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1. 

   Adrea

   September 7, 2009 at 8:19 am

   Great Tips! I am scrapping my wedding and will look for silk flowers to add to it….

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   Jennifer

   October 15, 2009 at 12:29 am

   These videos were such and inspiration for me. I’m always trying to find the more economic way of scrapbooking/crafting. Thanks again for the videos

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   Kim Wright

   October 15, 2009 at 11:07 am

   Wish I had watched this video a few hundred dollars ago. Love your idea with the embossing plates from Cuttlebug. I am saving for a Cuttlebug as well but will try this in the mean time. Another trick I have is to use the plastic sheets that come with your Cricut cutting mats for windows in cards and boxes.

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   Glenda

   October 15, 2009 at 4:16 pm

   Love all of your ideas. I am going to try my rolling pin on the fiskars design plates and see how that works. you gave a very comprehensive list for beginers. I am sending your site to my sister in law who is a true beginner.

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   Sole

   October 15, 2009 at 10:38 pm

   Thanks for the tips. Especially the one about the flowers…duh, why didn’t i think of that. Oh well. Also never buy more than 4 cricut mats. There are tons of ways to resticky them.

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   SANDI CAMPBELL

   October 15, 2009 at 10:48 pm

   You are a real cutie! Really held my attention and even though I have been scrapping for-ever I always look for new ideas. I picked up a few from you today. I am also going to try your rolling pin tip just like Glenda is. I also printed out you Cricut Cutting Guide. Kudos to you for sharing that with us.

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   Dayna

   October 21, 2009 at 5:58 pm

   Great ideas! I too have been scrapbooking for awhile but I got a few tips I never thought of before. Like taking out that white paper in my scrapbooks!! I’ve always just left them in there, I’m going to go and take them all out now and use it now. Thanks again for some great tips!

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   Dawn

   October 21, 2009 at 8:30 pm

   What great ideas! I am definately going to try the rolling pin and cuttlebug embossing folders. I am not sure I want to invest in a Cuttlebug yet, but I really like the folders I have seen. And I am now going to cut holes in by background paper. I am not a beginner but you gave a great list for those starting out and some great ideas for us veterans! Love your website!

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9. 

   Arlene

   October 21, 2009 at 10:52 pm

   You’re coupons are all out of date (at least the ones listed under “coupons”)

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    Amy

    October 22, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Thanks for the great tips! As a former CM consultant I talked with many of my customers (years ago) about ways to make their paper go farther and will refer some of them with whom I still keep in touch to your site. Thanks again for all your hard work!!

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    Dorian

    October 23, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for the great ideas! It is always great to have inspiration to save $$$$ !

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    Carole N.

    December 14, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    I loved your tip about cutting out the paper behind a photo, etc. What a great paper saver!!!

    I make my own pop dots. I buy the sheets of craft foam that has sticky on one side. I run it through my Xyron so that both sides are sticky. I can then cut it into any shape I want to use as pop dots, strips, squares, etc. So much cheaper.

    Thanks for all the great tips.

    Big Hugs!

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13. 

    Anniebee

    January 8, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Megan, I have to tell you that you are just an adorable girl! I’m very new to your site and have been watching some of your videos. The Tips and Tricks are great… you’ve thought of some things I haven’t! Like the old addage says, “Necessity is the mother of invention!” Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the information on your site and the time you spend making it available to all of us. You’re da BOMB! )

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    Cathy-Lynn

    January 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    You’re such a delight and like a breathe of fresh air. You’re so talented and I’m so blessed to have the availability to your web site. I really appreciate all your teaching and sharing your ideas. Thank You! Thank You!

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    Roselle

    January 11, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    I just ordered my cricut expressions and it should be arriving tomorrow. I got two character cartridges too. My daughter who is a special needs child loves elmo and wanted to get her the cartridge to do crafts with her and maybe decorate her room and do fun things. Use the cricut to make her flashcards with numbers and letters and elmo on it.

    The thing is though my fiance is saying how this is already looking like an expensive hobby so your site is so awesome and is giving me more and more encouragement that I can do this and not spend lots on lots. But investing in the cricut did break the bank a little and he says I should start a business with it. I’m hoping!! THANKS A BUNCH for your help!!

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    Andrea

    January 24, 2010 at 2:10 am

    Megan,

    These two videos gave me some really great tips and tricks for staying on budget. I am also one of those shoppers that wants everything and I have been saving up for a cuttlebug. The rolling pin idea was a fantastic tip because I really would like to try some embossing to add to the cards I have been making.

    Thanks again for the great videos. I really enjoyed them.

    Thanks,
    Andrea

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    Jen Young

    February 1, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Thanks for the rolling pin idea!

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    candace sanford

    May 29, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    love your saving ideas. I bought the texture boutique from sizzix for embossing. It’s much cheaper than the cuttlebug. Also people can also check their local goodwill. They get donations from stores like Walmart. I purchased my cricut expression without a cord for 20 dollars! bought a cord from cricut.com for 30 dollars. I bought my mom one from there for 99 dollars. It was boxed with the cutting mat and 2 carts!!

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    Diana

    June 12, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I am ready to get started in my many projects. I have the Expressions Cricut machine and over 45 cartridges, (I am always adding to my collection)
    I have the Cuttlebug and many different dies & embossing folders, Cricut designing software. I will be setting up an area for my equipment.

    I went through your wideos of saving money and tips, and made notes. Put out an e-mail to a few people for baby food jars.

    Where would I find the Sure Cuts Alot software you spoke of in your video? I want to checkit out.

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    dianne davis

    December 29, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Hi Megan . Great Videos!!! I wish I had seen this a few years back, I could have saved lots of $$$$. Please let everyone know not to buy the cheap glue sticks-that only holds for a few days or months, then nfall off after a short time

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    Shelly

    January 9, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Great ideas Megan! I have been using all of the ideas that you mentioned, but there were 2 that I have not heard of. The rolling pin is a super idea and also the cutting mat’s at Walmart for $1.00. I did just get a cuttlebug, but I still think the rolling pin is an awesome alternative! Thanks!

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    Crys Jensen

    January 10, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Thanks for the great tips! Since I lost my job and no longer buy on a whim, this advice has been very helpful.

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    Gigi

    July 20, 2011 at 2:49 am

    OMG, I can not thank u enough for all your tips in this video I just started this hobby and like u said I want to just go out and buy buy buy but my husband WILL kill me lol, so I will be using all your tips. Ty

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