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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 25, 2017 0:16:57 GMT
My LSS had a 50% off sale. With few exceptions (like the Misti) the entire store was on sale. I got Xmas cut apart sheets, two Reverse Confetti dies, two Distress Oxide inks, EP 'Tis the Season collection pack, and a WRMK Precision Press.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 25, 2017 0:18:45 GMT
Nothing! I'm frozen for a few months and need to stay strong because I have so many other expenses.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Nov 25, 2017 0:20:11 GMT
5 KP kits
Max on all but 2 grab bags/mystery kits from Elle's Studio. I made myself stay away from the kits...I sub so they are dupes, but I don't break them into my stash until I've used them once...many are still waiting to be used because I'm slow and interested in other things at the moment...but I like the doubles because it means I have some in my stash to use as I break those up when I get them and some still new in package...I'm really lame, I know AND I also avoided the die cut ones as $5 is a mystery kit, but she charges $3 for 2 or 3 sheets of die cut punch outs...it's a better deal in the kit and/or in mixed bags if they show up in the SB one, for instance. I usually max on everything and as a result, I'm still sitting here thinking I need to go back and buy the things I missed out on because it's a hard habit to break. I doubled on the sticker bag (the first sell out on her site this morning) because I love her alpha and puffy stickers, especially...the kit add-on ones are low quality (paper thin like planner stickers) but in a grab bag, I'd use them. The last time I bought more than the suggested max to avoid dupes, I hardly had any dupes in my second and wish I had bought more...I almost bought 3 this time, but restrained myself.
I'm also considering a small order of a few fun goodies from Echo Park plus staples (I've been dying to try post it tape and don't really have any of the good quality double sided tape rolls) from Joann.com. I might even throw together an order from ACOT seeing as I have over 40,000 points (if I hadn't stopped searching about 2 months ago, I'd probably be nearer 50-55k) collecting dust over there.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Nov 25, 2017 0:31:11 GMT
The funny thing is, I'm not in a shopping state of mind. I'm either in love with shopping or can't be bothered. Even KNOWING that I had waited ALL YEAR for many sales to show up and sit here and tell myself I'll regret it not buying more in a few months, it isn't enough to motivate me to shop. Not even just scrappy goodies. I'm just blah about it all right now. My sister and niece watched my kids while my hubby and I did the BF thing last night and it wasn't until 45 minutes before WM's sale started while we were sitting in the van waiting to go inside that we even made a list of things to buy. We usually get a ton of movies and household items, but we actually got a couple of gifts for each of our kids this year...I'm excited about them, but boy was it like pulling teeth to get me to sit and think about it. BF is usually about the house, not gifts.
Honestly, my favorite purchase was from Kohl's Sunday night when their sale went live. They do $14.99 bras every year and usually I struggle to buy any as much as I want to (because it's a killer sale even before the coupons floating around) because they just don't have my size in store to try on. So I try and find reviews that convince me the bra will work and end up disappointed over and over again. Then earlier this year one of my favorite bras (because I only have a couple I like) started to fall apart, my husband took initiative and figured out the bra it was and bought me an exact duplicate on amazon as a surprise. Turns out, Kohl's sells that same bra just not in as many colors. I bought 2 each of 3 colors and I cannot wait for them to get here. It'll be the most bras I've ever had on rotation, so I'm hoping I can get a solid year out of them before they start to fall apart (the one he got me has been struggling for the past month or so but I knew this sale was coming).
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 25, 2017 1:54:10 GMT
I went to their site earlier and never saw that! Thanks! SaveSaveI'm a little warped, happy to get a chance to enable!
