Scrapbooking can be an expensive hobby, specially if you make it a habit of looking around scrapbook stores. There are so many beautiful papers and embellishments that's sometimes it's just too hard to keep from adding them to your shopping basket.
But the good news is you don't have to spend a lot of money to practice your favorite hobby! After some years of compulsive shopping I've come to terms with my wallet by following these simple guidelines:
Use Your Old Supplies
You may not realize, but you probably already have most of what you need to complete your next project. We tend to accumulate lots of stuff over the years. We buy papers and embellishments we don't really need because they're so cute and we'll think of something to do with them in the future. Then we forget about them. So check around your stash and I'm sure you'll find some great unused and forgotten treats.
Don't Forget Those Scraps
Remember that gorgeous paper you used some time ago? I'll bet there are some scraps left. You can use those to create small embellishments, like stripes or photo corners. If they're big enough you can cut shapes or maybe even words.
Re-Use and Recycle
Don't throw away those wrapping papers just yet! Check to see if there are pieces you can use for your scrapbook. Look for sections that are not torn or wrinkled to use as background or photo frames. Or use a puncher to get colored and patterned shapes to use as embellishments.
Look Around Your Home
I'm sure you'll be surprised at how many "scrapbooking" supplies you'll find laying around your house. There are always old greeting and birthday cards, calendars, paperclips, old envelopes and a plethora of buttons and ribbons just waiting to be turned into beautiful page accents. Think creatively, and anything can become an embellishment: from broken jewelry to clothing tags. You can paint them, dye or cover them with scrap paper. Only be careful so items that are not acid-free won't touch your photos.
Team-up With Your Friends and Buy in Bulk
If you are on a budget, wholesale is the way to go. Some scrapbookers feel discouraged of buying in great quantities for fear of not using all the supplies. In this case it may be a good idea to get together with your friends and make a list until the order is large enough.
As you can see, scrapbooking doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. Keep your eyes peeled for anything that can be painted or altered into an awesome embellishment and you'll save tons of money.
If you liked this article check out this post for more creative ways to scrapbook on a budget with cheap scrapbooking supplies [http://www.scrapwebsites.com/articles/cheap-scrapbooking-supplies/].
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