Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Aug 12, 2015 14:30:46 GMT
I think this acquisition of scrapbook supplies really has an addictive quality.
American Craft paper pads are on "hot buy" at Michaels -- and some fairly current stuff. Pink Paislee Atlas, Shimelle True Stories, and a bunch of others.
I am weak.
And I have more paper. Worse ... I'm thinking about getting more paper because it is on sale and so pretty ...........
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Post by lonr on Aug 12, 2015 14:39:13 GMT
While I don't believe the saying, "You can never have too much paper." I don't think I have reached that point yet.  I want some Shimelle papers now!  |
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Aug 12, 2015 15:02:45 GMT
I have traditionally subscribed to the theory of "you can't have too much paper!" ..... but looking at my "crap-space" (if it were clean and organized it would be a craft space) I fear that I exhibit the real truth ... Yes, you CAN have too much paper!  And FYI -- the paper pad is NOT double sided nor does it have the fancy finishes of glitter or foil, but is heavy stock. Some fancy gold and silver foil papers are available in the hot buy section -- cheap! |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 12, 2015 17:48:52 GMT
I think this acquisition of scrapbook supplies really has an addictive quality. American Craft paper pads are on "hot buy" at Michaels -- and some fairly current stuff. Pink Paislee Atlas, Shimelle True Stories, and a bunch of others. I am weak. And I have more paper. Worse ... I'm thinking about getting more paper because it is on sale and so pretty ........... I am also weak... I bought Pink Paislee Atlas, and a Craftsmith pad of textured neutral cardstock... I would have bought one or two more of them, but I restrained myself- HA! ...but they were only $5.99; it was such a good deal! that works out to only 12.5 cents per sheet, cause I calculated-- lol!! the things I do to justify my paper purchases!! I also bought some Recollections stickers that were clearance priced, and calculated the price per sticker to be 2 cents each. (if I actually use them, that is...) ETA: I also really liked the gold and silver Craftsmith pads, but don't use those colors on my layouts. (yet-- perhaps if I bought some of it, I would??  ) |
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Post by Loydene on Aug 12, 2015 17:59:15 GMT
I think this acquisition of scrapbook supplies really has an addictive quality. American Craft paper pads are on "hot buy" at Michaels -- and some fairly current stuff. Pink Paislee Atlas, Shimelle True Stories, and a bunch of others. I am weak. And I have more paper. Worse ... I'm thinking about getting more paper because it is on sale and so pretty ........... I am also weak... I bought Pink Paislee Atlas, and a Craftsmith pad of textured neutral cardstock... I would have bought one or two more of them, but I restrained myself- HA! ...but they were only $5.99; it was such a good deal! that works out to only 12.5 cents per sheet, cause I calculated-- lol!! the things I do to justify my paper purchases!! I also bought some Recollections stickers that were clearance priced, and calculated the price per sticker to be 2 cents each. (if I actually use them, that is...) ETA: I also really liked the gold and silver Craftsmith pads, but don't use those colors on my layouts. (yet-- perhaps if I bought some of it, I would?? ) Sing it, ScrapSister!!! I'm probably going back for the gold .... and that highly neutral Craft Smith (that would probably work better with the silver foiled pad). Okay .. all 3 then!! |
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Post by Elsabelle on Aug 12, 2015 19:12:25 GMT
I totally understand. I'm a sucker for those hot buys. The last one I got was Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine. I love it! Haven't used a single sheet out of it, but I love it.
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Post by oaksong on Aug 12, 2015 19:46:13 GMT
I don't need any more paper, and I already bought a 6x6 Atlas pad with matching stickers. Still, I should go look at Michaels just in case.  |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 12, 2015 20:57:49 GMT
You have too much paper if it falls over on you and suffocates you. Otherwise you have space.
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Post by Dictionary on Aug 12, 2015 21:26:25 GMT
And this is why we purge..you know I did not need to hear AC paper pads are a "hot" buy at Michaels, you really are enabling us that have paper hoarding problems. I keep finding new ways to organize and thus make more room which leads to justification. Justification that I have room to add more so it's ok, but when I am running out of all that room I begin to panic because that means I don't' need anymore. ACK! |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 12, 2015 22:41:04 GMT
I have traditionally subscribed to the theory of "you can't have too much paper!" ..... but looking at my "crap-space" (if it were clean and organized it would be a craft space) I fear that I exhibit the real truth ... Yes, you CAN have too much paper! LOL |
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Post by scrapperal on Aug 12, 2015 22:56:35 GMT
Ack, I should NOT have opened this thread, nor should I have googled CraftSmith. Good thing Michael's isn't on my way home from work.
