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Post by pancakes on Feb 20, 2017 3:41:43 GMT
I have some gift cards burning a hole in my pocket. Just wondering what you might have been buying recently and loving! Anything from paper to embellishments to electronics, etc...
Pictures or links are always appreciated, too.
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Post by infochick on Feb 20, 2017 3:50:00 GMT
All. The. Paper. Seriously...so much paper from CHA. My LSS got in a shipment from American Crafts last week so I was able to buy the paper and embellishments that I wanted from Shimelle line (some of the collection), and surprisingly, I bought the Dear Lizzy Lovely Day paper pad...for some reason, the paper pad had some rose-gold foiling that the open stock paper did not. Despite my block towards actually using the paper pads that I buy, and this one having a few odd sheets I know I won't use, I went through and counted and it is still a good value for the number of sheets I am sure I will use. I have also had them hold the My Mind's Eye Bloom collection for me, and I see that they got in some new stamps so I am headed there tomorrow with gift certificate in hand to pick up some more lovelies. Happy shopping, pancakes! |
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Post by msliz on Feb 20, 2017 4:00:46 GMT
Not much at all, seriously. Last week I bought 12 sheets of paper on clearance at JoAnns for $2, and prior to that I bought a couple of sticker packs when I was at an LSS a month or so ago. And at Walmart there was a paper pack on clearance for $2.50 that I picked up and have used a lot of. Other than that I've bought 3 more albums, some cardstock neutrals, and a handful of ATG refills. That's it. I'm not frozen, really, but I haven't felt very inspired to buy.
If I had your gift cards, I really don't know what I'd put them toward.
Do you have a cutting system? Which one? Maybe a new font?
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Post by Scrapper100 on Feb 20, 2017 4:06:59 GMT
I bought a few stamps and cards from ellesstudio. I haven't seen much lately that interests me. I saw a few pieces in the oasis line that I would like but I can't justify shipping for small an order.
I am bummed I have seen so little I want but I have plenty of stash but it is fun to buy new stuff. I also get the Ali Edwards story stamp kit monthly.
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Feb 20, 2017 4:07:25 GMT
Not much at all, seriously. Last week I bought 12 sheets of paper on clearance at JoAnns for $2, and prior to that I bought a couple of sticker packs when I was at an LSS a month or so ago. And at Walmart there was a paper pack on clearance for $2.50 that I picked up and have used a lot of. Other than that I've bought 3 more albums, some cardstock neutrals, and a handful of ATG refills. That's it. I'm not frozen, really, but I haven't felt very inspired to buy. If I had your gift cards, I really don't know what I'd put them toward. Do you have a cutting system? Which one? Maybe a new font? Ha, I kind of know what you mean. I'm not frozen, but I haven't been buying much either. In fact, i'm spending a lot more in non-scrap purchases since i'm not spending on scrapping. I have a Cameo. Maybe some cutting files might be nice to get me to use it more. |
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Post by justjac on Feb 20, 2017 4:35:30 GMT
pancakes I love the title of this thread. My most recent purchases were pretty boring. I bought adhesive, page protecters , cardstock. I did get a new pair of large Tonic scissors and some pretty thickers. I don't think you can go wrong with Thickers.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 20, 2017 4:52:12 GMT
My last purchase was cardstock and glue refills, too. Before that, I picked up Paper Play "My Imagination" collection. Until now, I have been scrapping Christmas, but now I hope to tackle lots of little boy pages. I also got some cool mini collections as Christmas and birthday gifts from justjac, so I am looking forward to playing with them as well. I have a gc from M's but haven't been in there since Christmas. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 20, 2017 4:57:37 GMT
I see what you did there!  Although without self-imposed spending restrictions, I've only bought one item - a Lawn Fawn die (on clearance) - this calendar year. Hope you have fun shopping! |
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Post by Night Owl on Feb 20, 2017 5:05:07 GMT
Sizzix dotted circle and dotted rectangle framelet nesting die sets. I have been using my old CM circle cutter or my Cricut but I think using dies will be easier and I got them for a good price from Etsy.
