I once heard that we crafters have two hobbies - buying craft supplies and using craft supplies :) I'm going to challenge myself to use what I have this year too. It forces me to be more creative. Loved your video!
Yes, we all fall into those rabbit holes: dies, stamps, foil, ink pads and for me it's Tim Holtz. If Tim comes out with it I have to have it. Not going to do that in 2023 except for new colors of destress colors. One thing that I have started doing the last couple of months is when I watch a craft video and I think I really want what they are using, I make a note about it or put it in my shopping cart and wait at least 24 hours and see if I still feel like I have to have it. The fact is, I don't usually want it the next day. It was cute but i would probably forget what I wanted it for over time which means I really didn't want or need it in the first place. I am turning 77 next month and I will not be able to use half of my stash in my life time. So I want to just do what makes me happy in my craft room. Thank you for helping me feel like I am not alone out there in crafting neverland. Here's to a great new year. Pamela in Texas
Love you!! I am turning 69 this year. Maybe it is our age that brings us more to the reality of things in life. We should spend MORE of the precious time we have LEFT to create!!!! I have a saying on my art studio wall "I want to make beautiful things - even if nobody cares!" that about says it all :)
I am almost 75 and have so much stash of several crafts. I love counted cross stitch, card making, knitting, sewing ….the list goes on and on. I will never use it all. Trying so hard to limit my purchases. Watching Floss Tube, Pinterest, You Tube definitely can tempt me to buy more stuff….I love seeing all the beautiful creations. Wishing you well in your journey.
I certainly can relate to that!!! I’m 70 and I keep asking myself, “when am I going to use all these stamps and products??? “ Or, “I hope I live long enough to use all these stamps and products!!” I waste precious time categorizing and labeling all my stamps, dies, folders, etc. I want to stop the madness and just create and have fun!!! A goal for me in 2023! ☺️
I so feel you, Christina! This cracks me up, because I see who I was in your resolutions. I could have bought a 50-foot yacht with all the stamping supplies I’ve bought! I used to have six 6 x 3 steel shelving units FULL of just card-making stuff, and I’d get more cute, cute stamping stuff from - - - all the sites. If Simon Says Stamp and Stampin’ Up sold stock, I would have been president of the board of directors. And I have literally said, “I’m not gonna buy another Distress Oxide/Ink!!!!!! . . . . (Unless Tim Holtz comes out with a new one) . . . “ And of course, he comes out with new ones! And then I had MORE ink pads. That’s the game they’re playing. They want all your money! It’s INSANE! Again . . . Maybe I could have bought a week in San Tropez with all the stamp sets, etc. The Want Monster had me in its thrall. I had two walls of my house full of stamps, inks, dies, stacks of 12 x 12 paper pads, I hardly ever/never used-things I didn’t even remember I had-duplicates, things bought on impulse, all of the things you describe. Children are starving in Sudan, and I had four identical $25 Easter Bunny stamp sets from scrapbook.com-one of which I used exactly one time. What was WRONG with me? I am not kidding-this is seriously a shopping addiction. No joke. It’s hoarding. I’m so amused by, “I’m not gonna buy xyz! . . . . . . UNLESS I want it.” I was there! I used to do that. “I’m not going to get any more stamps . . . [Pregnant pause while glancing at Stampin’ Up catalog across the room] . . . EXCEPT FOR . . . “ I took a hard, tearful look at myself, and a long look at my shelves and shelves of aspirational hoarding. And I gave half of it away. Stampin’ Up sets, Gina K Designs stamps. Inkadoo wooden stamps. Spellbinders dies. I don’t say, “I’m need to buy xyz to complete this project.” I say, “How can I solve this design problem with what I have?” I’ve gotten ‘way better at fussy cutting. I’ve found ways to extend the lives of my ink pads. I’ve started using colored pencils and watercolors that I already have rather than going out and buying more $7 or $8 markers. I don’t hoard anymore. It is so freeing! Use what you have! Good luck!
Wow. You inspire me. When I moved across the USA, I purges 90% of everything I own but purged nothig out of the "art studio". It is a source of comfort to me, and I have been using it up because I put a buying ban in place 3 years ago. Man, I so hear what yiou are saying about buying and buying. For 8 years I did more accumulation of supplies than actually creating with those supplies. That has stopped and I don't watch any YT video that tries to sell me more stuff. The cost of stamps and dies now days makes me cringe!
When my 17 year old granddaughter said maybe if I didn’t buy so many crafty things I could travel more! 😂 This when I was fussing about the price of airfare! I said “wow…she’s right” 😂 I had to stop! I’m doing much better and your video helped with the process! ❤
I was chuckling to myself as you confessed resolutions for bad habits I am also guilty of. What happens is I watch a great how-to video and just have to order the things I’ll need to make it. I spend too much time watching videos and then online shopping and never get to the crafting! My resolution is to start rewatching those videos and use all the great things I have already purchased! Happy New Year and as one of my favorite demonstrators loves to say, “Happy Crafting!”
Thank you so much for this video. I decided in November to gift the items I don't use to others. There is a neighbor, senior in High School. She is one of five children and I gifted her boxes and boxes of new and used items that I thought she would enjoy using. Her mother tells me she is enjoying. I am happy and have more space and more to give.
This video made me smile, it made me smile because we all can relate to just about everything you said at some point in our crafty journey. Impulse buying being huge when watching hauls. I am looking forward to your "no more organizing, reorganizing" rule. You have a lovely craft room, but would love to see more video projects from you and nothing is perfect, so definitely give yourself grace on not having to have everything perfect. For me in 2023, I will be just shopping my stash and using what I have! Happy New Year! Hugs, Brenda
Christina, I agree 100% with you. If I made projects everyday for the next 20 years, I wouldn’t use up all of my supplies. I know I will always want some items (thanks, Tim 😀) but I am not buying things unless it will be used a lot. Also, I reorganize a lot, too. I do enjoy organizing, but there is only so much time and I’m using mine up moving stuff around. Hugs to you and happy New year! Mandy
Oh my heck, either you are my long-lost twin, or you have been in my craft room. This video was spot on, and I really appreciate you putting it out! I really appreciate you not doing haul videos because I have NO self-control. Lol Here is to us accomplishing more crafting this year! Happy New Year!!
I loved this video!!!!! First of all, you are a hoot and second, I am right there with you. I have enough craft supplies to keep me busy for a year. And I love that I am NOT the only impulse shopper when it comes to my happy place. And since I have "restrained" from impulse shopping before, I know that it is doable and I am just as happy, if not happier, for my control. Reality check, I am not going to run out of craft supplies in my lifetime.....Thank you. You are the bomb.
Gotcha! It must be hard to realize these things but if I were brutally honest, I probably have as many things I need to correct about me maybe not overbuying stuff I don't need, but procrastinating certain tasks, and I would rather play with my crafts than deal with house things! So, yeah, I get ya!
This is the first video I've seen of yours Christina,and can really relate to lots of things on your list! Impulse buying (especially when I'm tired and should go to bed) Watching card-making videos instead of actually making cards.buying stickers because they're cute or on sale but never using them.Sequins, inkpads, alcohol inks,storage containers (i have some in storage too,lol) Buying something I know I already have but can't find! Etc...
