Lol, your very first item - I bought some years ago because a well known TH-camr recommended it. Hated it, never found it any good, threw it out! The question is WHY you haven't used your cameo, you used the old one, is the new one harder to use, having issues with the hardware or the software or is it a space problem? I totally get the patterned paper over stash, most look pretty but then they are not used. My tip for that, is to cut them down into smaller, card sized pieces. That way I don't feel bad about cutting into a sheet for something small! Crazy I know, but 'saving for best' is ingrained in some of us!
this was a wonderful idea. thank you for doing these videos. i have to agree with you on many of the same products. i bought them thinking i would use them and here i am YEARS later and they are untouched! i've gotten MUCH better with papers.i don't buy whole collections, only the sheets i like. i didn't get into copics because i knew they would just sit there tying up HUNDREDS of dollars for nothing. these types of videos wake us up or at least get our attention to see our patterns. thank you again for doing this.
Sherkie19 I bought the comics by buying the little packs in michaels with a coupon and when I was done with the little packs I started buying singles with the coupon. Every time I would drive by I would buy 1 with the coupon. They were right at the register. Until they added Coptic to the cannot use a coupon list. So I guess either Coptic, michaels or both put a stop to my little addiction. We won’t talk about all the other markers. With Tim Holtz’s new doodle art maybe I’ll use them more. I loved doodle art as a kid, teenager, whichever and actually love to color but there is not too many stamps with a lot of coloring
Jennifer Smith I was a pattern paper hoarder too. Whew, that wasn’t too hard to say. Sort of like at an AAA meeting where each person says my name is .... and I’m an alcoholic. I probably fave 75 to 100 lbs of pattern paper. I was able to break the cycle of purchasing it about 2 years ago. I plan on making sets of greeting cards with them and just add a sentiment and presto, the card is done. I have been planning to do this now for about 6 months and I just haven’t gotten to it.
OMG can I relate... my most "I wish I didn't buy" expensive products are the Copics, the Pan Pastel set and my artist watercolor sets, to name only those. Like you, I love them and I would not get rid of them, I simply don't use them. Then come the paper packs, and the dies... The amount of $$$ I spent on stuff I don't use, it's insane !!! I think more videos like this should be out there, make us realize we do not need to buy ALL there is... Thank you for this video
I'm so glad I'm not alone, I too have enough paper craft stuff/tools to last the rest of my life. I have stopped buying it's been hard but I just stopped buying.
My kryptonite is the Graphic 45 collections. They are so incredibly beautiful!! I pretty much buy them all. I do use some of them, but I buy more than I use. I don’t even attempt to talk myself out of it any more. And I’m OK with that. However, the rest of my craft room could use some serious de-stashing!!
I upgraded to Silhouette 4, I love it! I’m a card maker and it cuts out my stamped images beautifully, I love that that it can write and then cut around the word, I’ve even learned how to use registration marks, if your a card maker you’ll eventually save money since you’re not buying dies. I can also make planner stickers on my cameo so it’s saving me money there too. I’ve thrown out tons of pattern paper pads, I’m not buying those anymore!
Kim Harbaugh, I’ve been thinking about a Cricuit, but have no idea what it does or what I’d use it for. But everyone seems to have one so I thought I should, too. How does it cut out stamped images? The mind boggles.
Carol Hodges I can cut stamp images two ways, I stamp images, place them on the Silhouette Pixscan mat, take a picture with my phone, upload the picture, then trace the images. I can cut the stamp images and THEN stamp, which is what I mostly do, I cut out tons of each image and then when I’m ready to make a card I stamp and color. If it’s a red rubber stamp then I stamp on the pixscan mat, upload the picture, trace it and cut it out while it’s on the pixscan mat.
Sequins and ribbons, oh my!! And, yes, paper! But the Cricuit/Silhouette machines . . . I’m afraid I missed the boat on those. I have no idea what they do and they seem like huge money pits to me, not only the machine itself but also all the supplies!!
I really enjoy watching your videos because you are not bias in your comments regarding products. I agree with everything you say because I also don't know why I buy when I obviously have so much! I'm hoping that after watching a several "craft supplies I wish I didn't buy", the words will ring in my head as I go to purchase yet another crafting supplies. Having said that, I know you mentioned in your video that you don't get rid of your stuff, however, if you decide you want to sell the one that was for someone who passed away, please let me know. I lost my daughter almost 9 years ago this April and I have been putting together a few pages here and there when I have the courage pick up the scrapbook I started from the year that she passed and I have been looking for something similar to the one you showed on this video. I understand if you don't want to part with it. I have problems even parting with my scraps. Thanks for taking the time to make videos for people like us to not hoard!!!
I gave all the patterned paper away because I don't use patterned paper and I stopped buying them. I always found me making my own patterned paper. You can use the Nuvo Drops with stencils and you can also mix them with water and use them in a watercolor way. I stopped buying craft supplies. I have so much and most of the time I find someting in my stash that works similar to other products so I have no need to buy anything else.
@@Tiffany.Solorio You can search for Hedghog Hollow on TH-cam. She has a video on ways to use Nuvo Drops. Maybe you find something interessting to use up yours 😊.
@@aquilaclark814 I am uploading a video where I use some of the supplies that are featured in the first supplies I wish I didn't buy video. I am hoping to start a trend to get people to use their supplies up. #useyourstash2020
Many items in my stash went to a relative just getting into card making. If you don't have a willing relative in need of supplies and want to get rid of items, try senior centers or nursing homes. Very often they have craft classes and limited budgets and could make good use of what you no longer want or need. Also elementary art teachers might be able to use items, particularly paper. I taught second grade for years (not art specifically) and a very large percentage of the supplies used are purchased by teachers out of their pockets, particularly art supplies. Local libraries might also be interested as some of them run clases. And there are always thrift stores who sometimes sell things for crafting. Definitely worth contacting folks.
If you don't have a creative reuse store near you, you can donate art supplies to senior centers or adult day care centers. They will take books, magazines, puzzles, and games also.
What a great wakeup call! As I watched the video I kept thinking about my unused & unloved supplies, mostly because they really aren’t my style. What was I thinking? lol I’m definitely going on a no-buy this year. Thank you 💕
I have started going through my supplies and have given away a lot of things that I don't use. I give them to a friend. And I have started asking myself when I want to buy something. I will think how will I use it , how often will I use it. Do I have something that I already have that I could use instead of buying something else.
I hear you! There are times I buy something to realize later that I already have them. It would be nice to see a video of your favorite craft supplies you use all the time.
I have done that a few times where I will buy a spray or ink color and forget that I have it already because I don't use it lol. I do have a full playlist of my favorite craft items of 2019. Thanks so much for watching. th-cam.com/play/PLOlKLBQyFx-CXFf4fZx0bpoyNOaaeucCh.html
I just put a BUNCH of my old punches and markers in my garage sale box! Thanks for reminding me to clean out my ribbon!!! I still use it, but I’m far more selective now when I purchase it!
