Scrapbooking Made Simple

So this is a gift I like to give at Christmas  as it means 2 people at least saw your card before someone threw it away. I make up a pack of cards out of co-ordinating papers and put "Birthday" "Sympathy" "Thank You" and a "Love" card in so that the recipient can "Break the Plastic in case of Emergency they are unprepared for". So if you get to work and find out that it's your co-workers birthday and you had forgotten.... you break the plastic and whip out a handmade card and write on it.

Hi Guys,  When I started this blog my aim was to get people interested in scrapbooking who perhaps would not have done so because they thought it was too expensive. That hasn't changed but it has been some time since I reviewed my list of ways to save money on scrapbooking so I thoought I'd revisit those ideas for any newcomers to my blog. My frist tip is to go shopping with a friend. Share the costs! I have a scrap buddy and she buys one stamp and I'll buy another which is especially good when they're Buy 2 get the 3rd free.... This allows us to pool our resources and take home lots plus have access to lots too! We borrow each others stuff regularly! That scrap buddy comes in handy for hint 2: buy in bulk. Sometimes you'll get a discount for buying in bulk.... do it! Also pattern papers come in lovely books with usually 2 of each pattern.... but you really only need one of each pattern. So again share it with your buddy. My next tip (no 3) buy tools. If you ha