenge? Thanks sarahsprettypapers - I've just finished round 3 so 3/50 on round 4 |
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Feb 19, 2023 15:39:37 GMT
Great job Linda! Do you know your current count for round 2 of this challenge? Thanks sarahsprettypapers - I've just finished round 3 so 3/50 on round 4 Wow! That's awesome. Good thing this isn't a car race, you keep lapping us! 😆 |
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Post by Linda on Feb 19, 2023 16:33:41 GMT
Wow! That's awesome. Good thing this isn't a car race, you keep lapping us! no, not a competition at all - competing against ourselves not each other. We all scrap at different speeds and different complexities of projects and I also tend to have more free time than most - no small children (my only one at home is 16) and I'm not employed. |
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Feb 19, 2023 16:54:00 GMT
Wow! That's awesome. Good thing this isn't a car race, you keep lapping us! no, not a competition at all - competing against ourselves not each other. We all scrap at different speeds and different complexities of projects and I also tend to have more free time than most - no small children (my only one at home is 16) and I'm not employed. I agree, it isn't a competition between us. But your progress sure is inspiring me to get my chores done faster so I can go and create! I am in a scrappy mood today, but my kitchen floor needs some attention first. |
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Post by Linda on Feb 19, 2023 17:24:01 GMT
I am in a scrappy mood today, but my kitchen floor needs some attention first. same but today is a chore day so I need to do those first - I may or may not find scrappy time later. |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Feb 19, 2023 18:33:46 GMT
Well the SC stock up sale got me+the free shipping code! I stocked up on some basics and dk kits that I didn't have that I was eyeballing. Good news is by the time they ship and I actually get my order I might be at my target goal 🤣
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Post by kmage on Feb 21, 2023 20:16:17 GMT
Anyone else have to literally sit on their hands for the ACOT free shipping day yesterday? I was so so tempted but I did not shop. I still cannot believe I did not shop lol.
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Post by Linda on Feb 21, 2023 21:32:46 GMT
Anyone else have to literally sit on their hands for the ACOT free shipping day yesterday? I was so so tempted but I did not shop. I still cannot believe I did not shop lol. I got a few things to celebrate my most recent 50 layouts... well done kmage! |
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Post by kmage on Feb 21, 2023 21:39:34 GMT
I got a few things to celebrate my most recent 50 layouts... You totally deserve it, you have worked really hard and made amazing progress! |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 26, 2023 10:04:38 GMT
I've made some good progress this weekend, but I'm most proud of breaking out some older supplies including an ancient 7Gypsies date sticker and those long rows of gems for my latest page.
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Post by kmage on Mar 1, 2023 22:30:48 GMT
March check in, how is everyone doing? I am just picking paper for a two page LO right now, using some CRAZY elderly paper lol DCWV "Guys" stack lol. I will probably hack it all up and use it for layering, but hey at least it is getting used. And the really ugly stuff can be flipped for white photo mounting. sarahsprettypapers? linda? ComplicatedLady? Chinagirl828? (congrats on using the 7Gypsies, that stuff is really hard for me to use) needtime2scrap? |
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Post by Linda on Mar 1, 2023 22:53:05 GMT
I'm back in the freezer after a small celebratory purchase at ACOT (and a gift from DH from SG). Not sure I'm setting specific goals at this point but I'm definitely looking at being careful about purchases.
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