I spent HOW MUCH on craft supplies in 2022?!

Cardmaking is an expensive hobby, but how expensive is it really when you make cardmaking videos? More than I thought!
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[@denaheck1506]

Insightful. My spouse has told family members “ I hope you cherish this card, because its probably a $500.00 card”. Looking back on my spending the statement maybe accurate.

[@mytudees1]

That's so true! My husband always says...."why can't you just fold a piece of paper and stamp Happy Birthday on it and be done? Why do you always take all day to make 1 card?" If they only knew! 🤦‍♀️

[@donnabaes]

what a supportive husband - that's hilarious

[@beckymoe9194]

I love this comment my husband says that to me how much was that card i say well if i sell 7 of them at $5.00 each than it would pay for the supplies. I tell him i love making cards it makes me happy and he loves the cards i make as well and its funny he brags to his friends about my craft room and if they come over he shows them as well❤👍

[@dking1362]

@@beckymoe9194 That's pretty cute...he sounds like a great guy!

[@Tilly850]

Last year was my big "investing" year. I collected and put a lot of money into my crafting. I decided that if people can get a boat, snowmobile or a motorcycle just for fun, then why not get a what I really want for MY type of fun...which is crafting. You see, all my life I have scrimped and saved and made do, and it was nice to give myself permission to buy what I wanted to try (within reason sort of). I focused on dies and inks. I got assorted papers and upgraded some basic tools and got a good media mat. I replaced a tired old Cuttlebug with a Sizzix Big Shot because I don't mind hand cranking. I got the good plates for it. I also got a nice variety of stamps. I scavenged and sorted things I already had, fabrics, buttons, and many other odds and ends. I organized. I liked seeing your breakdown on use and spending. Now that I have a good deep foundation of materials and supplies, I want to keep my spending much more reasonable and in line with what I really really find I like to use. I suspect some things will be purged and gifted as I figure it all out. I really appreciate your analysis of your usage and your reasoning. I'm enjoying and using all my new stuff, looking at it with the attitude you teach; am I getting my money's worth from this?! I'm making and sending cards in small batches, making junk journals and other fun things. It will take time to bring the scale of what I spent to what I make into balance. It is my "thing" to craft, and I thank you for this video and others you do. I am a new VIP member now, and although I have a different style than yours, I love your straightforward approach.

[@vcperez]

Thanks! I stop buying everything coming out because of you, and I really learned a lot from your video.

[@justinehovey]

Thank you so much :):):)

[@nancydurrett9319]

Wow, I calculated how much I spent on crafts last year and it was almost double that much and I don’t make money at it and don’t have a KZbin channel. I will definitely be more conservative this year. I think you did very well on your spending, great job!

[@CardsbyMaaike]

I do have a yt channel but I haven't made that kind of money since the start ;-) . it's ok it's a hobby so I even turned off ads now as it's not worth it for me

[@mzp6620]

You have a 'witness' Nancy! 🙋‍♀

[@irishk.1041]

Yep, we ALL spend too much. If we are honest with ourselves. Dies; I think they last for SO long that I never feel bad about those. Because of my age, I don't buy many Christmas items. Do look at "saying" dies etc. But really, how many more Christmas's will I be making cards for? Before I buy, I try to think about - how much will I use it - can it be used for multiple season cards - can I use it over and over if I am going to sell something or make card gift sets for folks etc. Will NEVER invest in a hot foil machine. Just don't feel I would use it enough. Inks - YES because of ALL the wonderful things you can do with them. Only water reacting ones. Alcohol inks - always. the pie chart is priceless :) Good job - thanks for sharing your "honesty" :) Bless your creations in the coming year. Just HAVE FUN because life is short. DO cards for your mom and not just for mother's day 😉 someday you will regret that you didn't.

[@normabarriga7422]

I am really scared to figure out my 2022 spending in craft supplies. Before i watched your video I had realized that i need to use more and buy less and that is my goal for this year, to USE the supplies I already have and limit my spending. Thank you for sharing.

