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Erica Hernandez
PeaNut 44,581
August 2002
Posts: 22,319
Layouts: 634
Loc: the mitten state :)
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For those of you that scrapped traditionally before trying digital out, you probably understand the hoarder mindset: saving a favorite paper or embellishment for *just* the right layout.
But what about digital? It's ridiculous, right? To save things for a specific layout? I mean, one of the BEST things about digital is being able to use something to your heart's content, only paying or downloading once! And yet, I still do it sometimes  I can't explain it.
I will also admit to completely overusing elements as well though 
I can't be the only one willing to admit it so fess up! (and make me feel better  ) |
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Nursie Pea
PeaNut 243,673
January 2006
Posts: 5,726
Layouts: 999
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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I bought a lot of paper and different things ahead when I was a paper scrapper. Not necessarily because I was saving it for something special but because I liked it or it was a good price for a package of paper. I liked having things on hand at home vs. having to go to the store just to get what I needed for a particular LO too.
Digitally--not so much. I've accumulated a lot of kits in the last year being on a creative team but I never did before that. It is hard to figure out what to keep--I do have a hard time cleaning out my files for things that I will probably never use again--but how would I know for sure??? |
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EdelineMarta
2Ps Digital Designer
PeaNut 220,258
August 2005
Posts: 2,390
Layouts: 219
Loc: Sweden
| Posted: 4/12/2012 11:34:21 AM
I used to be .. I collect so many freebies and never used them and until now still dunno what to do with them |
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debikins
Dabbling in Digi
PeaNut 65,255
January 2003
Posts: 10,188
Layouts: 1,297
Loc: Behind a laptop in the Pacific Northwest
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the_carrottop
Livin' in My Own "Pea-rivate" Idaho
PeaNut 103,985
August 2003
Posts: 5,683
Layouts: 333
Loc: Idaho
 | Posted: 4/12/2012 12:45:35 PM
I don't try to be a hoarder, but I might have that tendency a little bit. What usually happens is I forget about a kit I bought and haven't used it in awhile.
This is one reason I'm glad I have Picasa and remember occasionally to tag things in there. I found a really fun girly/dress up kit by searching PIcasa for girly items the other day. I have used that kit a lot more than I have in the past.
Digital art journaling has also really gotten me into using more of the stuff in my stash. Those pages have a different feel than my scrapbook pages, so I've been using more vintage or fantasy type embellishments/papers with those.
I do have some freebies I haven't used a lot, so I'm thinking now if I'm going to get rid of them. A lot of them do have at least one or two items I've used on my pages, so I'm not sure I'm ready to part with them yet.
I do love reusing things, and have some favorites for sure, but going on a hunt for something in my stash is fun, too. But honestly? Have I used everything in my stash yet...umm, no... |
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lizj
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 242,431
January 2006
Posts: 9,902
Layouts: 543
Loc: Los Angeles
| Posted: 4/12/2012 1:45:38 PM
Yes, I'm a hoarder. I know exactly which kits I'm hoarding though, so as soon as somebody does something cute enough to take a picture of that will be perfect for those kits I will be so ready! |
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stefdesign
PhotoshoPEAholic
PeaNut 307,816
April 2007
Posts: 12,065
Layouts: 867
Loc: So Cal Gal Living in NJ
 | Posted: 4/12/2012 3:21:47 PM
Not at all. But I am definitely a digital PHOTO hoarder! I have 2 iPhoto libraries, and I have 35,000 photos on my bigger one. I just can't seem to cull the number down substantially... I have lots of rotten & duplicate photos that I just can't get rid of!
