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Thanks for the laughs and support, ladies! Just when I thought all hope was lost, I realize my sickness is not that bad compared to some of you!!!! :mrgreen:
If anyone comes up with a challenge for cards using DSP, let me know!! I too can't resist everytime it's on sale. In fact, this weekend, Archiver's here in Appleton has a huge sale, including DSP. What I try to do when I buy DSP, however, is to take the time to buy coordinating cardstock (only 1,2 sheets) and keep it all together for a later date. Then, I don't have to hunt for matching cardstock to layer it with.
My problem with patterned paper is that I buy only what I love, and then because I love it, I don't want to use it up, because then it will be gone. So I just buy and store paper. The good thing about stamps you love is that you can use them over and over, and they never get used up.
Dear fellow addicts...oops I mean paper collectors ;).... I joined in the latest Sketch Challenge today....and I used 3 different brand new dp's...I am so proud of myself..I cut into 3 different dp..for 1 card...:-D
If anyone comes up with a challenge for cards using DSP, let me know!! I too can't resist everytime it's on sale. In fact, this weekend, Archiver's here in Appleton has a huge sale, including DSP. What I try to do when I buy DSP, however, is to take the time to buy coordinating cardstock (only 1,2 sheets) and keep it all together for a later date. Then, I don't have to hunt for matching cardstock to layer it with.
Check out Sharon Rogers' blog; she seems to use a lot of DSP and her cards are so great!
Dear fellow addicts...oops I mean paper collectors ;).... I joined in the latest Sketch Challenge today....and I used 3 different brand new dp's...I am so proud of myself..I cut into 3 different dp..for 1 card...:-D
i'm gonna TRY to limit myself to about 2 packs of SU!'s DSP... i just HAVE to have the holiday lounge!
but if they do the buy 3 get one free... i will prolly end up with about 6!
You read my mind, girl! :mrgreen: I really want the Razzleberry Lemonade...and I'm sure they'll be some in the Holiday mini I'll want. It's a constant battle to resist it all!
I love pretty papers too! Now truly, who doesn't? My rule though, is that I buy by the sheet. For a swap, I buy a few sheets extra. For a project I only buy one or two sheets at a time. MY SU demo I don't see very often, so I don't buy the gorgeous packs I see all the time, but I do have them on my wishlist. I wouldn't mind having several sets, but I still feel like I am rather new at card making. I am always having a hard time selecting what I want to buy first! I have been at this wonderful craft for just over a year now. I am just seeing how addicting supplies and paper are becoming!
Like a person mentioned before, my hubby also keeps me grounded so I don't go overboard, but I am allowed freedom within my budget amount, and every now and then I have some extra money to use--I can buy mostly what I want within reason.
I like my own rule of buying by the sheet because then I buy only what I need. I have a lovely but smallish collection compared to the standards I see mentioned here!
Basic Grey is awesome, I am glad I can get that easily enough! I have a few brand packs and love having them, but my space for crafting is very small, so my storage is limited too so that limits my paper buying naturally.
I guess we all do what we love the most. I love going to the specialty shops in my area and drooling over their papers, and I usually buy several sheets of pretty paper, but I do keep the limit down because I know I don't have the space, and I know I can't possibly use it all.
Someone mentioned in a ribbon hoarding thread, to go ahead and use that ribbon up! They always make more! I try to keep that in mind with my own supplies, but we do hoard what we think is pretty, we just can't help ourselves!
I have 2 tubs with my plain cardstock in hanging folders, plus my stash of extras in a cabinet.
I have 1 tub with Deisgner paper, and it is packed full.
I have about 6-8 packs of SU dp on my wish list yet!!!
My goal is to have all of my scrapbooking (20+ years) done plus my card making!! I'm sure I'll need more paper!!
__________________ Cindy Please visit my BLOG I'd love to know what you think!!
Do you Have to much Paper? Do you have to many Embellishments or stickers you do not use? How about doubles on ink Pads and their refills????
Find a local Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Elementary School and DONATE THEM!
It is Tax Deductible!!!!! Make sure you get a recipt!!!!
You have done something Good & Cleaned out the Clutter and no longer will feel sick to your stomache about you Craft Addiction!!!
Have a wonder ful Sunday!
Shelley
__________________ Semper Fi !!! Still Suporting US forces in Iraq & around the world!!
I have at LEAST two floor to ceiling piles of paper. My hubby built me a shelf and it is full (tall shelf) then I have high piles in other places. I use a lot with all my many projects but dont think I would ever use all I have in a lifetime. The new Basic Greys should be on my doorstep any day. I also love SU and order a lot of that. I have lots of the stacks.
blessings.
If I was closer, I'd be at your house right now to play!
I keep seeing people have too much paper & don't know if they ever use it all up.:confused: I'm in a different situation, i have used alot of my stash up to make cards for gifts, church & to start 2nd round of cards for the soldiers
:(DH said I can't have anymore supplies this summer. I've have chronic health problems etc.,h/bound w/ 0-2. My asthma & heat are keeping me in. My med's & bills even w/ insurance eat us up. Plus HP still has on a 5% pay cut. . would anyone be willing to share any of their paper they don't want for some of my cards I want to make for my next batch of cards to go to Iraq? I use PP on my c/stock for mydesigns. My c/making is my sanity valve as my body falls apart. Making cards helps me forget my problems & do s/thing nice for someone else.
My blog is @ glograbear.blogspot.com, if U want to leave comments on my chatbox there. Also my Flicker tag & slideshow show some of my cards. I don't have a camera so alot of my cards aren't there I did 30+ cards for my DD b-day for her 30 th b-day in April. I don't waste a/thing:cool:
__________________ I luv to cut,color & paste.I must not gotten enough of this as a kid. This is my excuse to play w/ my toys in my room. It's cheaper than therapy!!!
I know what you mean. I was at JoAnn's a few weeks ago. The dsp that is normally 1 for 69 cents was on sale 6 sheets for 89 cents. I must have picked up about 100 sheets. I was just SAVING so much money.
And I would love to have you come play..you would not believe the paper that I have..and I have 4 more large boxes coming this Wednesday from my special friend that sends me all the new stuff. I use so much though while making cards for the troops, the church and two swim teams...constantly using paper but the piles just keep gettting bigger...
blessings.
