Ok, so it's been a while since I posted, and in my absence, I have missed my first anniversary of blogging.
So I really am going to kick my own ass and start blogging again...or at least try.
So my post today is going back to my basic principles of saving money.
I have recently delved into the depths of art journaling and have completed my first double page spread. I'm not ready to show my efforts just yet, but would like to share my inspiration
This lady is AMAZING!
She has loads of fabulous videos covering a huge array of crafting techniques, one of which is her fantastic art journaling.
I have watched countless hours of her footage, and I longingly perve over her extensive materials list.
I digress...as usual.
As usual, my crafting budget is not very big, so I am always looking for alternative materials, or cheaper versions of the expensive products. I decided to look up Faber Castell Gelatos, and my jaw hit the floor...
Now I know many of you will think the average of £18 per set of bright's, isn't all that bad, but I can't justify that price, when I have a family that comes first.
So they got added to my ever expanding wish list.
Then, today, I was browsing through the Lidl (yes, the supermarket, and yes, I'm really that sad) app and came across a pack of children's GEL crayons, and my mind started racing. I read the description and then compared it to the write u for the FC Gelatos.
Both a creamy, gel wax, both water soluble, both with the twist holder...
yet miles apart in price.
I batted my eyelids at my husband and he smiled and grabbed the car keys.
I usually miss out on the bargains that can be bought at lidl, and their elusive glue gun with stand, always seems to be just before I get paid, then there are never any left come payday.
This time however I was lucky, and they still ad them in stock.
YEY!!!
they came in a case, with a proper clip shut lid.
not the best pictorial evidence, but hey, I was so friggin' excited to share this with you all.
So how much did this set of 12 bright 'gel wax crayons' set me back?
A grand total of £2.99!
now I'm crap at maths, but even I know this is a bargain, and a saving of nearly £15.
I'll try not to leave it as long before posts next time.
XOXO
