Get your paper on the cheap
Recently I shared my adventure thrifting with you. You may remember that among my treasures, I found a bag full of paper.
It was one of those bags where you aren’t really sure what all is inside. Did I mention I only paid $2.00 for the lot? Smile.
Spring project
Well, this week I finally got around to looking at my purchase more closely. I hit the jackpot! All the patterned paper shown here, along with the card stock that the Spring quotes are on, were all in the bag.
Smell of paper
Aren’t these envelopes grand? My favorite feature is how they fold up. I paid only 50 cents for each one.
Keep reading to see some of my tips on how to find inexpensive yet wonderful paper.
Have I told you I used to work in a card store? Yes, during my university years I burned the midnight oil in a little card shop. I’m sure you can imagine my delight. It was from this experience that I learned a tip about getting free envelopes.
Tips on finding inexpensive paper
1. Most cards stores have excess envelopes that they will gladly get rid of. All you have to do is ask.
2. Thrifting or garage sales can turn up amazing paper finds.
3. Don’t forget the dollar store. You might be surprised to see what I picked up at my local dollar store not long ago.
4. Whenever you visit a store that specializes in stationery, or a printing shop, more often than not, you will find discards or odds and ends available for purchase. This is how I found the envelopes. But, be warned, they may not have several of the same design or colour, but the quality is next to none.
I hope you liked the Springtime quotes in the post today. What is your favorite sign of spring?
Don’t you love when you get a good deal, especially on something like that? Cute papers too so that makes it extra nice!
Hey there Toodie, you’ve got it right, nothing like a good deal! I have to say I’m loving the cute papers. dream’n up all sorts of possible ways to use them. Thanks for stopping by.
Happy SITS day! I love the idea for your blog. Very cool. These ideas for inexpensive paper are great! I sometimes cut op some card stock and let my toddlers finger paint or do some other art on it and they sometimes come out really good!
Happy Friday Susan, Thanks for your encouraging words and for taking the time to come peek at my blog. I love your idea of cutting up card stock for budding artists! I bet some are frame worthy indeed. Hope to see you again soon,
Spring: The opening of The Boathouse here in Guelph, the barriers to Royal City Park removed, and the birds in the backyard. Love the new look of your site!
Oh, The Boathouse and ice cream, yes Springtime indeed! Love your signs of Spring Glenda. And thanks for your encouraging words about my site. A work in progress.
What a great find!
Welcome Laina, Lovely to have you stop by. Thank your for doing so and I do hope you find something to your liking.
Great tips!
My brother-in-law works for a print shop so we get a lot of good quality paper scraps from him. I love all your spring messages. How awesome. You are just my type of “friend”.
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Hi there friend, I bet the paper goodies you get are awesome. So, additional tip for all to consider: Make your your in-laws work at a print shop! 🙂 Always fun to meet a kindred spirit Jennifer. 🙂 I look forward to chatting soon.
I love that Anne Bradstreet quote! And thanks for the reminder to check out dollar stores and stationary stores for discounts. These designs are all so quirky, I love them!
Hi Christy, yes, such a great reminder to have perspective. It’s true, when I lived for a bit in a warm climate all year round Spring seemed uneventful. Lovely to see you today.