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Post by purplebee on Nov 25, 2017 2:04:29 GMT
The funny thing is, I'm not in a shopping state of mind. I'm either in love with shopping or can't be bothered. Even KNOWING that I had waited ALL YEAR for many sales to show up and sit here and tell myself I'll regret it not buying more in a few months, it isn't enough to motivate me to shop. Not even just scrappy goodies. I'm just blah about it all right now. My sister and niece watched my kids while my hubby and I did the BF thing last night and it wasn't until 45 minutes before WM's sale started while we were sitting in the van waiting to go inside that we even made a list of things to buy. We usually get a ton of movies and household items, but we actually got a couple of gifts for each of our kids this year...I'm excited about them, but boy was it like pulling teeth to get me to sit and think about it. BF is usually about the house, not gifts. Honestly, my favorite purchase was from Kohl's Sunday night when their sale went live. They do $14.99 bras every year and usually I struggle to buy any as much as I want to (because it's a killer sale even before the coupons floating around) because they just don't have my size in store to try on. So I try and find reviews that convince me the bra will work and end up disappointed over and over again. Then earlier this year one of my favorite bras (because I only have a couple I like) started to fall apart, my husband took initiative and figured out the bra it was and bought me an exact duplicate on amazon as a surprise. Turns out, Kohl's sells that same bra just not in as many colors. I bought 2 each of 3 colors and I cannot wait for them to get here. It'll be the most bras I've ever had on rotation, so I'm hoping I can get a solid year out of them before they start to fall apart (the one he got me has been struggling for the past month or so but I knew this sale was coming). I also jumped on the online bra sale - after almost buying a couple for $27.99 each at the store the day before! Bought 3 Balis and added a pack of Gold Toe socks to get free shipping. Yay!
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 25, 2017 4:26:45 GMT
Does a new vehicle count? We upgraded my 12.5 year old vehicle today. It only took 4+ hours at the dealer. Ugh. Wasted the prime Black Friday shopping hours too!
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Post by artisticscrapper on Nov 25, 2017 6:17:17 GMT
No scrappy stuff for me. Since ithe temperature is in the high 80s here the freezer is nice and cool.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 25, 2017 7:24:36 GMT
I've made purchases from Felicity Jane and SC (some of their alpha stickers and the papers I really liked from recent kits were too hard to pass up). I have a cart full at scrapbook.com but am not sure yet if I'll end up pulling the trigger on that. Their sale is nothing spectacular and there's nothing I can't live without. I also bought a Christmas present for my SIL which I'm sure she will love since it covers two of her major loves: her daschund and cheese.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 8:05:52 GMT
I always look forward to this thread. I love hearing what everyone got.
I got a new computer. I wasn't planning on buying a new computer but Microsoft blew up my computer. I am not joking about that. Fall Creator's Update burned out a chipset on my Motherboard. Luckily, Microsoft acknowledged it. Hopefully, now they are fixing that issue. I have a beautiful new red computer with a cute pink mouse. My husband was able to fix my other computer. Now, I have two computers. Jeez! I needed another one for my art studio. It turned out to be a blessing.
I did not go to any craft stores this year. I was at Dollar Tree tonight and one of the ladies that works there works at JoAnn's too. She had the worst horror stories. I felt so bad for her.
WalMart I got a new planner. I love it. DH insisted I needed that Sharpie special kit they have every year. I am glad he insisted. You never can have too many Sharpies. I also got some heavy duty jewelry tools for my beadwork. I bought four dolls and several new clothes. I think my doll collection hit 300. I got a cute makeup bag for my journal pens. I got a huge collection of eye shadow to use as a pastel palette. I didn't have a big Wish List this year. I am happy I got it done. I still have to buy my Minc though.
When DH & I were checking out I said we were so selfish. We only bought things for us. We did buy some toys for the toy charities. We didn't buy any presents for hateful people this year. My husband said it was nice to be selfish. It really was. I hope you all found some lovely wonderful luxury selfish things this weekend. We all deserve it.
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Post by dasmith2 on Nov 25, 2017 13:26:19 GMT
I got a much needed all in one printer. That's it for me. I also picked up a 25 dollar Silhouette download card for 10 bucks at swingdesign. The shapes are 50% off in the store right now, so I thought it was a good bargain. It will take me a while to use up so I consider it 10 bucks well spent.
