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I've been noticing the stamps (and companies) are coming up fast and furious! I cannot keep up! I've decided to help myself out here, since I can be a compulsive buyer. I save the file of the stamp set on a site and then put it in my "wish file" on my desktop.
Currently, there are over 20 sets in this file. I have not bought any, although I sometimes take a peek to see if I can't stand it and have to get it! It seems to be working, as I sometimes forget about them or I change my mind a day later. I did break down with Crafty Secrets. :rolleyes:
How about the rest of you? How are you managing with the spring onslaught? (and the impending release of SU! in the summer).
I'm doomed, I have already spent so much this spring swith SU sellabration, CTMH and the TAC special. I have a ton of cards to make to meet that spending challenge, so far. This site is so enabling, but fun. I have a protfolio of "wishes" but haven't dared to figure out how many that is, and that's only online, and SU.
__________________ Carolyn
my avatar: (such desparation), Dear God, if you can't make me thin; make my
friends fat"
About three years ago, I limited my stamp purchases to SU and Hero Arts. Last year, I added PTI to the list. 90% of my stamp dollars go to these three companies. Don't get me wrong--there are some awesome companies out there (Gina K, Bellas, CHF, Kitchen Sink, etc.). There may come a time when I add another or switch out companies, so it's not like I'm not open to other stuff. But you're right, there's just too much new stuff, and I have to limit it somehow or my DH would divorce me. I sorta like the man and want to keep him, so I practice restraint!
It is very, very hard! My DH recently changed careers, and we have a lot less money don't worry, he's much happier, it's worth it! But I went from literally buying almost everything I wanted to spending about $44 a month, you know that doesn't go very far! My design teams REALLY help out with the rubber aspect of spending. Since I love the stamps of the companies I design for, I feel pretty satisfied in that area, but I still have to make choices in embellishments, which are just as expensive as stamps! No help here, just comismerating!
PS:I have a serious Crafty Secrets problem, so you're not the only one!
I'm a bit worried with the SU! catty coming out. I seriously hope I don't like a lot in it. Unlike a lot of people, I like the brights (thanks to Beate who converted me) and I will be getting all the in-colors. That, in itself, will cost a lot of money.
Not to mention all the great rub-ons, chipboard, punches. Really, there is no end. I just keep sticking it in that wish file and hope I can use self-control. Wish I could make a living out of this and justify my spending. Hard to tell DH that the Mother's Day card I just made cost about 100$!! :rolleyes:
I just placed an order for more SU stuff Tuesday. That included a stamp set and more cardstock. I've found myself watching prismacolor videos and thinking about copics and coveting stamp sets...I also found myself on a quest for a specific stamp that was used to make an awesome card I found in the gallery.
I just retired in January, so our total income is down. In the year before I stopped working, I spent like there was no tomorrow. Now I've been trying to limit myself. When I see something online that I like, I either put it in my cart or on my wishlist with that company and then revisit it in a couple days. Often I don't even know why I thought I wanted it.
__________________ Mary Ann GALLERY Fan Club member since 4/08
i am thankful to have a mom who is a CTMH consultant, and to be on the design team for Unity Stamp Company - otherwise i wouldn't own hardly ANY stamps - those of you having 40-75$ a month to spend. .. .in my DREAMS .. . . i can't even IMAGINE! You are lucky little girlies!!!!!!
About three years ago, I limited my stamp purchases to SU and Hero Arts. Last year, I added PTI to the list. 90% of my stamp dollars go to these three companies. Don't get me wrong--there are some awesome companies out there (Gina K, Bellas, CHF, Kitchen Sink, etc.). There may come a time when I add another or switch out companies, so it's not like I'm not open to other stuff. But you're right, there's just too much new stuff, and I have to limit it somehow or my DH would divorce me. I sorta like the man and want to keep him, so I practice restraint!
WOW, that is so true. Same at my home. My poor husband would be so upset and I do not want that.
I have restricted myself as well to SU, Hero Arts and PTI. I buy some non branded stuff here and there at the local craft stores, but online I have not bought any other rubber stamps.
Holy Cow! So many new stamps!