These all resonate big time! I’m so happy to hear I am not the only one deciding to slow down in 2023. Not the crafting, just the buying of supplies. I especially need to stop jumping to shop each time a new discount is announced. 😆
Impulse buying is something I started doing this year & it needs to stop. Lol! My husband remodeled my craft room this year & as I was organizing everything, I found stuff I hadn’t even opened! I’m in the same boat as you. Thanks for your encouragement! I needed to hear all of this. Happy New Year! 🎉
my favourite trick for impulse buying is to window shop and leave stuff in the basket. if i return a few months later and i still need it then i may checkout, but 99% of the time, my taste has switched to something else and i simply delete the items (it’s such a buzz, try it and see 😆)
One of my guiding principles is that before I purchase something, I make myself create something. Another anti compulsive shopping strategy is to ask myself, what do I already have that will do the same thing. Thanks for your video to prime my mindfulness in my crafting habits. - jo shu
This video really hit home for me. I realized half of the fun for me is shopping. My mom came to visit awhile back and said she felt like she walked into a store. She's not one of us lol
All I have to say is YES,YES, YES!! I cleaned out my craft room about a month ago and was brutal. I donated so much stuff and vowed to use what’s left. Let’s hope I stick to it 😂
Great job Christina! I went nuts with buying crafts these past few months. I have decided, too, rather than buying more, use what I have and if I see a video with something i don't have, figure out what I have I can use as a substitute. I also am letting my card kit subscriptions lapse as I am not using up the supplies I already have when I use the kits. I recently reorganized my crafts supplies and there was no reason for me to buy anything these last few months. So 2023 will be a no-buy year for me as well when it comes to crafting items. In fact. I put a note on my wall next to my recliner (where I make all my craft purchases online) that reads: Craft tools, storage, supplies NO BUY Substitute, substitute, substitute
After buying duplicates so many times, I finally made a master list of all my stamps sets, dies and inks. A quick check and I know yes or no about an item.
I finally did that with all my cricut cartridges. Yes, I’m still using my cricut expressions and all it’s 158 cartridges that I own! I have passed on to my sister-in-law so many cartridges that I’ve purchased when I already have it!
I really admire #6 and hope it brings you some ease. The amount of time and energy that must go into sharing content on TH-cam kind of blows my mind. I’m so appreciative of those of you who continue to do it and 100% believe in extending yourself some grace… Those of us who are watching are not looking for perfection, at least I am not, I am looking for someone who enjoys what they’re doing and that usually instills in me a motivation to get crafting and enjoy it! Hope your 2023 is just as you envision it to be!
Hi Christina. I’m a new subscriber. This video came up on my you tube feed this morning. I believe it was “divine intervention” that I needed to see it! Not kidding. I have promised myself to start today, January 2nd, to get my craft room under control. I could absolutely associate with you about so many of you 23 things, especially storage bins. Thank you for the inspiration! Look forward to future videos.
I loved this! I'm staying out of craft stores and writing down suggestions from various artists and crafters rather than ordering them. I need to use my stash and figure out which things I really love doing instead of getting supplies for every type of project I come across! I hope you'll do videos like this in the future -- maybe sticking to 10 things. We need this type of inspiration!
Great video! Ah, yes...the rabbit hole of rampant craft consumerism. I know it well. I have a friend who struggles financially and loves to craft. She is so pleased when she receives my "over abundance" and it makes me happy to see my silliness go to someone who uses and enjoys the products.
I love your new attitude! Because I have worked & I was not able to get to a lot of my products. Now that I'm retired I'm looking forward to having fun, but I'm going to do some of the things that you are doing. You are not alone! This is my first time seeing you and I look forward to seeing more of your future videos ❤
I can definitely agree with a lot of those things. But I hit the realization six months ago when I said I don’t need that crap no more!!! This was a good video as I think a lot of us are in the same craft boat:) Tfs:)
I too have decided to be mindful of what I purchase this year. I have a craft room full of products that barely get used. I think for some of us, purchasing products is a hobby in it's self.
Thanks for this.. watching crafty hauls is bad for me. Because I have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Im hoping to use what I have in 2023! May your 2023 be awesome !
You had me chuckling so much! This is a description of most of us crafters. I had a a year in 2022 when I rarely even got to do any crafting at all yet I keep seeing stuff I have to have, then find a place to store in my small craft corner. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck! A great approach instead of showing us all the great stuff we could buy.
I love all your ideas for thoughtful purchasing and scaling back, using what you have and no fly zones on buying certain items. Great list. I hope you have fun with these ideas in 2023!
I feel that a good practice for all of us (especially me) is to use the products more than we buy the products. I find that I spend far more time shopping than creating. That needs to change in 2023. The doubling up on product definitely has happened to me so I photograph everything I have on my phone and check it before I buy. I haven't bought duplicates since.
Loved this! We need to have a craft confessional channel LOL. I think all us crafters have similar confessions 😂 you will have to make an updated video to see how much you stuck with it 😂😂
I felt this in my soul, lol. I am guilty of the repeat buying and having supplies I have yet to use and continue to purchase more things. There was a meme going around that says buying craft supplies and using them are two, separate hobbies and I agree! I’m going to work on creating with what I have and controlling my need to collect things. Another passion I have are eyeshadow palettes and I really slowed down last year by not watching haul videos or palette reviews right away. It helped me to think about if I really wanted it or was I just falling into the hype of it. I’m going to apply that same tactic to crafting supplies. Thank you for sharing! Here’s to less things but more productivity in 2023!
Christina, I think many of us craft addicts can relate to your 2023 resolutions, me included. I have racks, baskets, and what not stuffed with (design) papers, dies, stamps, stencils, inks, blenders, and you name it. I've got enough stuff to last me several lifetimes! However, saying and admitting to this, I also TODAY placed an order of supplies, spending almost 80 dollars! Well, there you go! Thanks for your heads-up, and hopefully I will keep this in mind every time I visit one of the many hobby webshops, looking for something new to buy 😉
I have just bought my first die cutting machine and I was surprised to hear that you won’t be getting dies that you’ll only use once. I have been scouring websites and stores, looking longingly at all the lovely dies. I noticed, however, that many YT crafters say they buy stuff they never use or only use once. Because of that, I promised myself I wouldn’t do the same and am limiting myself to only dies that I can cut on my little sidekick and only those that will be useful for the cards I sell. Thank you for reinforcing my resolve. Btw, I definitely think you should make another video like this next year. Many crafters need to hear it. Thank you!
This was awesome!!! Did my husband email you my list hahahaha. Thank you for being real and transparent. I'm agree 100% with you on everything except the video making as I don't do that. Looking forward to watching you in 2023 and learning.
I am a quilter and appreciate this video. I too am on the "not buying in 2023 wagon". I did a declutter in my sewing room and put together baskets with materials I had already with patterns. I have enough for 14 quilts.
You inspired me, I’ve been organizing and buying more than I’ve been crafting the last two years. Thus, I will make my own list of things I’m not doing this year! Thanks
It seemed like you were really speaking to me on several of your points. I , too am going to be making many of these changes. I am running out of room and will never be able to use all of my supplies. I need to stop now and just shop within my own stash. Thanks for this video. I needed it as a motivation to stop some of the things I have been doing.