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Post by jstblondie on Nov 25, 2017 17:01:06 GMT
I’m off to buy a washing machine. Got my fingers crossed for a good one.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 18:17:27 GMT
Mount Nebo state park sb kit from visitor center. Stopped by to get postcard and saw it while dh was paying for postcard. $10.99 for 4 12x12 papers and a few embellishments. Ridiculous price but I knew I would be very upset if I went home without it. Been there, done that.
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Post by JaneB on Nov 25, 2017 19:25:07 GMT
I love reading what people buy too - then I wander off to search if I can get it here in England We bought ourselves the Amazon Echo Plus, with the integrated hub. That will make two full-size Echos and three dots, enough for every room but the bathroom. Also finding their way into my basket, Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens (clear) and new blades for my Fiskars trimmer. I used a Wink of Stella brush pen (clear) for the first time this week and loved it, and Jennifer McGuire says the Tonic ones are good, so... Then I stocked up on Herma Repositionable (10 rolls) and treated myself to Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ebony, Morning Dew and Silver Moondust. Now I only need to pop across to Stampin' Up for cardstock. It's a shame it's not on sale, but I'll buy it anyway
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Post by joblackford on Nov 25, 2017 19:53:46 GMT
My SIL got me an Instant Pot for Xmas I bought my first ever Big Shot from scrapbook.com and a few basic dies from there and MFT. You guys (or someone, but I always blame y'all) bought up all of the stitched rectangles before I got there, but I'll survive. I'm hoping I got what I need to do what I want to do, without going totally overboard. That 30% off was tempting... I might need to go back and see if all the word dies I want are already sold out. Or maybe I'll just assume they were and hold off until I at least try out the Big Shot and see how I like it. I'm going to need to do some rearranging when I get home...
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Nov 25, 2017 20:29:04 GMT
Not only did I already get tracking (like 3:30pm yesterday...haven't really checked my email much) from Elle's Studio, but it's also already in transit. I'm used to getting tracking from her early because I check out less than 5 minutes after her sale goes live (which puts me near the front of the pecking order in addition to guaranteeing I get what I want from the sale), but I'm used to it not actually moving until Monday. If all goes well, I'll have it in my hands on Tuesday!! Can't wait!
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 25, 2017 20:42:44 GMT
A new toilet. Which I will be scrapping about
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Post by jstblondie on Nov 25, 2017 21:32:57 GMT
Washer and dryer bought. Very painful.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:48:07 GMT
I bought more stuff from citrus twist kits today. 40% off exclusives, I couldn't resist. Then shop small Saturday-I ordered from paper issues.
Then free prints gave me 85 more free prints this month so I used that so I'll have new pictures for all my new product!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:48:44 GMT
Does a new vehicle count? We upgraded my 12.5 year old vehicle today. It only took 4+ hours at the dealer. Ugh. Wasted the prime Black Friday shopping hours too! Ooh what kind of car did you get?
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 25, 2017 21:54:30 GMT
Does a new vehicle count? We upgraded my 12.5 year old vehicle today. It only took 4+ hours at the dealer. Ugh. Wasted the prime Black Friday shopping hours too! Ooh what kind of car did you get? A Toyota 4Runner. Dog is for scale.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:59:39 GMT
Ooh what kind of car did you get? A Toyota 4Runner. Dog is for scale. View AttachmentOoh love that color! We just bought a new vehicle and it's my first brand new vehicle. I love it! (Dodge grand caravan, I call it my momivan).
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Post by jstblondie on Nov 25, 2017 22:09:35 GMT
Washer install next Sunday. Dryer install who knows. At least I have a functioning dryer to use next Sunday.