[@annihilator45]

My husband tells me every month how much I spend. I just ask him how much he spent on his hobbies, lol.

[@MegaMiaow]

That's refreshing to see a KZbin crafter reveal how much they spent. I do always think all these supplies must cost a bomb. I personally try to craft on the cheap side. I got family and friends to get me expensive purchases like the Cricut and CP ink sets for a big birthday. On average I spend about £1-200 year.

[@ebriggs3498]

I spent WAY to much in 2022, so 2023 is USE WHAT YOU BOUGHT YEAR. Plus, I will probably weed out more and donate it to a local charity. Plus I plan to sell a couple of die cutters that we given to me and a book binder tool that I used once! Still have to play with foil also! My problem is that my inks keep drying out!!!!Ugh!

[@galenbeers9955]

It’s good to hear that you mostly support the choices you made. It’s GREAT that -- like the rest of us -- you’re spending your own money and given advice and endorsements based, not on your obligation to retailers, but the quality and design of individual elements. I deeply appreciate that when everything else is a disguised commercial and I want to be clear about my appreciation.

[@katbarr3893]

I haven't even watched the rest of the video and I had to write and say thank you for posting your purchases. I do feel so much better knowing I'm not the only one who has good and bad choices on the things I buy. This has got to be the year I clear up, clean up and use everything I've got. Love all your videos!!

[@AyasPaperCrafts]

Omg 😱 I would faint if I knew how much I spent in the past years in craft supplies. My mom always said you probably bought a house and car with this money 😂

[@reginabasart5080]

It’s great to see you do this. Both of us are retired, but this year I’ll try to buy from my stash, I’m positive that I spent a few times over that amount. I’ll buy only necessities, I need to not catch the awesome sales, they add up like crazy. I donate hundreds of cards, don’t make a cent out of my hobby. We’re driving a transportation old car, and haven’t gone on vacation for a few years. KZbin doesn’t help me, I got to STOP. T4s

[@blancaalves8250]

Justine, I am so ashamed of myself. I spend so much money on craft supplies, but never seem to have what I really need. When I saw what you as a professional spent, I realized that I have a problem. In fact, I have so much that I become overwhelmed. Having to look through everything to make a card is so time consuming. I wish I knew how to keep track of what I have the way you do…so impressive! You have inspired me to be more mindful of what I buy, and to develop a system similar to yours. Thank you for the motivation!

[@kykategray]

I am right there with you. I have a serious issue and it has to stop. I have so much that it’s overwhelming and crushes my creative spirit. I have a hard time getting rid of things, saving for that one day when I may need____. I’m going to make a change. Wishing you the best!

[@blancaalves8250]

@@kykategray It is hard to purge, especially after spending so much money! I wish you good luck as well. This is supposed to be fun and easy!😁

[@EricaFieldsfrogs4ever]

I so appreciate your honesty on this subject. I've been asking this of myself for many years. I average slightly above you. Sometimes I think it's scary, but then I remember that through several challenges, this craft has been my therapy in many ways. My family knows I'm a source of cards, etc., and they never begrudge my energy, time and money spent. In other words, this brings me joy. Thank you again Justine.

[@kristinekerr3688]

I’d be happy if I only spent this much on card making supplies. I spent this amount between Thanksgiving and mid-January!😮 I need to purge but I don’t know what to do w/ the stuff. Where can I try to sell some? I’d be willing to make excellent deals w/ people. My stuff is all top notch, no cheapos😂

[@harmonyroselane421]

I see de-stashing is something many of us need to do, but other than Etsy, are there other sites to post? I see NextDoor has a place to seek, I’m not on Facebook anymore so FB Marketplace is out of the question. I tried selling some top-notch stamp sets (I prefer die cutting as I’ve discovered, not stamping), but the woman who called me shamed and slammed me for my craft company purchases. Tim Holtz? Pinkfresh? Spellbinders? SSS? She was repping from a company that rhymes with Ramp It Up. I cried my eyes out afterward, but only got angry a day later which was the end of my de-stash attempt!

