Wow! What a steal! That's a really good bargain on scrapbook paper. I agree that there are all kinds of things that you could do with it other than actually scrapbook. But a scrapbook would be ideal. Even if you don't really know how to do it, it's fairly easy to just mount your favorite pictures on the different themed pages. Several of the scrapbooks that I made for myself aren't really fancy. They are literally just there for me to have something to put my pictures in because I love taking pictures! You may even be able to make a neat collage with some of the pages or decoupage a decorative box with it! The possibilities are endless! Just do some research on different paper crafts and see if it helps give you ideas! Good luck!
Leave your wallet at home when you leave the house! Just take with you what you need. I am obsessed with buying new beads as well, hence the reason why my collection is as large as it is. Try to just buy the basic stuff you would actually need. Like beading wire, crimp beads, beading tools, etc. That sort of thing.
I never thought about making rings out of shrinky dink. They turned out so well. It would go great with a matching set of earring or necklace with a charm to match.
I know what you mean! It's like as soon as you make an order you see something else you wanted! I am about to put in a huge order with a friend here soon. I let her look at my catalog and she's had it for two weeks trying to figure out what she wants to order.