Great video. You made me look at my craft room supplies and realize I have enough, too. Your craft room looks so pretty. My biggest problem is I keep re- organizing my room, too. Distracts me from actually crafting. Ugh. Happy crafting in 2023!
Christina, I think you are my spirit animal! haha- so many of your 23 items should be mine too! I would love to know how to use foil too! I have a bunch and I don't think I have ever used it!
I read a few of the comments before writing this one - and they leave me almost nothing to say, as all were so reflective of my feelings as well. You really hit the nail on the head for so many of us: duplicates, impulse purchases, being lured to the most recent items. There's no need to list my identical behaviors. This was so helpful to me, Christina. I think I'll make a shortcut for my desktop and watch it every other day. I appreciate your forthrightness and honesty. I've not been a subscriber (I am now!) but whatever cosmic force popped your video up this morning - thank you . Clearly I needed to watch it, ponder it, accept it as my own experience as well. So thanks very much. I'm looking forward to watching a bunch of your videos and getting to know you better. Happy New Year. Diane
You are amazing because you are you. Don't worry about perfection, a lot of us like seeing mistakes. That means we are not alone in making them. I'm also going to suggest to everyone that read this to give yourself some grace if you fall in love with something, buy it and use it. In 2022 I had some big purchases. An ecotank printer, and lifetime access to a printable site. I tried talking myself out of them. I use them both a lot. No regrets. I was VERY intentional with my purchases for a while, and I learned a lot about me. My last stencil order (it was a big order) was September of 2021. My last die order, until after Christmas 2022, was in the summer of 2020. I bought 2 sentiment stamp sets in 2021. That was it for stamps. In the last 10 days I have spent about $110. I ordered 7 dies/die sets, and 1 stamp and die set.. 1 order came in and had 3 die sets as free gifts in it. That order came in about 46 hours ago, and I think I have made 7 cards with the dies. I haven't yet used a Christmas stamp and die set, or the gorgeous triple layer coverplate set, but I will. The other die order hasn't come in yet. Today I ordered the metallic brusho set that I have been wanting for months (maybe 9). It was 25% off and I love my set of brusho. I don't want to beat myself up for buying these things. I USE them. If you hit a point that you are getting bored with your supplies, don't beat yourself up. On the other hand, let yourself use your supplies enough to get bored with them.
Christina, I loved this video and you are not alone! I have a suggestion for a Absolute To Do in 2023 for yourself and it is to remember to be Kind and Gentle to yourself. Someone once said that to me and it was a gift. We can be so hard on, and critical of, ourselves and we get to be just the opposite! Do you know Kate of "the last homely house east of the sea" podcasts? She is in northern England and her podcasts are delightful, sometimes her hair needs a comb, her room might be cluttered and she goes with the flow. She is a crafter, a knitter, a sewer, a journal maker, and on and on and one of my go to podcasts. Have a great 2023 and yes, go and do some crafting!!!!!
Terrific video! I can identify with so many things you mentioned.. other than the filming which I don’t do. I think it has clarified for me that impulse buying is THE biggest issue. Good for you for not doing haul videos, they are totally enabling and I don’t watch them any more. I prefer to see even one product, and cool ways to use it! That is also helpful to enable us to use our stashes!! Happy New Year!!🎉
You came up on my HomePage on youtube this am. I have been trying to do a "no buy" all year as a sort of resolution for 2022. Overall, I did cut WAY back on my purchasing, but I didn't go full tilt. I'd say I made it about 80% though. It is amazing when you get off purchasing sites, for the very reasons you mention, and force yourself to use what you have! My "shop from my craft room" approach this year has opened up new ideas and more creativity than I thought I had ! I also went through stamps that hadn't been opened yet (far too many.....) It actually made me feel less guilty when I did purchase because I found I purchased only what I needed - adhesives, ribbon, and the typical "consumables" of card making. Quite liberating, actually. I've just subscribed and I'm looking forward to your projects !
I agree about adding extra quantities in the cart. I got an order that had 3 of the same dies 😮. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck on making positive changes!
Your video was fantastic!! Made me Smile… things I won’t be doing in 2023…buying markers…signing contacts With businesses,.. learning diy, mainly Christmas. I’m starting to get my inventory Put together for My first craft Show.
Christina, thank you so much for your honest confession. sometimes a lack of resources inspires creativity… necessity is the mother of invention! perhaps a simpler rule is to say: I will not visit any crafting website or shop until i have used each item in my stash to create something! It may sound harsh but i had a similar problem when i was younger… i bought lots of books that i wanted to read. needless to say, i didn’t finish many of them but had to cart those books with me for 20 years. i ended up donating them to charity! i only wished i did it sooner! recently i discovered junk journaling … it’s a fabulous way of using what you already have 😉 good luck with your endeavour 🍀
Hey! It’s good to not be perfect! It activates our creativity for problem solving and sometimes allows new ideas! It also helps beginners to be more patient with our imperfections!
I was pretty sure you were talking about me and 23 things not to do or buy in 2023. I too have an overabundance of adhesives, foils, stamps and/or dies, vinyl and ink pads. Also have way too many pop dots, glue dots, paper, etc. I think half the addiction of crafting really is the shopping. Lol!
I'm new to cardmaking and I feel very seen with #12. I've already by accident ordered 1 stamp/die set twice and 1 layering stencil set twice! I have learned my lesson and will always double check what I have before I get click-happy! Thank you for this video, gives me good insight into what to look out for as I venture further into this fun and exciting hobby!
Thanks for making this video. I can totally relate to many of your purchasing experiences! I’m going to put several of these on my crafty resolution list..especially about buying INK pads! Thanks Christina!
#12! I keep an inventory only computer of stamps, dies, inks, paper pads, ephemera, stencils, marker colors, etc. so I don't buy duplicates. Because I have definitely done that! And also #13--ordering 2 of the same thing without meaning to. #22--love it!! I love storage containers. Thanks for the fun!
You are my hero! I have found that buying craft supplies and actually doing the craft are two different hobbies! My goals are the same as yours except the filming. I have only done one video and quit because I was afraid of negative comments 😂 I started rearranging my craft room 3 years ago, am I done? No. I moved across the hall and it’s a hot mess. Pray for me! Sorry I’m so long winded. ❤
You have been in my craft room too!! If my crafting space was as organized as well as yours I wouldn't have to keep getting it in order. Thank you for the video, really eye opening to the things I want to achieve as well.
This is my first video of yours to watch. OMG! I can relate to everything you gave said. I hope all goes well in your plans. I enjoyed your video and I am sure your followers do too. It is good for us to see our instructors make mistakes & be human. Look forward to seeing more. Happy New Year.
Loved this video! I've been working on re-evaluating what I'm buying and WHY- it helped me last year, and it WILL help this year, too! Also, I totally relate to buying storage containers!! I end up with some pretty odd storage and TBH, in a constant state of finding what works and what doesn't - especially as the house gets moved around, etc.
Hi! A few months ago I went through all my stashes and thought wow, I never need to buy anything again. I put it all onto a spreadsheet per craft type and will “shop” from my stash first. I think it is the “fear of missing out” that had me buy a fair bit of my stuff. I unsubscribed to a bunch of emails so I am not tempted. Also not watching unboxing or haul videos because I would click on the links and go nuts occasionally. A lot of what you aren’t going to do makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the pep talk! Happy New Year!