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

So sorry that happened to you. What’s wrong with those brands? Crazy. I have seen people destashing on Splitcoaststampers as well.

[@mytudees1]

You have many comments and I'm sure I'm definitely not the first to give you this advice, but.....if you use the rubber embossing mat with your sweater design cover plate, it'll deboss and you won't have to worry about all the pieces of dots that didn't cut out. Just a thought! 😇

[@justinehovey]

Thanks! In my head I know this and forgot all about that technique :)

[@margokraus6371]

Good intentions should be my motto! I order items and forget why I was going to use it and it sits lonely on a shelf. I spend more than you on dies in a year! Hope you feel better! I do have to start using all my supplies that is my goal this year! Thanks for the video!

[@joyklanke187]

So transparent and honest. Trying hard to not get caught in full set syndrome and use what I already have more than once and more than one way

[@melaD333]

I love buying supplies and sorting and storing them. But when it comes to actually using them, that is where I struggle. I have decided (mostly) that I won’t but anymore stamps or dies until I use what I already have at least once. It’s hard to resist though when every card making video is really about buying new things.. 😢

[@verenakreativ]

Very interesting ☺ Last year i didn´t buy that much craft supplies, but it was a lot of money i spend 😅 Best wishes Verena

[@harmonyroselane421]

While reading comments, everyone here has terrific ideas that are relatable. I started putting a brightly colored circle or star on the products I’ve used thus far to keep track, but that too got to be overwhelming! I’ll keep watching and reading comments for more intelligent help from all of you!

[@Denise11Schultz]

It was extra helpful that you provided wry, honest, and funny context in your commentary. Another maker (bag maker, Fierce Kittenz) recently posted about an inventory app she uses, Inventora, in case anyone is interested. Your attention to detail, in your cardmaking and purchase tracking, is so helpful. So generous, thank you ☺️💙🕊

[@candyclouston1412]

I have a few coverplate dies that are so persnickity that I use them with a rubber mat as texture plates instead. Also good for creating a stamp with stamp foam. (Stamping with stamp foam tends to create an interesting texture similar to what I get from a gel plate.)

[@melb.4609]

It's good to see you making videos again! Yea! Now about that sweater pattern coverplate... If you don't want to bother cutting it out, just pull out your rubber mat and emboss the die into your cardstock. In fact, the technique of using dies to emboss with would make a good video topic... just saying'. :)

[@betyerpwet]

I bought the Altenew Golden Days hot foil plate and stencils also, and boy they truly were expensive but yes, worth it! I had to really save up for that since I am trying not to blow too much at once. Thanks for this video! You should do a follow up at 6 mos and then the end of the year 😊

[@mycraftdiaryy]

Thanks for the video, it really puts my spending into perspective because i know i spent way more than this (the number of items i have bought in a year far exceeds what you showed) and I don’t have a youtube channel nor do I make as many cards as you do. It’s a sobering thing to realise, I did know I have a spending but not using it problem but at this point I think im compulsively spending. Love how real and honest you are, hope you will do the same for 2023 and did manage to use some of these products last year.

[@kellykellie85]

I love your videos. I always feel like I'm on the listening end of a convo with a friend, lol. I'm totally making this my year to make more and spend less. So far, so good. The more we stamp, the less something costs after all. Love the look into more of your stash and the ideas you had - flops and all. Looking forward to watching more of your makes. Also, my huge investment is stamps. I don't buy patterned paper and my dies are limited since I invested in a brother scan and cut. Huge money saver.

