slice up dry corks (that you get in wine bottles) for cork circles that are so popular now.

Look at your local dollar store for deal on scrapbooking supplies, you would not think it would be a good place but they have some great stuff. Such as stickers, paper, stamps, metal mini frames.

If you use a tab roller, instead of rolling on the tabs, use it as a dispenser and put the tabs only where it's needed. (i.e., one on each corner and along the edge of a photo...)

I'm an 8.5 x 11 scrapper but most pp packs come in 12x12. But I like to save paper so when I do a 2 page lo I use only one 12x12 sheet of pp. There are two ways. Cut the 12x12 into 2 - 11x6 sheets. I then take matching cs and cut that into 2 - 11x3. I tear the edge of this and then use double-sided mounting squares to attach it to the 11x6 piece of paper. Another way I do this is to cut the 12x12 to 12x11. Then I make an "L" shape by measuring 5.5 inches down (from the 11 inch side) and 3.5 inches from the outside edge to the middle (from the 12 inch side). I then take 5.5x6 inch matching cs, tear the edges and fill the "holes".

When you finish your sheet of pop dots, don't throw out that sheet! Cut it up and use those pieces. No one sees the back of what you're attaching it to, so who cares if it's not a perfect circle.

Use your cards when looking for quotes, saying, or for journaling, that way you can always keep your cards and they won't just be stacked up somewhere.

use what you have, do at least 3 Lay Outs with items you already have before you go buy anything .... it is hard, but you will be really proud... and accomplished, because u will really want something, so you will get 3 Lay Outs done real quick (more productive!!)

don't bring checkbook/credit cards to crops!!!! this will kill you!!! just bring as much cash as you are able to spend... just telling yourself you can spend $10.

write down all you spend.... at the end of the month/week look at it and see what you spent too much on/didn't really need... and try to not do that next time.

use a three pack of clear hard plastic storage cases meant for decks of playing cards sports cards for storing embellishments. also use the hard plastic hinged case that paper clips, thumb tacks, sick pins, and fasteners come in.

dont spend money at a scrapbook store to get a sanding block try and get a sanding block nail file. They are the same thing and much cheaper.

Always try to keep a running list of all the pages that you need to scrap. While you are out shopping you can review the list and buy the supplies needed. Also put down items you ran out of such as glue.

save all the scraps from patterned papers. Helps you to mix and match different colors and textures together on your pages.

I keep everything. If I cannot find a use my children sure can. Those 2 left over stickers may not be able to be used on my scrapbook page. Yet the children do not mind mixing and match in odd combos, or use to make that perfect card. Even small pieces of paper are saved for making new paper. I stop and examine all my waist before throwing in the trash.

Scrabble and monopoly games The letter tiles, or money can be added as embellishments, also the instructions might make a good frame or background if the game was a family favorite. Get from a thrift store so you don't ruin your own.