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Post by LisaDV on Nov 19, 2017 3:13:41 GMT
crimsoncat05, I don’t think organizing things count, especially a make it yourself clip it up! Good job
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 19, 2017 3:16:33 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 Deleted on Nov 19, 2017 3:21:12 GMT
I looked at the Hip Kit reveal and stayed strong. I’m think i am going to be ok being frozen.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2017 13:05:55 GMT
It is sale season! Hope those who are frozen can resist the urge and that those who are refrigerated find some great things to maximize their scrappy budget.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 21, 2017 13:55:30 GMT
So last week, I ordered like 6 different fabrics from Joann's online because they were having a great sale and fabric for projects is allowed on my cool down. They immediately canceled 2 of my items and then I get an email the next day that they canceled 2 more. I hope to receive at least 2 items, but we shall see. Since they were canceled, I go into the actual store. Walk around. and leave. with NOTHING! I was like I'm not going to get any of this made before Christmas. There will always be sales or 50% off coupons or whatever. Felt pretty good.
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 21, 2017 14:10:11 GMT
Hello freezer/fridge mates! Since I haven't even been scrapabooking, it's been easier to resist buying.
Although, I am thinking about making an 8x8 album of our wedding pictures. I would need to buy the album plus one or two collections to put together. It's a gift, that's ok, right?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2017 21:23:01 GMT
Hello freezer/fridge mates! Since I haven't even been scrapabooking, it's been easier to resist buying. Although, I am thinking about making an 8x8 album of our wedding pictures. I would need to buy the album plus one or two collections to put together. It's a gift, that's ok, right? I am the last person to tell anyone not to buy anything, but if you think you are going to do it very soon go for it, otherwise i would wait.
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 21, 2017 21:34:29 GMT
Hello freezer/fridge mates! Since I haven't even been scrapabooking, it's been easier to resist buying. Although, I am thinking about making an 8x8 album of our wedding pictures. I would need to buy the album plus one or two collections to put together. It's a gift, that's ok, right? I am the last person to tell anyone not to buy anything, but if you think you are going to do it very soon go for it, otherwise i would wait. It would be for Christmas otherwise I would wait too.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 21, 2017 22:18:33 GMT
Still frozen here... I've done some browsing but I haven't really seen anything I'm super excited about. Decided to dig through my stash instead
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Post by anniefb on Nov 22, 2017 4:52:31 GMT
I'm still frozen as well and am not doing any browsing or window shopping. Am enjoying working on my DD album and it's great to use some thing in my stash I've been hoarding for years.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 22, 2017 13:07:05 GMT
I might be spending a small amount (45) for a new Canon all in one printer. I havent decided yet, technically not scrapping supplies but I will occasionally use it for pictures and printables
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 22, 2017 13:16:09 GMT
I unfroze for a few items from Studio Calico's Black Friday sale. Just a few 66% off stamp sets and a set of journaling cards. Nothing more. The items I did purchase were all on my wish list in Evernote. I resisted the temptation to look at anything else. Yay!
I'm going to have some scrappy spending I didn't plan on: my DD "replacement parcel" will need payment to be released which I'm not so happy about it. Looks like the fee for it will be more than what I actually spent on DD goodies from AE! Yikes. But hey, as long as I can finally start my DD album, I'll be happy. I'm getting very antsy now.
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Post by msliz on Nov 22, 2017 14:24:40 GMT
I'm still semi-frozen ( like my turkey! ). I went to 2 craft stores yesterday, but I bought a gift for DD at one, and only bought pop dots (with a coupon) at another.
The sales this week are tempting me to spend, but honestly there isn't anything I need, and I'm actually having trouble finding anything I want badly enough to pay for. I decided I'll make one last AliExpress purchase next month for some basics, and then I'll be done scrap shopping for all of 2018. (Unless my local scrappers have a tag sale. I'll have to support that in a small way)
Holding steady!