Kati Weaks CTMH if you would like to sell your old punches I’d be happy to buy a box... I don’t have dies or any machines so I only use punches or pre made die cuts/ephemera... email me if you’d like to sell them. Scottysmom1@comcast.net. Thanks..💕
Robin Jones my friends and I have a big craft garage sale at least once a year in NW Ohio. That’s where I typically sell everything (plus then I don’t have to mess with going to the post office!).
A problem that a lot of crafters have is wanting collections. If you buy one ink, you want the whole set for example. Or if you buy a paper collection, you buy everything that goes with it. Another problem that I had is not understanding my style. I see a product demonstrated and it looks pretty so I buy it. Then I realize that the cards are something I would never send. I am now trying to use what I have that I love. Other stuff goes into boxes for the art teacher at the school where my daughter works.
P.S. i have to admit, I've purposely bought things (pretty quilt squares, beaded materials from India, beautiful laces, etc, and I can't even sew! ) that I knew before even buying them I'd never use them. I buy them because for me they're my mood lifter, and often give me inspiration. They just really lift my spirits when I see them, so for me they are being useful. Maybe some of these items you won't use are sort of like that for you. Something doesn't always have to be used to be a worthwhile buy. I have them all in my drawer and evertime I look at them I find myself playing with them, enjoying all the beautiful colors and patterns...I guess it's my therapy😁
Fiona Burky I love how you explained that. I too find and buy things that just make my heart happy. I might not use them but they bring a smile to my face and bring me inspiration.
Tiffany Solorio I think we limit ourselves by feeling that a supply has to be used in a certain way, when really we should apply creativity and do as we like. Our craft and art supplies can be used to decorate ourselves and our homes. I think a lot of people who just love paper, stickers, and stamps can only justify the money and time invested in their hobby if they are making something “useful”. That’s probably why card making and scrapbooking were/are so popular. I think it’s okay just to make a journal of colors and patterns that inspire us. Or to frame designer paper or fabric. I save and frame really cool wrapping paper. Or I will make a collage out of elements from different papers. I like photos of friends and family. And occasionally there is a piece of art I actually love (and can afford). But nothing moves me like designer paper. I also love hand made papers that art supply or boutique gift shops sell. Once I started framing pieces of it, I found that I no longer felt like it had to be saved for a special occasion and now I actually use it. I also love paper jewelry so I use designer paper to make beads ( there’s a huge variety beyond the rolled ones you typically see) and pendants. You can also use paper to decorate your hair. It’s pretty easy to attach paper to a barrette or a hair comb. It’s also fairly easy to laminate or transfer paper onto fabric and then make clothes. If you don’t sew you can always just decorate clothing blanks. Same goes for pillows, curtains, etc.
Fiona Burky that’s the way I feel, too. My stash is being used every time I pull things out and look at them. Whether it be fabrics to make a quilt or paper to make a journal page or card, I feel like I am auditioning what goes together and get the creativity flowing. So if some stash items never make it into a project, they still gave me pleasure in reviewing them over the years. That’s not to say I don’t have some things I wish I hadn’t spent the money on though.
Sandra Olson I love all the comments here. But I do want to reduce by eliminating those things I don't like so much and don't plan to use. I will keep the things I love, take time to enjoy them, and donate the extra. I like to work with coloured paper but I am more interested in using up supplies. It takes practice to be successful with something new. So try to use stuff up right away. And every card is for best right! Card people by the way are wonderful people!
My cousin and I could open a store! Our combined items and things we bought to share fill a bedroom sized room! We used to get together about twice a month or more! Now I am retired and live about 30 minutes away, with my own stash! I have stoped buying ! We have enough ribbon to circle the state! Don’t use it!
Thank you for sharing. I don't feel so bad now about stuff I bought but shouldn't have. I now force myself to use all the paperstuff to try and finish it before buying anything new!
Wendy Engel I have a cutterpillar (not the pro) which is very useful as rotary cutters are the most self-sharpening blades - the led light is also useful when cutting double sided papers or text documents
Wouldn’t it be great to have a crafters library! Try before you buy. Hehe I find things I haven’t used for years are coming back around , so may be craft fashion change and you’ll use again
Oh my goodness. I just posted a video about 10 things I won’t be buying in the next 5 years because I want to use up what I have, and I laughed when I saw the Christmas and 6x6 ( but I had 12x12). I just decided to challenge myself to use it, but it’s understandable when you are just not happy with it. Great video! I really enjoyed it. Blessings, Jen
Oh my gosh, Ribbons! I was just thinking the other day how the heck Im going to use them up on cards so Ive banned myself from getting any more. Great video, thanks for sharing. I consider myself a very minimalist crafter but I am still guilty like everyone else of buying too many things I dont need.
This is the reason I do NOT buy packs. Most of the papers are never going to be used More efficient to buy single sheets although it may cost a few cents more at least you are not hoarding stuff you do not like. I now buy packs of plain coloured 12x12 and add embellishment or 6x6 paper to that. We all see and think oooh I really can use this then wonder why we have so much STUFF 6 months later
I liked your previous video because it wasn't bad products, it was based on what you really use and how little you use products that you really like. I am super guilty about that across all of my crafting. When I see a sale and like something, I am really bad at buying and buying in bulk for certain types of products. 2020 I am not buying anything that can go in my fabric, paper or yarn stashes. I can buy something if I need it now for a project, but no buying stashable craft goods.
My take on this: We buy because we see someone make something beautiful and we think “ I want to make it too”. But then we have it, we don’t want to recreate it the same, so we make that one other take on it and then the FEELING is gone! Then we see something else and we do the same again. We start collecting and everything looks pretty and we start becoming “ collectors “ instead of “doers”. Sadly we need to be use what we have and I find if we encourage each other to use what we have instead of running out to buy the next best thing , that would be better for our pockets and our sanity. But I totally get what you are saying. I am guilty of it all. I have way too much and am way too invested in this crafting game. I like the idea of the challenge to use what we have. I remember how much more creative and happy I was when I had less! But now that I have so much , it has made me lazy and way less creative and I don’t like it. Thanks for sharing and letting us know we are definitely not alone.
This was a great video. That is great that you have a daughter and niece who can use what you do not. I think we change in what we like to use. We progress or just change our style. I like punches when I need them but do not use them a lot. I used to do paper quilling but now do not do it at all. I am now into stencils. One product I bought that I wish I didn’t is spray distress inks. I thought I would like them but have not really used them.
I never bought many of the Nuvo drops,because I own every one of the Stickies and pearl drops. I have tons of ribbon too. But I started using it more lately. I think I go in spurts of using different craft materials. But I still use a lot of my Martha Stewart punches. I wish I had more of them.
This was interesting to watch and I think we can all relate. The title of the video is a bit misleading though. It's really more about what crafty supplies you don't use anymore. It appears you got a lot of use and love out of many of those items at the time. Thanks for the video though.
Letter stickers. WHY?? They frustrate me. I run out of t's and s's and vowels and I never get them on straight so I don't use them. Gave them all away.
