Wednesday Sponsor Giveaways : Paper Relics, Shabby Chic Crafts, & Scrap Etc. Events

I save all my scraps big and small, and when planning a layout, always go through my scraps first to see if I have anything I can use. Most of the time, I can include something recycled on a layout - sometimes, I manage to get the entire layout made from scraps.
Nicola

I have found some great photosafe adhesive at the dollar store...the little double-sided squares with the blue tabs on the back. Aside from all of the blue tabs being left over and having to get them into the garbage, it's a great cheap solution.

Reusing bits from non scrap items is a favorite frugal tip for me. I love to use tags from clothing. You'd be amazed at the cool tags. I've made mini books using them or used the icons from them. The textures are cool and lots of times are attached with cool pieces of string or ribbon.
I would love to attend the Scrap Etc. event and could do so, especially since my husband is on a 'boys' vacation that weekend!
Thanks for the great giveaways.

I would love to attend Scrap Etc!
My frugal tip is that I save the hard plastic that some embellishments come in and use that to make "ghost" embellishments with my Quickutz. Really works!
Thanks,
Susan.

My frugal tip is to just use adhesive on the corners of your photos ... or if you need a long line of adhesive, you can leave little breaks in it ... you don't need solid adhesive around all the edges of your paper/photo in order to hold it securely. This helps you stretch your adhesive a little farther. And stock up when you see a sale or a 40% off coupon from the craft store! Thanks for the giveaway!

Lately I have been trying to scrap with only supplies on-hand. And I try to re-use or re-purpose things I receive, like cards, invitations, gift wrapping, etc.

Two words: SCRAPBOOK SWAP! My girlfriends and I are getting together tonight for our first scrapbook swap. We're all bringing supplies that we don't use, have too much of, or bought with the best of intentions and never actually used, and we're blessing each other with "new" stuff. I'm bringing gift bags for everyone, and we'll "shop" for new inspiration. Eco-friendly and economically-sound. Woo-hoo!

I am just a beginner in digital scrapbooking and have found blogs like this one, and all the resources so helpful--no need to buy books, etc as there is plenty of great stuff on line. I also have turned to my public library for other resource materials FIRST instead of going right to Amazon-- the books I buy are ones that I really think are worthwhile to have handy at home....
I have learned so much here--great frugal tips!

I guess for the frugal part I use the ever so cheap glue stick for lots of projects. I would also have to echo the other comments on "use what you have". If I see something new that is cute, I probably have something similar already, or if it is an embellishment, I have everything I need to make it.
I would be thrilled for a chance to go to Scrap, Etc. I live here in Atlanta, but our frugalness (i.e. budget) doesn't allow for the cost of the ticket now. If I could win a free spot, that would make me sooooooo happy. :-)

My tip is use your scraps! I've often found just the right touch of patterned paper in my scrap bin - and it saves me from wasting an entire sheet of paper!

My super frugal tip is to canvas the discards (dumpster dive) at the end of a crop, you wouldn't believe what great scraps that are totally usable people throw away. The places around here have baskets on the table so its not like you are head deep in leftovers.
Hotlanta would be awesome!

I love pop dots/foam squares, but hate to throw the "in between" part away when I use up all the dots. So I cut those pieces to size and use up the whole sheet!
Would love to go to the event but the timing is not right. Thanks for the opportunity though!

I recycle my supplies into my classroom for student portfolio's, projects, etc. My HS Family & Consumer Science students LOVE them - removes the guilty feeling for not using them!!!
Oh - I could make Scrap, etc. as I live in NC.
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Great trip Andrea! Going to put a crayon in my tool basket.

awesome giveaways always!! LOVE the tags, very cool company. It's so nice to be introduced to products like this. tip: I go through my scrapbag whenever I need a gift tag...they are usually small pieces and I am guaranteed to find a coordinating paper to spice up a gift tag:) Thanks ali, really enjoying the Anna pics too, she's delightful:)

I would love to attend Scrap Etc. It would be a short road trip for me and a great weekend getaway which I could really use right now.
Frugal scrapbook tip. I use the leftover rubber mounting from when I trim and mount my rubber stamps as an inexpensive pop dot.
Thanks for your great Wed giveaways.

All those little scraps I would normally throw out are perfect for use in my cricut.

My frugal tip is to use and reuse everything you can.I make a little goody's bags for my class in school for kids and donate some of them .Or use them for a little project.Love to use any pretty paper or left over from everywhere ,like a bags or boxes from stuff we buying.Magazine shots. REUSE !

I try to keep some circle and tag punches right near where I scrap- when I have a little bit of paper (less than a quater of a sheet or title bar/border. Then I punch out some of each of the sheet right then and put it in a little jar- when i want a little something to add to a layout or put another embellishment on I go to that jar- everything is ready and I can just grab out the best shape and color for what I am working on.
I would be able to go to Atlanta the end of April for the event.

In hybrid scrapbooking, you can save printer ink by making those areas of your papers white that you know will be covered by other elements.