Great video. I'm going through my craft room and getting ride of ALOT. Items that I haven't used in a year or so out the door. My biggest fear is "what if" I want to make something and I'm like oh yeah got rid of supply... oh well. I really don't need to purchase supplies. I don't have a 23 list, but completely understand. Thank you for the video.
Dear Christina, I love watching “I will no longer buy X” type of videos so you should definitely do it again next year, but don’t feel obligated to have more than 10 items on your list. I watch far more of those videos than haul videos. Also you can give yourself a time period for your abstinence. “I will wait 6 months before I look at new stamp catalogues” or “I won’t buy a new die set until I have made projects from 5 new/unused dies in my stash.” Also next year you can say how successful you were with 2023 won’t list, and which ones you are repeating and which ones you are dropping. Anyway, happy crafting. You are the first person to say you won’t organize (reorganize) your craft space anymore. But I do see your point. Jennifer from Virginia.
Great video Christina, sending you oodles of good wishes for a Happy 2023! I can totally relate to all your "No Purchase" issues, the struggle is so real. I am going to be diligent about buying and using what I already have, it's amazing how quickly the piles of products add up. Hugs, Gale The Happy Stamper :)
Thank you for a great video Christina 👍 Very refreshing to hear a crafter saying how they’re going to limit their craft purchases and are going to endeavour to use what they have. So glad I watched this! 😊
Christina, I can so relate! I don't know how many times I have found items I thought I didn't have. I too have put the cabosh on buying dies, stamps, and adhesives! It is just ridiculous, and embarrassing as to how much money I could have saved. I have several bins stored and it's like Christmas when I visit them. I can so relate, and I am glad I am not the only crafter that has this issue. I have decided to use what I have in 2023 and go from there. Thanks for sharing!
I just found you on TH-cam, and I’m so glad that I did! This video was fantastic. Most of your list could be on my list. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos (don’t be critical of yourself…you were wonderful) 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love you video, so glad I found you on TH-cam. Enjoying watching your videos. I will never buy stencils and glitter paste not my cup of tea. Happy New Year!
This was an affirmation video for me! I’m now a fan of your channel and I can’t wait to see more. ❤ Of the 23 things you mentioned, I can relate to is watching haul videos and being selective in buying card making supplies. Thank you 😊
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G video Christina!!! Ironic how so many of those #23 items are listed in my 2023 journal of changes in my crafting I want to implement. THankYou for this list!!! Just hearing you speak them, up lifted my thoughts. 🥰 I’m super charged and ready to craft with what I have on hand.
I am an incorrigible fabric junky. I can’t go past a thrift store without taking home every shiny,glittery,sequin covered piece of clothing in the place to cut up and add to my stash for making collages etc with. I’ve had to by so many rolling shelf units to hold all my bins of fabric that I have had to rent two sea cans to put them in. I thank you for showing all your supplies you have a acquired that are still sealed in their original packages. I thought I was the only person that did that. Every time I see a new video showcasing a paint or other art supply that I don’t have yeti have a compulsion to buy one in every colour to add to the stash of all the other things I have every colour of. I am 71 and I have been collecting art and crafting supplies since I got my very first job at age 20 in a craft store. Every time I bought something I didn’t use I told myself I would have the time to use them when I retired. I have been retired for 10 years now and I have bought more new supplies in the last ten years than I used in that same time. Is there a support group for artists anonymous? I’m serious about that. Every time I push PLACE ORDER on Amazon I should get online and talk to another member to convince me to hit DELETE instead.
I love this video!!!! It’s nice to know someone else accidentally buys something that the already have. I have totally changed my style of card making. I’ve been selling most of my cutesy images and matching dies because I’m not a good colorist….even with my Copics. I’m selling them also. This is a great video. Thank you!!!! Happy New Year!😻🎉🎈
Oh yes. Sequins and impulse buying is what I need to stop doing. I keep saying I must stop and they always seem to end up in my bag. So that’s my crafty New Years resolution. No more sequins this year and no more impulse buying. Thanks for a fun video. Crafty Hugs - Dawn 🌅
Hi Christina. Great video. This is my first one by you and I’m glad you came up in my feed. I’ve subscribed. You have a great, reasonable list here. My thing I’m not doing in 2023 is impulse buying of new releases. I will make a list of the items that I loved and then revisit after the hype has passed.
Hi Christina! I love your no nonsense videos and your fun approach to crafting. I really agree with the reducing the amount of matching dies idea. I find a good pair of scissors is enough to trim images out for most stamp sets unless you're going to be making a ton of cards at one time. I'm definitely going to take on a lot of the things on your list in my craft room this year. Happy New Year!
What a great video! A year ago, I was diagnosed with a lung disease and spent 6 months in bed. Just as I was feeling better, my husband brought Covid home. Since I now have no immunity, I got it really bad. I had brain fog and was taking things apart. I decided to throw all of my craft supplies in the middle of the floor and they are still there. I fell, broke 2 ribs and ended up in the hospital. Before I can craft again, I need to put that room back in order. It’s tough when you can’t breath. Sorry everyone for the long comment. Guess I needed to vent. Have a great weekend.🤗. Thank you for the 23 suggestions. I’ll type them up and put it where I can see. I’ve too much time on my hands and buy too much. Ends now!
Oh storing storage, someone told me don't store storage. I'm glad she did! You're going to save lots of money this year. I can say this should really work. What you'll find is you'll spend less money buying only what you actually want instead of picking up things bcuz they're on sale or bcuz there's a free shipping special. Excellent video!
I love this video!! I think my favorite is the STORAGE!! I do this all the time and my husband gets so mad!!! I had some goals and have already blew some of them!!
Great video. 👍 I think a lot of us crafters are perfectionists which is so counterproductive to our creativity. Be kind to yourself & have fun! Your video is great. Enjoy your crafting adventures in 2023. 😊
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I once heard that we crafters have two hobbies - buying craft supplies and using craft supplies :) I'm going to challenge myself to use what I have this year too. It forces me to be more creative. Loved your video!
Yes, we all fall into those rabbit holes: dies, stamps, foil, ink pads and for me it's Tim Holtz. If Tim comes out with it I have to have it. Not going to do that in 2023 except for new colors of destress colors. One thing that I have started doing the last couple of months is when I watch a craft video and I think I really want what they are using, I make a note about it or put it in my shopping cart and wait at least 24 hours and see if I still feel like I have to have it. The fact is, I don't usually want it the next day. It was cute but i would probably forget what I wanted it for over time which means I really didn't want or need it in the first place. I am turning 77 next month and I will not be able to use half of my stash in my life time. So I want to just do what makes me happy in my craft room. Thank you for helping me feel like I am not alone out there in crafting neverland. Here's to a great new year. Pamela in Texas
Love you!! I am turning 69 this year. Maybe it is our age that brings us more to the reality of things in life. We should spend MORE of the precious time we have LEFT to create!!!! I have a saying on my art studio wall "I want to make beautiful things - even if nobody cares!" that about says it all :)
I am almost 75 and have so much stash of several crafts. I love counted cross stitch, card making, knitting, sewing ….the list goes on and on. I will never use it all. Trying so hard to limit my purchases. Watching Floss Tube, Pinterest, You Tube definitely can tempt me to buy more stuff….I love seeing all the beautiful creations. Wishing you well in your journey.
