Comments on: How I Save Money on My Favorite Hobby – Frugal Scrapbooking Supplies http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html Save Money - A Personal Finance Blog By A Husband And Wife Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:45 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Deia http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html/comment-page-1#comment-226588 Deia Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:26:23 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html#comment-226588 I agree with the above comments - scrapbooks should have actual scraps in them! I use all sorts of "real-life" items in my scrapbooks! Yes, most of it isn't acid-free, but I bought a 6x6 pad of acid-free paper on clearance, and I use the colors/patterns I don't like to create a backing for my photos. That way, they're mounted on acid-free paper, and everything else on the page can be regular paper. I finish by putting the whole page in a plastic sleeve so it doesn't touch the facing page. I've also found that you can buy embellishments in other parts of the store that, if they were marketed as a scrapbooking item, would be twice the price. I bought all my Christmas embellishments in the wrapping paper aisle of Wal-Mart the last week in December at 50% off. I like my pages to coordinate, so I will buy the "designer" papers now and then. I try to buy the large pads rather than single sheets because it's much cheaper per page and I know I'll use it. Michael's typically has a 40% off coupon in their flyer, and Hobby Lobby typically has a printable coupon on their webpage. Also stores like Old Time Pottery and Big Lots carry scrapbooking stuff on occasion. Oh, yes! I nearly forgot - calendar pages make excellent backgrounds! They are typically 12x12, and you can get them dirt cheap this time of year. I agree with the above comments – scrapbooks should have actual scraps in them! I use all sorts of “real-life” items in my scrapbooks! Yes, most of it isn’t acid-free, but I bought a 6×6 pad of acid-free paper on clearance, and I use the colors/patterns I don’t like to create a backing for my photos. That way, they’re mounted on acid-free paper, and everything else on the page can be regular paper. I finish by putting the whole page in a plastic sleeve so it doesn’t touch the facing page.

I’ve also found that you can buy embellishments in other parts of the store that, if they were marketed as a scrapbooking item, would be twice the price. I bought all my Christmas embellishments in the wrapping paper aisle of Wal-Mart the last week in December at 50% off.

I like my pages to coordinate, so I will buy the “designer” papers now and then. I try to buy the large pads rather than single sheets because it’s much cheaper per page and I know I’ll use it. Michael’s typically has a 40% off coupon in their flyer, and Hobby Lobby typically has a printable coupon on their webpage. Also stores like Old Time Pottery and Big Lots carry scrapbooking stuff on occasion.

Oh, yes! I nearly forgot – calendar pages make excellent backgrounds! They are typically 12×12, and you can get them dirt cheap this time of year.

]]> By: Hannah http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html/comment-page-1#comment-188554 Hannah Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:24:44 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html#comment-188554 I shop at a discount store called Amazing Savings...they have a nice collection of scrapbook supplies . Almost all items are less then $2.00. Also, Target has a dollar section when you enter the store. Usually, about once a month or change of season or holidays they sell coordinating supplies for $1.00 all acid free. I mean Paper, chipboard,ribbon,acrylic stamps...I love buying cheap scrapbook supplies...and I scrapbook almost daily! I shop at a discount store called Amazing Savings…they have a nice collection of scrapbook supplies . Almost all items are less then $2.00. Also, Target has a dollar section when you enter the store. Usually, about once a month or change of season or holidays they sell coordinating supplies for $1.00 all acid free. I mean Paper, chipboard,ribbon,acrylic stamps…I love buying cheap scrapbook supplies…and I scrapbook almost daily!

]]> By: Simple Scrapper / What is digital scrapbooking? http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html/comment-page-1#comment-187278 Simple Scrapper / What is digital scrapbooking? Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:57:59 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html#comment-187278 [...] hobby can also require substantial storage space and a bank account to match. While there are many tips and tricks for frugal scrapping, going digital is a simple solution. To top it all off, the digital [...] [...] hobby can also require substantial storage space and a bank account to match. While there are many tips and tricks for frugal scrapping, going digital is a simple solution. To top it all off, the digital [...]

]]> By: scrappymomma http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html/comment-page-1#comment-159020 scrappymomma Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:35:10 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html#comment-159020 Thanks for your online shopping spots. I, too, as a momma of 4, started scrappin' when the 1st baby came, and I've been addicted ever since. I am a hybrid scrapper in the sense that I use the stuff from the trip, magazines, et al, but I also love some cute embellishments & fancy paper too. I have not done a whole lot of digital, mainly b/c I love being able to cut and paste like I'm in the 2nd grade again. I love coupons, garage sales, and I've also found several things on my local craig's list (this is esp. helpful with no shipping and you can find specific products). Another source is to talk to other scrapbookers b/c sometimes you can find out about local sales where vendors will set up booths and I got an $8 crop-n-style. Thanks again for input! Thanks for your online shopping spots. I, too, as a momma of 4, started scrappin’ when the 1st baby came, and I’ve been addicted ever since. I am a hybrid scrapper in the sense that I use the stuff from the trip, magazines, et al, but I also love some cute embellishments & fancy paper too. I have not done a whole lot of digital, mainly b/c I love being able to cut and paste like I’m in the 2nd grade again. I love coupons, garage sales, and I’ve also found several things on my local craig’s list (this is esp. helpful with no shipping and you can find specific products). Another source is to talk to other scrapbookers b/c sometimes you can find out about local sales where vendors will set up booths and I got an $8 crop-n-style. Thanks again for input!

]]> By: Scrapbooking-Ideas-and-Tips.com http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html/comment-page-1#comment-20547 Scrapbooking-Ideas-and-Tips.com Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:47:08 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2007/05/how-i-save-money-on-my-favorite-hobby-frugal-scrapbooking-supplies.html#comment-20547 <strong>How to Save Money on Scrapbooking?...</strong> Here’s a post that caught my eye today. It talks about saving money on scrapbooking. After you’ve scrapbooked for awhile, you’ll quickly realized that scrapping can be an expensive hobby. Especially if you can’t resist those oh-... How to Save Money on Scrapbooking?…

Here’s a post that caught my eye today. It talks about saving money on scrapbooking. After you’ve scrapbooked for awhile, you’ll quickly realized that scrapping can be an expensive hobby. Especially if you can’t resist those oh-…

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