[@dking1362]

I'm pretty frugal, but after 15 years of card making I have a lot of stuff. Like others, I plan to revisit and use some great items that have been neglected and languishing! I am also going to go back to some of the supplies I used to love but that are now "out of style" (at least I don't see YTers using them anymore) like Stickles, Nuvo drops, Glossy Accents... I even have some beautiful patterned papers--just because the craft companies now want me to buy "new stuff" and create my own backgrounds doesn't mean I can't still use these gorgeous coordinated papers! I purchased several things during Black Friday sales; I am keeping them front and center in a container and won't buy more dies/stamps/etc. until I have used these. I am deleting sales ads without looking at them! The high prices actually help me refrain from buying; a set of sentiment stamps and their dies were priced at $54 on SSS last week. For me, that's crazy expensive and an easy pass, no matter how much I like them nor how versatile they are. And with the time I invest, I consider card making as 3 separate hobbies: Watching card making videos, shopping, and creating!😂 It is fun. It is healthy. It brings joy to others. Its cost can be comparable to many other hobbies. I want to be wise AND enjoy!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing the fails as well as the successes.

[@justinehovey]

Thanks for going through and leaving comments on the videos :) Appreciate it!

[@kbf54923]

I love your videos and always learn from them. I thought I could share a time saving tip for foil plates that create sentiment strips, like the ones from Spellbinders. I have several dies from companies that make a single stamp with many sentiments and a matching die that cuts them all at the same time. I take the die and lay it down on wide post it tape. I then place my sentiment strip plates face up in the die openings, remove the die and place the plates on my glimmer machine while attached to to post it tape. Once foiled, the strips cut perfectly in one pass with the die. I hope that makes sense and is helpful. This method has saved me so much time.

[@Fmwils]

Such an informative video! I love your thought process and I love the product reviews! I have never seen someone be honest about this.

[@marycollier1293]

Great video. I loved how you explained how you used or didn't use your supplies.

[@susankeller5557]

Haha! I think I spent $20 more that you this past year! I donate most of my cards and create paper boxes and folios to sell. So much fun to see what you enjoy and what you didn't put as a priority. I want to invest in better ink pads but consider it a low priority over a new die! 😅 Enjoy your crafting Miss Justine! Love your content!

[@michellemybelle22]

No way I’m totaling my purchases. That would make a happy thing feel sad lol. I have tons of supplies I keep organized but I don’t want to inventory anything. It’s rare that I repurchase something accidentally! If I do I give to a friend. I keep a box on my desk of new things I still have yet to use…

[@denisefonda2815]

Justine, I would probably faint if I knew how much I spent, just to cut in 2022, not to mention prior years. I have made a concerted effort to cut back in the New Year, and since I don’t make Valentine cards, it’s easy right now. I did sell quite a few on a Facebook site, so that’s good. Thank you for subtly reminding me to cut back, this YT came at the right time.🤗

[@vickigersey8138]

Denise, what site did you use?

[@denisefonda2815]

@@vickigersey8138 Card Making and Scrapbook Supplies FOR SALE. Good luck. I’m going to be adding a bunch more, keep your eyes open, for my posts, and say “hello”

[@oraleeb.2072]

Thanks Justine, for sharing this video on your personal spending for craft supplies. I really have to cut back and purge the things that I haven’t used. I guess I’m not the only one recognizing that I really need to be more practical about out spending. 😬

[@susandavenport9257]

I am fasting from craft supplies for 2023. 23 days clean (so far). Oh, and still crafting thanks to my S.A.B.L.E.!

[@mzp6620]

Hang tough Susan! I caved and bought a die set today. :( sigh

[@jesseb5112]

I am trying not to go between I want to spend almost nothing, and I have given up all self control. I'm trying to find a normal happy point. I agree with you, about my own supplies, about inks. I don't need more. With that said, it is HARD to resist the new distress colors. In the last 2 years I have bought cracklin campfire in distress and rustic wilderness in oxide.

[@wandakuzyk]

So your sweater weather die cover plate. Use it with the silicone mat so it will only emboss. You might use it more. Thanks for sharing this.

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Great video - and I love how you keep everything so real.

[@ninamarshall7249]

So happy to see you back…was a little worried that you had gotten lost at a Christmas Market 😂! One of the last videos I saw you had the new craft box and I wasn’t sure if you had moved or what, but it makes since now…lucky girl. That craft box looks amazing can’t wait for the tour. Happy New Year!

