ok, so I am always trying to save a buck, right? Now, with so many tools, gadgets and the newest electronic devices that will cut, emboss and whatnot your papers, acrylics, chipboard and more, it is really hard not to fall prey of every trend that comes around.
If you got tons of money and storage space, then go ahead and indulge. But if you are like me, you don't have the extra money to spend on this hobby and your craft room is over flowing with stuff.
So, whenever I want to buy something new, I follow these steps:
1) It needs to be in my budget. I cannot go into debt because of it.
2) I research prices, specifications, reviews and whatnots about the product. I wait. I never buy something immediately. Usually it takes me months to make a big purchase. If I am convinced that I still want it, I go to step 3.
3) It needs to be something I will use again and again. I will not fall for an impulse purchase to buy a gadget that will sit and gather dust. So, if I have to, I will try to see it in action, ask people that have it what do they use it for, how often, what are the expenses with replacements etc etc.
4) So after all that, I can tell you that the most expensive thing I own that I use DAILY in my craft is my computer, my trimmer and my punches. LOL
How about you?? what is the most expensive gadget you got? and do you use it EVERY TIME you sit down to craft??
Love to hear your comments. :)
Tereza
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Wonderful shopping advice! I got a Cricut Expression for Christmas after much research as to which one I would want, how much they cost, and what I would use it for. I got a great deal and use it almost everytime I do a paper project. I wonder why I resisted for so long, but am glad I held out for "the big one."
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