Scrapbooking Made Simple

Mr Sandman... bring me a dream..... This is a very cheap layout at $1.20 I used four different papers to complete this layout. Three of those were left overs from previous layouts. I inked the edges and stamped the background. The word "Dream" was created using a free supply from a magazine and the rest of the words "bring me a " were punched out of paper as was the "4". So the breakdown cost of the layout is: Patterned Background Paper $0.50, Plain Black Paper $0.20 Plain yellow paper $0.20 and Patterned Red paper $0.30 Has anyone got a cheaper layout we can feature? Email me at: cheapscrapbookingideas@yahoo.com

Here's a really cheap layout that's also really easy to do. Letter Stickers $0.11 Cardstock & Acetate $1.00 Tag = Free on my new Pjamas Paint & Ink & Adhesive $0.50 Circle Stickers $0.20 Total $1.81 By purchasing in bulk I have saved ALOT! Also shopping at the thrift shops really paid off! This is a great example of how a cheap layout doesn't have to look cheap. The acetate overlay is usually an expensive supply. I actually bought a few packets of these with the background cardboard from my local thrift shop. They were on special so I bought a few. The cardstock and acetate worked out to be $1 a layout. So keep an eye on your local thrift shop. This means trolling through them every week as specials like this don't last long!

Here's my latest layout. This one is probably a little more expensive than most of my work at $3.63. Cardstock $0.80Patterned Paper Free with a magazineChipboard Letters Free off a notebookFlowers $0.40Buttons $0.80 ($2.00 packet of 16)Brads $0.08 ($2.00 packet of 100)Stickers used for doodle swirls $1.05 ($2.10 a sheet used half)Acetate Overlay words $0.50 ($4.00 packet of 6 -12 x 12 Sheets used 1/3 of one sheet)

Here's a great video about how to save money by making your own fimo buttons .

This layout was done by Anne of Virginia. I'm posting it because I thought it would give you all ideas of innovative ways to use only paper in your layouts so you achieve a very cheap page.