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Okay so we've all been there. You run out to you favorite craft store planning to pick up just a few little things to put the finishing touches on your project and then BAM! The next thing you know your bank account has taken a shocking hit while you walk out with a bag perfectly sized for a greeting card. I know, I've been there, and it's tragic. But who can resist all those wonderful little do dads whether they are actually needed or not. Well here are a few tips to keep your favorite hobby from putting you in the poor house. 1. Go Back to the Basics. Some of the best techniques, such as sewing and torn edges, are often forgotten because they are so deceptively simple. These easy embellishments can quickly add class to a page without adding cost. 2. Get Organized. How many times have you cleaned out an overflowing box or bag to find buried treasure? By forcing yourself to keep organized you will save money through not having to buy things you already own. 3. Raid the Junk Drawer. There is a wealth of treasure forgotten in the bottom of drawers. From ribbons to buttons, tape to stickers, you never know what you could find until you look. 4. Use your Environment. Straight lines and stencils are everywhere! The bottom of a glass is a perfect circle. 5. Homemade Treasure. Your child's masterpiece can brighten your day anytime. Incorporate it into your work and enjoy it forever. Now if there is a place to splurge I would say go for tools. Buying quality tools the first time may be a bit of an investment but will save you money in the long run. You will waste less of your supplies from tool malfunction and won't have to replace them as often. These tips can not only save you money, but often time as well. The most important tip however, is to be creative. Find new ways to do simple things and save your money for those treasures you simply have to have. Scrapbooking is an amazing hobby and can become a money making thing too. Not only can you sell your beautiful pieces, but you can also create some info-products teaching people what you know. For example, you can sell patterns that you create, e-books that you create in your computer, some home made videos teaching some techniques, screen capture videos or slide shows with your voice showing how pieces are made and a lot more. Wouldn't this be a great way to generate some extra cash? Nashlah Boyayan specializes in social media marketing for businesses. Social media marketing is a very effective and inexpensive way to market a business today and to sell crafts. To learn the Five Proven Principles to Boost Your Crafts Sales get your FREE Report at: http://www.MyOnlineCraftsBiz.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
