As a scrapbooker, at times, this could be a fairly expensive hobby. You tend to buy more stuff than you really need or your can really use. I have read it from elsewhere that said - you can plan ahead and only buy what you need. Yes, it's a good way to go - but when you see 50% off from Michael's or Joann's, can you really convince yourself not to buy extra?
I have a weakness when it comes to see clearance item that I *think* I can use. After I got it home, 90% chance I would forget what I really bought it for or what was the intended purpose when I picked it up.
As a result of my weakness, I now have piled up literally tons of stuff at home that I would never finished using before I'm done with my first book.
However, as I have learned, getting it organized help to figure out what and when I need to stop buying - even I see that on sale for 99% off. I'd say I'm 90% organized with my stuff - so believe or not - for the last 3 months, I haven't bought as much as I need (or don't need!)
While getting organized, I get to know better of what I have and instantly in my mind trying to figure out the best use of what I have at hand. It certainly helps to come up with different scrapbooking ideas - but remember - get a notepad to write down what you want to scrap before you forget.
After everything is organized, I have a much better sense of what I have, and where things are - it boost my confidence level up a notch that I'm ready to go!
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Suggestion to dads: Getting organized is extremely important for scrapbooking. Even you only have a bag or two of things, trust me, getting it organized will help you a long way. Just imagine all your nails and screws are all in one box when you are about to put something together...
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