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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2017 2:24:46 GMT
How is everyone doing? I haven’t spent a dime on scrappy goods. Had a temptation with the Michaels $5 Paper pads last weekend. My last Hip Kit and Lawn Fawn order is due to arrive tomorrow and then that is it. There will probably be some good deals for Black Friday, but I don’t even have any wants at this point. Feel free to check in and share any successes or slip ups. I also haven’t scrapped either.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Nov 13, 2017 3:26:28 GMT
I did thaw to buy the Pinkfresh mystery box a few weeks ago. I’d been sick that weekend and needed a little pick me up. (Got some great Christmas paper). Before that I was frozen for about two months and I’m not buying any more scrappy stuff for the rest of the year. After that if I’m tempted I’ll remind myself I’m not making a dent in my wallet until I make a dent in my stash.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 13, 2017 4:22:01 GMT
I've been staying strong this month so far. Have my Cocoa Daisy sub on the way so looking forward to that.
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Post by infochick on Nov 13, 2017 5:11:25 GMT
I'm impressed with all of you! Before cooling off my spending I had placed a couple of large online orders, and there was a problem with one of the orders and it didn't ship, so I consoled myself with an even larger order from Pretty Little Studio. And then on Friday an album that had been backorder from my LSS arrived so I picked that up, along with some cardstock. Now I NEED to be done for awhile. I go to a crop in February, so I really want to avoid spending on scrappy goodies until then. I am also trying to come up with some kind of goal to hit before the crop so I am actually making a dent in my supplies...maybe 25 pages. Honestly, there is nothing I need, and I have plenty of stuff that I really like and want to use, I just need to set aside the time to create.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 13, 2017 10:44:42 GMT
I don't know what's wrong with me, totally not in the mood to shop..lol I love it though because usually I am tempted by a lot of things. I'm sure I'll still have moments lol. I had given myself a 20 dollar budget this month, I used 5 and don't plan on spending anymore. I wasn't even tempted by Ali Express, a big weakness for me. I really just want to use what I have. I have been stressed out/overwhelmed by other things that I really don't make it in the scrap room often but I could use the creative outlet. Hopefully things calm down soon.
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Post by msliz on Nov 13, 2017 11:17:17 GMT
I'm doing fine. I'm feeling satisfied with my final last minute purchases before my freeze, and I've promised any coupon purchases at the big box stores to DD for her gift shopping. She's making up a painting kit to give to her sister. So, I still get to go shopping, I just won't be keeping any of it, hahaha.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 13, 2017 12:44:46 GMT
Not so good. I broke down and ordered the TH oxide bundle for the 2nd release, a precision tip glue bottle, a powder tool for heat embossing, and a wink of stella pen. The last 3 were needed for my current project and for my hopefully Christmas card making. The oxides were just because I'm weak!!!!! I'm really excited for them to get here and yet still feel a bit guilty too.
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Post by msliz on Nov 13, 2017 13:59:23 GMT
The oxides were just because I'm weak!!!!! I'm really excited for them to get here and yet still feel a bit guilty too. Wrap them up and stick them under the tree from Santa. No guilt
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 13, 2017 14:08:06 GMT
I'm doing fine. My last scrap purchases were in July for a cameo cutting mat and I got in on the group buy for ATG tape here. I was tempted by the Pink Fresh warehouse box but resisted. I'm so weird though that I have things I bought back in the spring in a separate place so when I want to use something new, I have something in reserve. Ha!
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 13, 2017 15:13:11 GMT
I'm doing fine. My last scrap purchases were in July for a cameo cutting mat and I got in on the group buy for ATG tape here. I was tempted by the Pink Fresh warehouse box but resisted. I'm so weird though that I have things I bought back in the spring in a separate place so when I want to use something new, I have something in reserve. Ha! Ohh that's smart!! LOL
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 13, 2017 15:37:18 GMT
The oxides were just because I'm weak!!!!! I'm really excited for them to get here and yet still feel a bit guilty too. Wrap them up and stick them under the tree from Santa. No guilt But then hubs would know. Also I was going to use them on some of my Christmas cards.