[@susiebolt4021]

This is a great idea. I should do an analysis. I spent more in 2022 than usual because I was focused on expanding and upgrading my ink pads. I didn't add many stamp sets, but I did significantly expand my stencil collection (to go along with my new collection of Distress Oxide ink pads). I also didn't make many cards because my craft room became a staging area for some vintage role playing games and toys I was selling. My area is now clear of that and I've been making cards, but I have two more significant collections to sell.

[@susiebolt4021]

I'm back. I just went through my 2022 purchases. Total was about $1600, a full 60% of that was ink pads and refills. Not surprising.

[@sueb1828]

Refreshing video on supplies YOU purchased. Appreciate your honesty. Most videos are trying to sell something. TFS.

[@gaylelazarus2394]

Hi Justine 🙋🏽‍♀️. I’m so happy to see you. I miss you and your videos and also your collaborations with Jenna (she hasn’t been on you tube for a long time). This was a great video. It’s amazing when you take inventory of what you purchase how much it adds up to!!! Hope to see you soon again and that your liking Germany I think that’s where you are lol) ❤gayle

[@colleens4889]

Do you have a video showing how you make your boxes for the cards?? Also where did you find the trays that are in the cubbies over your shoulder? ❤

[@justinehovey]

Hi Colleen, I have a whole course on this process, from bulk cardmaking, 10 bulk cards, the box, decorating the box and more here : justinehovey.podia.com/turn-cards-into-gifts

[@Mari-cre8s]

Thanks for sharing this. I don’t keep a computerized inventory.. wish I had known that option years ago, but oh well…. I don’t want to spend the time to go back and inventory it all now. I will say one category I spent way too much in was the washi tape/stamp/die/stencil combos, love the idea of the dies cutting the beautiful tapes, but once the tape is gone I thought, better get the stamps and stencils too! But the rolls are huge! I will hopefully be using them for many years to come🤞🙄😀🤣🤣💗

[@malasukhdeo8561]

Good video. I’m yet to tot up my crafty expenses for last year but I will be doing so. Your likes seemed to mirror what I got into ie layering stencils and hot foiling. I’ve signed up to Evernote to rediscover my stash and hopefully spend less this year. I’ll compare with you next year as I bought far too many dies this year.

[@Love2Create62]

That was an eye opener! 😲 I have no idea how much I spent last year, and I don't think I want to know! 😂 Just think about how much we pay in shipping each year! 🤯 I truly have enough supplies and don't need to buy another thing, I have tried to be more mindful before making a purchase. The way that I look at it though, is crafting is one thing that brings me joy in this life, and it gives joy to others, so it's worth it! 😊🫶

[@kirriesummers5219]

Thank you for sharing your purchase choices and your very few "regrets". Clearly you know what you are doing and know what you use. I need to clarify these things myself. Thank you, Justine for this honest video. 💖🇨🇦💖

[@kirriesummers5219]

Justine I do not have or know how to use Tele_Gram. Can you possibly connect at my email?

[@tammymassey6266]

I LOVE that you tracked your spending and shared it here! You’ve inspired me to track my purchases this year!

[@laramosby2898]

Thanks for sharing, Justine! Consider using some of the cover dies for hot foiling. That sweater one might give nice results. Or embossing instead of cutting. Vice versa. I have bought some foiling cover plates to foil and use for embossing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

LOVED it! Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

[@alisakerwoodakarainbowangel]

I sale my cards wherever I go and I also have (right now) a few people away from me that have bought cards from me. I put the money I make back into my business. I'm a disabled entrepreneur and business has been good

[@karenkuschel1748]

Appreciate your honesty in this video of your crafty supply purchases for the year.

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

Great video. I keep track as well and every so often I look at how my purchases are changing over the years, as I hone in on my style. Like one of the previous commenters, I always try to buy discounted or clearance products. I don’t have to be the first to test out a product. But if there is something I think I will use a lot, I spend a little more. Thanks for sharing. I love your openness and honesty.

