nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Feb 7, 2017 17:39:08 GMT
I don't know why I struggle with this so much but I do this over and over. Here's my current situation: I like several papers in the Pebbles/Jen Hadfield Simple Life collection so I put the ones i like in my basket. Then I saw the 12x12 paper pad and wondered if it'd be less expensive to buy that whole pad. I had 16 papers in my basket, so that's $16.00 - 20% = $12.80. The whole paper pad would be $14.99 - 20% = $11.95. So do I buy the whole pad with 48 sheets for a buck less than the 16 individual sheets?! Good grief. Why do I always have to be about the dumb 'value' of what I'm getting lol?! I know there are papers in the pad that I don't really care for and would likely not use so am I just wasting the money just to get more paper? Someone slap me upside the head!
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Post by anniefb on Feb 7, 2017 17:49:00 GMT
I hardly ever buy the paper pads because they're too big and I know I won't end up using most of the sheets - either because I don't like the patterns or I'll get sick of the collection
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 17:52:53 GMT
Same as anniefb. I've gotten into individual papers - then I have less to purge :*)
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Post by katmandu on Feb 7, 2017 17:53:23 GMT
If it's actually cheaper to buy the whole pad, why not? Even if you only use the papers you intend to use, you get them for less, and there is always a chance you will use a couple more off the coordinating papers to mat your pictures here or add extra layers there.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 7, 2017 17:55:58 GMT
Buy the pad. Then, forget you bought the pad and buy the papers in your next order?
Just kidding! I may or may not have done this...
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 7, 2017 18:06:56 GMT
I would buy the pad if I liked that many of the papers. But I am mostly an individual sheet person.
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Feb 7, 2017 18:09:24 GMT
Why don't you say no to buying more paper and set that money aside for the Epson Picturemate you'd like to buy?
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Feb 7, 2017 18:13:52 GMT
Why don't you say no to buying more paper and set that money aside for the Epson Picturemate you'd like to buy? OH GIRL, lol. You win!!!!! That is the best idea yet!
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Feb 7, 2017 18:15:10 GMT
I'd buy the pad because I'm all about the value, too. I like not having to worry about only having one sheet of paper that I love. If I don't particularly like a certain pattern I can still use it for matting pictures, layering, tags, borders, or just to add a pop of color here and there.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 7, 2017 18:23:33 GMT
For me, it would depend on whether the pad had duplicates of the papers I already had in the cart. For me, duplicates are a GOOD thing: it makes me less afraid to actually USE the pages I love, so the 16 papers in MY cart might be 4 of each of the ones I felt I could really use. If the pad has NO duplicates, I might get the pad PLUS some extra papers I fancy... I like mikklynn's response, though!
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Post by quinmm14 on Feb 7, 2017 18:27:03 GMT
Or you could be like me, take so long making up your mind it sells out.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Feb 7, 2017 18:36:11 GMT
Same as anniefb. I've gotten into individual papers - then I have less to purge :*) Same. I only consider it money saved if indeed I need the extra I'm getting and was planning on getting it anyway. Otherwise, I really don't care about having half of the amount for "only" a few € less. A little bit saved here and there can amount to quite a nice sum by the end of the year... Also, aren't there winter sales in the US right now? Warm & Cozy is currently 70% off in one of my favourite online scrap stores.
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Feb 7, 2017 18:42:15 GMT
I'm more likely to buy individual papers when I like the B sides.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 7, 2017 18:52:20 GMT
If it was cheaper to buy the pad, I would buy it. I would make kits of the pad right when I got it and then put the papers that didn't make the cut into a donate pile. Why pay more for what you want? You might find that when you see the other papers, they would make great backgrounds for the papers you like. If neighbors have little kids, give it to them to make cards with or for an art project.
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Kath
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Post by Kath on Feb 7, 2017 18:54:50 GMT
Individual papers.
I have not let myself buy pads of paper over the many years I've been scrapbooking no matter how bad I want some of them because I know I won't use them all and it will just be paper I eventually have to throw out/give away. Also, paper pads generally contain paper of thinner quality and/or the colors aren't as vibrant. Plus, there's always new stuff coming out that I am sure to like just as much, if not better.
It's been a good policy for me because the paper I have, I chose specifically, and still pretty much like each and every sheet and they are all thick and good quality. In spite of this, I have still accumulated several inches of paper that I need to use.
I can't even imagine what it would look like if I had bought pads of paper over all the years. My stack would be to the ceiling at this point as paper is my favorite, and although I scrap often, it wouldn't be enough.
And destashing makes me cringe. Basically I see it as taking a big pile of dollar bills and throwing them into the middle of the floor and then setting them on fire. That's kind of how I feel about destashing.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 7, 2017 19:09:02 GMT
I'd buy the whole pad.
Knowing me, I'd end up liking some of those papers more than I thought I would.