I love my punches and still use them from time to time, seriously regretted buying the mermaid markers!!! I have the India inks and have yet to use them, the nuvo drops I’m on the fence about. I’ve stopped using my brass but I tell you, when the trends change, you’ll use them. Keep EVERYTHING. We don’t only craft, we collect as well! LOL
I feel the exact same way about all my Martha Stewart punches! She did make the best punches but now with electronic cutters they are kinda obsolete. But I am saving them for my grandson to use when he is older.
Hi Tiffany, I have to agree with you , we can get lost in I gotta have ! When we should first say are we going to use it , it’s like a person who buys all those gadgets like Seen On TV The Pancake Maker 😳 REALLY !!! Thank you for enlightening us 👍🏼
I have a ton of Disney supplies but I actually also used a ton! I need 3 of the polka dot albums to finish my trip, but I couldn’t find it anywhere anymore and had to use something else. My trip was January 2019 and I’m hopefully to finish the album by the end of next month, we have another trip planned for next year and I want it to feel fresh when I go to scrap that trip!
My purchases I really regret almost all come from Tuesday morning. I just can’t pass up a good deal... even tho I am not going to use it! That’s one thing I’m really working on.
Use your rub one! They dont have a long shelf life and will start to crack. 🙂 I know you may have plans to go through things "later" but I encourage you to use that supply right away. It may be worth transferring all the rub-on to cardstock and maybe cut out for ephemera. Have fun!
Melanie Sternickle ...I have rub ons that dried out too. Used a couple when I first got into stamping, about 2006, and since then they have just been collecting dust. Gave some to my granddaughters to use and they were useless...talk about a grandma fail moment ):
Thanks for the heads up, will have to check mine they were bought when they were the rage making memories or was it memory maker’s? They were always the best vendor back in the day, giving away the most stuff and Margie was with them back then always making it fun.
Bo Bunny, Graphics 45 (sp?), Kaisercraft, 39 & Market, Stamperia, and lots more are fav paper brands...I buy 12" x 12" whenever possible to get more for my money...plus, I do more than cards... Big time papercrafter & mixed media person. Do many diff crafts, though.
You are making me want to destash! The first thing I need to do is cancel my Hero Arts Monthly subscription. I think I have at least 3 years of their kits....have never used a single one! They are all put into gallon ziploc bags with dates on them so obviously they are out of sight out of mind (I kept them in original boxes with dates...but ran out of room for them...lol). I think I am going to head to Hero Arts right now and cancel in time to not pay for the March kit...so thanks for the motivation to do that. Great video...I agree with every item you have shown, that I too have purchased, in both videos.
I got rid of my stickles, all but a couple of my punches, (I didn’t really have a lot) I go through my stamps and ink every year. I’m doing good at no more paper, I have so much! I’m going to only buy adhesive when I need it and see how that goes lol
You need to have a crafting materials garage sale! They are very popular in Toledo in the summer.Try to organize in cooperation with your local craft store. Several of us participate twice a year. Clean up your items, group them together, and price items reasonably. This is my 5th year. It is a great way to make room in your craft area....
Your video no 1 on this inspired me to clear my stash. I packed a whole box with craft items I never used. Had not much choice with these items, as they were part of a larger pack or gifts. Either not my cup of tea or I simply have too much of a kind. The only thing I am not sure yet if I wanna keep it is my border punch. Never use it as I intended it when I bought it. I rather use the droppings as embellis and keep using it on leftovers.
I love the video. I understand why you wish you didn't buy those, but being new to junk journaling and paper crafting, I'm looking at those things with wish I had them eyes. Maybe one day in the future, I'll be saying the same thing.
Ribbon is awesome. You can make lanyards with them! I picked up the little tiny hand-held heat press and use glitter vinyl on them to make some amazing lanyards! You also can get some use of your Cameo with this too :)
Girl I can so relate...ugh! I bought the Cricut Air 2 a couple of years ago and have not even plugged it in. I just recently brought out the 160th Singer Anniversary Sewing Machine that I bought eight years ago... What in the world! oh well...tyfs honey~
I bough,t and used a lot of ribbon but after a couple of years I stopped using it. I now use it a again but stick to certain widths which has made the narrower ribbons in my hoard surplus to my needs. The wider ribbons I longer use on dads. Use on presents and gift bags
For this last Christmas, I gave my granddaughters a photo album, lots of papers from my stash, a trimmer set, and a scrapbook box to keep everything in it. They were excited to start something new. I was excited because I got rid of some of my papers.
Over the years I’ve found that kits are a problem for me...I hoard them and don’t use them like I should. It’s too much of one collection and I get tired of it long before it’s gone.
I think we all have stuff that we bought and don’t use. I donate it to my best friend who is a teacher and to the youth groups of my church. So that it can be used by them.
If you have floral and say, butterfly stamps, stencils and watercolours you can easily make most of the designs you say you love. It’s so much more fun and is really satisfying. Just trying to help. Fascinated by this - TFS
I would love to know who made the collection for those who have passed. Tried to search it but no luck. These are my favorite kinds of videos-nice to know I am not alone. I donate all my unloved/unused product to a local school. I am doing better with my buying. But still have a problem with "SALES" and pretty things. I have 4 sons, 2 grandsons, and another grandson on the way. My life is completely devoid of pretty things & the reality is I don't know what to do them!
It is from simple stories called "Heart". To be honest I think I haven't used that collection because thinking of loved ones that have passed is hard sometimes. But I think it would be good for me to make a album or something as part of healing. Thanks for watching!
@@Tiffany.Solorio I lost my 2 big dogs 4 weeks apart this summer. I remain devastated. I had similar thoughts about making an album of happy, fond memories of them to aid in the healing.
If you're a paper addict like me, one thing that I've used fairly regularly & plan to use more when I need some special patterned paper or designs to use and I don't want to go out & buy more paper is Freepik.com or any number of downloadable graphic designs sites to use for whatever purpose...if you have a premium membership on Freepik it is $10 per mo., and you can have unlimited use for most designs. You do need a good color printer and will use lots of ink if you print a lot. (and it's best to use 90 - 100 lb card stock...heavy paper. It's like printing on demand. Vectorstock.com is another good site for that, but more expensive than Freepik.
Omg. I’m the same, even down to similar products. Such a lot of money wasted. I don’t buy pattern paper anymore, just do clean and simple cards these days.
I stopped doing subscription kits for scrapbooking and cardmaking because I found that I had so much leftover product each month that I could not possibly use it all. By the end of one year, I ran out of room in my cabinets, but I kept going for another year. Yikes! Am still using it up ten years later!!
LOL LOL LOL I bought that StazOn ink pad and it never worked for me either. I also have inks in bottles I'll probably never use again. I started two December Daily albums and never finished one of them. Every time I look at it, I get overwhelmed and I gave away a box of all the Xmas stuff I bought for it. Finally, I just bought a Brother Scan N Cut and it's frustrating the heck out of me! I'm already sorry I spent the money...
Hahahahahaah!!!! I LOVE these videos!!! I am exactly like you with products! I am just giggling all over the place..😂😂😂 I'm so glad Im not alone my friend...