I think I need to get busy & get rid of at least half of those photos! |
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weaselwatchr
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 26,011
December 2001
Posts: 5,460
Layouts: 137
Loc: Peaing in my living room
 | Posted: 4/12/2012 9:19:27 PM
Journaling cards...seriously, how many does one need?? |
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joscie
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 214,874
July 2005
Posts: 2,468
Layouts: 510
Loc: Honolulu, HI
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alb52
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 113,942
October 2003
Posts: 2,916
Layouts: 972
| Posted: 4/13/2012 1:10:58 AM
oh yes i used to be...not so much now! i was also one who, when i started, downloaded pretty much every freebie i could find. then i realized that wasn't the way to go...
i did just clean out some of my digi supplies and am 30g lighter. that doesn't even make much of a dent, though, sadly. so maybe i still am a hoarder! lol. |
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scrapsuzy
ScraPEA Suzy the Purr-ple Pea
PeaNut 67,643
February 2003
Posts: 16,191
Layouts: 77
Loc: Peachtree City, GA
| Posted: 4/13/2012 2:07:03 AM
I have no idea what you are talking about. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  |
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Suzanne
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Erica Hernandez
PeaNut 44,581
August 2002
Posts: 22,319
Layouts: 634
Loc: the mitten state :)
| Posted: 4/13/2012 9:23:26 AM
I'm so glad I'm not alone
And Stef, I seriously need to purge some (er, aa lot ) of not-so-fabulous photos myself! |
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janedee
BC Pea
PeaNut 91,256
June 2003
Posts: 12,860
Layouts: 895
Loc: Okanagan Valley
| Posted: 4/13/2012 10:34:18 AM
Sadly, that's me to a tee!  Not so much saving a kit but just having too many to use!! I did ditch all my freebies which helped but I still have a massive amount of supplies that I can't hope to use. My paper habits carried over to digi! |
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Katherine B
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 410,002
February 2009
Posts: 736
Layouts: 100
Loc: Northeastern Indiana
 | Posted: 4/13/2012 8:38:05 PM
. . . I totally will use and use and over use the same elements over and over again . . .
Me too!  |
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jbarksdale
2Ps Digital Creative Team
PeaNut 338,129
September 2007
Posts: 19,606
Layouts: 747
Loc: Kentucky
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mellowyellow
PeaWee
PeaNut 533,005
December 2011
Posts: 3
Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere in the the bay area in sunny Cal!
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Hehehe! Guilty!  But I have an excuse....I just started digi scrapping - don't know when the insanity ends, but so glad that my unfinished LOs don't clutter my scrap table nowadays. |
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aerobigirl
Insert witty title here
PeaNut 8,771
December 2000
Posts: 8,867
Layouts: 766
Loc: Portland, OR
 | Posted: 4/23/2012 12:52:26 AM
I still have a LOT of kits, but I've started deleting the ones that I've never used and can't think of anything I'd use them for.
I havent held back any kits waiting for the perfect photo but I've definitely got kits that I bought because they were perfect for something but I didn't know what and now I've forgotten I have them!!! |
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Aussiekat
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 330,399
August 2007
Posts: 2,996
Layouts: 534
Loc: Virginia
| Posted: 4/23/2012 7:37:48 AM
I have no idea what you are talking about. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
LOL - I'm with Suzanne. |
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ShanB
PeaAddict
PeaNut 187,882
January 2005
Posts: 1,441
Layouts: 198
Loc: southern ontario
 | Posted: 6/3/2012 3:42:26 PM
photos I am brutal for deleting. I only keep the best. I recently switched to a new computer so when I moved my stuff over I only kept what I love. I got rid of almost 2/3 of my stuff. Its so much easier to find stuff now. I had so many freebies I would never use or duplicates from kits. I realized just because the kit had ric rac in 5 colours I only needed to keep one. Really I can change the colour myself. It was tough at first but once I started it got easier. |
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jmgesi
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 385,164
July 2008
Posts: 2,278
Layouts: 342
Loc: Northeast
| Posted: 6/3/2012 6:06:33 PM
Yes. I am absolutely a hoarder. I think a purge is coming though. I have some freebie kits that I dom't even like! |
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scrappin-grandma
ImaGrandma2FIFTEEN
PeaNut 57,636
December 2002
Posts: 27,260
Layouts: 2,084
Loc: In the Scrap room!
| Posted: 6/4/2012 7:21:38 PM
I almost choked when I saw this! But then when I read it, I do HOARD things, but not to use for a specific layout. I use most of my kits at least once as I'm on CT's --but the ones I actually buy? I am prone NOT to use them!! But I can't get rid of them either--hehe!!
I have been getting better about getting rid of bad photos though. --I mean REALLY bad ones though because I still use a lot of them that I didn't think I'd ever use. |
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