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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 14, 2017 18:31:35 GMT
does it count if it was SB *organizing* shopping, lol?? I went to Goodwill with a purpose, to get organizing supplies, and actually bought ONLY those items! A lamp base, lampshade, and the *hutch* part of a desk (made of fake-wood / particleboard), all for about $21. I've wanted to go *up* with my most-used tools and supplies right on my workspace, I just didn't know how best to do it. The desk hutch has a drawer, a space to hold CDs (which I could possibly use for my most-used stamp sets ?), and four or five separate shelf spaces. I can put it right at the front edge of my desk, to hopefully hold my most often used tools. It might block the view of the television, though... I'll have to see what I can do about that. It was cheaper than buying more of the wire cabinet-shelves from WalMart, so I'll live with it for a while and see how it works out for me. I also decided I *needed* something like a Clip-It-Up to hold my CM custom cutting system templates right on my workspace so they would be more easily accessible. I was originally looking for something smaller, like a jewelry hanger, but had an epiphany that a Clip-It-Up would hold even more stuff. Plus, I was looking at buying a NEW jewelry organizer and paying upwards of $20 for it, till I realized that Pinterest and the internet could help me out with organizing ideas. So I found a lamp base and lampshade (which I promptly ripped apart) and made a DIY Clip-It-Up to hold my cutting templates and a few other things (hanging in 8.5x11 page protector sleeves). It's bigger than I thought it would be, but I'll work with it for a while too and see if it's useful. But that's it for me!! really!!! LOL!! (maybe I should just find my winter coat and gloves, and go stand by don!)
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 14, 2017 19:04:12 GMT
crimsoncat05 I don't think that counts at all!! I redid my room last month - painted and all new furniture. I don't consider that scrapbook shopping at all. In fact, it spurred my creativity because the whole space looks so much fresher with no visual clutter. I hope you can make the hutch work for you and WTG on the DIY clip it up!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 21:52:03 GMT
I've been doing great! I do get a monthly kelly purkey kit so I'm sure that will hit at the end of the month but nothing else.
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Post by thracian on Nov 15, 2017 0:09:33 GMT
I don't know if I am frozen, but I'm definitely well refrigerated. I moved last month and packing made me realize how much I really have. So, so much. Now I will make an occasional purchase at Tuesday Morning, but that's it. Oh, and my Felicity Jane kit. So that's my scrappy splurge. Otherwise, nope.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 15, 2017 13:17:18 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2017 13:39:53 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . That is some willpower!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 15, 2017 13:43:21 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . That is some willpower! Thank goodness it was mint green, not pink. I don't know if I could have stayed strong!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 15, 2017 15:57:06 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . if you really want a typewriter, hold out for a *real* typewriter (and I would recommend an electric one-- it's just easier to hit the keys on an electric one). Either buy a new one- I think they might sell them thru Staples, or one of those websites? - or check out garage sales, neighborhood Facebook sale pages, thrift stores, or estate sales. (estatesales.net is a website that you can use to check estate for sales all over the country- just put in your zip code.) I looked at the WRMK typewriter last time I was in Michael's, and it seemed so FLIMSY and cheaply constructed compared to a real office typewriter. I got my electric typewriter + case for only $20 from an estate sale-- it only needed to be cleaned, and it works PERFECT. I think the WRMK ribbons are a standard size, so they should work in it, too, although I haven't bought any yet.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 15, 2017 16:07:54 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . if you really want a typewriter, hold out for a *real* typewriter (and I would recommend an electric one-- it's just easier to hit the keys on an electric one). Either buy a new one- I think they might sell them thru Staples, or one of those websites? - or check out garage sales, neighborhood Facebook sale pages, thrift stores, or estate sales. (estatesales.net is a website that you can use to check estate for sales all over the country- just put in your zip code.) I looked at the WRMK typewriter last time I was in Michael's, and it seemed so FLIMSY and cheaply constructed compared to a real office typewriter. I got my electric typewriter + case for only $20 from an estate sale-- it only needed to be cleaned, and it works PERFECT. I think the WRMK ribbons are a standard size, so they should work in it, too, although I haven't bought any yet. I agree - the quality is bad on the WRMK. I think I am going to ask my mom if I can have her old electric typewriter. It's really a shame WRMK didn't put out a good product. I would probably have splurged when they came out .
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Post by highkeycrafting on Nov 16, 2017 1:43:49 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . Hi, I’m new here! I read this and immediately went to my 2 local TM’s and called a third, but no luck! Now that I know they’re out there, I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled. I’m not frozen...but I am close to the fridge because of Christmas.
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Post by nicolep on Nov 16, 2017 1:53:24 GMT
I am not refrigerated or frozen but you guys should be proud of me...I havent posted any sales for a bit now.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 16, 2017 2:09:49 GMT
I am not refrigerated or frozen but you guys should be proud of me...I havent posted any sales for a bit now. Just a matter of time nicolep. We know we can rely on you
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Post by FurryP on Nov 16, 2017 3:35:16 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 Yes, you can don, look how many peas on this thread are frozen/refrigerated and STILL shopping.
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Post by FurryP on Nov 16, 2017 3:37:15 GMT
I am not refrigerated or frozen but you guys should be proud of me...I havent posted any sales for a bit now. Well gear up for next week, missy...
