Here are seven hot new scrapbooking ideas if you're on a budget.
SAVE money scrapbooking by recycling!
If you have the foil type of paper, cut it with a paper trimmer to create borders for your layouts.
Need to fill in some empty spaces on a scrapbook page, cut out objects from decorate wrapping paper.
A gift tie-on from a used gift bag comes in handy as you work on ideas for scrapbooking. Simply mat the tie-on with card stock and add it to your page.
Be sure to check out the sewing clearance racks as well as you think about scrapbooking ideas. You might discover cute buttons or ribbon that will greatly enhance your scrapbook layouts.
Save your greeting cards and calendars as well. As you're working on ideas for your scrapbooking layouts, you can cut items from the cards and calendars to add to your layouts.
Whether it's using some of the letters or cutting out a cute bug, these items are a great resource to have on hand.
During the past two years she has given me dozens of die-cuts, odds and ends of color paper, partial paint sets, used glue sticks and cute embellishments. The trade off? At the start of the new school year I take in brownies for the students! The teacher actually is happy that I request her "leftovers"; otherwise, they would just be tossed in the garbage.
However, once I took the time to get organized, it made a huge difference. I save my scraps and use them until there's barely anything left. It's amazing that with a little bit of organization, how much you can stretch out your supplies.
If you scrapbook with a group of friends, consider buying in bulk together and splitting the cost. If you're purchasing online, wait until the site offers a free shipping day or offers a special discount on top of the bulk rate. Some companies offer odds and ends of materials at a very low cost. For example, you can purchase a bundle of card stock that will come in various sizes and colors for a fraction of the cost.
Scrapbooking doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Take a look around your home for materials that you already have on hand, contact an art teacher, and look for bargains. In no time you will be working away on scrapbook ideas without breaking the bank!