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ALSO used a brand new paper AND a whole package of bling n jewel stickers on a new layout! So, that's awesome to me! It's the little things!Work and health issues had me down, but I've been creating page kits with papers and photos, so I can JUST grab them and get to it! Spend Smart: 
OH yes, I was SO TEMPTED to shop! (I DID add new things to my cart, though!) LOL! I'm sorta out of room for embellishments - AND paper! 
I STILL want those new stencils and stamps, though, along with several more mixed media supplies. I used to have more room for storage and creating than I do now, though, and I tend to forget that sometimes! Oh well…I WILL admit to buying a new large butterfly stencil on Amazon, because I used to have an awesome large butterfly stencil and miss it. It didn't cost too MUCH, and I figured one little purchase was reasonable to replace an item I no longer have but wish I did. November Spend Smart/Stash Bust Goals I'm sorta out of room for new paper and embellishments, and need to continue to organize, and finish up projects and use my stash. I'm excited to use all the page kits I've been creating, and hope to have more crafty time this month! I ALSO signed up for Stacy's Teams Challenge! I'm challenging myself to have MORE scrappy time this month, AND to bust up some MORE stash! ESPECIALLY trying to keep better track of my 100 papers! Hopefully I get some pages and cards done!As far as smart spending goes, I'm getting better at planning my purchases. I have been looking forward to Black Friday, and have specific products in mind to buy. A FEW things, NOT TONS! 
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GinniG wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:46 amStash Busting - October was a tough month for me in many ways so I barely did anything crafty. I only did 3 layouts and about 10 cards. BUT 5 of those cards were Christmas cards and except for the sentiment inside they're done. So that's a big deal for me because I'm usually scrambling at the last minute just to get them in the mail by Christmas Day!
Buying... I did buy some but it was all for my cards as well as albums for the over 300 layout pages I didn't put in albums yet. I think I'm going to need 3 or 4 more albums to finish them!!! That'll teach me not to just pile them up and leave them for 2 years again! I also bought 2 of the Simple Stories Sn@p albums and ordered pictures for Christmas gifts.
November will be busy making cards and layouts for the albums. I'm determined to have them ready to mail by the 2nd Thursday in December at the very latest!
As far as busting stash in November we will see. I'm going to try to do Flasher's Halloween Party layouts and work on cards in between...
I have not always put away layouts before but WOW! You have quite the stack! I think it's great you're FINALLY getting a chance to put them into albums! (The album struggle is real! Lol!) Chocolate Covered Cherry
October was strangely busy for me, too, Brandy! (I worked WAY MORE than I wanted LOL!) It's great that you were able to scrap more than you thought you were going to be able to! I ALSO think it's awesome that you've getting those birthday layouts done, too!blbabe1234 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 1:37 pmSo October was kind of odd for me. I had very little scrappy goals since I was originally booked every weekend except the last one. HOWEVER....after just a few days into the month..POOF! Two events got canceled! But then I babysat the nephews more often...lol..so that's a wash, maybe? Anywho....I only expected to do like 2 or 3 layouts but managed to squeeze in SEVEN. I also managed to wrap up Draven's 4th bday. So I still call that a win!
I made two very small purchases. I took advantage of ACOT's FREESHIP one day only sale and stocked up on adhesive! Very much needed. Then yesterday, taking advantage of the current sale, I bought Carta Bella's Best in Show collection, adding it to my HOLD ORDERS. Spent less than $30 yesterday!
This month is another busy one...so I'm going to just keep trucking with scrapping the nephews' birthdays and the only purchase I'm planning on making will be during ACOT's epic Black Friday Sale! That's when I lose my mind and go wild!
I didn't think to stock up on adhesive, but I usually do! It's DEFINITELY a win-win, too! 
Smart spending for sure! Chocolate Covered Cherry
shoorn wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 2:20 pmLast month October:
Spend Smart - I do need to get some page protectors this month and maybe an album. Not counting those I want to keep my budget at $70 (including shipping). I am hoping to spend less - may need some cardstock for cards.
Stash Bust - Since it is October I have to work on cards . I have 1 birthday and many Halloween cards to make. I should have what I need for them. I also want to get some LOs done for challenges - maybe 15 pages.
How I did - I was trying to stay under $70 (not including basics) and went a little over. I also had to load up on white and cream cardstock and card bases (needed for the holidays). I also bought a few tools - a guillotine trimmer 12x12 with a drawer, new scissors. Though I spent more than I had anticipated; it is all things that I needed and got most of it 40% off at HL I did get 19 cards done and 18 pages - so I feel good about that.
November:
Spend Smart - Since this month has Black Friday in it, I am going to set a budget of $150 - with the hopes of spending less. I just want to be prepared if I see something that I absolutely have to have.
Stash Bust - Again going to be working a lot on cards this month (and next) for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Will be trying for 15 pages again this month in addition to the cards.
I LOVE that you're sharing your strategies with us! I keep taking notes lol! AND I NEED motivation to do my cards! I hope you get lots of good deals! Chocolate Covered Cherry
(I ALSO bought some cat themed stamps at a different store this week- my cats are my babies, though, and I don't have enough cat themed supplies!) Cherries, thank you for the continued encouragement! 