I stopped buying paper, I only buy digital papers now, because I never seemed to be able to use up all papers. I also always bought every new paper packs from a well known brand and their papers is always very beautiful. But the last packet I bought looked like it was smaller papers, maybe like 6x6 that had been scaled up to 12x12 and it really made them ugly 😞 Yes, they were original.
Another great video! I have to watch myself about Christmas stuff because I see it on sale and forget what I already bought! I think everyone has diff style and it’s good to know what we should NOT buy! 😁 I know I shouldn’t buy paper! 🤦🏽♀️ That being said, when you flipped over that Cocoa Vanilla I thought...I would but that! 😀
I’m with you 100% on the patterned paper packs, sequins and ribbon. Never use. Also, all those different. “Systems” that includes binders, photo pockets and stickers - look cool, but I will NEVER use. This is why I try to stay away from Tuesday Morning because they have that stuff really really cheap and it’s very difficult for me to walk away 😩
Don’t Christmas craft OMG... biggest time of the year for me... I use tons of stuff. I am glad I use what I have...my craft room keeps me from expanding. This does remind me to de-stash this year though. Thanks for sharing. Luv my Cricut❤️
We all should deltas at the beginning or end of every year.... I’m obsessed with paper, but have been learning which brands I can’t work with.. like Graphic 45,,,.. I have a lot of punches, but I use them a lot.., mostly because I have no dies and no die cutting machines... so I only use punches.. thankfully I use my paper for cards, flip books, pocket letters, tags, envelopes, etc for my pen pals...
I was told that the white stazon comes not inked. You have to ink up the pad first. You probably already knew that and try didn't just thought I'd pass it on. Love your videos ❤️
You could make pretty cards with some of that paper ibought that same ink pad actually returned it. I to have to much ribbin i dont relly buy paper pads but ive got some stamps i bought thinking i would use & haven't
You are so like me with paper packs. I see a beautiful paper collection that someone designed, but none of my pictures seem to be nice enough to use the beautiful paper.
Years ago, I bought lots of embellishments from dollar stores. I didn't use them often so I ended up donating a jar of them to an art group. Still don't miss them.Edit I make Christmas cards. I get several paper pads then didn't use them. I've also got Christmas stickers and other embellishments that I don't use. What you're saying encourages me to sort through my Christmas card-making stuff, and get rid of what I don't intend to use. For example, Charlie Brown and gang stickers. What was I thinking?! Further, with letters and numbers, I would rather get the stickers than the stamps. It is hard to line them correctly.
I’m a new craft so this is good to no I did get paper package for Christmas buy the time I got to the store all the good stuff gone plus I was sick and I’m try to get my ground that under so thank you but I do need a die machine my hand doesn’t like scissors
M Cannon I have some tutorials of that on my channel, I make junk Journals, tin cans, old books new covers, all things with which I can take the stuff I do not need for vintage junk journals! Recently I did a Key holder from trash, but only posted on Facebook and a shadow box for a garbage Expedition in Vienna. I would love it, when you can donate something for animal shelter flea market! Many hugs angel.💓
I still love my punches, they just take up too much space. I commented on your previous video about flower soft. Another thing I have which I can't think how I would use, is Indian handmade papers, the stuff with the leaves in it. What was I thinking? Grrrrrrr!
2learn4ever there was a utube video I watched years ago about using a mesh shoe holder ( the type you hang on your door) for your punches. It works great and it keeps your punches visible so you are more likely to use.
@@kiminalaska9363 Thanks, yes I knew about that, its just that it wouldn't work in my attic room where my craft table is quite far away from the door and it wouldn't be convenient to keep having to cross such a large room. Might sound nice with all that space but honestly its the junk room of the house with everyone's junk in it!! I don't have enough wall space either. I presently have my punches in drawers which I got from Ikea so I rummage a lot but at least they are nearer to me! :-D
@@2learn4ever I love my cazillion paper punches and use them even though I have a Silhouette. I bought 2 of those plastic 6-drawer carts and stacked them in the craft room closet. Have my punches sorted by type, and 3 drawers are just Christmas punches -2 drawers regular punches & 1 more drawer the mini Christmas punches. I now use my punches a lot since they are easy to find with all snowflakes punches being in one place, etc. I have drawers for circles, squares, sentiment mats, etc. For the paper edge punches, they are stored in a sturdy decorative box that measures 18"w x 15"hx8"d . I don't use the edge punches too much, but I still love having the option to use them if I want to. The jumbo punches too big for the drawers are kept in a plastic bin.
@@katzarm The problem is that trends change and I'm now finding it very hard to find YT videos covering the products I am hoarding, i.e. punches, flower soft, and omigosh, peel offs, I spent hundreds on peel offs!!! :-(
My issue was hunkydory and i sold the lot all my stamps all my punches all the dies and tools gone because i was making dollshouse miniatures .now i am junk journaling and missing my stash.
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One tip on sequins in shaker cards. Rub a dryer sheet over the acetate window before adding sequins and they won’t stick.
Thanks so much for the tip. I appreciate it.
Lol, your very first item - I bought some years ago because a well known TH-camr recommended it. Hated it, never found it any good, threw it out! The question is WHY you haven't used your cameo, you used the old one, is the new one harder to use, having issues with the hardware or the software or is it a space problem? I totally get the patterned paper over stash, most look pretty but then they are not used. My tip for that, is to cut them down into smaller, card sized pieces. That way I don't feel bad about cutting into a sheet for something small! Crazy I know, but 'saving for best' is ingrained in some of us!
this was a wonderful idea. thank you for doing these videos. i have to agree with you on many of the same products. i bought them thinking i would use them and here i am YEARS later and they are untouched! i've gotten MUCH better with papers.i don't buy whole collections, only the sheets i like. i didn't get into copics because i knew they would just sit there tying up HUNDREDS of dollars for nothing. these types of videos wake us up or at least get our attention to see our patterns. thank you again for doing this.
Sherkie19 I bought the comics by buying the little packs in michaels with a coupon and when I was done with the little packs I started buying singles with the coupon. Every time I would drive by I would buy 1 with the coupon. They were right at the register. Until they added Coptic to the cannot use a coupon list. So I guess either Coptic, michaels or both put a stop to my little addiction. We won’t talk about all the other markers. With Tim Holtz’s new doodle art maybe I’ll use them more. I loved doodle art as a kid, teenager, whichever and actually love to color but there is not too many stamps with a lot of coloring
@@cjsimplyscraps hobby Lobby takes the 40 percent off coupon on their copics
Thanks for the video. My biggest issue is patterned paper. It is just so pretty to look at! I’m a hoarder! Lol
Jennifer Smith I was a pattern paper hoarder too. Whew, that wasn’t too hard to say. Sort of like at an AAA meeting where each person says my name is .... and I’m an alcoholic. I probably fave 75 to 100 lbs of pattern paper. I was able to break the cycle of purchasing it about 2 years ago. I plan on making sets of greeting cards with them and just add a sentiment and presto, the card is done. I have been planning to do this now for about 6 months and I just haven’t gotten to it.
