Firstly anyone that objects to this thread, fine but no negative comments please.
This is fun as well as what I am trying to do. I have enough stock and keep buying to open a shop. Lee has said I can have a new carpet and he will decorate my craft room BUT I have to declutter first. Eek. He has also promised a desk, cupboard, easy chair and side table. Have until April so a long time but first things first, have got to stop buying.
Any one who wants to join me here for encouragement, please do so.
Rules? well they are quite, can buy from other sellers on here as helping each other out decluttering and that is a plus.
Support each other through near lapses, you know who you are, lol.
Iām in. I stopped myself buying more Xmas themed vintage trims on Fleabay yesterday that I thought I needed to refresh a nearly sold out listing. Mainly so I wouldnāt have to do new photos!!!
But I made myself reconsider tweaking the design to use existing stuff I have.
I will join you Caroline, I have so much stuff and nowhere to store it, my craft space looks like the end of an overly rowdy jumble sale . I think I may also be doing a declutter to make space for all the stuff I wonāt be buying in October .
I know that feeling, the joy of buying more supplies. Iāve just done it, again, and Iāve just told myself that I wonāt buy any more silver supplies this month, I promise. So, Iām decluttering this afternoon and then going to make an effort to use what I have. So, āNo Buy Supplies Octoberā, Iām with you all.
Yes me too, I think thereās a common theme of being Magpies around here. I have enough fabrics to fill a shop full of bears, itās more of me I need to make them and keep up with all the silly ideas in my head that I want to try! What is the name for a group of Magpies, Maybe a Folksy of Magpies
I am in Carol. I have high quality wool stuffed in every corner and crevice in the house. My gemstone and silver findings store hubby says is putting a strain on the floor joists upstairs!!! Then theres the made up stock!!!
After spending silly amounts on everything the past few months and years and looking at my stash which coversā¦.floor to ceiling wardrobes, across one full wall, the inside of a double ottoman bedā¦.one new blanket box, one 12 drawer chest of drawers, a single drawer unit and about 8 large tubs in the loft not including whatās in the summerhouse or the stuffing stash I feel I have been so stupid over the years. My house is crumbling under my stash, thereās also a huge office desk with tubs underneath, 3 drawers and a wall shelf. Thousands of pounds worth of stuff, literally every type of paint, threads etc etc. I feel like I am drowning under it all and feel trapped to continue what I do to use some stock up. Today is a bad day, I have been looking at figures and this has not been a good year compared to the last few, 50% down and I probably own 50% more fabrics, art materials, wool etc so I Will not be buying anything at all with the exception of joints, stuffing or packaging as I canāt work without those.
To everyone else thoughā¦I will be keeping an eye on how you all do and Iām quite looking forward to all the excuses that come inā¦there should be an award for the best or most ridiculous one every month we could call it āā Best Bullsh.. awardā (excuse my language please)
Your post has made me feel a little better about my sewing room, although I was a little sad to read that you had a bad day. My room is full to bursting and makes me feel a little hemmed in sometimes.
I totally agree with you about feeling trapped and having to use up stock.
But moving forward I will be up in my room, which I know it is a privilege to have, making more dice bags today using fabric from my stash.
Thank you, enjoy making your dice bags, me too I am so fortunate to have the dedicated rooms for Bearlescent and a summerhouse for the warmer months.
I made some decisions yesterday, Iām going to make up all the things I have already cut out; bears woodland animals, letterboxes etc etc hopefully all before Christmas then next year I am going to discontinue making all the smaller items I make except for the hearts to move on to higher end bears and to start using art materials by colouring my fabrics for dolls and hearts. I expect less sales but I feel like iāve stood still for a long time so itās time for some changes and if itās not the right move I have given it a go. Presently I feel like I am just making to sell, I want to get past that and create zs qn artist, if that makes sense.
Iām pleased my hoard makes you feel a little better @frutejuce@Caroleecrafts is right, in the past I could always find an excuse to justify my spending so itās time to start using some of the stock or sell some of it on to make ways for a new chapter x
I think having a stash of, what most people would call junk, is a crafterās state of mind. My house has been overloaded for as long as I can remember. It infuriates me but I donāt actually think I could exist without it. x
. I think I may also be doing a declutter to make space for all the stuff I wonāt be buying in October 
we could call it āā Best Bullsh.. awardā 
