Alright...I didn't think I would ever get this site to load so I could pass along some great freebies I got word of from Creating Keepsakes.
I'm going to make it short, so just go here: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/mag/article.ihtml?index_field=1872
There was too much to see at once, so I left the site to come here and tell you about it ASAP!
Do you like all the freebies and goodies I tell you about? If you don't let me know and I'll stop!
Your scrappin friend,
Susan
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Cool Site with Freebies
I just found this very cute site called Scrapbook Buddy when I was doing a search online. YOU NEED TO CHECK THEM OUT!
The have lots of neat goodies on their site, including some digital freebies. Just click on the Free Patterns link on the left hand side of the page.
I hope you enjoy looking around their site as much as I did!
The have lots of neat goodies on their site, including some digital freebies. Just click on the Free Patterns link on the left hand side of the page.
I hope you enjoy looking around their site as much as I did!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
More stuff???
Yes, I told you I had too much excess scrapbook stuff! I have put MORE stuff up on eBay and let me tell you...if you won an auction of mine last week, you got a STEAL of a deal. Most of my items sold for a measly $1.30 or even $0.99!! Even a custom pre-made 6x6 scrapbook albums sold for only $0.99!! It was painful, but that's the "fun" of eBay. You just never know how much your stuff will sell for. I even had a buyer from the Netherlands! How cool is that!
Well, my question of the week has to do with great deals on scrapbook supplies. I want to hear your best stories. Once, when we lived in Corpus Christi, TX, a local Christian bookstore had been bought out by a big chain and was selling a TON of scrapbook supplies at 75% off. I got 3 albums, lots of alphabet stickers, pens, papers, glue and too much other stuff for about $50.
Then, when we lived in Georgia, the local scrapbook store was closing because the owner had terminal cancer. It was a very sad story, but I did my part to help her sell off her inventory. I think I ended up going to the store 3 times before it closed and got chalks, albums (yes, I had a thing for albums...did you see my auctions??), paper, card stock, eyelets, fibers, brads and more. I don't even remember what I spent, but it was WAY more than I had intended.
Isn't that what sale shopping is about? :o)
I look forward to your replies. Remember, if you win an auction of mine, let me know you are on my mailing list and I'll send a few goodies. Oh, and the fibers I have for sale are my daughter's. She is trying to save up some $$ to buy some clothes for her American Girl doll. She spent all her money on the doll and now she wants clothes for her! I'd appreciate you helping her if you need any fibers. She's in charge of cutting, packing and addressing her orders. It will be a great learning experience for her!
Keep on scrapping...
Well, my question of the week has to do with great deals on scrapbook supplies. I want to hear your best stories. Once, when we lived in Corpus Christi, TX, a local Christian bookstore had been bought out by a big chain and was selling a TON of scrapbook supplies at 75% off. I got 3 albums, lots of alphabet stickers, pens, papers, glue and too much other stuff for about $50.
Then, when we lived in Georgia, the local scrapbook store was closing because the owner had terminal cancer. It was a very sad story, but I did my part to help her sell off her inventory. I think I ended up going to the store 3 times before it closed and got chalks, albums (yes, I had a thing for albums...did you see my auctions??), paper, card stock, eyelets, fibers, brads and more. I don't even remember what I spent, but it was WAY more than I had intended.
Isn't that what sale shopping is about? :o)
I look forward to your replies. Remember, if you win an auction of mine, let me know you are on my mailing list and I'll send a few goodies. Oh, and the fibers I have for sale are my daughter's. She is trying to save up some $$ to buy some clothes for her American Girl doll. She spent all her money on the doll and now she wants clothes for her! I'd appreciate you helping her if you need any fibers. She's in charge of cutting, packing and addressing her orders. It will be a great learning experience for her!
Keep on scrapping...
Sunday, January 14, 2007
She's at it again!
Yes, I've been at it again...cleaning out my scrapbook closet, that is! One of my resolutions/goals this year is to simplify life. Get rid of stuff and commitments I don't need and keep or even add what I do need.
You know we all have stuff we hold on to for "some day" and more often than not, "some day" never does come.
