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This is a good time to buy other supplies as well, but if finding store sales is not convenient, another good way to save money during start-up is to buy online. Many discount companies offer scrapbooking kits for beginners that include an album, paper, and embellishments. Beware of poor quality since you cannot physically touch the items you are buying, but you shouldn't have problems if you buy from reputable companies or make sure the company has a good return policy. Television channels such as QVC or catalogue companies such as Oriental Trading also periodically offer scrapbooking specials, so keep your eyes peeled.
Once you have some starting supplies, use them frugally. Save your scraps-my personal policy is to keep any piece of paper larger than a credit card. Many times, I've used these scraps to create mosaic-like pages, and I've been very happy with the results. Also save papers which are slightly damaged. You may be able to create a page at a later time to cover the mistake, or at least you can use the white back for a simple page. If you have friends who also scrapbook, you may want to organize a scrapbooking party. That way, everyone can use one another's tools and you might be able to trade some of your unneeded supplies for things your friends no longer need but that you can use.
Lastly, stay organized and clean. Look at your supplies and albums as an investment; all of the papers, tool, and other supplies you purchase cost a lot of money, so they need to be protected from things like water spills and over-excited pets or children. Acid-free boxes placed on high shelves or in drawers work well for this. Clean your tools and your space when you are finished for the day to keep everything in good working order. By doing this, you can stay an active scrapbooker even if your budget is small.
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