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

I live in Atlanta and would be thrilled to attend Scrap etc...and winning here on your site would sure be a frugal way to scrapbook!
As for daily frugal scrapbooking...pretty simple...I use my stash! When I need something new, I try to use a coupon.
Thanks for your daily inspiration Ali!

My favorite scrapbooking is heritage. I make a lot of heritage pages!! Even if I don't win any give aways, thanks for all the resources. Also, I would not be able to be in Atlanta for the Scrap Event.

I have been looking for discounted scrapbooking supplies. Love Peachycheap.com!

frugal tip: to make your own cardstock, simply punch out your shape multiples of times from cardstock, then glue and layer them up!

one of the things i've learned is that i need to break up my scrapbooking into chunks or i get overwhelmed and don't end up scrapping as much as i want. so i pick pictures and then later when i have another 15 minute chunk of time, i'll look for paper or embellishments or a sketch to inspire me. it's really helped me to make progress and not stress that i can't do a project from start to finish in one shot.

I only buy cardstock in bulk and only when the packs are on sale. Cardstock is what I use the most so I need to have it on hand all the time...buying the bundle packs on sale gets me double the deal.

My frugal tip is to only buy supplies for the project you are in the process of doing. Don't just buy an entire line of new paper just because. My other frugal tip is to share supplies with a friend. Sometimes we only want a piece of paper for one page. We use it, have some left, and then share.

I have found that journaling a little every day, whether per blog or hand written or computer helps and when I finally get time to work on a layout the journaling is mostly done.
Marilyn Johnson

digital papers can be recolored by using the hue-saturation feature in photoshop. Classes by Jessica Sprague will save you hours of frustration.

I used to be afraid to use my paper (which was silly for me). Now my rule is to buy, I must USE! It works pretty well with me and I don't just collect.
And I could go to that event in Atlanta!

My tip is to use a scrap as much as possible. I am always saving good size pieces for punching out circles or letters next time.

I like using magazine pages for rubber stamping...I once used my daughter's prom magazines for mermaids.....the skin and sparkly dresses worked perfectly....I also like to use catalogues for backrounds for pictures and diecuts (love the sand and footprints in the latest Anthropology catalogue). I feel better throwing them out (recycling them of course) after I cut them all up. Also flower pictures from magazines and catalogues are great backrounds for journaling.

Pick a few colors of cs you use a lot (for me it's white, kraft, and black) and buy in bulk! Much cheaper.

My frugal tip is to never let scraps go to waste! When I finish scrapbooking for the day I use the scraps to make a couple of quick cards.

My frugal tip (I'm about as cheap as it gets!) is to use products as inspiration. Love that journaling block from a certain designer? Make one using scraps! Love that scalloped paper? Buy one sheet, make a template from it then use the template with less expensive paper from your stash. Love a doodle design? Copy it using your scraps and a few pens. If the fun is in the creating, saving money should make scrapbooking even more satisfying!

I would absolutely can and would LOVE to be in Atlanta April 30- May 2!!!
Tip: When my paper scrap and unused sticker pile reaches the tops of thier designated baskets, I go through the piles and a give most of it to my 6 year old granddaughter. She loves finding new supplies in her craft tote and I love her wonderful creations!
Thanks for the great giveaways!

I guess my best tip is to embellish less.. It's economic and it's pretty too, and the photo+story wont drown in pretty stuff.. :)
Shopping on sale is also a winner!:D

My tip is to always use a coupon at Hobby Lobby! If it's not on sale already, then I just wait until a coupon comes out! Sure keeps those splurges to a minimum!!!

I've learned some of my best tips from YOU! I'm learning to use what I have on hand, instead of purchasing the "latest and greatest"...and I save all scraps to use on making mini books, which I LOVE......
as for Scrap. Etc......I would love to attend since I live near Atlanta! Melodee Langworthy is one of my favorites!

I use some of the packaging that comes with my scrap supplies on my pages-sometimes the packaging is super cute and I hate to throw it away!