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Well I didn't have to buy a cutter this weekend after all. I found one in the closet! LOL Go figure. But I did get (finally) my Sleigh Bells Ring Set that I ordered in Dec along with some new cardstock in Tangerine and the double hole punch. Total Cost 26 so I made 26 Christmas cards and matching envies last night. Whoo hoo. Purchase completely "paid" for!
Congratulations!
I am not doing so well. I blame it on my job. I teach high school, so I have almost 200 students, and tons of papers to grade all of the time. I only have half of my exams graded right now, so I really can't take out time to play. I do the majority of my card making in the summer.
Just wanted to let you all know that I have been keeping up with my stuff on paper, just haven't had a chance to get it on my siggy.
I think my toy purchases today put me back in the red, but once I get some of my eldest son's valentine cards for school made, I should be either close to black, or back in :-)
I went to AC Moore today to spend my $10 rewards coupon. I bought 2 CB embossing folders and some adhesive. Since the adhesive doesn't count, I really spent $0. I wish that happened more often.
__________________ Mary Ann GALLERY Fan Club member since 4/08
hi everybody! i don't know how to count these but any ideas are welcomed. i have made 5 inchies for a swap i just joined, 3 twinchies for another, and am working on 3 atc's for another. i will also be making cards which would be $1 each but what do you think i could earn for the others. i don't know if this has already been answered since i didn't think to look before i posted but if anyone has extra time let me know what you think mary
hi everybody! i don't know how to count these but any ideas are welcomed. i have made 5 inchies for a swap i just joined, 3 twinchies for another, and am working on 3 atc's for another. i will also be making cards which would be $1 each but what do you think i could earn for the others. i don't know if this has already been answered since i didn't think to look before i posted but if anyone has extra time let me know what you think mary
Hey Mary
Because I have so many cards to make for all the groups I belong to, I only allot myself 50 cents each for cards/atc's. So if you're doing $1 per card, you could do $1 per X number of inchies or 50 cents per ATC.
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Because I have so many cards to make for all the groups I belong to, I only allot myself 50 cents each for cards/atc's. So if you're doing $1 per card, you could do $1 per X number of inchies or 50 cents per ATC.
I agree with Kelly, because you are still using your supplies and depending on how detailed your cards/atc/ or inchies are you may use the same amount of paper, etc.
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those are great ideas. i think i might go for that. so 15 inchies $1, 10 twinchies $1, and 5 atc's $1. now i just need to figure out how to photograph my work, upload without getting it deleted, loading it to the right gallery, and mailing them out and including enough postage for return. hehehe this is already so much fun. i'm glad ya'll are out there and here at the same time. thanks, mary
I have actually been able to keep up with this and watch what I am spending. I feel better about it too! I have not posted too many here lately but all my work is on my blog if interested. I think it is nice that we work on this together b/c I am sure we all know how addicting it can be. I need to update my siggy.
I have actually been able to keep up with this and watch what I am spending. I feel better about it too! I have not posted too many here lately but all my work is on my blog if interested. I think it is nice that we work on this together b/c I am sure we all know how addicting it can be. I need to update my siggy.
I agree it really helps to have support from others on this challenge. It nice to know you are not alone! :-D
BTW, love your 'Mom I love you' card on your blog. Cute image, cute card!!
__________________ Forget Reality, I want a Fairy Godmother! Fan Club Member...are you? I need my stamping fix!
I have actually been able to keep up with this and watch what I am spending. I feel better about it too! I have not posted too many here lately but all my work is on my blog if interested. I think it is nice that we work on this together b/c I am sure we all know how addicting it can be. I need to update my siggy.
I've decided that I'm going to add one more incentive to my program. I've signed up for the Christmas Card Challenge, and I am going to give myself an extra $1.00 per card (so it works out to $2 per card) IF I can get them done, and in my gallery before the end of each month!! I'm having a hard time thinking Christmas, and I want to be ahead of the game for next year!!!!
I've decided that I'm going to add one more incentive to my program. I've signed up for the Christmas Card Challenge, and I am going to give myself an extra $1.00 per card (so it works out to $2 per card) IF I can get them done, and in my gallery before the end of each month!! I'm having a hard time thinking Christmas, and I want to be ahead of the game for next year!!!!
I know I joined the Christmas Card Challenge also. I think it is really going to help, especially since I didn't get cards out last year because I couldn't get them done in time.
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... so i just spent a few hours stamping. I started with the idea of doing christmas cards, but i got frustrated with the christmas set I was using, and ended up making some Valentines!!!! Oh well, at least I got two cards done... Just not the ones I was originally thinking of doing!
I finally found this thread - thanks to Martha (creatingisfun) - I will go back and start from January 1st - I'll probably be in the minus, but need to motivate myself
I will count $1 per card and $1 for 30 min workout
When you edit your signature, on the top menu line over the text box, you'll see the word "fonts" with a drop-down arrow, next to that "sizes" with a drop-down arrow, then the letter "A" with a drop-down arrow.
Just highlight the text you want to change color for, click the drop-down arrow next to the letter "A" and you'll see a color chart. Just click the color you want. I wanted to put in a screen shot for you, but I couldn't copy and paste it into this reply. Does that help?
