tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post7072818730559847345..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Musings on New Product and Variations on a Set: Dot Spot AgainSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86479740346695575232011-06-10T22:13:33.666-04:002011-06-10T22:13:33.666-04:00Oh, you are so right Susan; you sure hit the nail ...Oh, you are so right Susan; you sure hit the nail on the head. I decided recently to find a new way to approach my cardmaking and the almost unstoppable urge to add new things: I go and tidy my craft room - go through my papers - sort through some stamp sets or some ribbons. It's amazing how you forget what you have and for me, I get that same little thrill of excitement I get when I buy new things - which then sparks my enthusiasm. It's not that I will never buy anything new at times - but setting myself a budget each month and thinking about it instead of having an emotional response to what I see and then want. I think whether I have something else that I could use instead or some other way of using what I already have. I actually think <b>carefully</b> about it - rather a new process when it comes to cardmaking!<br /><br />I discovered that when my bank had to cancel my credit card recently due to someone trying to use my card number fraudently and I had to wait a week for the new one to come, that my whole world didn't come crashing down because I couldn't buy anything on-line! I was almost surprised that it didn't! Isn't that just plain silly?!! Sure, I love to get "new" things in the mail, but it's all about setting my boundaries. I feel some sort of odd comfort in knowing that others are going through a similar process :-)<br /><br />And of course, Susan, you card is fabulous! And please keep up your musings: I thoroughly enjoy them :-))Jocelyn aka JoBear2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989477127824263685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-63038802556585762042011-06-08T07:33:22.828-04:002011-06-08T07:33:22.828-04:00I think you've hit my nail right on the head. ...I think you've hit my nail right on the head. I seem to 'need' to collect things I haven't got. I see a new stamp and even if I've got something similar I really, really 'need' it. And if it's part of a set then that's big trouble for me. I often refer to your blog for common sense (my personal 'cold turkey', lol) because while what you say may seem like the obvious to some people, it's just what I need to hear!!! I'm not saying I always successfully resist my urge to buy but I definitely don't give in as often as I used to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-13789475818088638302011-06-07T20:49:38.155-04:002011-06-07T20:49:38.155-04:00Hmmm. Very interesting. I'm afraid to let my ...Hmmm. Very interesting. I'm afraid to let my demonstratorship lapse because then I won't use all I've purchased and I'll still be longing for all that's new. I could always rejoin at a later date. Yep. They got me. What a vicious circle! At some point ... soon... I'll have to let go because I will face the fact that I have more than enough paper, stamps, brads, powder, ink, etc., to be creative - the combinations are endless.Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471048094150665622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51053646849780757052011-06-07T17:10:08.072-04:002011-06-07T17:10:08.072-04:00I so agree with your new /old stamps. They both ar...I so agree with your new /old stamps. They both are vital in our creating and...they keep us "grounded" (old) and "excited" (new stamps). Love your card today! Please keep rambling!Virginia L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14527234347045645973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-75697268308355251292011-06-07T16:08:08.553-04:002011-06-07T16:08:08.553-04:00Today I really enjoyed reading your musing, especi...Today I really enjoyed reading your musing, especially because it's so true and thought provoking.<br />I also try not to just buy stamps, and to use the ones I have. I must confess, I did spoil myself 2 weeks ago with a few tiny stamps that I've eyed for a while. They will be put to good use.<br />Your card is so lovely...all your creations are very inspiring.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400164575607435019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-81210282815978638602011-06-07T09:02:00.045-04:002011-06-07T09:02:00.045-04:00Sue's wish list idea works for me, too. For y...Sue's wish list idea works for me, too. For years, I've made a wish list when the new SU! catalog came out. I can't order it all at once, which is a good thing, because I often wonder, "Why did I want this?" Also, after I see someone else use something, my feelings about it may change.<br /><br />I have learned to avoid "sneak peeks" of monthly releases like the plague, so I won't impulse buy.Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-10680596497857380942011-06-07T08:30:53.390-04:002011-06-07T08:30:53.390-04:00What a great card. These Memento shades of red &a...What a great card. These Memento shades of red & blue are just beautiful. And your card is so OC-pleasing! Everything is perfectly placed. Your thoughts are very interesting. I do love to buy stamp sets; I drool and long for certain new ones. But I keep a paper wish list for each stamp company I like, and let it sit. Then, weeks & weeks later, I'll either cave in and buy, or wonder......now why did I want this set? and cross it out. So for me what works is writing it down and thinking a long time before I actually buy.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9356298908821904552011-06-07T06:30:23.094-04:002011-06-07T06:30:23.094-04:00That card is brilliant, I would never have thought...That card is brilliant, I would never have thought to do that (always felt it needed to be random). Love your ramblings because they are so true. Perhaps those of us who aren't as disciplined as you should sign up to a pact of no new stamps for a (insert period of time)Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692056925159395126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-15696695644574796182011-06-07T02:21:26.520-04:002011-06-07T02:21:26.520-04:00Great musings. Not trivial at all. Love the card...Great musings. Not trivial at all. Love the card. Very crisp. Very clean. My main struggle with design my cards is placement of elements. I don't have a good eye for it. I even use your "thirds" rule and have made myself a little template. The struggle goes on. Thanks for all you share with us. I've learned so much from you. And...I'm trying to love the stamps I have, more. I'm still on a buying freeze.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175485808533410938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9621880298104060892011-06-07T01:32:00.476-04:002011-06-07T01:32:00.476-04:00Hi Susan,
It feels so strange to see my name on yo...Hi Susan,<br />It feels so strange to see my name on your blog. Kinda exciting and embarassing at the same time. I hope my comment was not inappropriate in any way. It's just that my hobby of 'working with hands to create' became 'collecting' at some point. Since the realization 2 months ago, I am doing much better.<br />Oh, I recently bought 3 ink pads all in white because I wanted to stamp white images on Kraft like the cards in 350 Cards & Gifts on p35. Stazon opaque in Cotton White and Martha S’s white pigment ink didn’t work. Color Box Pingment ink in Frost White is wonderful. Could you tell me the difference between the dye and the pigment inks? Is ColorBox Chalk a dye or pigment? If you already posted on this subject, could you email me the link? Thank you. (yoonashin@gmail)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-63890017311181974602011-06-07T00:20:21.534-04:002011-06-07T00:20:21.534-04:00Great advice!Great advice!Smilie girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770837525855113732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-62461900059605421812011-06-06T21:26:23.330-04:002011-06-06T21:26:23.330-04:00Thanks for this post, Susan. I need to find this ...Thanks for this post, Susan. I need to find this same balance - both for my pocketbook and because of lack of storage space. You've expressed my feelings and provided some needed advice, ideas & suggestions. Please keep sharing your musings and your card creation ideas. ;-)dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223005151386890563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-79405920725803757792011-06-06T21:18:49.534-04:002011-06-06T21:18:49.534-04:00Oh.
CAN I relate to the strong urge to buy. Or to...Oh. <br />CAN I relate to the strong urge to buy. Or to pull away and NOT buy. :) As a relatively new crafter, the balance thing is quite a tough card to play! :) Will live and learn I guess.<br />Tks for these posts! Have ordered for the stamp and am glad you are showing diff ways to use it! :) Loving the colors on your cards lately! :)Shobanahttp://timepasshobbies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com