Three Rules For Cheap Scrapbooking Supplies ? SpinPad

Getting cheap scrapbooking supplies might seem like a tough job. The great news is that it doesn?t have to be. All you have to do is follow three rules:

Never Pay for an Idea

If you are into scrapbooking, chances are you are the creative type. I have known some scrappers to find it way easier to buy layouts, stencils and general theme ideas. Some even have gone as far as buying books with ready-printed and arranged backgrounds.

Even if you are in the middle of a ?creativity crisis ? you shouldn?t resort to purchasing ideas. If you?re truly stuck, then spend your time trying to find inspiration. Look through your old albums, a design brochure or some websites. You?ll be surprised at the places you can find good ideas.

Only Buy Material if it Cannot Be Made or Salvaged

Some people do not want to put any effort into their scrapbooks. They?re content to go out and buy packets of pre-cut shapes, stickers and even pre-tied ribbons!

There?s little wrong with using spare and excess materials in your scrapbook. It does not take away from the effect or look worse. Using pre-cut and prepared materials also defeats the point of putting a scrapbook together.

You?ll also find that you can save a lot of money if you use punches and stencils to make a lot of your shapes and decorations. These can be uses again and again to great effect.

Scrapbooking is a labour of love. Without the labour, it loses its personal touch and the feeling of achievement that comes with honest work.

Be Part of a Scrapbooking Community

Whether its a local club, a group of friends or even a scrapbooking forum online, it will serve you well to join a scrapbooking community.

These groups are have wealth of knowledge and like to share ideas, give advice and typically help out with any person coming up against problems with their scrapbooks.

They also are a lifesaver if you?re having a ?creativity crisis?.

Many groups also are more than happy to share materials or give away any excess materials they can?t find a use for in their scrapbooks. On top of this, they?re always delighted to tell other members when they find cheap scrapbooking supplies as well!

If you follow the three rules above, you?ll find it really easy to save cash when putting together an album.

To get more easy and cheap scrapbooking supplies ideas check out Janette Millers website now, and while you?re there you may also download 10 free scrapbooking layouts!

Source: http://spinpad.net/artdir/2011/05/28/three-rules-for-cheap-scrapbooking-supplies/

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