Me too!! It is too pretty to use it. 😊
OMG can I relate... my most "I wish I didn't buy" expensive products are the Copics, the Pan Pastel set and my artist watercolor sets, to name only those. Like you, I love them and I would not get rid of them, I simply don't use them. Then come the paper packs, and the dies... The amount of $$$ I spent on stuff I don't use, it's insane !!! I think more videos like this should be out there, make us realize we do not need to buy ALL there is... Thank you for this video
I'm so glad I'm not alone, I too have enough paper craft stuff/tools to last the rest of my life. I have stopped buying it's been hard but I just stopped buying.
My kryptonite is the Graphic 45 collections. They are so incredibly beautiful!! I pretty much buy them all. I do use some of them, but I buy more than I use.
I don’t even attempt to talk myself out of it any more. And I’m OK with that.
However, the rest of my craft room could use some serious de-stashing!!
I upgraded to Silhouette 4, I love it! I’m a card maker and it cuts out my stamped images beautifully, I love that that it can write and then cut around the word, I’ve even learned how to use registration marks, if your a card maker you’ll eventually save money since you’re not buying dies. I can also make planner stickers on my cameo so it’s saving me money there too. I’ve thrown out tons of pattern paper pads, I’m not buying those anymore!
Kim Harbaugh, I’ve been thinking about a Cricuit, but have no idea what it does or what I’d use it for. But everyone seems to have one so I thought I should, too. How does it cut out stamped images? The mind boggles.
Carol Hodges I can cut stamp images two ways, I stamp images, place them on the Silhouette Pixscan mat, take a picture with my phone, upload the picture, then trace the images. I can cut the stamp images and THEN stamp, which is what I mostly do, I cut out tons of each image and then when I’m ready to make a card I stamp and color. If it’s a red rubber stamp then I stamp on the pixscan mat, upload the picture, trace it and cut it out while it’s on the pixscan mat.
So glad to hear that you also could not get the Stazon white ink to work. I thought it was just me.
Sequins and ribbons, oh my!! And, yes, paper! But the Cricuit/Silhouette machines . . . I’m afraid I missed the boat on those. I have no idea what they do and they seem like huge money pits to me, not only the machine itself but also all the supplies!!
I really enjoy watching your videos because you are not bias in your comments regarding products. I agree with everything you say because I also don't know why I buy when I obviously have so much! I'm hoping that after watching a several "craft supplies I wish I didn't buy", the words will ring in my head as I go to purchase yet another crafting supplies.
Having said that, I know you mentioned in your video that you don't get rid of your stuff, however, if you decide you want to sell the one that was for someone who passed away, please let me know. I lost my daughter almost 9 years ago this April and I have been putting together a few pages here and there when I have the courage pick up the scrapbook I started from the year that she passed and I have been looking for something similar to the one you showed on this video. I understand if you don't want to part with it. I have problems even parting with my scraps.
Thanks for taking the time to make videos for people like us to not hoard!!!
I gave all the patterned paper away because I don't use patterned paper and I stopped buying them. I always found me making my own patterned paper. You can use the Nuvo Drops with stencils and you can also mix them with water and use them in a watercolor way. I stopped buying craft supplies. I have so much and most of the time I find someting in my stash that works similar to other products so I have no need to buy anything else.
I had no idea that you can watercolor with the Nuvo drops. Thank you!
@@Tiffany.Solorio You can search for Hedghog Hollow on TH-cam. She has a video on ways to use Nuvo Drops. Maybe you find something interessting to use up yours 😊.
I’m going to adopt..your method of thinking..I need to stop buying supplies..
@@aquilaclark814 I am uploading a video where I use some of the supplies that are featured in the first supplies I wish I didn't buy video. I am hoping to start a trend to get people to use their supplies up. #useyourstash2020
I’ll be looking for that video maybe I can get inspired to do more😋
Many items in my stash went to a relative just getting into card making. If you don't have a willing relative in need of supplies and want to get rid of items, try senior centers or nursing homes. Very often they have craft classes and limited budgets and could make good use of what you no longer want or need. Also elementary art teachers might be able to use items, particularly paper. I taught second grade for years (not art specifically) and a very large percentage of the supplies used are purchased by teachers out of their pockets, particularly art supplies. Local libraries might also be interested as some of them run clases. And there are always thrift stores who sometimes sell things for crafting. Definitely worth contacting folks.
If you don't have a creative reuse store near you, you can donate art supplies to senior centers or adult day care centers. They will take books, magazines, puzzles, and games also.
What a great wakeup call! As I watched the video I kept thinking about my unused & unloved supplies, mostly because they really aren’t my style. What was I thinking? lol I’m definitely going on a no-buy this year. Thank you 💕
I have started going through my supplies and have given away a lot of things that I don't use. I give them to a friend. And I have started asking myself when I want to buy something. I will think how will I use it , how often will I use it. Do I have something that I already have that I could use instead of buying something else.
I hear you! There are times I buy something to realize later that I already have them. It would be nice to see a video of your favorite craft supplies you use all the time.
I have done that a few times where I will buy a spray or ink color and forget that I have it already because I don't use it lol. I do have a full playlist of my favorite craft items of 2019. Thanks so much for watching. th-cam.com/play/PLOlKLBQyFx-CXFf4fZx0bpoyNOaaeucCh.html
I just put a BUNCH of my old punches and markers in my garage sale box! Thanks for reminding me to clean out my ribbon!!! I still use it, but I’m far more selective now when I purchase it!
Kati Weaks CTMH if you would like to sell your old punches I’d be happy to buy a box... I don’t have dies or any machines so I only use punches or pre made die cuts/ephemera... email me if you’d like to sell them. Scottysmom1@comcast.net. Thanks..💕
Robin Jones my friends and I have a big craft garage sale at least once a year in NW Ohio. That’s where I typically sell everything (plus then I don’t have to mess with going to the post office!).
A problem that a lot of crafters have is wanting collections. If you buy one ink, you want the whole set for example. Or if you buy a paper collection, you buy everything that goes with it. Another problem that I had is not understanding my style. I see a product demonstrated and it looks pretty so I buy it. Then I realize that the cards are something I would never send. I am now trying to use what I have that I love. Other stuff goes into boxes for the art teacher at the school where my daughter works.
P.S. i have to admit, I've purposely bought things (pretty quilt squares, beaded materials from India, beautiful laces, etc, and I can't even sew! ) that I knew before even buying them I'd never use them. I buy them because for me they're my mood lifter, and often give me inspiration. They just really lift my spirits when I see them, so for me they are being useful. Maybe some of these items you won't use are sort of like that for you. Something doesn't always have to be used to be a worthwhile buy. I have them all in my drawer and evertime I look at them I find myself playing with them, enjoying all the beautiful colors and patterns...I guess it's my therapy😁
Fiona Burky I love how you explained that. I too find and buy things that just make my heart happy. I might not use them but they bring a smile to my face and bring me inspiration.
Tiffany Solorio I think we limit ourselves by feeling that a supply has to be used in a certain way, when really we should apply creativity and do as we like. Our craft and art supplies can be used to decorate ourselves and our homes.
