8 Tips to be More Frugal as a Crafter
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Here are some suggestions I have for those who are looking to spend less as card makers.
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Instead of buying full paper packs, I often just buy a few open-stock sheets. Too often, I've bought paper packs because I love 2 or three of the patterns and end up with lots of unused paper that I'm not thrilled about. Now I buy just the patterns I want which saves a ton of money and I don't have the struggle of trying to use up the left-over sheets.
It is nice to purchase this way-when I purchase a whole stack, I get bogged down by the patterns I don't like and feel it zapping my creativity!
Good tips. My most $$ saving move: I unsubscribed to any creators that do nothing but sell new products in every vid. After 30 years, I own enough product. And by the time I got those products I bought, I was onto other cards/techniques/supplies and rarely circled back to make that card. Now I watch vids on techniques, cards using basic stamps and dies, fun fold cards, etc.
It is so important to have your supplies organized. Before I buy anything, I go check my stash first. Do I already own it? Looking through that category, do I really need another stamps/dies in that category, or can I make do with what I have? If your stuff is all over the place or has no logic to it, you will be frustrated trying to find anything - so you either waste time looking, or you buy something twice.
Great tips :) Thanks! I unsubscribe from emails and try not to watch crafters who make me feel like I need to go shopping. I mostly watch videos while I am creating so I’m more focused on what I’m doing and less on what they’re doing. One thing that doesn’t feel frugal but actually might be for me is to buy consumables not durables - patterned paper and premade die cuts work out better cost per card for me because they’re things I will use up completely and enjoy. Even though stamps are durable and can be reused, I don’t love stamping and coloring, so I buy them more than I actually use them. (I’m also running out of space for storage!) Buying paper and ephemera keeps my stash fresh and fun. I choose Doodlebug a lot because I love them, they’re easy to create with for me, and they coordinate across collections so I can really use them all up. Knowing your own style is key.
A couple of libraries in my area have started doing craft swaps. Donate some of your no longer wanted craft supplies and get a chance to take home new to you things!
I look at my craft supplies like groceries. Produce goes bad quickly, and there are some items like new paper patterns that will be out of style quickly, so things like that I try to buy less of even if it's on sale. Other items like card bases and envelops are like pantry staples that I make sure I have enough until the next time they are on sale. Good to remember that even paper has a shelf life.
Great tips. I have been trying to justify my crafting purchases and feel that is my best way of saving money. I tell myself you have lots of pretty things now use them and stay focused.
Great tips Jess ❤️ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx
I work for a craft company and I have so much stash! My job is to sell…I haven’t sold anything this year! Just moved into a new apartment and I actually have a dedicated space to organize and use my stash. Being able to see what I have will help…at the moment I don’t need any more paper!
Thank you for this video. For someone who is on a small fixed income I need all the little tips for saving money yet being able to still craft and make my cards
Great tips. Now that I have retired I am trying to work on all the kits I bought while I was working and my hobby was more buying than creating. The best tip, I think, was not to search for new stuff, when what you have works fine. I made that mistake with glue. Purchased several brands that were recommended by you tubers and still prefer nuvo.
Buying in bulk often saves money. Split a box of 1000 envelopes or a 250 sheet pack of your most used cardstock with one or two other fellow crafters. I definitely like your suggestion to steer clear of the shopping sites and to avoid those crafter sites that aren't demonstrating a skill or technique but are selling products.
Great tips. I also have unsubscribed for periods of time from many of the online stores and manufacturers so I am not tempted by sales or promotions.
Thanks for the tips. Love your card design templates. I also saw someone use the edges of LFL peel offs to get another decorative strip.
Before buying a stamp/ Stamp and die set, I will check my stash to see if I have something similar. If I do, I won't buy it. If I don't, and I can think on it, I will think on it. If it's a flash sale, and the set is on my wishlist, then I will buy it right away.
You are so right! Im guilty of that more often than I should! Even though I purchase items from thrift stores or from fb marketplace, I realize I have more supplies than I really need and need to concentrate on using what I have!
Good Tips! Great reminder that we have a really expensive hobby! I have a list of things on mu phone that I call Wants as I get each item I delete it - from time to time I add items and them again I ask myself "Do I acutally need it"? This helps - I hava a hoard of paper that I am working through I lofe paper!
I make it a goal to use the bits and pieces left over on my desk to create cards. Cleans things up and challenges my creativity. And definitely cut the insides out of those matts!
Some awesome ideas Jess. Thank you!
Well said. Full of very practical tips for our crafting that really work. 🌺
EXCELLENT info!! Ty!! Love your nails! How do you do that?? Also, i'm trying to stop buying....seems like after my hubby died, all i';ve done is buy! and I'm a quilter- I have SO MUCH STUFF!
Great tips Jess. Thanks
Lot's of great tips, Jess.
TFS ♥️
Jess, you have great info to share. I would like to see you smile more.😊
Love these tips!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great pointers Jess. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
It's a pity that a lot of the creators who make OSW work in imperial measurements and with letter size cardstock. Most of the world uses A4 cardstock and work with the metric system. The conversion isn't that easy for me so I mostly let the OSW pass by.
And it is more difficult to be frugal when you are outside the US or the UK because we don't have big craft companies with amazing sales or coupons. And there are no thrift stores specialized in craft supplies here. So sorry, I have no tips.
I am in the US and refuse to pay $17 for a stamp set. Now I see they are cutting the stamp sets in half and selling them for $12. Crazy. I watch videos that focus on using basic stamps and dies, stencils, embossing folders, DIY spritzers or paints in unique ways. I look for DIY recipe videos to create my own products.
Thank you for the great tips, It like your speaking to. 😂
❤TFS Jess!❤ Hugs my creative Friend 💕 XOXOXO 💕
Where is the list of crafty thrift stores? I went to your website, but could not find it.
Arts and Crafts Thrift Stores: jesscrafts.com/blog/craft-thrift/