Happy Tuesday all! I've got a little Penny Pinching Technique for you.
I don't know about you, but it never seems to fail - I need something for a layout or card and it just so happens to be the totally WRONG color.
And while it would be fabulous to be able to purchase something in every color I think I'd ever need, I have lots of items that with a little modification, it works just perfect.
For instance - I have all these great borders, unfortunately they're all bazzill ORANGE. Great if I want an orange border, not so great if I need something other than ORANGE.
Well, the nice thing is with a little paint or ink - you can make it ANY color you want!
Just like I did here.
If you can do this with borders, imagine what else you can do it with and not spend a dime!
That's our little Penny Pinching Technique for this Tuesday!
Give it a try!
Hugs!
~Min~
Great technique Min! And thanks so much for jumping in and helping out this week. You are the greatest!
ReplyDeleteThis always happens to me and I usually get really frustrated before I think about ways to alter the paper. This is a great tip.
I am the queen of savings....glad to see others don't always rush out and get just what they need!!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those moments 'Duh, why didn't I think of that'! Thanks Min!
ReplyDeleteI have those moments ALL the time Sandi!! :)))
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you April - THRIFTY Scrapbookin' is what I've been doing lately and heck, you can't even tell!!
My hubby used to look at me funny every time I take something that "SHOULD" go in the garbage to my studio. I think he's learning lots of things can be used for scrappy purposes now!! LOL :)
Would love to hear about some of the things you girls use that AREN'T scrappy products, but work great!
Wonderful idea, Min! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, now if I can remember to think like that when I'm looking for that 'something'.....
ReplyDeleteI'm with Lori, putting the great ideas in to long term memory is a problem!!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, though. Long term memory idea...say it three times out loud and maybe write it down...LOL If ya don't have it.... color one!!!!!!!
thank you