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Post by nicolep on Nov 26, 2017 3:46:59 GMT
I bought more stuff from citrus twist kits today. 40% off exclusives, I couldn't resist. Then shop small Saturday-I ordered from paper issues. Then free prints gave me 85 more free prints this month so I used that so I'll have new pictures for all my new product!! Is there a code for Citrus tTwist or can you link me to the sale?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 3:55:59 GMT
I bought more stuff from citrus twist kits today. 40% off exclusives, I couldn't resist. Then shop small Saturday-I ordered from paper issues. Then free prints gave me 85 more free prints this month so I used that so I'll have new pictures for all my new product!! Is there a code for Citrus tTwist or can you link me to the sale? Ooh me enabling you? Yes please! www.citrustwistkits.com/store.phpThen click the scroll menu for manufacturers, select citrus twist. Everything will automatically show up 40% off in your cart. You kind of have to haggle with the cart system. It's a pain but my advice is, look at everything first. THEN start adding to your cart for a smoother process. She only has sales a few times a year, the other one was during national scrapbook week and I got tons of good deals! And then this week I did too. Shipping won't show up for non subbers. You can email her for a quote before buying. If you're a subbed, she'll package your sale items in with your next months kit.
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Post by nicolep on Nov 26, 2017 3:57:19 GMT
Is there a code for Citrus tTwist or can you link me to the sale? Ooh me enabling you? Yes please! www.citrustwistkits.com/store.phpThen click the scroll menu for manufacturers, select citrus twist. Everything will automatically show up 40% off in your cart. You kind of have to haggle with the cart system. It's a pain but my advice is, look at everything first. THEN start adding to your cart for a smoother process. She only has sales a few times a year, the other one was during national scrapbook week and I got tons of good deals! And then this week I did too. Shipping won't show up for non subbers. You can email her for a quote before buying. If you're a subbed, she'll package your sale items in with your next months kit. Thanks girl!
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Post by peachiceteas on Nov 26, 2017 15:51:50 GMT
I shopped at Studio Calico, Ali Edwards and Citrus Twist.
For non-scrappy, I took advantage of the 20% off storewide ASOS code. Picked up presents for my brother and his girlfriend, and couple of pairs of shoes and dresses for me. I might be returning most of the stuff I bought for myself, but good to get whatever I keep at 20% off.
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Post by mamakoala on Nov 26, 2017 16:29:33 GMT
i bought the Prismacolor giant set of colored pencils (150) on amazon yesterday- it was a daily deal for 49 and I had a 12 credit so it was a steal. I wanted it for myself but now i'm feeling guilty and think i should give it to my son for christmas. I can always borrow the pencils, right???
I also bought some taylored expressions stamps--i wasn't going to, since i had already bought a few at butterfly expressions, but then i needed the doggie sympathy card...and needed to justify the shipping....so added a few more items. ACK. I am DONE. I swear it!!!
ETA: okay, i need to buy my son a 'gaming keyboard'. yes that's a thing. He wants it for christmas. I am hoping amazon has something on sale on cyber monday!
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Post by chrispeas on Nov 26, 2017 16:57:45 GMT
I bought the Costco brother scan n cut to me from my husband, some page kits from scrapbook generation, and I bought lawn fawn shadow box die and gift die from Blitsy. I also had a $50 prepaid visa so I bought stamps from ali expressWhat did everyone else get? Costco.com or in store? How much did they want for the Scan n Cut?
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Post by merry on Nov 26, 2017 17:26:23 GMT
So far just the mini Instant Pot. DD had a freak accident on Friday and broke at least her nose (hoping rest of face ok) and chipped a tooth. Not shopping because of the impending medical bills that will be coming. I want to cry when I look at her all bruised and swollen. Will make a sad DD if she needs surgery. We were getting ready to record her viola audition videos for her summer camp application and I don't have the heart to bring it up. We'll just have to submit audio files, if she can get back to practicing soon. Sorry for my Sunday morning blues!
The mini IP arrived yesterday and it is so cute.
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