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Post by lonr on Aug 12, 2015 23:04:42 GMT
LOLing at this thread!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 13, 2015 0:08:43 GMT
the Craftsmith paper has a really nice texture-- it's heavy, with a nice matte finish that just feels good when you rub your hand across it. Some of the collections now seem to have a glossy finish, but I prefer the matte. (just in case you need some more inducement!)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 0:21:30 GMT
how long is this hot buy available? Cause I can get there when they open at 9 am tomorrow ...
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 13, 2015 2:55:28 GMT
...says no (healthy) scrapper EVER.  I urge you to step away from the paper trimmer & go directly to the ER; you have definitely picked up a sick bug (probably at Michael's from another scrapper who also could not resist the hot buy). Hope you feel better soon (before the foil papers are sold out)! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 6:10:52 GMT
You have too much paper if it falls over on you and suffocates you. Otherwise you have space. Nothing falls on my head! I am good. I have space. Just not that much. But heck I have space! |
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Post by crystalb on Aug 13, 2015 12:26:10 GMT
I NEED the school and the neutral embossed ones but last time I was in M's mine had none but the gold ones (Not a gold girl here). Guess I will be checking every time they go on 5.99 sale!
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Post by Loydene on Aug 13, 2015 21:37:47 GMT
I got more paper 
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 13, 2015 21:38:41 GMT
hahahaha!!!  |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 14, 2015 0:14:51 GMT
I NEED the school and the neutral embossed ones but last time I was in M's mine had none but the gold ones (Not a gold girl here). Guess I will be checking every time they go on 5.99 sale! They also go on sale for $5. I use my teacher's discount and get it for $4.25 a pad. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 14, 2015 0:17:40 GMT
I got more paper If it makes you feel any better, Today I bought 8 pads of the turquoise and 8 of the greens. I already have 8 pads of the yellows. I am making kits and that price is much cheaper than any other sale they have with paper.  |
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Post by DinCA on Aug 14, 2015 0:37:22 GMT
I knew I shouldn't open this thread! Looks like I'll be making my third trip to Michael's in the last week. Shhhhh...
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 14, 2015 1:46:04 GMT
I really like the Crafts Smith pads. I remember last year seeing them in Michael's and kept passing them by but when Tea Party and Blush Glam came out I was all over it!!! I do want to pick up the pink and teal looking new one.
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Post by mich0222 on Aug 14, 2015 2:18:00 GMT
YAY ! I picked up the PP Atlas and Shimelle True Stories pads today. Both were on my list for a long time. I also got the Craftsmith silver pad. I think it will be very versatile to use with misting since it has a white base.
Still wishing for the Amy Tan Rise and Shine pad. Got the Stitched at Tuesday morning so maybe it will show up there soon.
Thanks for sharing the find !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 2:24:40 GMT
Sigh. I came home with 9 pads of paper. True Stories, PP Atlas, School, Chelsea .. all of the new Craft Smith pattern ones. This after I bought the freaking solids and the silver and gold packs available last week when they were $5.
I have no idea when I'm going to use all this paper. I bet, conservatively, I have 10,000 sheets. I've bought close to 900 sheets of paper in the last week alone.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 14, 2015 3:06:56 GMT
I got more paper If it makes you feel any better, Today I bought 8 pads of the turquoise and 8 of the greens. I already have 8 pads of the yellows. I am making kits and that price is much cheaper than any other sale they have with paper. brilliant!! (I shouldn't have read this though, because now I need to go back! I'm making mini-books for Christmas presents, and this is a great idea for making the base pages.) ETA: "Craftsmith silver pad. I think it will be very versatile to use with misting since it has a white base. " ^^^ this is a GREAT idea! Dang, now I think I need THAT one, too!! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 14, 2015 3:16:19 GMT
I got more paper Glad you're not sick...  Happy Scrapping! |
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Post by chances on Aug 14, 2015 3:37:59 GMT
Glad you all found such good deals. My Michaels only seems to sell Recollections paper pads. The "problem" with paper is that a little goes a long way. It's hard to make a dent in the stash even when I scrap a lot.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 14, 2015 4:26:27 GMT
Glad you all found such good deals. My Michaels only seems to sell Recollections paper pads. The "problem" with paper is that a little goes a long way. It's hard to make a dent in the stash even when I scrap a lot. Their loose paper of Recollections is so thin. I do find I love the blue, green, silver, and yellow metallic though. These particular pads that are $5.99 are not sold near the scrapbook paper. They are usually on a rack in the back of the store or by the seasonal items. That might just be the stores in my area though. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 14, 2015 4:30:19 GMT
nope, that's where I look for the 'Hot Buys' too... usually in a wire rack in the aisle somewhere near the SB section / seasonal SB supplies, but not part of the actual SB section aisles.
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I want some Shimelle papers now! 
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I urge you to step away from the paper trimmer & go directly to the ER; you have definitely picked up a sick bug (probably at Michael's from another scrapper who also could not resist the hot buy). Hope you feel better soon (before the foil papers are sold out)! 
Happy Scrapping! 