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Post by turtle on Feb 20, 2017 6:26:07 GMT
I grabbed an older Easter paper pack and some basic sentiments dies from zulily a few weeks ago and they just came yesterday. That's about it.
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Post by oaksong on Feb 20, 2017 6:44:37 GMT
My main purchases lately have been dies and stamps. I recently got this Make a Wish stamp with the die from My Favorite Things. It was a bit of a splurge, even on sale, but it's something that will get lots of use. I'm fairly new to collecting dies, and I'm trying to stick to the basics in building my supplies. I've also gotten some scalloped edge dies and stitched frames from Simon Says Stamp. Warning: watching Jennifer McGuire and Vicki Papaioannou product videos can be hazardous to your wallet! I preordered a few Distress Oxide Inks from A Cherry on Top, but they haven't shipped yet. I'm also holding out for Tim Holtz stamps, stencils, stamp positioner and Ideaology stuff that I have my eye on. |
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Post by camcas on Feb 20, 2017 11:21:43 GMT
Distress oxide inks-check out Jennifer McGuire' video on these!
Tim Holtz stamp positioner-my original misti is starting to crack
WRMK tab punch board- I love using tabs but my McGill punch is so hard to punch..this tab board looks great
Hero arts infinity dies in rectangle and oval as I use these shapes most
A gelli plate for art journaling......
And now I need to F.R.E.E.Z.E.....!
and I totally agree with oaksong...stay away from Jennifer and Vicki if you are frozen.....they are arch enablers!
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Post by Linda on Feb 20, 2017 13:12:17 GMT
oh I'm totally exciting, lol - I got photo squares, cutter blades, and blue cardstock at M's yesterday
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Post by scrappington on Feb 20, 2017 13:42:12 GMT
Where are your gift cards for?
I buy dies. Love dies.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 20, 2017 13:45:02 GMT
What I might use my M's gc on are some divided containers for my wood veneer. I want to use more of it, and having it sorted and spread out where I can see it might help with that.
Also forgot to mention that my LSS is going to set aside SS "emoji love" for me, and I have preordered the BB emoji die set.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 15:13:40 GMT
Stamps, stamps, stamps. I try not to buy a lot but I keep worrying that w/less and less scrapbook paper mfgers and more and more being controlled by American Pinks, I won't be able to have papers I like. So, I've been investing in stamps and inks so I can make my own.
I'm kind of novice-y at it, but I figure nothing like necessity to spur me on.
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 20, 2017 15:17:16 GMT
I am planning a gift album and just fell in love with the Posh and the Bloom & Grow collections from Simple Stories. Great colors, pretty gender neutral (it's a family album), adorable icons (gnomes, pretty birds, water color type flowers, water cans, etc).
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Post by lilacgal on Feb 20, 2017 15:51:36 GMT
I have a growing basket at ACOT right now. It's full of mostly paper - Shimelle's new line makes up a big piece. I'm anxiously awaiting for WRMK's planner punch board to come out. I'm buying that as soon as possible!
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 20, 2017 16:12:13 GMT
pancakes Antifreeze - clever! I fell out of the freezer at TM with a purchase of Thickers and a few other things. I have some stuff in my cart at ACOT that I'll probably get soon with my gift card from Christmas.
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Post by loco coco on Feb 20, 2017 16:16:51 GMT
I re-did my craft room so I bought a few pieces to organize, some wall shelves to put inspiring pictures on and things like that. I am about to buy some of the new Pink Fresh Dream On collection
I started using my texture paste more so Im thinking I need a few more stencils
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Post by pancakes on Feb 20, 2017 18:22:40 GMT
Where are your gift cards for? I buy dies. Love dies. Michaels, Scrapbook.com. So obviously, lots of options! |
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Post by scrappington on Feb 20, 2017 19:21:24 GMT
Hmm. Ok so do you need to upgrade anything? Need a new trimmer? Cutting mats?
