Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day weekend everyone! Anyone who’s been around digi land for awhile knows that as much fun as these big scrapbooking holidays can be, they can also be a bit crazy and overwhelming!
I shared my my guide for surviving scrapbooking events in this National Scrapbooking Day post of yore so I thought it’d be fun to ask Team Awesome to share their top tips with you as well. Here’s what they had to say…
From Jen: PATIENCE is the key to surviving DSD. There are awesome sales and events going on, and you cannot do everything. At the beginning of the weekend, make a list of sales you want to check out and events you want to participate in, and work from there. Don’t buy anything immediately- make a list and come back after you look at all the sales to make sure you truly want everything and not just because it’s on sale. Most of all- HAVE FUN!
From Natalie: Play the games you really want to win. There are so many games all around the sites that you will become totally overwhelmed and frustrated if you try to play them all.
From Heather: It’s very easy to get overwhelmed. Lots of kits that you like but have not decided to purchase throughout the year all become possibilities to take home with you during a storewide sale. Try to purchase kits that you have already on your wishlist, kits that you can still remember off the top of your head even if it debuted months ago, kits that you have a solid idea or two on how you could use them with photos that you have, and of course any new items that your favorite designers have created for the occasion that jump out at you. This is also a great time to be a little adventurous and try out a kit from a new to you designer. Who knows? A kit purchase during this weekend could lead you to a new favorite place to shop. Breathe and pace yourself. Start with your absolute must have purchases first and work your way along. Your budget may tell you that you can’t have everything this November and the items on the bottom of your list may need to wait for later. And make some time to scrap! No point in getting all of the fun new items for our stashes if we don’t use them!
From Sherly: Try to download goodies you buy AFTER the DSD weekend to avoid slow traffic!
Awesome tips guys!
A little reminder, the Sweet Shoppe Designs DSD 30% off sale continues thru Sunday so there’s still plenty of time to pick up your favorite Nettio Designs products and save a little cash.
And if you’d like a chance to pick up your favorite Nettio Designs products for FREE, Team Awesome is hosting a “Scrap Your Faves & Win!” game over at Sweet Shoppe Designs where you can win $10 to my shoppe! Based on the number of entries we’ve received so far I’d say your chances are pretty good at winning, haha, so if you’ve got an urge to scrap and are a fan of the Faves, go check it out!
Also be sure to stop by tomorrow when I’ll be offering a little goodie as part of our Sweet Shoppe Designs DSD exclusive collab!
Share Your DSD Survival Tips & Win!
Ok, here we go, we’ve shared our favorite tips for surviving Digital Scrapbooking Day so now it’s your turn to share yours!
Just leave a comment below with your top tip for surviving Digital Scrapbooking Day along with a link to your favorite Nettio Designs product from my Sweet Shoppe store and tomorrow I’ll choose a lucky winner or two to win their fave product! Super easy, right?
Only one entry per person please and entries must be posted by 8am ET Saturday Nov 3rd to be eligible to win.
I can’t wait to see your tips and happy DSD everyone!
lmjrocko says
My tip: Start early with a pot of strong coffee.
Lynnette says
LOL! I love that. 😀
Amy Hoogstad says
My tip is to make sure you discuss DSD with your spouse and/or family if you have them. Sounds silly, but my husband really resented DSD/iDSD days until I started talking about it a week prior so he could prepare in advance that I would be “preoccupied” that day 🙂 It makes the day much more enjoyable for all involved, especially me!
Thanks for the chance to win! Would love to try these out for Grandparent Christmas gifts this year:) http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=24229
Amy Hoogstad says
Oops, meant DSD/iNSD days 🙂
Kristi says
Set aside a block of time out of your day/night to scrap/play challenges/shop at each of the shops you like. That way you can have fun at each shop and play all the games/challenges you really want to play.
This is on my Nettio wishlist right now:
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=24094&cat=0&page=1
Rebecca says
Don’t buy stuff just because it’s a good deal and “I’ll use it eventually.” I’ve done that too many times and find I have waaay too many boy kits that I’ll never use, just because I thought I could use them to scrap my brother. Now I buy lots of Zoe Pearn kits because I love them. So, only buy kits you really really love.
and I would love to win your new Geometric templates!
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=24339&cat=0&page=1
jennifer says
Have list before you go shopping!
I love the instagram templates!
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23433&cat=0&page=1
digiMunster says
Set a budget (learned that the hard way) or learn how to hide your card statement the next month really well. 😛
The templates I’ve been drooling over lately… Insta-Love
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23432&cat=0&page=1
Jennifer Hignite says
Just have fun and don’t stress about hitting every sale/shop/chat…it can be overwhelming for sure! Go where you are happiest and enjoy the day with scrappy friends & those that can relate to the love of digi 🙂
my favorite product (its so hard to pick just one) Listography Vol 1 Templates: http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=24338&cat=0&page=1
Melanie C says
Biggest tip…fully charged lap top 🙂
Love these templates: http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=24091&cat=0&page=1
Jaque says
Buy only products from your wish list and download many freebies!
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=23167&cat=493&page=1