If you are new to card making or are on a tight budget, making your crafting dollar go as far as possible is essential!  Today, I am going to give you some crafty buying secrets on how you can save money and get started building your card making stash.

 

 

 

 

SHOW NOTES

Special Coupon Code and Link for 15% off all items on Gina K Designs for today (10/20/17) only!

Use coupon code SOSUZY15

 

Perfect Starter Kit from Gina K Designs - Sentimental Bouquet Mini Kit

 

 

 

Pick up a MISTI using the 15% off coupon from Gina K Designs

 

 

 

Making the Most of Your Craft Dollar 

• Garage Sales
• Craiglist in your area
• Purchase individual stamps versus sets 
• Consider ordering Digital Stamps from your favorite companies or on Etsy
• Buy AMAZING paper - Heavy Weight Card Stock from Gina K
• Focus on inks that match your style and buy the mini ink pads versus larger ones
• • Gina K Mini Inks - Don't forget to use coupon code! SOSUZY15
  • The Ton Mini Inks
• Pick up Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
• Paper Cutter
• Foam Vinyl Placemat
• Scotch 3M Double-Sided Sticky Tape
• Dimensionals from Stampin' Up
• Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Get Creative For Free and Sale Items

• Join in on blog hops with contests
• Participate in blog challenges
• Join in on contests on Facebook, Blogs, Instagram and YouTube
• Apply to be on a Design Team
• Check out Destash Facebook Groups
• Join your favorite stamp companies Facebook Groups
• Sign up for your favorite stamp companies newsletters
• Keep a calendar for sales, free shipping and coupon codes
• Take advantage of End of Year Clearance Sales
• Use the 40% off coupons at the big box stores
• Shop from companies that have free shipping
• • Gina K Designs
  • Blitsy
  • So Suzy Stamps
  • Amazon

Where to Go for Inspiration

• Justine Hovey
• Kymona Tracey
• Pinterest
• Stamp Junkies Facebook Group
• Stamp TV
• Instagram