[@deb1623]

Ardith is wonderful at presenting savings plans! I bought a Switch, but spent mostly on dies, paper, and adhesive. Stencils were my newest category. I purchased few new inks but did get blending brushes and stencil brushes. I spent about $1500. I live in the US.

[@wilmadiaz5517]

Thanks for sharing! I love your honest reviews. What is the name of the crafting cupboard that I can see there?

[@kcinca5410]

The price of dies is getting ridiculous. I am really watching where my crafty money is going and WHO it is going to these days. I was lucky enough to purchase my new Switch for $200 (total) early 2022. It has been the best investment and I love that I was able to find such a great price on a great product although I was a bit gung ho this year on other purchases. I have an inventory program though and it's helping make wise spending decisions as I can now see what I have and when I tempted I check out all my stash easily before I hit "add to cart."

[@BlackNekoHime]

This is interesting. I like how you reflected on what you purchased. Did Evernote keep track of the costs also or did you use a different program to help you create that pie chart? I'd be curious to see how much I spent on my crafty supplies (no, maybe not 🤣🤣🤣). Thanks for sharing this!! Happy Crafting! 💜💜💜

[@lindy5884]

Thank you for your honesty. I sometimes go for the detail stuff and then they don't get used. 🤷

[@shereehoshing9827]

Thank you for sharing

[@CardsbyMaaike]

great video, love your humor. 1899 is a lot of money. I've def not spent that much but I splurged last week on clearance sets

[@saritad8606]

Tfs. Too scared to figure how much I spent last year. I use Airtable which I find very helpful. I have a ‘database’ for my expenses and another to track my dies, stamps, etc. it also has the option to add pics. It adds up everything or you can download and work with in excel.

[@margvideo]

Thank you for this video Justine. Very helpful to see how being realistic about spending on our craft hobby can influence how we purchase things. Will you, or have you already, done a video on your thoughts on the BigShot Switch machine? I would value your opinion. Am tempted but have read some off putting reviews. Xx

[@olivemaycards]

Haha, I was just about to ask if you had a tour of your new storage/box! Looking forward to that. I’m curious about how much I spent now… I did have to invest in a lot of re-inkers this year but I got a great deal on them. And I think overall I did Ok. Have you ever tried doing a cost per use type of analysis?

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Bless you 🥰 interesting video Justin, I wouldn't dare to do that lol. ❤️ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx

[@beckymoe9194]

I really like this video❤👍

[@stamps4fungin]

Nested diamonds are just squares turned at an angle.

[@kakylong2]

Wowzer! That is a lot of money but like you said, that's your job. Looking forward to next wks video. I've been thinking about one of the craft boxes.

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great video!

[@michellemacdonald0203]

Great video justine, thanks for sharing 👍

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Nice... Thank you for the share...

[@deborahbuonomo]

Thanks for posting this. I need to start to inventory my supplies with Evernote. Currently, I use Excel but Evernote sounds like a better idea.

[@deborahbuonomo]

Justine, Did I win a prize? I received a message (from you) telling me to reach out to you but I wasn’t sure if it it legitimate.

[@MLB021285]

I would love to know how much you spent on shipping. I also live in Germany and find the international shipping costs from the US insane. But then again they have stopped me from making impulse purchases many times.

[@justinehovey]

I ordered very little from the States last year. I mostly get my stuff from Card Nouveau

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Hmmm… so revealing. My biggest purchase last year was also my Sizzix Switch, but I don’t regret it one bit. As soon as I got it I stopped using my Big Shot but I also found I was happier to die cut than I had been before as it was so much easier. I started running small group card crafting classes that students pay for. I opened a new account just for craft and I’ve been quite strict at only using that money to buy supplies. I also had a stall at the local markets and sales of that have helped too. Along with some sales of cards to my friends, I think in the second half of the year I might have come out even. I have yet to do a spreadsheet to find out! Love a good pie chart!

[@dking1362]

Good for you! You worked hard to not only create beauty, but to finance your hobby and share it with others! I will be teaching my first card making classes this spring, and I am excited to see how it goes!