For instance, I thought, "Some day I will sit down and make a bunch of 6 x 6 mini scrapbooks." I also thought, "Some day I will use the 12 x 12 albums that are just sitting on my shelf." And then I also thought, "Some day I will actually get rid of all this stuff I don't use!"
Well, the last "some day" came on Sunday and I listed a bunch of stuff on eBay for $0.99. Yep, not even $1 for this stuff I have to get out of my house and out of my life!
Clutter, even fun scrapbook clutter, can really stress me out sometimes. I almost look at my scrapbook armoire and wonder if I really do need all this. I did say "almost!"
So, my question of the week ties in to my eBay auctions. "What kind of scrapbook stuff are YOU holding on to for 'some day'?"
Just leave your comments and then head over to eBay to get a steal of a deal on some of my stuff. Oh, and if you win one of my auctions, let me know you're a newsletter subscriber and I'll throw in a little surprise! ;o)
P.S. As I was preparing the newsletter to send, I thought, "You know, I should ask my subscribers if they enjoy doing altered projects!" What I mean by altered is like those cute altered paint cans or decorative composition books or wall decor. So, I am bucking tradition and asking you a SECOND question this week. Don't freak out. I'm not going to do this on a regular basis. Just let me know how "altered" you are!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Scrapbooking and the holidays
Now that Christmas is just 10 days away, are you even thinking about scrapbooking? I've been purging a bunch of supplies that I have had in storage for over a year and have final come to grips that I just am not going to use them!
I went through a phase of collecting a bunch of mini albums for "some day"... I actually have only made one mini album that wasn't for my scrapbook business. It was a gift for my mother in law to keep photos of all her foster children in. Turned out great, but I just don't do many themed albums like that. So...I'm getting rid of all my mini albums.
That's going to be my question of the week. What is something scrapbook related that you've held on to for "some day" that you really should get rid of?
On a shopping note, I stumbled upon this awesome site that gets you a bunch of discounts for other scrapbook sites. It only costs $37 and you get $100's of scrapbook goodies! Check it out.
Now, if you've been shopping for a Cricut, I saw them at my local Wal-mart for $179. Not bad compared to what I've seen them going for at Michael's. Plus they have the tote, cartridges and lots of other goodies. Might be worth giving Santa a little hint to head to Wally World before the 25th!
Another thing I spotted there was the rolling tote I use for my own scrapbook supplies. It's a Stanley tool chest on wheels and, if I remember correctly, it was priced around $22.00!! Yes, that's just $22, not $220!!! It's black and yellow and was actually part of one of those center of the aisle displays at our Walmart. I must say that for the price, you really can't beat it. After all, it's built for men and their tools, so it can take a beating. Take it back to the craft dept. to see how 12 x 12 papers WILL fit in the bottom. It's got lots of storage and your husband or boyfriend won't feel weird buying it for you. Plus it will leave more $$ in his Christmas budget to fill it up with other scrapbooking goodies!
Well, that's all for today. Don't forget to check out this site with the scrapbook goodies I found today!
Scrapfully yours,
Susan
I went through a phase of collecting a bunch of mini albums for "some day"... I actually have only made one mini album that wasn't for my scrapbook business. It was a gift for my mother in law to keep photos of all her foster children in. Turned out great, but I just don't do many themed albums like that. So...I'm getting rid of all my mini albums.
That's going to be my question of the week. What is something scrapbook related that you've held on to for "some day" that you really should get rid of?
On a shopping note, I stumbled upon this awesome site that gets you a bunch of discounts for other scrapbook sites. It only costs $37 and you get $100's of scrapbook goodies! Check it out.
Now, if you've been shopping for a Cricut, I saw them at my local Wal-mart for $179. Not bad compared to what I've seen them going for at Michael's. Plus they have the tote, cartridges and lots of other goodies. Might be worth giving Santa a little hint to head to Wally World before the 25th!