__________________ Mary Ann GALLERY Fan Club member since 4/08
I just happened upon this thread and have kinda read through the first page. Sounds like a great challenge since last year I spent more than I actually used, so this would be great for me. So I'm subscribing to this thread. Hope I'm not to late to start this.
I just happened upon this thread and have kinda read through the first page. Sounds like a great challenge since last year I spent more than I actually used, so this would be great for me. So I'm subscribing to this thread. Hope I'm not to late to start this.
It's never to late! Welcome!
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hello! i just completed a few projects and i will be uploading my work today. i will also be starting a few more tonight when my husband gets home from work. yay!!
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hello! i just completed a few projects and i will be uploading my work today. i will also be starting a few more tonight when my husband gets home from work. yay!!
Way to go!
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I earned $7 today. I did my Feb cards for the 2009 Christmas Card Challenge and fulfilled 2 Wish RAKs. I thought I might earn more today, but the weather is yucky and I didn't go to the gym.
__________________ Mary Ann GALLERY Fan Club member since 4/08
Well, I have not been shopping barely at all this year (which is very uncommon for me, but I will be having hip surgery in less than 2 weeks, so I am not as mobile as I once was) and I have been stamping a lot with the invitations that I had to do.... I have not posted lately, so I thought I would send a quick post of what I have....
Got my Valentine's done - 12
Got all the invites and envies done - 42 (but counted them as $2, so 84)
Got a birthday card done....
Spent very little so I am in the BLACK$78.44.... however, need to get going on next month's CCC so I will not be behind for the month and also need some padding for my SU order on Feb 1... SAB - here I come!!!!!
Well, I have not been shopping barely at all this year (which is very uncommon for me, but I will be having hip surgery in less than 2 weeks, so I am not as mobile as I once was) and I have been stamping a lot with the invitations that I had to do.... I have not posted lately, so I thought I would send a quick post of what I have....
Got my Valentine's done - 12
Got all the invites and envies done - 42 (but counted them as $2, so 84)
Got a birthday card done....
Spent very little so I am in the BLACK$78.44.... however, need to get going on next month's CCC so I will not be behind for the month and also need some padding for my SU order on Feb 1... SAB - here I come!!!!!
Way to go!
__________________ Forget Reality, I want a Fairy Godmother! Fan Club Member...are you? I need my stamping fix!
Ladies, here's a pledge for you to consider to make that monthly quota with your Christmas cards.
Christmas is the 25th of December and in a yahoo group I belong to, we have the Reindeer Club. Which means on the 25th of the month, we work on all things Christmas. Make cards, do last years SC pages, try new cookie recipes, work on gifts, etc.
So my pledge is to have my Christmas Card quota done by the 25th of every month.
And remember, since we're trying not to spend, FREE is always go. If you get your cards done by the end of each month, your name goes into a drawing for free goodies! In Nov. there will be a drawing for a Bigger collection of goodies. FREE is always a good incentive!
Creative Blessings!
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This has been a wonderful outlet to use all the supplies I have been hoarding. Oh my gosh, I had no idea I had all this stuff until I started reorganizing. I'm signing up to be a SU demo in February, so this helped tremendously build up my reserve to purchase my kit. I've also found I haven't had to go buy as much because I have been using what I have as a focal point of the cards I'm working on. So if I can just stay on this path, I will be organized and using as I buy ;) At least that's the plan.
This has been a wonderful outlet to use all the supplies I have been hoarding. Oh my gosh, I had no idea I had all this stuff until I started reorganizing. I'm signing up to be a SU demo in February, so this helped tremendously build up my reserve to purchase my kit. I've also found I haven't had to go buy as much because I have been using what I have as a focal point of the cards I'm working on. So if I can just stay on this path, I will be organized and using as I buy ;) At least that's the plan.
WOW, way to go on your card marking!!
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I think I'm doing pretty good so far. I haven't even placed an order out of the new catty yet. ;) I'm just happy to be using stash and been trading alot for things I want. I got Baroque Motifs last night in the mail and it didn't cost me a dime! Last week I got cardstock.
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Wow! I just stumbled across this challenge and I LOVE the idea!! I need some way to curb my spending and increase my productivity. I would like to join ( if it's not too late).
Wow! I just stumbled across this challenge and I LOVE the idea!! I need some way to curb my spending and increase my productivity. I would like to join ( if it's not too late).
It's never too late! Welcome!
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i was -22 in the beginning of the week now im at -16. little by little but im getting there ;) Good thing i have so many favors to work on for next weekend and valentines, that I should be out of the negative soon ;)
OK ladies, I'd like some opinions here. I was at Joanns today and bought a skein of DMC floss. I specifically bought it to use to make spirellis for my cards. But technically, it's a cross stitch supply (and I do cross stitch). So, do I account for it here? I could go either way - it was only $1.10 with my coupon.
__________________ Mary Ann GALLERY Fan Club member since 4/08
OK ladies, I'd like some opinions here. I was at Joanns today and bought a skein of DMC floss. I specifically bought it to use to make spirellis for my cards. But technically, it's a cross stitch supply (and I do cross stitch). So, do I account for it here? I could go either way - it was only $1.10 with my coupon.
IMO - if you bought it for cards it's counted. If you just need a little bit and then the rest of the skein will go in your cross stitch supplies, than it's not.
Have fun!
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