[@sherylosullivan9619]

@@dking1362 thank you for your words of encouragement. Running the classes has several objectives. Making money is only a small part of the venture, though it does help pay for my ‘hobby.’ Connecting people together and being an encouragement to them is a large part of the reason I started the classes. If you are interested in how I set up the classes, feel free to contact me on Messenger.

[@mkmousej6745]

This was super enjoyable and relatable. Ty. How do you like your huge crafting center?

[@Gloria_Davis]

I need to add to my gosls is documenting my stash in ever note. I can’t even imagine how much I spent last year.

[@stacieborchert8596]

Love the color of your sweatshirt! It’s like a mauve brown. Where did you get it or do you have a link if you don’t mind? 😊

[@charly30us]

I appreciate this video.. I think we all are guilty of buying sets we’ve never used. I’m trying to buy mostly used sets now to help save $.

[@charly30us]

I sent you a message on Instagram.. not sure if prize is not spam. I don’t have Nicegram. Thank you

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@tami1796]

Is this legit?

[@mzp6620]

I'm going to keep track this year of my craft spending. I don't want to think about how much I spent last year. :(

[@stamps4fungin]

So what would you do with the 3D items you make? I leave them laying around until they are so old, then toss. UGH

[@nicolalederer9517]

Dear Justine, this was really interesting. I wonder, with you being in Germany and not all products being available through German shops, do you figure postage charges and customs duties into the prices? Or do they come on top? OR have you found suppliers locally to solve this issue (short of the SimonSaysStamp own brand stuff one absolutely needs to have, of course) - in which case, I would be most grateful for tips 😊 (Alexandra Renke was a new one for me which I gleaned of this video, so thanks for that!). Kind regards from Bodensee, Nicola

[@justinehovey]

Hi Nicola, I didn't calculate shipping with my total for this video, that's just supplies. I don't order very often out of the USA anymore - it's rare. I mostly get my supplies from Card Nouveau and Alexandra Renke. Hope this helps! I love the Bodensee :)

[@lgutierrez74]

Wow::: I’m going to keep a log this year.

[@lesliegutierrez1579]

I’m not sure what nicegram is?

[@jenniferfarrar3542]

I am afraid to see how much I spent on crafting. I am retiring this year so I am promising myself to use everything I own before I spend one retired dollar for stamps, dies and stencils! I think I would be much higher than your total without maki g a cent back.

[@MindyWaters]

Great video! Where do you purchase A Pocketful of Happiness stamps and dies these days? Directly from them? I can't find any US sellers lately. Thanks!

[@harmonyroselane421]

Yes! Zsoka Marko’s line is one I save for, watch all her ads on KZbin, etc. Awesome lady and customer service is terrific. She’s REAL and I’m a big fan! You have good taste!

[@skmoreau100]

I need to do this and analyze as you did. Are you happy with your Switch?

[@justinehovey]

So far so good :)

[@tinabruderer488]

Do you like the switch

[@justinehovey]

No complaints so far :)

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

I don’t even want to admit what I’ve spent already in 2023 🤐

[@justinehovey]

Yeah putting this out there was a bit of an eye opener

[@Ninjamom4]

❤❤❤

[@LaurelBeard]

bless you! lol!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

I spend so much 😅

[@shirleykaye7135]

Don’t know if I want to know how much I spent over the past few years.

[@shirleykaye7135]

Did I get a message from you

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️✨

[@melb.4609]

Hi Justine, looks like you've been hacked! Several of us in this comments area have received notice that we've won a prize and it doesn't pass the smell test. Thought you'd want to know right away.

[@MargaritaMaven]

I think you “done good”. I mean this is your job! Can’t you claim these expenses as well on taxes?

[@justinehovey]

If I used them in a video, I can claim them usually.

[@karenkuschel1748]

I'm seeing on the posts that I and others have a reply that we've won a prize and to reply a text to you on telegram. I'm just checking as this contact seems odd. Not that I wouldn't be thrilled. Just want to be sure it's valid. 🤔