I think a lot of people who just love paper, stickers, and stamps can only justify the money and time invested in their hobby if they are making something “useful”. That’s probably why card making and scrapbooking were/are so popular.
I think it’s okay just to make a journal of colors and patterns that inspire us. Or to frame designer paper or fabric. I save and frame really cool wrapping paper. Or I will make a collage out of elements from different papers.
I like photos of friends and family. And occasionally there is a piece of art I actually love (and can afford). But nothing moves me like designer paper. I also love hand made papers that art supply or boutique gift shops sell. Once I started framing pieces of it, I found that I no longer felt like it had to be saved for a special occasion and now I actually use it.
I also love paper jewelry so I use designer paper to make beads ( there’s a huge variety beyond the rolled ones you typically see) and pendants. You can also use paper to decorate your hair. It’s pretty easy to attach paper to a barrette or a hair comb. It’s also fairly easy to laminate or transfer paper onto fabric and then make clothes. If you don’t sew you can always just decorate clothing blanks. Same goes for pillows, curtains, etc.
Fiona Burky that’s the way I feel, too. My stash is being used every time I pull things out and look at them. Whether it be fabrics to make a quilt or paper to make a journal page or card, I feel like I am auditioning what goes together and get the creativity flowing. So if some stash items never make it into a project, they still gave me pleasure in reviewing them over the years. That’s not to say I don’t have some things I wish I hadn’t spent the money on though.
Sandra Olson I love all the comments here. But I do want to reduce by eliminating those things I don't like so much and don't plan to use. I will keep the things I love, take time to enjoy them, and donate the extra. I like to work with coloured paper but I am more interested in using up supplies. It takes practice to be successful with something new. So try to use stuff up right away. And every card is for best right! Card people by the way are wonderful people!
My cousin and I could open a store! Our combined items and things we bought to share fill a bedroom sized room! We used to get together about twice a month or more! Now I am retired and live about 30 minutes away, with my own stash! I have stoped buying ! We have enough ribbon to circle the state! Don’t use it!
I have far too much stuff, most of which I haven't used. But I don't care, the craft items make me happy
Thank you for sharing. I don't feel so bad now about stuff I bought but shouldn't have. I now force myself to use all the paperstuff to try and finish it before buying anything new!
Punches take up so much space!
I have so many different paper trimmers and have finally arrived at the conclusion there really are no self-sharpening blades as some companies claim.
I must have 5 or 6 trimmers, looking for the perfect paper trimmer. It doesn’t exist.
Wendy Engel I have a cutterpillar (not the pro) which is very useful as rotary cutters are the most self-sharpening blades - the led light is also useful when cutting double sided papers or text documents
Ruth Portway-thank you for your comment. I too, have the same trimmer and the blade has already been replaced once. It’s ready for a new one again.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a crafters library! Try before you buy. Hehe
I find things I haven’t used for years are coming back around , so may be craft fashion change and you’ll use again
Oh my goodness. I just posted a video about 10 things I won’t be buying in the next 5 years because I want to use up what I have, and I laughed when I saw the Christmas and 6x6 ( but I had 12x12). I just decided to challenge myself to use it, but it’s understandable when you are just not happy with it. Great video! I really enjoyed it. Blessings, Jen
Oh my gosh, Ribbons! I was just thinking the other day how the heck Im going to use them up on cards so Ive banned myself from getting any more.
Great video, thanks for sharing. I consider myself a very minimalist crafter but I am still guilty like everyone else of buying too many things I dont need.
Forgot to say. I’m up for a use some stash challenge if u want to start one
It all can become so overwhelming
This is the reason I do NOT buy packs. Most of the papers are never going to be used More efficient to buy single sheets although it may cost a few cents more at least you are not hoarding stuff you do not like. I now buy packs of plain coloured 12x12 and add embellishment or 6x6 paper to that. We all see and think oooh I really can use this then wonder why we have so much STUFF 6 months later
I liked your previous video because it wasn't bad products, it was based on what you really use and how little you use products that you really like. I am super guilty about that across all of my crafting. When I see a sale and like something, I am really bad at buying and buying in bulk for certain types of products. 2020 I am not buying anything that can go in my fabric, paper or yarn stashes. I can buy something if I need it now for a project, but no buying stashable craft goods.
I love layers... Paper layering. I use my least favs in middle & bottom layers...save favs for top layers, frames, embellishments.
My take on this: We buy because we see someone make something beautiful and we think “ I want to make it too”. But then we have it, we don’t want to recreate it the same, so we make that one other take on it and then the FEELING is gone! Then we see something else and we do the same again. We start collecting and everything looks pretty and we start becoming “ collectors “ instead of “doers”. Sadly we need to be use what we have and I find if we encourage each other to use what we have instead of running out to buy the next best thing , that would be better for our pockets and our sanity. But I totally get what you are saying. I am guilty of it all. I have way too much and am way too invested in this crafting game. I like the idea of the challenge to use what we have. I remember how much more creative and happy I was when I had less! But now that I have so much , it has made me lazy and way less creative and I don’t like it. Thanks for sharing and letting us know we are definitely not alone.
This was a great video. That is great that you have a daughter and niece who can use what you do not. I think we change in what we like to use. We progress or just change our style. I like punches when I need them but do not use them a lot. I used to do paper quilling but now do not do it at all. I am now into stencils. One product I bought that I wish I didn’t is spray distress inks. I thought I would like them but have not really used them.
I never bought many of the Nuvo drops,because I own every one of the Stickies and pearl drops. I have tons of ribbon too. But I started using it more lately. I think I go in spurts of using different craft materials. But I still use a lot of my Martha Stewart punches. I wish I had more of them.
This was interesting to watch and I think we can all relate. The title of the video is a bit misleading though. It's really more about what crafty supplies you don't use anymore. It appears you got a lot of use and love out of many of those items at the time. Thanks for the video though.
Letter stickers. WHY?? They frustrate me. I run out of t's and s's and vowels and I never get them on straight so I don't use them. Gave them all away.
Rachel Hall I couldn’t agree more. That’s why I bought alphabet stamps.
I hate letter stickers. I got several for free and got rid of them all this week
It helps me decide if I want those products. Thank you for the help.
Thank you for watching!
Use a powder tool on the foam before adding sequins to shaker cards so they dont stick
I love my punches and still use them from time to time, seriously regretted buying the mermaid markers!!! I have the India inks and have yet to use them, the nuvo drops I’m on the fence about. I’ve stopped using my brass but I tell you, when the trends change, you’ll use them. Keep EVERYTHING. We don’t only craft, we collect as well! LOL
I feel the exact same way about all my Martha Stewart punches! She did make the best punches but now with electronic cutters they are kinda obsolete. But I am saving them for my grandson to use when he is older.
For Nuvo. You are right. So pretty! But I just got the gold, silver, white and black.
the trick is keeping it all in sight and not having a huge mess
Hi Tiffany, I have to agree with you , we can get lost in I gotta have ! When we should first say are we going to use it , it’s like a person who buys all those gadgets like Seen On TV The Pancake Maker 😳 REALLY !!! Thank you for enlightening us 👍🏼
I have numerous punches that I bought years ago but never use them now, they are just acummulating dust.