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Post by joyfulnana on Nov 13, 2017 15:47:04 GMT
I cropped with my mom and niece on Saturday, and part of our crops is going to HL since mom lives right next door to it lol. I bought some adhesive, letter stickers to finish the page I was working on and some enamel dots. And now I am done for at least 6 months, I would like to make it a year though. I sometimes think of paying myself for each page and then that's my scrappy money, but I can spend a whole lot faster than I scrap lol. Congrats to those of you who are staying frozen!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 13, 2017 16:14:28 GMT
So far, so good. I've been tempted by a couple of Peachy Cheap deals, but resisted. I should unsubscribe, but what if I miss something???
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 13, 2017 16:26:11 GMT
I finally broke down and bought the highly over-used, over-done, everybody-is-sick-of-it Stampin Up! Woodland embossing folder I’ve been wanting for ages. I really had intended to order it last month, but forgot. I want to try if for a few Christmas cards this year, so that’s how I’m justifying it. ( that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Ha ha ).
I still really want some stitched die cutting frames, also for my Christmas cards. I think I may buy some from AlliExpress. I have a $20 prepId VISA Card I received as a rebate. I’m hoping I can use that to buy I couple of things. If not, I’m done buying for quite awhile due to having a lot of Christmas shopping to do yet. I’m way behind this year.
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 13, 2017 16:53:10 GMT
Not so good. I broke down and ordered the TH oxide bundle for the 2nd release, a precision tip glue bottle, a powder tool for heat embossing, and a wink of stella pen. The last 3 were needed for my current project and for my hopefully Christmas card making. The oxides were just because I'm weak!!!!! I'm really excited for them to get here and yet still feel a bit guilty too. Can I hang with you? I just bought a new TH mini ink holder (the metal one) and a LF variety solid cardstock paper pack. I did use a 50% and a 40% off to buy them, though. Regarding the Oxides...IMO, the second release colors are way better than the first release. And every card needs a little wink of stella. Don't feel guilty.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 13, 2017 17:38:41 GMT
I totally forgot I said I was refrigerated, lol... I went to M's for new embossing powder (to replace some that wasn't working any longer), and for ATG adhesive. So I could continue working on my Christmas cards- seems safe enough, right? They were out of adhesive, but I got 3 8.5x11 paper pads for $2 each, and some clearance planner stuff to use on SB pages (a cute book of washi, a set of month / day stamps, and some tiny letter stickers). Less than $20 altogether, but I'm so weak! (eta: at least I put back the Signo white and gold pens- does that count?!? I'm sure I have some at home SOMEWHERE already...)
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 13, 2017 19:34:40 GMT
I'm unsubbed from almost every scrapbook/craft-related company and designer newsletter out there. The exceptions are Liz Tamanaha and Kelly Purkey. That helps, let me tell ya. My SO wanted to surprise me last week by ordering the Christmas collection from a French scrap company since my DD order went missing in the mail but I realised he was "sniffing around" to test whether I would be happy using those products for my DD album so I stopped him in his tracks. I think it was very sweet of him and am thankful he was trying to make me happy but I really don't want to spend extra money on scrappy goods at all right now. The sentiment was more than enough.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2017 19:38:47 GMT
Well I chopped up my mat with my new cameo and was afraid I ruined the blade. I ran out Sat to get replacements just to be safe. Oh and sticker paper. Oh and some vinyl. But yeah, frozen, lol.
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 13, 2017 19:41:24 GMT
Last week I couldn't resist a Peachy Cheap deal and this weekend I ordered 3 rolls of washi tape from Etsy (same seller and shipping for all 3 was $2)...washi lasts forever and my collection is tiny... or so I tell myself.
