The Wonderful World Of Arts & Crafts
By John
Isn’t it amazing what an artistic hand can do with a few pieces of paper?

Anything, from beautiful 3D flowers to scrapbooks that preserve the life-stories of families for generations to come, can be designed from such a simple and basic material. An even more amazing fact is that an art using such basic materials can be downright expensive! If you’re like me, you’re always open to new ideas of how to save a few bucks.

Let me share a few dollar saving tips with you.

1. Save - don’t toss
Christmas, birthdays and holidays are a bonanza for the paper crafter. One of my favorite items to save is cards. I create gift tags and even small gift boxes from these often-tossed greetings. Next time you’re gathering a mound of wrapping paper to throw away, take a second look. Does it have potential? Save yourself a bundle, and store some of it away.

2. Ebay
What in the world isn’t available on ebay? “Wanna be” crafters are a dime a dozen, and often their failure to stick it out becomes a boon to the hard core crafter. When they get tired of storing supplies they know they’ll never use, you’re in luck. Keep a sharp eye out for these purging ex-crafters, and be ready to cash in on your good fortune!

3. Spy those deals in disguise
There’s an old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Well, if you’ve priced photo albums, you know that covers can be pretty darned expensive. The real value of an album is indeed in the cover. A great way to cut costs is to buy an inexpensive album, throw away the

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