And worse comes to worst, flip the paper over for the white side.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 7, 2017 19:11:55 GMT
And destashing makes me cringe. Basically I see it as taking a big pile of dollar bills and throwing them into the middle of the floor and then setting them on fire. That's kind of how I feel about destashing. Is it wrong that made me chuckle? I feel the same way, btw. I can't just throw away scrapbook supplies. I can give it away if someone else wants it. And I can sell it. But toss? Nope.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 20:49:46 GMT
I never buy paper pads anymore. I have a thing about the edge you have to tear out. It just isn't a clean edge and it drives more crazy. Only individual pages for me.
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Post by impearia on Feb 7, 2017 22:37:42 GMT
Most of the time I will buy individual papers. I buy 6x6 pads, but I almost always buy single sheets if I can get my hands on them. Yes, it is more expensive, but I prefer the branding strips and paper quality of single sheets. And in many cases, like anything from AC, they don't give you the B sides. Just 2 sets of the A sides. I am a heavy patterned paper user and I use a lot of B sides for backgrounds, and layers. Plus, I have SO much paper, do I really need extra I possibly won't use? No.
As an example: I just purchased Shimelle's Little by Little and I bought 30 single sheets, and I bought 20 different designs. I did not purchase any of 4 of the designs. Still that is a pretty huge pile of paper from a single collection, however, it is still fewer sheets with more pattern choice than the 48 sheet pad. And I only have designs i like, that way I don't feel guilty or feel I have to force myself to use something I am lukewarm about. I have heaps of paper in my stash I DO like I can use instead.
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Post by mamatoa on Feb 7, 2017 23:11:55 GMT
Depends on which designs you want. Many (all?) of the American Crafts brands only put the A sides in the paper pad. So if you are wanting anything that is a B side you have to buy the individual sheets.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 7, 2017 23:16:40 GMT
Depends on which designs you want. Many (all?) of the American Crafts brands only put the A sides in the paper pad. So if you are wanting anything that is a B side you have to buy the individual sheets. So a pad of 48 will give you 48 single sheets (with some repeats, maybe 12 or 16 options?), and the 16 separate papers will give you just 16 sheets, but 32 options? So nicolep, what did you end up doing?
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Post by mamatoa on Feb 7, 2017 23:28:22 GMT
Depends on which designs you want. Many (all?) of the American Crafts brands only put the A sides in the paper pad. So if you are wanting anything that is a B side you have to buy the individual sheets. So a pad of 48 will give you 48 single sheets (with some repeats, maybe 12 or 16 options?), and the 16 separate papers will give you just 16 sheets, but 32 options? I my experience with Shimelle and Dear Lizzy, yes. You buy 16 individual sheets and get 32 options. You buy the pad with 48 you get 24 options. I don't think either is wrong, but if you love the line and want it all you are better off with the individual IMHO Save
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Post by meganliane on Feb 8, 2017 1:48:15 GMT
I usually buy individual sheets that I really like - partially bc I usually like b sides. If I really like the line, I also buy the 6x6 pad.
The paper pad you are referring to was at my Joanns so you can get it fairly cheap if you use a coupon.
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Post by mich0222 on Feb 8, 2017 3:24:40 GMT
Go over to Joanns and get the Jen Hadfield pad for 7.49
The new pads are still half price this week. The paper is good quality on the pads I bought there.
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Post by infochick on Feb 8, 2017 3:48:26 GMT
I usually buy the individual sheets. I am lucky to have an LSS, and they don't sell too many pads, so I usually default to the individual sheets. Getting the individual sheets I can buy extras of patterns I like, and just one sheet of some that I'm sure of.
As mentioned before, I have noticed that some of the pads don't have as nice a quality of paper, so that is something to look out for. Also, for some reason I have a block when it comes to using pads of paper. I have no idea why, but even with pads that I like, I don't tear into them like I should.
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Post by Night Owl on Feb 8, 2017 4:29:23 GMT
I have found the paper in most 12x12 paper pads is thinner than the individual sheets so I would rather buy individual sheets.
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Post by wonderwoman on Feb 8, 2017 7:20:21 GMT
I hate paper pads, but I fall down that rabbit hole now and then and regret it.. At least my friends are getting 1/2 a collection for free when I used part of a pad and toss it...
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 8, 2017 14:25:32 GMT
I only buy the pads if they have a majority of the papers that I like. If not, it's a waste (Even if it is cheaper) to buy papers I will not use. At least buying individuals, I know I will use them all.
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 8, 2017 14:26:33 GMT
If it's actually cheaper to buy the whole pad, why not? Even if you only use the papers you intend to use, you get them for less, and there is always a chance you will use a couple more off the coordinating papers to mat your pictures here or add extra layers there. They are only less if you use them all. The cost per piece goes up, if you leave some unused.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 14:28:54 GMT
If I like at least 4 papers (and I always do) I buy the pad. It just seems cost effective to do that. And I'm a cheapskate!
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