Now I am frozen until January at least. I buy a lot of scrap stuff when I'm actually scrapping, then I'll get in a rut and not buy for months... right now I'm in scrap mode and want all the things... at least my other hobbies (reading and writing) are free.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2017 21:58:22 GMT
I've already thawed and rotted twice. A peachy cheap deal with the fancy pants kit and then a regular sized order at the paper issues half off sale. But I waited until the very last minute to order and really thought through my purchase. So back into the freezer I need to go. I do NOT need anything else!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2017 21:59:37 GMT
I'm unsubbed from almost every scrapbook/craft-related company and designer newsletter out there. The exceptions are Liz Tamanaha and Kelly Purkey. That helps, let me tell ya. My SO wanted to surprise me last week by ordering the Christmas collection from a French scrap company since my DD order went missing in the mail but I realised he was "sniffing around" to test whether I would be happy using those products for my DD album so I stopped him in his tracks. I think it was very sweet of him and am thankful he was trying to make me happy but I really don't want to spend extra money on scrappy goods at all right now. The sentiment was more than enough. Aww! That's very sweet of him!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 1:06:55 GMT
Not so good. I broke down and ordered the TH oxide bundle for the 2nd release, a precision tip glue bottle, a powder tool for heat embossing, and a wink of stella pen. The last 3 were needed for my current project and for my hopefully Christmas card making. The oxides were just because I'm weak!!!!! I'm really excited for them to get here and yet still feel a bit guilty too. If a new set of oxides come out next year, I will unfreeze. I love those. I wasn’t a huge fan of distress inks, but I love the oxides.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 1:15:00 GMT
I totally forgot I said I was refrigerated, lol... I went to M's for new embossing powder (to replace some that wasn't working any longer), and for ATG adhesive. So I could continue working on my Christmas cards- seems safe enough, right? They were out of adhesive, but I got 3 8.5x11 paper pads for $2 each, and some clearance planner stuff to use on SB pages (a cute book of washi, a set of month / day stamps, and some tiny letter stickers). Less than $20 altogether, but I'm so weak! (eta: at least I put back the Signo white and gold pens- does that count?!? I'm sure I have some at home SOMEWHERE already...) That totally counts. You were mindful!
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Post by jennoconnell on Nov 14, 2017 3:00:15 GMT
I'm unsubbed from almost every scrapbook/craft-related company and designer newsletter out there. The exceptions are Liz Tamanaha and Kelly Purkey. That helps, let me tell ya. This TOTALLY helped me. Out of sight, out of mind.
And the second part about your SO is so sweet. I'm glad you stayed strong.
I'm not officially frozen, but I want to use what I have. I'm not great at designing my own kits from my stash, so I went to a kit club website, checked out past kits, found an older one that I loved, and made a similar kit from my stash. I already had a lot of the papers and embellishments, and could easily substitute the items I was missing. I stuck it all in a bag together and labeled it my FAUX kit. Now, I have a fun, cute kit to all ready to use, and I didn't spend a dime. I am so happy.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 14, 2017 4:30:53 GMT
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Post by don on Nov 14, 2017 6:51:28 GMT
I got my winter wear on, and some coupons and a credit card.
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Post by msliz on Nov 14, 2017 10:40:52 GMT
I got my winter wear on, and some coupons and a credit card. Well, if you're frozen there's no shopping allowed at all. I guess we can make some room for you to chill in the refrigerator
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 12:18:35 GMT
I do not want the December SSS kit.
I’m going to delete the email and try that out of sight out of mind thing.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 14, 2017 14:06:27 GMT
sometimes think of paying myself for each page and then that's my scrappy money, This is a good idea. Then I'd be sure to create pages. I've been tempted by a couple of Peachy Cheap deals, There were 2 that I was tempted on, but luckily were sold out before I saw them. Glad to have you in my pod!! My SO wanted to surprise me last week That's so sweet!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 15:03:28 GMT
Something that helps me is to pick something I have tons of: stamps, paper strips and scraps, due cuts, and make a page around that. I don't pull kits together because that doesn't entice me, but I'll try to focus on something I have way too much of.
Just now I made a page using my new citrus twist kit only, then a page with die cuts, and then a page with leftover scraps. Makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something.
I also have tons of paper pads. It also force myself to pick one to use out of.
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