Wednesday Sponsor Giveaways : Paper Relics, Shabby Chic Crafts, & Scrap Etc. Events
Paper Relics is the online shop of designer Hope Wallace . Paper Relics features enchanting & whimsical greetings, ephemera, stamps and more for both paper and digital artists. You can learn more about Hope by visiting her blog here. I especially liked her post about "nostalgic creativity."
In addition to what she is giving away below, Hope is extending 10% off anything in her shop through April 14th, 2009. Use the code "happyday."
Here's what Hope is generously offering up today:
One person will receive a set of custom return address labels, design of your choice (select from designs here).
One person will receive one antique paper bundle and 3 of their most popular collage sheets as shown.
Three people will receive 4 digital kits of their choice (shown above).
Shabby Chic Crafts is run by Veronica and her husband Albert. They specialize in designer, handmade, high quality, scrapbooking paper products including tags, journaling tags, and embellishments. For more on Shabby Chic Crafts visit their blog here.
One winner will receive six new tag sets of their choice.
Shabby Chic Crafts is also looking for a few guest designers. If you are interested in learning more email them at shabbychiccrafts@gmail.com.
Scrap Etc. Events : One person will receive a spot at the Scrap Etc Event in Atlanta, GA from April 30th through May 2nd, 2009 (does not include airfare or accommodations). This is one of the top events in the country and features workshops from Margie Romney-Aslett, Jenni Bowlin, Jessica Sprague, Melodee Langworthy, Gretchen McElveen, and Elizabeth Kartchner. Ticket includes all 6 workshops, all activities during the event, and 2 socials. Value $399.
NOTE : If this event is something that you could realistically attend based on your location please note that in your comments below. I will pull them out and do a separate drawing for those able to make the event.
To be entered into today's drawing leave a comment below sharing a frugal scrapbooking tip (if you don't have one that's cool too - just leave a scrapbooking tip). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacfic with the winners posted shortly after.
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!
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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!
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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.
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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:)
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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.
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All those little scraps I would normally throw out are perfect for use in my cricut.
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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 !
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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.
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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.
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The biggest realization I've come to is to simplify. You really don't need a lot of embellishments on the page. Pictures and text should speak for themselves. I do enjoy nice paper, so I try to skimp on other areas!
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My frugal tip is to keep the wrapping paper and tissue paper from parties and holidays! Oh the things those two little items can do!!!!
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I use old cards my Dad saved, I use old fabric scraps my gram gave me, and I save all of my scraps of paper for later use. :) Love the giveaway!!!
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My tip is for finding free digital kits online. I am new to digital scrapping and until I get the hang of it I will be using free kits. There is also an awesome dollar store in our area that gets leftover scrap items from the bigger stores like Target and Walmart, they are all a dollar and are big names like K and Co.
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My frugal tip is just to save cool things that you find in everyday life. The inside of cardboard coffee snuggies are great to add texture. Interesting paper that comes with a card or gift. The best thing is free--inspiration.
I would not be able to go to Atlanta.
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I can drive to Atlanta - please pick me! I would love to go!
I've been working on Project 365 this year - so my tip: Don't wait to long to print your pictures and journal everyday. I've learned that I should do this for everyday scrapbooking, because I forget all of the precious memories.
Thanks Ali!
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I love scraping in 8x8, but I still buy 12x12 paper. When I cut these pages down to size, I keep the scraps. The make fantastic minibooks! (I wouldn't be able to go to Atlanta even though I would LOVE to).
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My two tips are to organize your space so you know what you have...and then are ready to use what you have for your pages. When I ran out of flowers I used some artificial ones from Michaels. They looked exactly like the ones made for scrapbbooking, I just took them out of an arrangement.
Additionally, my other tip is that I find I have a hard time telling my story on the spot. Write your stories as they come to you. Mine typically come at odd times, right before I nod off to sleep or a great headline will come when I am in a meeting at work. I write them on their own page and then put them in my scrapbook pile on my desk at home when I get home.
I would love to go to Scrap etc, but our company just scheduled a board retreat on May 2nd. Thanks for the offers and fun giveaways.
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I have been using lots of shipping tags from the office supply store, inexpensive and adds a nice touch to pages, cards, etc.
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save your paper scraps of a certain size and then use them to make cards.
the scrap, etc event is always a great event. i've been to all of them and always love the projects and everything they do.
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The only thing I can think of, and admittedly not that great a tip, is to use the chipboard/cardboard that comes with so many products in scrapbooking, even with photos mailed from the developer. Many scrapbook stores will let customers use their cutting machines, and that chipboard can become all kinds of different accents from letters to embellishments to pages of a mini book.
I should actually do this more often!
Great question, Ali. Can't wait to read all the ways I can save money from reading the rest of the comments, and thanks for the giveaways!
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Hmmm. A frugal scrapbooking tip? I guess I just try to use up as much of my paper as possible and I try to only buy paper when I think I need it for a particular page. It save me a lot of money not just buying random paper.
I'd love to win the Scrap, Etc. event giveaway. I live in the Atlanta area so I'd definitely be able to go! ;o)
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I use wrapping paper, old newspapers and cut up second hand dictionaries when I want to add a bit of color or embellishment. I never buy supplies on my credit card and I am a fan of saving my spare change to save up for the supplies I need. Thanks for the chance to win Ali!
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Hi Ali. I ask my co-workers at work to save me their chipboard/cardboard that come in shipping supplies. I re-use these in my scrapbook projects. I would love to go to the Scrap Etc. event. I wanted to go so badly but couldn't afford airfare and the event. If I get picked, I would be dancing a dance. Thank you.
Regina
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You can often find scrapbook items at yard sales for a fraction of the cost. You have to hunt a bit, but it's worth it.
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