Hi Everyone
With more and more LSS's closing down these days, I thought it would be fun and interesting if we could share alternative sources for scrapping materials and goodies. When I started out scrapping a few years ago, I did not even consider any other place to shop than a propper scrapbook shop. These days, I realize that you can just about get anything you need anywhere, if you just keep your eyes and mind open. Like Kate proved a while ago when she found those bargains in the Charity Store!
Okay, so here's my tips:
- For Ribbons, embellishments like buttons and any other small things like fabric flowers and sequences - your local fabric store. Way way cheaper to get these things here and many times a much wider variety aswell
- Stencils, paint brushes, foam brushes, craft paints and even stuff like small mosaic tiles, chip board and adhesives - your local hardware store! I was surprised to see the other day that my acid free glue sticks were much cheaper here. Never even knew they stocked it!
- Pens, Colouring pencils, paper clips etc - yes I guess this is a no brainer - your local news agent or stationary shop. They're also good for stuff like neutral coloured cardstocks They sometimes even have a small variety of inkpads and stamps.
It's not that I don't love going to the LSS, but it does help a lot if you can stretch the mula a bit! :)
Hope this help those who feels a bit "cheated" out of LSS's in their close vicinity.
Keep well and a lovely week for all!