Thanks so much for "turning the hose on me", and you're right, that's kinda exactly what I am looking for. I, too am turning more time & effort to scrapping, but it will be more of an active hobby. I'll already be looking for other materials & items to repurpose, I just don't want to leave any "money in the dumpster" while I'm playing.
I do have a lot to read, however I welcome the banter & hope there is more like you've offered. Real experiences are more relatable and applicable. Sharing ideas helps many others, as well. Not sure where to start so hurdle #1 will be dismantling some items I already have. A couple TVs, electric lawnmower, computers, power cords, etc. to see what it realistically takes to gather a worthy pile-O-stuff.
Anyone else care to step up & throw some info/opinions at me? I hope so