I certainly can relate to that!!! I’m 70 and I keep asking myself, “when am I going to use all these stamps and products??? “ Or, “I hope I live long enough to use all these stamps and products!!” I waste precious time categorizing and labeling all my stamps, dies, folders, etc. I want to stop the madness and just create and have fun!!! A goal for me in 2023! ☺️
Wisdom comes with experience
I'm in my 50s and I totally agree!
I so feel you, Christina! This cracks me up, because I see who I was in your resolutions. I could have bought a 50-foot yacht with all the stamping supplies I’ve bought! I used to have six 6 x 3 steel shelving units FULL of just card-making stuff, and I’d get more cute, cute stamping stuff from - - - all the sites. If Simon Says Stamp and Stampin’ Up sold stock, I would have been president of the board of directors. And I have literally said, “I’m not gonna buy another Distress Oxide/Ink!!!!!! . . . . (Unless Tim Holtz comes out with a new one) . . . “ And of course, he comes out with new ones! And then I had MORE ink pads. That’s the game they’re playing. They want all your money! It’s INSANE! Again . . . Maybe I could have bought a week in San Tropez with all the stamp sets, etc. The Want Monster had me in its thrall. I had two walls of my house full of stamps, inks, dies, stacks of 12 x 12 paper pads, I hardly ever/never used-things I didn’t even remember I had-duplicates, things bought on impulse, all of the things you describe. Children are starving in Sudan, and I had four identical $25 Easter Bunny stamp sets from scrapbook.com-one of which I used exactly one time. What was WRONG with me? I am not kidding-this is seriously a shopping addiction. No joke. It’s hoarding. I’m so amused by, “I’m not gonna buy xyz! . . . . . . UNLESS I want it.” I was there! I used to do that. “I’m not going to get any more stamps . . . [Pregnant pause while glancing at Stampin’ Up catalog across the room] . . . EXCEPT FOR . . . “ I took a hard, tearful look at myself, and a long look at my shelves and shelves of aspirational hoarding. And I gave half of it away. Stampin’ Up sets, Gina K Designs stamps. Inkadoo wooden stamps. Spellbinders dies. I don’t say, “I’m need to buy xyz to complete this project.” I say, “How can I solve this design problem with what I have?” I’ve gotten ‘way better at fussy cutting. I’ve found ways to extend the lives of my ink pads. I’ve started using colored pencils and watercolors that I already have rather than going out and buying more $7 or $8 markers. I don’t hoard anymore. It is so freeing! Use what you have! Good luck!
Wow. You inspire me. When I moved across the USA, I purges 90% of everything I own but purged nothig out of the "art studio". It is a source of comfort to me, and I have been using it up because I put a buying ban in place 3 years ago. Man, I so hear what yiou are saying about buying and buying. For 8 years I did more accumulation of supplies than actually creating with those supplies. That has stopped and I don't watch any YT video that tries to sell me more stuff. The cost of stamps and dies now days makes me cringe!
When my 17 year old granddaughter said maybe if I didn’t buy so many crafty things I could travel more! 😂 This when I was fussing about the price of airfare! I said “wow…she’s right” 😂 I had to stop! I’m doing much better and your video helped with the process! ❤
I was chuckling to myself as you confessed resolutions for bad habits I am also guilty of. What happens is I watch a great how-to video and just have to order the things I’ll need to make it. I spend too much time watching videos and then online shopping and never get to the crafting! My resolution is to start rewatching those videos and use all the great things I have already purchased! Happy New Year and as one of my favorite demonstrators loves to say, “Happy Crafting!”
Exactly !!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I decided in November to gift the items I don't use to others. There is a neighbor, senior in High School. She is one of five children and I gifted her boxes and boxes of new and used items that I thought she would enjoy using. Her mother tells me she is enjoying. I am happy and have more space and more to give.
This video made me smile, it made me smile because we all can relate to just about everything you said at some point in our crafty journey. Impulse buying being huge when watching hauls. I am looking forward to your "no more organizing, reorganizing" rule. You have a lovely craft room, but would love to see more video projects from you and nothing is perfect, so definitely give yourself grace on not having to have everything perfect. For me in 2023, I will be just shopping my stash and using what I have! Happy New Year! Hugs, Brenda
I don’t watch unboxing or haul videos. Saves a bit of money and time
I'll be watching from England Brenda! Dudley has in inbuilt early warning system! Di xx
Christina, I agree 100% with you. If I made projects everyday for the next 20 years, I wouldn’t use up all of my supplies. I know I will always want some items (thanks, Tim 😀) but I am not buying things unless it will be used a lot. Also, I reorganize a lot, too. I do enjoy organizing, but there is only so much time and I’m using mine up moving stuff around. Hugs to you and happy New year! Mandy
Oh my heck, either you are my long-lost twin, or you have been in my craft room. This video was spot on, and I really appreciate you putting it out! I really appreciate you not doing haul videos because I have NO self-control. Lol Here is to us accomplishing more crafting this year! Happy New Year!!
Lol you’re right on the money! Literally & figuratively. You are so easy to watch, adorable, and real!
I loved this video!!!!! First of all, you are a hoot and second, I am right there with you. I have enough craft supplies to keep me busy for a year. And I love that I am NOT the only impulse shopper when it comes to my happy place. And since I have "restrained" from impulse shopping before, I know that it is doable and I am just as happy, if not happier, for my control. Reality check, I am not going to run out of craft supplies in my lifetime.....Thank you. You are the bomb.
Gotcha! It must be hard to realize these things but if I were brutally honest, I probably have as many things I need to correct about me maybe not overbuying stuff I don't need, but procrastinating certain tasks, and I would rather play with my crafts than deal with house things! So, yeah, I get ya!
This is the first video I've seen of yours Christina,and can really relate to lots of things on your list! Impulse buying (especially when I'm tired and should go to bed) Watching card-making videos instead of actually making cards.buying stickers because they're cute or on sale but never using them.Sequins, inkpads, alcohol inks,storage containers (i have some in storage too,lol)
Buying something I know I already have but can't find! Etc...
Now YOU are my long lost twin! Boy is this me. Shame on me, thanks for waking me up.
I can totally relate to almost every item on your list! Craft more and buy less - that’s my motto for 2023🎉
These all resonate big time! I’m so happy to hear I am not the only one deciding to slow down in 2023. Not the crafting, just the buying of supplies. I especially need to stop jumping to shop each time a new discount is announced. 😆
Yes, I can certainly relate! Especially to buying stamps, dies, and too much adhesive! Thanks for your videos!!
Impulse buying is something I started doing this year & it needs to stop. Lol!
My husband remodeled my craft room this year & as I was organizing everything, I found stuff I hadn’t even opened! I’m in the same boat as you. Thanks for your encouragement! I needed to hear all of this. Happy New Year! 🎉
my favourite trick for impulse buying is to window shop and leave stuff in the basket. if i return a few months later and i still need it then i may checkout, but 99% of the time, my taste has switched to something else and i simply delete the items (it’s such a buzz, try it and see 😆)
@@user-te7zz8mv3x that’s a great idea! 👌
One of my guiding principles is that before I purchase something, I make myself create something. Another anti compulsive shopping strategy is to ask myself, what do I already have that will do the same thing. Thanks for your video to prime my mindfulness in my crafting habits. - jo shu
This video really hit home for me. I realized half of the fun for me is shopping. My mom came to visit awhile back and said she felt like she walked into a store. She's not one of us lol
You hit it spot on for most all of us! Happy Crafting everyone in 2023.