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Post by msliz on Nov 16, 2017 12:08:29 GMT
I am not refrigerated or frozen but you guys should be proud of me...I havent posted any sales for a bit now. Maybe the frozen peas don't need you to post them, but do it for the refrigerated ones!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 16, 2017 13:00:39 GMT
OK, seriously, I win. I stopped at TM last night to look for some plates. Of course, I had to visit the scrapbook aisle. They had the WRMK typewriter for $99! I did NOT buy it. I really would like a typewriter, but I keep reminding myself we have some pretty major expenses coming up and I don't need it . Hi, I’m new here! I read this and immediately went to my 2 local TM’s and called a third, but no luck! Now that I know they’re out there, I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled. I’m not frozen...but I am close to the fridge because of Christmas. Welcome! I'm happy you jumped in to say hello. My store had one, up on the very top shelf. I almost didn't see it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 2:22:54 GMT
So..as newly serious to this frozen business. I am trying to decide what to do. Tomorrow is the reveal Hip Kit’s December reveal. The first reveal since I unsubscribed. Do I just avoid it all together or look and continue to remind myself of the unopened kits that I haven’t gotten to yet?
What do the other frozen peas do?
I’ll probably look and remind myself of what i have that needs to be used.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 17, 2017 6:37:53 GMT
I'm not a kit subscriber, so I don't really know what the 'fear of missing out' sort of frenzy feels like, so I can't say whether you're better off avoiding it or not.
But since I have a huge stash of supplies, if I was to check out the reveal, I'd probably look at it with an eye toward what I already have that's similar to the items in the kit, or think about what I already have that's just as nice as the items in the kit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 12:29:19 GMT
I'm not a kit subscriber, so I don't really know what the 'fear of missing out' sort of frenzy feels like, so I can't say whether you're better off avoiding it or not. But since I have a huge stash of supplies, if I was to check out the reveal, I'd probably look at it with an eye toward what I already have that's similar to the items in the kit, or think about what I already have that's just as nice as the items in the kit. I am not worried about missing out. Just trying to break habits of wanting and buying while using what i have.
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 17, 2017 14:05:46 GMT
So..as newly serious to this frozen business. I am trying to decide what to do. Tomorrow is the reveal Hip Kit’s December reveal. The first reveal since I unsubscribed. Do I just avoid it all together or look and continue to remind myself of the unopened kits that I haven’t gotten to yet? What do the other frozen peas do? I’ll probably look and remind myself of what i have that needs to be used. I wouldn't look. You unsubscribed for a reason and don't want to buy anything anyway.
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Post by msliz on Nov 17, 2017 20:13:56 GMT
Stopped by 3 craft stores today while running some errands because I need a new album (allowed) and some white cardstock (also allowed), I had a return to make, and I had a bunch of coupons ACM had my cardstock on sale, and I spent my coupon on a Hanukkah gift for DD. Good start. Made my return at J's, and I found more cardstock for the same price, so I figured I'd compare the qualities of both, so I bought that too. I also picked up Jen Hadfield's Everyday 6x6 for under $3 (my little treat.) M's made it so difficult to spend anything that I left without making any purchase at all. I wanted to spend my 50% coupon on album, but they were all "buy one and get half off a second one." Um, no, that's only 25% off my total, and I'd have to buy double of what I need. So, I thought I'd look for some Sakura pens for DD but they had the same sale going on for them too. Grrr. Very frustrating. So M's got nothing out of me, again. How are you all doing? Holding strong as we move into the weekend?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 22:21:53 GMT
The girls in my office got me a gift card to Michaels for my birthday. I don’t need anything now, but will have it in case i need something in the future.
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Post by infochick on Nov 17, 2017 23:26:19 GMT
I have been doing well this week. Bought nothing. Picked up a design team kit that I need to work with...I need to do 7 layouts. All Christmas paper. I am not finding it inspiring. Don't get me wrong, the kit is lovely, but because I take terrible Christmas photos, and those that I love get scrapped right away, I am less than thrilled with the photos I have to work with and it will be a challenge. I also have a little bit more obligatory scrapping that I need to do in the next week or so. Both of these things have had the side effect of making the rest of my stash look really exciting in comparison and now I can't wait to tackle some vacation photos. I am hoping to get all warmed up and ready to make some pages with my stash very soon!
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Post by artisticscrapper on Nov 18, 2017 2:35:55 GMT
The Black Friday deals thread is up and running. Stay strong, my freezer mates!
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 18, 2017 2:37:51 GMT
I've done plenty of window shopping but other than the Aliexpress sale I haven't actually bought anything... yet.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 18, 2017 5:12:13 GMT
I'm staying strong. Helped by the fact I have so. Much.stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2017 10:05:31 GMT
I'm staying strong. Helped by the fact I have so. Much.stuff. That is exactly where i am at.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 18, 2017 13:49:19 GMT
I'm staying strong. Helped by the fact I have so. Much.stuff. That's me, too. I really want to use some of it up. msliz I find Michaels to be too frustrating. Either I can't use my coupon, like you, or they are out of stock on the item I want. I don't even bother to shop there any more.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 18, 2017 22:35:37 GMT
"buy one and get half off a second one." Um, no, that's only 25% off my total, and I'd have to buy double of what I need. ^^^ I noticed this kind of sale prices the last time I went to M's, too- it was extremely annoying! (and is that a new thing for them? I'm used to seeing 40% or 50% off sale prices from them. I went to M's and J's last weekend, and was disappointed- I didn't see anything I wanted at all. I guess that means I have plenty of stuff, lol. They did have some nice 'hot buy' patterned paper stacks (and all paper stacks were 40% off, I think) but I won't buy the Hot Buy paper pads until they're on sale for $5.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 18, 2017 23:26:38 GMT
I'm staying strong. Helped by the fact I have so. Much.stuff. This is where I'm at too.
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