I have lots of punches and I use them very often.
I have a ton of Disney supplies but I actually also used a ton! I need 3 of the polka dot albums to finish my trip, but I couldn’t find it anywhere anymore and had to use something else. My trip was January 2019 and I’m hopefully to finish the album by the end of next month, we have another trip planned for next year and I want it to feel fresh when I go to scrap that trip!
My purchases I really regret almost all come from Tuesday morning. I just can’t pass up a good deal... even tho I am not going to use it! That’s one thing I’m really working on.
Use your rub one! They dont have a long shelf life and will start to crack. 🙂 I know you may have plans to go through things "later" but I encourage you to use that supply right away. It may be worth transferring all the rub-on to cardstock and maybe cut out for ephemera. Have fun!
The ones my mother bought in the eighties still work for Shabby chic style. The ones I bought ten years ago are quickly dying. Go figure!
Melanie Sternickle ...I have rub ons that dried out too. Used a couple when I first got into stamping, about 2006, and since then they have just been collecting dust. Gave some to my granddaughters to use and they were useless...talk about a grandma fail moment ):
Thanks for the heads up, will have to check mine they were bought when they were the rage making memories or was it memory maker’s? They were always the best vendor back in the day, giving away the most stuff and Margie was with them back then always making it fun.
Bo Bunny, Graphics 45 (sp?), Kaisercraft, 39 & Market, Stamperia, and lots more are fav paper brands...I buy 12" x 12" whenever possible to get more for my money...plus, I do more than cards... Big time papercrafter & mixed media person. Do many diff crafts, though.
Thanks for these videos...
it's nice to know that I'm not alone😅
You are making me want to destash! The first thing I need to do is cancel my Hero Arts Monthly subscription. I think I have at least 3 years of their kits....have never used a single one! They are all put into gallon ziploc bags with dates on them so obviously they are out of sight out of mind (I kept them in original boxes with dates...but ran out of room for them...lol). I think I am going to head to Hero Arts right now and cancel in time to not pay for the March kit...so thanks for the motivation to do that.
Great video...I agree with every item you have shown, that I too have purchased, in both videos.
Many of these kits are sought after, you will definitely be able to recoup your expense if you sell them :).
I got rid of my stickles, all but a couple of my punches, (I didn’t really have a lot) I go through my stamps and ink every year. I’m doing good at no more paper, I have so much! I’m going to only buy adhesive when I need it and see how that goes lol
You need to have a crafting materials garage sale! They are very popular in Toledo in the summer.Try to organize in cooperation with your local craft store. Several of us participate twice a year. Clean up your items, group them together, and price items reasonably. This is my 5th year. It is a great way to make room in your craft area....
Your video no 1 on this inspired me to clear my stash. I packed a whole box with craft items I never used. Had not much choice with these items, as they were part of a larger pack or gifts. Either not my cup of tea or I simply have too much of a kind.
The only thing I am not sure yet if I wanna keep it is my border punch. Never use it as I intended it when I bought it. I rather use the droppings as embellis and keep using it on leftovers.
I love the video. I understand why you wish you didn't buy those, but being new to junk journaling and paper crafting, I'm looking at those things with wish I had them eyes. Maybe one day in the future, I'll be saying the same thing.
Ribbon is awesome. You can make lanyards with them! I picked up the little tiny hand-held heat press and use glitter vinyl on them to make some amazing lanyards! You also can get some use of your Cameo with this too :)
Girl I can so relate...ugh! I bought the Cricut Air 2 a couple of years ago and have not even plugged it in. I just recently brought out the 160th Singer Anniversary Sewing Machine that I bought eight years ago... What in the world! oh well...tyfs honey~
Papermadepretty I have a Maker still in the box from a year ago , lol
Maggiesmum527 Kates lol 😂 what is wrong with us?
Lol I’m not sure !!
I would buy your alpha dies if you decided to sell them! But I love doing a destash & recuperating some of the money that I spent.
I bough,t and used a lot of ribbon but after a couple of years I stopped using it. I now use it a again but stick to certain widths which has made the narrower ribbons in my hoard surplus to my needs. The wider ribbons I longer use on dads. Use on presents and gift bags
For this last Christmas, I gave my granddaughters a photo album, lots of papers from my stash, a trimmer set, and a scrapbook box to keep everything in it.
They were excited to start something new. I was excited because I got rid of some of my papers.
Over the years I’ve found that kits are a problem for me...I hoard them and don’t use them like I should. It’s too much of one collection and I get tired of it long before it’s gone.
I have a “give away pile” although it could be bigger but I’m still loving the things I haven’t used yet.
I agree about the ribbon. I have a huge box of it but can't tell you the last time I used ribbon.
Crafters we never stop we just pass the obsession on lol
I think we all have stuff that we bought and don’t use. I donate it to my best friend who is a teacher and to the youth groups of my church. So that it can be used by them.
I have to talk myself out of a lot of stuff...all the time!
If you have floral and say, butterfly stamps, stencils and watercolours you can easily make most of the designs you say you love. It’s so much more fun and is really satisfying. Just trying to help. Fascinated by this - TFS
I would love to know who made the collection for those who have passed. Tried to search it but no luck. These are my favorite kinds of videos-nice to know I am not alone. I donate all my unloved/unused product to a local school. I am doing better with my buying. But still have a problem with "SALES" and pretty things. I have 4 sons, 2 grandsons, and another grandson on the way. My life is completely devoid of pretty things & the reality is I don't know what to do them!
It is from simple stories called "Heart". To be honest I think I haven't used that collection because thinking of loved ones that have passed is hard sometimes. But I think it would be good for me to make a album or something as part of healing. Thanks for watching!
@@Tiffany.Solorio I lost my 2 big dogs 4 weeks apart this summer. I remain devastated. I had similar thoughts about making an album of happy, fond memories of them to aid in the healing.
Ribbon makes great belly bands for cards too
If you're a paper addict like me, one thing that I've used fairly regularly & plan to use more when I need some special patterned paper or designs to use and I don't want to go out & buy more paper is Freepik.com or any number of downloadable graphic designs sites to use for whatever purpose...if you have a premium membership on Freepik it is $10 per mo., and you can have unlimited use for most designs. You do need a good color printer and will use lots of ink if you print a lot. (and it's best to use 90 - 100 lb card stock...heavy paper. It's like printing on demand. Vectorstock.com is another good site for that, but more expensive than Freepik.
I went through so many white inks. I finally bought the Stampin' up white craft ink. It works great. But I have a stack of them, for sure!
I have just a handful of NUVO Drops... That & Stickles... DRYING TIME ISSUE mostly. I do use - not often.
Omg. I’m the same, even down to similar products. Such a lot of money wasted. I don’t buy pattern paper anymore, just do clean and simple cards these days.