All I have to say is YES,YES, YES!! I cleaned out my craft room about a month ago and was brutal. I donated so much stuff and vowed to use what’s left. Let’s hope I stick to it 😂
Great job Christina! I went nuts with buying crafts these past few months. I have decided, too, rather than buying more, use what I have and if I see a video with something i don't have, figure out what I have I can use as a substitute.
I also am letting my card kit subscriptions lapse as I am not using up the supplies I already have when I use the kits.
I recently reorganized my crafts supplies and there was no reason for me to buy anything these last few months. So 2023 will be a no-buy year for me as well when it comes to crafting items. In fact. I put a note on my wall next to my recliner (where I make all my craft purchases online) that reads:
Craft tools, storage, supplies
NO
BUY
Substitute, substitute, substitute
After buying duplicates so many times, I finally made a master list of all my stamps sets, dies and inks. A quick check and I know yes or no about an item.
I finally did that with all my cricut cartridges. Yes, I’m still using my cricut expressions and all it’s 158 cartridges that I own! I have passed on to my sister-in-law so many cartridges that I’ve purchased when I already have it!
I really admire #6 and hope it brings you some ease. The amount of time and energy that must go into sharing content on TH-cam kind of blows my mind. I’m so appreciative of those of you who continue to do it and 100% believe in extending yourself some grace… Those of us who are watching are not looking for perfection, at least I am not, I am looking for someone who enjoys what they’re doing and that usually instills in me a motivation to get crafting and enjoy it! Hope your 2023 is just as you envision it to be!
Hi Christina. I’m a new subscriber. This video came up on my you tube feed this morning. I believe it was “divine intervention” that I needed to see it! Not kidding. I have promised myself to start today, January 2nd, to get my craft room under control. I could absolutely associate with you about so many of you 23 things, especially storage bins. Thank you for the inspiration! Look forward to future videos.
You are definitely not alone! I’m going to try and not spend any $ on crafting supplies and just use what I have!
DITTO!!!! 😜
Me too!
I loved this! I'm staying out of craft stores and writing down suggestions from various artists and crafters rather than ordering them. I need to use my stash and figure out which things I really love doing instead of getting supplies for every type of project I come across! I hope you'll do videos like this in the future -- maybe sticking to 10 things. We need this type of inspiration!
Great video! Ah, yes...the rabbit hole of rampant craft consumerism. I know it well. I have a friend who struggles financially and loves to craft. She is so pleased when she receives my "over abundance" and it makes me happy to see my silliness go to someone who uses and enjoys the products.
Oh love your clean neat hobby room❤
I love your new attitude! Because I have worked & I was not able to get to a lot of my products. Now that I'm retired I'm looking forward to having fun, but I'm going to do some of the things that you are doing. You are not alone! This is my first time seeing you and I look forward to seeing more of your future videos ❤
Yes I think I say this every year! I hope your resolve last longer than mine!
I can definitely agree with a lot of those things. But I hit the realization six months ago when I said I don’t need that crap no more!!! This was a good video as I think a lot of us are in the same craft boat:) Tfs:)
I too have decided to be mindful of what I purchase this year. I have a craft room full of products that barely get used. I think for some of us, purchasing products is a hobby in it's self.
Thanks for this.. watching crafty hauls is bad for me. Because I have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Im hoping to use what I have in 2023!
May your 2023 be awesome !
You had me chuckling so much! This is a description of most of us crafters. I had a a year in 2022 when I rarely even got to do any crafting at all yet I keep seeing stuff I have to have, then find a place to store in my small craft corner. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck! A great approach instead of showing us all the great stuff we could buy.
I love all your ideas for thoughtful purchasing and scaling back, using what you have and no fly zones on buying certain items. Great list. I hope you have fun with these ideas in 2023!
I feel that a good practice for all of us (especially me) is to use the products more than we buy the products. I find that I spend far more time shopping than creating. That needs to change in 2023. The doubling up on product definitely has happened to me so I photograph everything I have on my phone and check it before I buy. I haven't bought duplicates since.
This such a timely video. I'm so bad about impulse buying. This made me smile and reminds me to take stock in my own crafting needs/wants.
Loved this! We need to have a craft confessional channel LOL. I think all us crafters have similar confessions 😂 you will have to make an updated video to see how much you stuck with it 😂😂
We all need to be kinder to ourselves. No one is perfect
I felt this in my soul, lol. I am guilty of the repeat buying and having supplies I have yet to use and continue to purchase more things. There was a meme going around that says buying craft supplies and using them are two, separate hobbies and I agree! I’m going to work on creating with what I have and controlling my need to collect things. Another passion I have are eyeshadow palettes and I really slowed down last year by not watching haul videos or palette reviews right away. It helped me to think about if I really wanted it or was I just falling into the hype of it. I’m going to apply that same tactic to crafting supplies. Thank you for sharing! Here’s to less things but more productivity in 2023!
Christina, I think many of us craft addicts can relate to your 2023 resolutions, me included. I have racks, baskets, and what not stuffed with (design) papers, dies, stamps, stencils, inks, blenders, and you name it. I've got enough stuff to last me several lifetimes! However, saying and admitting to this, I also TODAY placed an order of supplies, spending almost 80 dollars! Well, there you go! Thanks for your heads-up, and hopefully I will keep this in mind every time I visit one of the many hobby webshops, looking for something new to buy 😉
Your video is 100% true. The thrill of arriving home from the office and opening a craft item or items package. We all do the same thing.
I have just bought my first die cutting machine and I was surprised to hear that you won’t be getting dies that you’ll only use once. I have been scouring websites and stores, looking longingly at all the lovely dies. I noticed, however, that many YT crafters say they buy stuff they never use or only use once. Because of that, I promised myself I wouldn’t do the same and am limiting myself to only dies that I can cut on my little sidekick and only those that will be useful for the cards I sell. Thank you for reinforcing my resolve. Btw, I definitely think you should make another video like this next year. Many crafters need to hear it. Thank you!
This was awesome!!! Did my husband email you my list hahahaha. Thank you for being real and transparent. I'm agree 100% with you on everything except the video making as I don't do that. Looking forward to watching you in 2023 and learning.
Lack of control??? ME TOO!!! I was giggling cuz I saw myself in your video! You go girl! I have faith in you!
I am a quilter and appreciate this video. I too am on the "not buying in 2023 wagon". I did a declutter in my sewing room and put together baskets with materials I had already with patterns. I have enough for 14 quilts.
I understand wanting to spend less time organizing, but I enjoy organizing and it truly is a necessary part of crafting.
You inspired me, I’ve been organizing and buying more than I’ve been crafting the last two years. Thus, I will make my own list of things I’m not doing this year! Thanks
It seemed like you were really speaking to me on several of your points. I , too am going to be making many of these changes. I am running out of room and will never be able to use all of my supplies. I need to stop now and just shop within my own stash. Thanks for this video. I needed it as a motivation to stop some of the things I have been doing.
Just came across this video and instantly subscribed. Boy, did I need this video! Looking forward to learning more from her!