Another thing I spotted there was the rolling tote I use for my own scrapbook supplies. It's a Stanley tool chest on wheels and, if I remember correctly, it was priced around $22.00!! Yes, that's just $22, not $220!!! It's black and yellow and was actually part of one of those center of the aisle displays at our Walmart. I must say that for the price, you really can't beat it. After all, it's built for men and their tools, so it can take a beating. Take it back to the craft dept. to see how 12 x 12 papers WILL fit in the bottom. It's got lots of storage and your husband or boyfriend won't feel weird buying it for you. Plus it will leave more $$ in his Christmas budget to fill it up with other scrapbooking goodies!
Well, that's all for today. Don't forget to check out this site with the scrapbook goodies I found today!
Scrapfully yours,
Susan
Thursday, December 07, 2006
More fun in your Inbox!
Here's what I found in my Inbox this morning from one of my FAVORITE scrapbook sites, Scrapbook.com:
"Today, we're giving away the Sassafras Lass's "Flip Flop Flowers" Exclusive Clear Stamp Set.* Place any order in the Scrapbook.com Superstore for $20.00 or more and get the fun, 2-sided, layering, clear stamp set for FREE.
That's a $4.00 value, absolutely free. Quantities are limited so act quickly! Here's how to claim yours:
1. Go to Scrapbook.com and search for "Flip Flop Flowers" and add the clear stamp set to your shopping cart. (Limit one per customer. If you'd like to buy additional sets, just add them to your cart.)
2. Put a minimum of $20.00 of additional scrapping supplies to your cart.
3. Enter your coupon code at checkout and the price of the clear stamp set will be taken off your order. Your coupon code is cs878 (That's a $4.00 instant discount)Remember, your coupon code: cs878
Please note that there are only a few hundred of these available. When they're gone, they're gone.
*$20 minimum purchase is required (after any coupon deductions and before shipping charges are applied). Only shipped orders qualify for this giveaway, therefore it's not valid on downloadable orders (i.e. digital and printable products). Orders must be placed before midnight (PST) on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Limit one per customer; offer valid while supplies last. Orders placed during the "12 Days" promotion are not combinable. No exceptions and no extensions can be allowed. Thanks for participating!"
Just a little something to brighten your day!
Happy Thursday!
Susan
www.BarefootMemories.net
"Today, we're giving away the Sassafras Lass's "Flip Flop Flowers" Exclusive Clear Stamp Set.* Place any order in the Scrapbook.com Superstore for $20.00 or more and get the fun, 2-sided, layering, clear stamp set for FREE.
That's a $4.00 value, absolutely free. Quantities are limited so act quickly! Here's how to claim yours:
1. Go to Scrapbook.com and search for "Flip Flop Flowers" and add the clear stamp set to your shopping cart. (Limit one per customer. If you'd like to buy additional sets, just add them to your cart.)
2. Put a minimum of $20.00 of additional scrapping supplies to your cart.
3. Enter your coupon code at checkout and the price of the clear stamp set will be taken off your order. Your coupon code is cs878 (That's a $4.00 instant discount)Remember, your coupon code: cs878
Please note that there are only a few hundred of these available. When they're gone, they're gone.
*$20 minimum purchase is required (after any coupon deductions and before shipping charges are applied). Only shipped orders qualify for this giveaway, therefore it's not valid on downloadable orders (i.e. digital and printable products). Orders must be placed before midnight (PST) on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Limit one per customer; offer valid while supplies last. Orders placed during the "12 Days" promotion are not combinable. No exceptions and no extensions can be allowed. Thanks for participating!"
Just a little something to brighten your day!
Happy Thursday!
Susan
www.BarefootMemories.net
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Not sure how to get started with Digital Scrapbooking?
Well, I have some answers!
I just got an email from ComputerScrapbook.com and they are giving away a FREE e-book on how to use E-Cuts, some digital scrapbook supplies, for free today only!
I know I don't usually post on Saturdays, but this offer was too good not to pass along!
Enjoy!
Susan W
I just got an email from ComputerScrapbook.com and they are giving away a FREE e-book on how to use E-Cuts, some digital scrapbook supplies, for free today only!
I know I don't usually post on Saturdays, but this offer was too good not to pass along!
Enjoy!
Susan W
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