Totally agree with the Markers. They were my very first buy when starting my collection of crafting stuff. lol... Total regret
You can prepare the nuvo drops ahead of time
I stopped doing subscription kits for scrapbooking and cardmaking because I found that I had so much leftover product each month that I could not possibly use it all. By the end of one year, I ran out of room in my cabinets, but I kept going for another year. Yikes! Am still using it up ten years later!!
LOL LOL LOL I bought that StazOn ink pad and it never worked for me either. I also have inks in bottles I'll probably never use again. I started two December Daily albums and never finished one of them. Every time I look at it, I get overwhelmed and I gave away a box of all the Xmas stuff I bought for it. Finally, I just bought a Brother Scan N Cut and it's frustrating the heck out of me! I'm already sorry I spent the money...
Hahahahahaah!!!! I LOVE these videos!!! I am exactly like you with products! I am just giggling all over the place..😂😂😂 I'm so glad Im not alone my friend...
Would love to buy or trade for the Martha Stewart edge punches.
I stopped buying paper, I only buy digital papers now, because I never seemed to be able to use up all papers. I also always bought every new paper packs from a well known brand and their papers is always very beautiful. But the last packet I bought looked like it was smaller papers, maybe like 6x6 that had been scaled up to 12x12 and it really made them ugly 😞 Yes, they were original.
Another great video! I have to watch myself about Christmas stuff because I see it on sale and forget what I already bought! I think everyone has diff style and it’s good to know what we should NOT buy! 😁 I know I shouldn’t buy paper! 🤦🏽♀️ That being said, when you flipped over that Cocoa Vanilla I thought...I would but that! 😀
I use the Nuvo drops like paint for multi media.
Love my Nuvo drops. I reach for them all the time.
I love my Nuvo drops. I reach for them all the time
I’m with you 100% on the patterned paper packs, sequins and ribbon. Never use. Also, all those different. “Systems” that includes binders, photo pockets and stickers - look cool, but I will NEVER use. This is why I try to stay away from Tuesday Morning because they have that stuff really really cheap and it’s very difficult for me to walk away 😩
It's why I don't watch Tim Holtz. It's too much. $ & stuff.
Annika That’s exactly why I don’t go into Tuesday morning very much I’m too gullible..lol🤣
Beaula Bix takes an iron will, that’s for sure. I have to just block out all the steampunk knickknacks. 😆
AquilaMonroe Clark I’m with you!!!!
Use sequins wherever you would use drops.
I've spent way too much money on cutting machines I don't use!
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I could not agree with you more Tiffany! I am going to use my stash for 20/20 cuz I can see clearly now ;)!
Don’t Christmas craft OMG... biggest time of the year for me... I use tons of stuff. I am glad I use what I have...my craft room keeps me from expanding. This does remind me to de-stash this year though. Thanks for sharing. Luv my Cricut❤️
I bought a bunch of gelatos and have only used them a couple of times.
We all should deltas at the beginning or end of every year.... I’m obsessed with paper, but have been learning which brands I can’t work with.. like Graphic 45,,,.. I have a lot of punches, but I use them a lot.., mostly because I have no dies and no die cutting machines... so I only use punches.. thankfully I use my paper for cards, flip books, pocket letters, tags, envelopes, etc for my pen pals...
I was told that the white stazon comes not inked. You have to ink up the pad first. You probably already knew that and try didn't just thought I'd pass it on. Love your videos ❤️
You could make pretty cards with some of that paper ibought that same ink pad actually returned it. I to have to much ribbin i dont relly buy paper pads but ive got some stamps i bought thinking i would use & haven't
You are so like me with paper packs. I see a beautiful paper collection that someone designed, but none of my pictures seem to be nice enough to use the beautiful paper.
Thanks for watching! I can never resist some beautiful paper. lol.
Tiff...I HIGHLY recommend B|M Alabaster ink, & Christopher also has Alabaster embossing powder, as well.
Years ago, I bought lots of embellishments from dollar stores. I didn't use them often so I ended up donating a jar of them to an art group. Still don't miss them.Edit I make Christmas cards. I get several paper pads then didn't use them. I've also got Christmas stickers and other embellishments that I don't use. What you're saying encourages me to sort through my Christmas card-making stuff, and get rid of what I don't intend to use. For example, Charlie Brown and gang stickers. What was I thinking?! Further, with letters and numbers, I would rather get the stickers than the stamps. It is hard to line them correctly.
I have a lot of ribbon as well. Now I don’t buy it anymore and when I use it on Christmas gifts, I no longer collect to reuse it.
I’m a new craft so this is good to no I did get paper package for Christmas buy the time I got to the store all the good stuff gone plus I was sick and I’m try to get my ground that under so thank you but I do need a die machine my hand doesn’t like scissors
When I have got stuff I do not use regularly, I make donation gifts for the local animal shelter!! Hugs Angel.
Angelika...sounds like something I would like to do..what type of things do you make?
M Cannon I have some tutorials of that on my channel, I make junk Journals, tin cans, old books new covers, all things with which I can take the stuff I do not need for vintage junk journals! Recently I did a Key holder from trash, but only posted on Facebook and a shadow box for a garbage Expedition in Vienna. I would love it, when you can donate something for animal shelter flea market! Many hugs angel.💓
This just makes me sad for all the things that I have purchased that I don't use.
I still love my punches, they just take up too much space. I commented on your previous video about flower soft. Another thing I have which I can't think how I would use, is Indian handmade papers, the stuff with the leaves in it. What was I thinking? Grrrrrrr!
2learn4ever there was a utube video I watched years ago about using a mesh shoe holder ( the type you hang on your door) for your punches. It works great and it keeps your punches visible so you are more likely to use.
@@kiminalaska9363 Thanks, yes I knew about that, its just that it wouldn't work in my attic room where my craft table is quite far away from the door and it wouldn't be convenient to keep having to cross such a large room. Might sound nice with all that space but honestly its the junk room of the house with everyone's junk in it!! I don't have enough wall space either. I presently have my punches in drawers which I got from Ikea so I rummage a lot but at least they are nearer to me! :-D
@@2learn4ever I love my cazillion paper punches and use them even though I have a Silhouette. I bought 2 of those plastic 6-drawer carts and stacked them in the craft room closet. Have my punches sorted by type, and 3 drawers are just Christmas punches -2 drawers regular punches & 1 more drawer the mini Christmas punches. I now use my punches a lot since they are easy to find with all snowflakes punches being in one place, etc. I have drawers for circles, squares, sentiment mats, etc. For the paper edge punches, they are stored in a sturdy decorative box that measures 18"w x 15"hx8"d . I don't use the edge punches too much, but I still love having the option to use them if I want to. The jumbo punches too big for the drawers are kept in a plastic bin.
@@katzarm The problem is that trends change and I'm now finding it very hard to find YT videos covering the products I am hoarding, i.e. punches, flower soft, and omigosh, peel offs, I spent hundreds on peel offs!!! :-(
My issue was hunkydory and i sold the lot all my stamps all my punches all the dies and tools gone because i was making dollshouse miniatures .now i am junk journaling and missing my stash.