once you get to a certain spot in your digital stash, you don't feel as compelled to spend a ton more... i've been digital scrapping for almost two years now and i feel as if my stash is rounded out... there are a few releases that i feel are must have and spend money on those... i have probably spent an astounding amount here on supplies... however, i use it to document my memories and those are priceless... so i'm fine by that. my honey buns has a credit card set up for stuff for my digital obsession and he is a million times better fiscally than i am so if i am spending more on digital supplies, he lets me know. hes never upset but does push for me to keep in mind where i may need more supplies for a certain event and where i dont need much in another area.
i am blessed to say i get to do creative team work for some of the most brilliant designers in the industry but i will also say that while that seems a relief for scrap purchases, i always feel like because my designers are sharing their designs with me and letting me be a part of their business, that my layouts with such should be top notch. it creates an extra layer of challenge as far as my scrap ability goes and i feel competitive with myself to do better and better which is great motivation. if you are interested in following that path, it is more than free stuff.
either way and although it may seem expensive if you tally up purchases... you are documenting the things you'll wish you could remember when you start getting older, kids start getting older, spouse gets older. to me that is priceless... and honestly, no matter what kind of huge stash youve got, there will always be something you covet. the messiest and most neon products for me will always be bought.
the trick to buying less is discovering your scrap style and looking at where you really shine or where you need to work on. i can make short work of messy/art journally/glittery but forget it as far as cartoony stuff goes. <3
however, not sure how long you have been practicing this hobby, but as other hobbies, you will spend the most in the beginning of your interest. <3
luckily, we have a great challenge system that will earn you discounts every month depending on what pattern you choose... discounts could be up to 40%.
anyhow! dont look at the total of what you bought!! lmao. set a budget monthly for digital supplies, utilize your wishlist to determine the things you absolutely have to have, then purchase them with your discount.
its tough believe me... i wanna buy every darn thing nearly every week! just gotta filter some out and youll be okay.
I looked into it quickly before and thought I would be making too many pages for the challenge alone that I wouldn't use personally but didn't see the 40% off bit 
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