(Warning: A bit of a rant below…)
I tend to focus on the big picture sometimes. Probably to a fault.
I also don’t have the luxury of spending however and whenever I want on scrapbook supplies.
Its interesting to me that the scrapbooking industry ranks right up there with the fashion industry when it comes to marketing. Us ladies love our loot, and we’re suckers for girlie, sparkly, pretty things. Its the same pattern as everything else in retail-land. And to be honest, at times I tire of the frenzy.
You know the routine…
…the new iPod that comes out every year, 1/4 inch wider and 5/8 inch longer than the one before
…the new minivan with heated seats and cooled cup holders
…skinny jeans as opposed to boot cut
…the 12×12 distressed polka dot paper rather than the plain polka dot
Now, I’m a consumer like everyone else. In fact, I do a lot of product reviews of some wonderful products. I enjoy newness and advancements and a new spin on the so and so and the such and such.
But really? Is it a must to buy every. single. product. that comes out just because I’m supposed to? I mean, if I don’t, I’ll be left behind, right? Doesn’t it seem that companies are replacing their own product lines at break-neck speed? Especially in the craft industry, there’s not even enough time to use the product before the newer, better, greater, prettier, brighter one comes along. Is better synonymous with new? Do I really buy the latest thing because I love it, or because…I somehow feel I’m supposed to?
I say, its ok to stop, take a breather, ask myself “Do I really love this or need this?”, and possibly pass on it and use the 37 polka dot 12×12 papers I already have in my stash. Then, when something comes along that I truly love, there’s no guilt, no hiding bags from the Mr., and room in my stash for the new addition.
I purchase
because I create
because I want to preserve
because I want to remember.
I want to keep it in that order…not the other way around.
Ok, off my soapbox. How about you…ever feel this way?











