scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jul 10, 2014 11:21:13 GMT
Last night I went to Value village (its a higher end thrift store I guess you would call it). I have found some scrapbooking stuff there on occasion so I always look. Last night I saw a Zyron 250 it was listed for $4, it had about half a roll of adhesive in it. Thought great maybe there would be some more scrapbooking stuff around. I already have a Zyron so I don't need this machine..look around more on the shelf there is a new in box refill for the zyron..for $0.99...so I scooped that up. I was so excited.
So I look in the arts and crafts section and I found a package with a lot of odds and ends in the bag is $5. In it is 5 sheets of 8.5x11 sookwang full adhesive sheets a bunch of Jolee's (which are of no use to me, but I knew someone who could use them) about 10 sheets of 8x8 paper which was lovely, and a cut and emboss new cuttlebug folder.
I was very happy for my $6 find.
I just had to share with people that would get it.
Actually I got another great deal last weekend at a yard sale. The original sizzix machine and 5 large dies and 4 small dies (all Christmas themed) for $8. |
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Post by maribeth on Jul 10, 2014 11:50:13 GMT
Congrats. I never find a good deal, but then of course I don't get out much so I don't really have the opportunity to discover any.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 10, 2014 13:37:43 GMT
What great finds!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 10, 2014 13:40:28 GMT
Very nice! I have a Value Village right up the road but I never think to go!
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jul 10, 2014 13:43:10 GMT
I love Value Village, I have found lots of things there for various areas.
Scrapbook stuff well not as much as I like.
I generally find it on the shelf in the office supply area, in the picture frame area, or on the walls in the arts and crafts or office supply area.
I have purchased most of my furniture for my scraproom there. I got fantastic deals of very large white boards and cork boards.
Stuff to alter, etc.
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 10, 2014 13:46:29 GMT
Congrats on a great find. I never get bargains like that. Once I was at LSS away from home and bought a used fancy corner punch for a couple of bucks. When I got home and tried it, it did not cut right. The bill was stamped final sale. That's the type of luck I have.
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eastcoastpea
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Jun 27, 2014 13:05:28 GMT
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 10, 2014 13:51:04 GMT
Way to go. Enjoy your finds.
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Post by scraps2treasures on Jul 10, 2014 14:36:35 GMT
Awesome finds! I never thought to look at my local thrift store for craft supplies. I usually just hit the books section. I will have to see if mine has any crafting goodies.
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Post by gotranch on Jul 10, 2014 15:30:33 GMT
Those are wonderful finds! I would have grabbed the xyron adhesive in a minute! Those are so spendy, but so convenient.
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swtonscrappn
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Jun 25, 2014 23:58:28 GMT
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Post by swtonscrappn on Jul 10, 2014 15:58:27 GMT
I once found a completely full Xyron X at our goodwill for 99c. I snatched that puppy right up!
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Post by anniefb on Jul 10, 2014 19:20:07 GMT
Wonderful finds! I must check out some thrift stores here to see if there's anything similar. You never know!
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Post by melanell on Jul 10, 2014 19:48:26 GMT
Nice! I have never heard of Value Village. We mustn't have them here.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 10, 2014 20:14:32 GMT
Awesome! I have donated scrapping supplies (never a Xyron refill though!) to Value Village, but I have never seen any for sale at my local one.
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Post by woodysbetty on Jul 10, 2014 20:30:33 GMT
I love thrift stores.....you never know what you will find or need!! A lot of the ones here benefits local hospice and hospitals....
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kellyr21
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Post by kellyr21 on Jul 10, 2014 21:24:21 GMT
that is so cool! going to those thrift shops is like a treasure hunt.
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1happygirl
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Post by 1happygirl on Jul 10, 2014 21:42:43 GMT
So excited...another place to search for scrapbook finds!
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nylene
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Post by nylene on Jul 10, 2014 21:59:30 GMT
What wonderful finds! I never find deals like that. I do find a lot of old books and old music books that I cut up and use on cards and flowers. I guess I ought to drop by more often! Congrats to you.
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tricias
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Post by tricias on Jul 10, 2014 22:03:31 GMT
Great finds! I'm never that lucky.
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Post by dulcemama on Jul 10, 2014 23:37:44 GMT
I recently found a label maker with 6 rolls of tape for 1.50 at my local St. Vinnie's. I've also found sequins and cool old buttons on the cards there, usually about .25 each.
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 11, 2014 5:19:41 GMT
I love to find things at yard sales and thrift stores to use in my pages.
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