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 22, 2017 22:23:48 GMT
I got a Canon Pixma TS 6020 printer from Amazon,49.99 it's not technically a scrappy purchase but I will use it some for that. I know I will be tempted by Felicity Jane(love her stuff) but I've decided I need to stay frozen so I'm not going to even look. Its just not worth the stress to me to go off budget, I'm stressed enough lol.Hopefully I will have some more mojo and can just get to using my stash .. Send mojo vibes please
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 24, 2017 13:24:01 GMT
I'm not even tempted right now. I have to use up some of my stash. I love having a good stash, but it's a little much, even by my standards!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2017 13:44:53 GMT
I'm not even tempted right now. I have to use up some of my stash. I love having a good stash, but it's a little much, even by my standards! I am feeling the same way. I was thinking about going to Michaels last night to use my gift card, but it was not appealing. I have even been following the BF sale thread and nothing is calling to me. Our wallets will will thank us in December when the credit card bill hits.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 24, 2017 15:07:01 GMT
I'm not even tempted right now. I have to use up some of my stash. I love having a good stash, but it's a little much, even by my standards! I feel the same. I really don't want to shop, I just want to use what I have.
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Post by msliz on Nov 24, 2017 19:40:13 GMT
Well, I hit the black Friday sales at four big box stores, but I spent minimally. About $5 in fun stuff, and the rest was white cardstock. Not too much damage to my wallet.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 25, 2017 12:36:22 GMT
Still refrigerated. I didn’t buy any BF deals. I did buy 2 permanent tape refills for my 5” Xyron, because I was out.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 1:49:58 GMT
How did everyone do over the weekend? I used my Michaels gift card and bought a few items. I use the spectrum noir markers and got a couple of sets i was missing for 60% off. I paid shipping twice, but it was worth it for the savings. And overall it cost me nothing. That was it for me.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Nov 29, 2017 3:51:47 GMT
I did pretty good through this black friday-cyber Monday blitz and didn't get anything scrappy except my new planner for the new year. Although I did plenty of damage on non-scrapbooking stuff 🙄
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Post by anniefb on Nov 29, 2017 7:47:08 GMT
No purchases at all.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 29, 2017 8:58:59 GMT
Let's just say I am definitely in the freezer after this weekend.
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 29, 2017 11:09:46 GMT
I bought a collection to make DH’s Christmas gift but otherwise, I’m good on the scrap shopping.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 29, 2017 11:58:08 GMT
The only scrappy thing I got was a 25 dollar Silhouette download card, bought it from swingdesign.com for 10 bucks. With shapes being 50% off I think its a bargain. My new printer is hooked up and I am much happier with the photo quality than the HP Envy I previously had.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 29, 2017 15:43:23 GMT
I didn't buy a thing. I purposely didn't even look at my favorite sites.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 30, 2017 21:21:01 GMT
I’ve been good this week, but am working on Christmas cards and right at this very instant the desire to upgrade my big kick to a larger platform that accepts at least 7” wide paper is really quite strong. But I need to be good. 😞
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Post by infochick on Dec 1, 2017 3:43:55 GMT
I picked up a few things at Freckled Fawn when they were on sale, but I am pleased to say that most of the order will be part of my mom's Christmas package. Just a few things were mine. I have a two online orders (pre-refrigeration) that I haven't even touched yet. After my Christmas shopping, my desire to spend is pretty low. Right now I am hoping to stay out of my LSS until the new year!
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Post by kiwikate on Dec 3, 2017 6:42:30 GMT
So I'm turning the thermostat WAY down and hoping to be able to achieve frozen status for 2018. I have one sub that I will continue, otherwise I'm done. The only BF I purchased was my wish list at Felicity Jane. With the money running out the door at this time of year it should be much easier to not be buying! How are the rest of you getting on? '
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Post by msliz on Dec 3, 2017 9:59:44 GMT
I have an impulse to buy a big ticket item for myself, and I'm not sure if I should act on it. I haven't bought a Hanukkah gift for myself, and I'm sure no one else in my family has, so maybe I will.
I've been watching a lot of Vicky P videos, and I've been eyeing the Faber Castell big brush India ink markers that she uses.
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