Great video. You made me look at my craft room supplies and realize I have enough, too. Your craft room looks so pretty. My biggest problem is I keep re- organizing my room, too. Distracts me from actually crafting. Ugh. Happy crafting in 2023!
Christina, I think you are my spirit animal! haha- so many of your 23 items should be mine too! I would love to know how to use foil too! I have a bunch and I don't think I have ever used it!
I read a few of the comments before writing this one - and they leave me almost nothing to say, as all were so reflective of my feelings as well. You really hit the nail on the head for so many of us: duplicates, impulse purchases, being lured to the most recent items. There's no need to list my identical behaviors. This was so helpful to me, Christina. I think I'll make a shortcut for my desktop and watch it every other day. I appreciate your forthrightness and honesty. I've not been a subscriber (I am now!) but whatever cosmic force popped your video up this morning - thank you . Clearly I needed to watch it, ponder it, accept it as my own experience as well. So thanks very much. I'm looking forward to watching a bunch of your videos and getting to know you better. Happy New Year. Diane
I'm so cheap I don't have any of those issues :) But it's nice to hear your goals.
Let's not call it being cheap. Instead, let's say you are discerning -- a lovely attribute.
You are amazing because you are you. Don't worry about perfection, a lot of us like seeing mistakes. That means we are not alone in making them.
I'm also going to suggest to everyone that read this to give yourself some grace if you fall in love with something, buy it and use it. In 2022 I had some big purchases. An ecotank printer, and lifetime access to a printable site. I tried talking myself out of them. I use them both a lot. No regrets. I was VERY intentional with my purchases for a while, and I learned a lot about me. My last stencil order (it was a big order) was September of 2021. My last die order, until after Christmas 2022, was in the summer of 2020. I bought 2 sentiment stamp sets in 2021. That was it for stamps. In the last 10 days I have spent about $110. I ordered 7 dies/die sets, and 1 stamp and die set.. 1 order came in and had 3 die sets as free gifts in it. That order came in about 46 hours ago, and I think I have made 7 cards with the dies. I haven't yet used a Christmas stamp and die set, or the gorgeous triple layer coverplate set, but I will. The other die order hasn't come in yet. Today I ordered the metallic brusho set that I have been wanting for months (maybe 9). It was 25% off and I love my set of brusho. I don't want to beat myself up for buying these things. I USE them. If you hit a point that you are getting bored with your supplies, don't beat yourself up. On the other hand, let yourself use your supplies enough to get bored with them.
Christina, I loved this video and you are not alone! I have a suggestion for a Absolute To Do in 2023 for yourself and it is to remember to be Kind and Gentle to yourself. Someone once said that to me and it was a gift. We can be so hard on, and critical of, ourselves and we get to be just the opposite! Do you know Kate of "the last homely house east of the sea" podcasts? She is in northern England and her podcasts are delightful, sometimes her hair needs a comb, her room might be cluttered and she goes with the flow. She is a crafter, a knitter, a sewer, a journal maker, and on and on and one of my go to podcasts. Have a great 2023 and yes, go and do some crafting!!!!!
I agree with you! I’m using what I have and that’s more then 50 people could use in 50 years!
Terrific video! I can identify with so many things you mentioned.. other than the filming which I don’t do. I think it has clarified for me that impulse buying is THE biggest issue. Good for you for not doing haul videos, they are totally enabling and I don’t watch them any more. I prefer to see even one product, and cool ways to use it! That is also helpful to enable us to use our stashes!! Happy New Year!!🎉
Just came across your video….. thanks i needed this 🙏🙏🙏
You came up on my HomePage on youtube this am. I have been trying to do a "no buy" all year as a sort of resolution for 2022. Overall, I did cut WAY back on my purchasing, but I didn't go full tilt. I'd say I made it about 80% though. It is amazing when you get off purchasing sites, for the very reasons you mention, and force yourself to use what you have! My "shop from my craft room" approach this year has opened up new ideas and more creativity than I thought I had ! I also went through stamps that hadn't been opened yet (far too many.....) It actually made me feel less guilty when I did purchase because I found I purchased only what I needed - adhesives, ribbon, and the typical "consumables" of card making. Quite liberating, actually. I've just subscribed and I'm looking forward to your projects !
I agree about adding extra quantities in the cart. I got an order that had 3 of the same dies 😮. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck on making positive changes!
Your video was fantastic!! Made me
Smile…
things I won’t be doing in 2023…buying markers…signing contacts With businesses,..
learning diy, mainly Christmas. I’m starting to get my inventory
Put together for My first craft Show.
Christina, thank you so much for your honest confession. sometimes a lack of resources inspires creativity… necessity is the mother of invention!
perhaps a simpler rule is to say:
I will not visit any crafting website or shop until i have used each item in my stash to create something!
It may sound harsh but i had a similar problem when i was younger… i bought lots of books that i wanted to read. needless to say, i didn’t finish many of them but had to cart those books with me for 20 years. i ended up donating them to charity! i only wished i did it sooner!
recently i discovered junk journaling … it’s a fabulous way of using what you already have 😉
good luck with your endeavour 🍀
Hey! It’s good to not be perfect! It activates our creativity for problem solving and sometimes allows new ideas! It also helps beginners to be more patient with our imperfections!
I was pretty sure you were talking about me and 23 things not to do or buy in 2023. I too have an overabundance of adhesives, foils, stamps and/or dies, vinyl and ink pads. Also have way too many pop dots, glue dots, paper, etc. I think half the addiction of crafting really is the shopping. Lol!
I'm new to cardmaking and I feel very seen with #12. I've already by accident ordered 1 stamp/die set twice and 1 layering stencil set twice! I have learned my lesson and will always double check what I have before I get click-happy! Thank you for this video, gives me good insight into what to look out for as I venture further into this fun and exciting hobby!
Same!
When my order came in I was like, oh I could have gotten another item instead of the accidental duplicate!
Lol
Thanks for making this video. I can totally relate to many of your purchasing experiences! I’m going to put several of these on my crafty resolution list..especially about buying INK pads! Thanks Christina!
Great video! You nailed most everything I am not doing or buying in 2023, no more without a specific purpose! Even the storage containers.
#12! I keep an inventory only computer of stamps, dies, inks, paper pads, ephemera, stencils, marker colors, etc. so I don't buy duplicates. Because I have definitely done that! And also #13--ordering 2 of the same thing without meaning to. #22--love it!! I love storage containers. Thanks for the fun!
You are my hero! I have found that buying craft supplies and actually doing the craft are two different hobbies! My goals are the same as yours except the filming. I have only done one video and quit because I was afraid of negative comments 😂 I started rearranging my craft room 3 years ago, am I done? No. I moved across the hall and it’s a hot mess. Pray for me! Sorry I’m so long winded. ❤
You have been in my craft room too!! If my crafting space was as organized as well as yours I wouldn't have to keep getting it in order. Thank you for the video, really eye opening to the things I want to achieve as well.
This is my first video of yours to watch. OMG! I can relate to everything you gave said. I hope all goes well in your plans. I enjoyed your video and I am sure your followers do too. It is good for us to see our instructors make mistakes & be human. Look forward to seeing more. Happy New Year.
Loved this video! I've been working on re-evaluating what I'm buying and WHY- it helped me last year, and it WILL help this year, too!
