Let’s face it, as far as hobbies go, scrapbooking isn’t quite as easy on the pocketbook as say gardening.

But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to make beautiful albums and interesting scrapbook layouts.

Here are some tips for stretching your scrapbook dollar...

It may not really be new, but I didn't know about it until this week...

The Scrapbook Warehouse is located in Opry Mills Mall in Nashville.

Great news - I just found a new source for cheap scrapbooking supplies!

A few of my favorite Scrapbook Supply stores in the Nashville area have closed over the past few years, but a few new ones have opened...

Since I love to scrapbook, stamp and paint (and do anything else creative), I find myself spending alot of money on supplies.

Scrapbook stores are great for browsing, but I really prefer the larger craft stores. I especially like filling my shopping cart with all the supplies I need to do something new - a craft I've never done before.

I can deal with the cost of paper or a new paint color, but the larger items usually leave me at the checkout line with an upset stomach. My husband will be the first to tell you that I've tried every kind of craft there is, and sometimes (ok, most of the time) it doesn't turn into a "passion" for me (example: watercolor painting).

There are ways to make the dent in your wallet a little easier to deal with....

These days you'll find that Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamping have become very popular hobbies. If you aren't doing it, chances are you know someone who is - and they're bound to get you hooked on it.

I was able to resist it for a couple of years, but much to my husband's dismay it didn't last. (Those supplies can be expensive, you know!). While traveling out of town, I love to find new scrapbook and stamp supply stores. Each one is different and I leave with new ideas and inspiration... and a lighter pocketbook.

In an effort to help you find stores that you may not have found, I wanted to share my favorite places in the area to get my "fix".