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Post by impearia on Feb 20, 2017 22:45:23 GMT
I haven't actually bought ANYTHING this month (as I am frozen) however, at the end of last month I bought most of Shimelle's new Collection Little By Little. It arrived the other day and I have already made 2 pages with it. Little by Little at Scrapbook.comI also bought a tiny bit of the new Chasing Dreams by Crate and a bit of Lovely Day thew new Dear Lizzy line. I bought Lovely Day mostly because of the foxes as I had some layouts planned of my littlest kids chasing chickens and investigating a friend's hen house. Dear Lizzy Lovel Day at Scrapbook.comDo you have something you especially love to buy, do you have a weakness for: Thickers, stamps,puffy stickers, enamel dots? Or maybe you don't have a manual die cutter (I still don't!) and you want to get one of those? New inks? Stamp press? Albums? (I can always use WRMK albums!) |
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Post by pancakes on Feb 20, 2017 23:46:43 GMT
Hmm. Ok so do you need to upgrade anything? Need a new trimmer? Cutting mats? No, I think the only thing I really NEED is a new adhesive. I kind hate my ATG. |
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Post by pancakes on Feb 20, 2017 23:49:20 GMT
I haven't actually bought ANYTHING this month (as I am frozen) however, at the end of last month I bought most of Shimelle's new Collection Little By Little. It arrived the other day and I have already made 2 pages with it. Little by Little at Scrapbook.comI also bought a tiny bit of the new Chasing Dreams by Crate and a bit of Lovely Day thew new Dear Lizzy line. I bought Lovely Day mostly because of the foxes as I had some layouts planned of my littlest kids chasing chickens and investigating a friend's hen house. Dear Lizzy Lovel Day at Scrapbook.comDo you have something you especially love to buy, do you have a weakness for: Thickers, stamps,puffy stickers, enamel dots? Or maybe you don't have a manual die cutter (I still don't!) and you want to get one of those? New inks? Stamp press? Albums? (I can always use WRMK albums!) I don't have a manual die cutter but i want to avoid getting one -- I already need to use my Cameo more as it is! I probably will add to my alphas and ink collection... |
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 21, 2017 0:05:52 GMT
I might spend it on albums and page protectors. Without those and adhesive there can be no scrapping for me. Now I do have quite a few albums purchased already but I would buy Umbrella Crafts albums from Scrapbook.com.
My last purchase was yesterday and I bought paper and stickers.
NSBR I would buy fabric if the store I had the gift cards to sells fabric.
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Post by impearia on Feb 21, 2017 0:12:20 GMT
I don't have a manual die cutter but i want to avoid getting one -- I already need to use my Cameo more as it is! I probably will add to my alphas and ink collection... That is the same reason I don;t have a manual die cutter...I should be able to cut pretty much anything on the Cameo...I need to use mine more as well! Maybe we should start a thread...how t o use your Cameo more often, lol. Inks and alphas are good investments and still fun to buy. I am always eyeing the Lawn Fawn inks over at SB.com...they seem to get good reviews and I love the quality of their stamps. Save |
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Post by scrappington on Feb 21, 2017 0:46:22 GMT
Be creative tape is the best.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 15:02:32 GMT
Hmm. Ok so do you need to upgrade anything? Need a new trimmer? Cutting mats? No, I think the only thing I really NEED is a new adhesive. I kind hate my ATG. I have a love/hate relationship with my ATG. Really wish I could find a replacement tool. I love the be creative tape that scrappington mentioned. I just wish it had a gun type tool like the ATG. I have 3 carts full at Scrapbook.com, Paper Issues and Simon Says Stamp. I just can't pull the trigger because I am drowning in supplies. I really don't need anything!! |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Feb 21, 2017 15:22:33 GMT
I took advantage of reverse confetti sale for valentine's day they had everything 20% off. It was my valentine's present to myself seeing how I got nothing from hubby lol.
I'll share a photo here when it comes in!
I have a bunch of new CHA release stuff coming in from a lss in the city that was doing a preorder. You got a discount if you did the preorder and if you were a member. I'll add a photo when it starts arriving in the mail.
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