Also, I totally relate to buying storage containers!! I end up with some pretty odd storage and TBH, in a constant state of finding what works and what doesn't - especially as the house gets moved around, etc.
Hi! A few months ago I went through all my stashes and thought wow, I never need to buy anything again. I put it all onto a spreadsheet per craft type and will “shop” from my stash first. I think it is the “fear of missing out” that had me buy a fair bit of my stuff. I unsubscribed to a bunch of emails so I am not tempted. Also not watching unboxing or haul videos because I would click on the links and go nuts occasionally. A lot of what you aren’t going to do makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the pep talk! Happy New Year!
Great video. I'm going through my craft room and getting ride of ALOT. Items that I haven't used in a year or so out the door. My biggest fear is "what if" I want to make something and I'm like oh yeah got rid of supply... oh well. I really don't need to purchase supplies. I don't have a 23 list, but completely understand. Thank you for the video.
Dear Christina, I love watching “I will no longer buy X” type of videos so you should definitely do it again next year, but don’t feel obligated to have more than 10 items on your list. I watch far more of those videos than haul videos. Also you can give yourself a time period for your abstinence. “I will wait 6 months before I look at new stamp catalogues” or “I won’t buy a new die set until I have made projects from 5 new/unused dies in my stash.” Also next year you can say how successful you were with 2023 won’t list, and which ones you are repeating and which ones you are dropping.
Anyway, happy crafting. You are the first person to say you won’t organize (reorganize) your craft space anymore. But I do see your point. Jennifer from Virginia.
I’m with you on the nebulous purchases. I’ve decided to curb my spending so I can redo my craft/office space. We got this!
Great video Christina, sending you oodles of good wishes for a Happy 2023! I can totally relate to all your "No Purchase" issues, the struggle is so real. I am going to be diligent about buying and using what I already have, it's amazing how quickly the piles of products add up.
Hugs,
Gale The Happy Stamper :)
Thank you for a great video Christina 👍 Very refreshing to hear a crafter saying how they’re going to limit their craft purchases and are going to endeavour to use what they have. So glad I watched this! 😊
Christina, I can so relate! I don't know how many times I have found items I thought I didn't have. I too have put the cabosh on buying dies, stamps, and adhesives! It is just ridiculous, and embarrassing as to how much money I could have saved. I have several bins stored and it's like Christmas when I visit them. I can so relate, and I am glad I am not the only crafter that has this issue. I have decided to use what I have in 2023 and go from there. Thanks for sharing!
You are speaking to me I just know it! You have inspired me to stick with it and stop overthinking and overbuying ❤
I just found you on TH-cam, and I’m so glad that I did! This video was fantastic. Most of your list could be on my list. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos (don’t be critical of yourself…you were wonderful) 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm going to play this before I want to purchase anything this year. Thank you for doing this.
I love this video! Thanks for the transparency!! Super inspiring! 🙌🏻 Have a happy new year!
Love you video, so glad I found you on TH-cam. Enjoying watching your videos. I will never buy stencils and glitter paste not my cup of tea. Happy New Year!
Yep. Half of my craft room is “schtuff” and the other half is (empty) storage intended for the schtuff. LOL
This was an affirmation video for me! I’m now a fan of your channel and I can’t wait to see more. ❤
Of the 23 things you mentioned, I can relate to is watching haul videos and being selective in buying card making supplies. Thank you 😊
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G video Christina!!! Ironic how so many of those #23 items are listed in my 2023 journal of changes in my crafting I want to implement. THankYou for this list!!! Just hearing you speak them, up lifted my thoughts. 🥰 I’m super charged and ready to craft with what I have on hand.
Christina, you are not alone Amen!!!! I had decided to do the same. Thank you for sharing.
I am an incorrigible fabric junky. I can’t go past a thrift store without taking home every shiny,glittery,sequin covered piece of clothing in the place to cut up and add to my stash for making collages etc with. I’ve had to by so many rolling shelf units to hold all my bins of fabric that I have had to rent two sea cans to put them in.
I thank you for showing all your supplies you have a acquired that are still sealed in their original packages. I thought I was the only person that did that. Every time I see a new video showcasing a paint or other art supply that I don’t have yeti have a compulsion to buy one in every colour to add to the stash of all the other things I have every colour of.
I am 71 and I have been collecting art and crafting supplies since I got my very first job at age 20 in a craft store. Every time I bought something I didn’t use I told myself I would have the time to use them when I retired. I have been retired for 10 years now and I have bought more new supplies in the last ten years than I used in that same time. Is there a support group for artists anonymous? I’m serious about that. Every time I push PLACE ORDER on Amazon I should get online and talk to another member to convince me to hit DELETE instead.
I love this video!!!! It’s nice to know someone else accidentally buys something that the already have. I have totally changed my style of card making. I’ve been selling most of my cutesy images and matching dies because I’m not a good colorist….even with my Copics. I’m selling them also. This is a great video. Thank you!!!! Happy New Year!😻🎉🎈
@kellycatz5. Hi Kelly. How are you selling your unwanted items. I have a complete set of copics I’d like to get rid of. I hate to color!
Oh yes. Sequins and impulse buying is what I need to stop doing. I keep saying I must stop and they always seem to end up in my bag. So that’s my crafty New Years resolution. No more sequins this year and no more impulse buying. Thanks for a fun video. Crafty Hugs - Dawn 🌅
Hi Christina. Great video. This is my first one by you and I’m glad you came up in my feed. I’ve subscribed. You have a great, reasonable list here. My thing I’m not doing in 2023 is impulse buying of new releases. I will make a list of the items that I loved and then revisit after the hype has passed.
I agree with you about the stamps and dies. I have so many that I have used once or not at all. I will try to cut back on lots of craft supplies.
Hi Christina! I love your no nonsense videos and your fun approach to crafting. I really agree with the reducing the amount of matching dies idea. I find a good pair of scissors is enough to trim images out for most stamp sets unless you're going to be making a ton of cards at one time. I'm definitely going to take on a lot of the things on your list in my craft room this year. Happy New Year!
De-Stashing and Crafting our stash this year 🎉❤
What a great video! A year ago, I was diagnosed with a lung disease and spent 6 months in bed. Just as I was feeling better, my husband brought Covid home. Since I now have no immunity, I got it really bad. I had brain fog and was taking things apart. I decided to throw all of my craft supplies in the middle of the floor and they are still there. I fell, broke 2 ribs and ended up in the hospital. Before I can craft again, I need to put that room back in order. It’s tough when you can’t breath. Sorry everyone for the long comment. Guess I needed to vent. Have a great weekend.🤗. Thank you for the 23 suggestions. I’ll type them up and put it where I can see. I’ve too much time on my hands and buy too much. Ends now!
Oh storing storage, someone told me don't store storage. I'm glad she did! You're going to save lots of money this year. I can say this should really work. What you'll find is you'll spend less money buying only what you actually want instead of picking up things bcuz they're on sale or bcuz there's a free shipping special. Excellent video!
I love this video!! I think my favorite is the STORAGE!! I do this all the time and my husband gets so mad!!! I had some goals and have already blew some of them!!
Great video. 👍 I think a lot of us crafters are perfectionists which is so counterproductive to our creativity. Be kind to yourself & have fun! Your video is great. Enjoy your crafting adventures in 2023. 😊