Stash Busting 2019 - I WILL use my mountains of craft stash before buying more!

emsi_b

I haven't done anything much this week. Really lost my mojo! I did try to put some pyramage bits together but they didn't line up properly so I binned them straight away. I suppose that counts? No bites on all the craft stuff I listed, but still time yet.

nimbo

My front room is looking a little better. I need to Clean down a dresser and put some kitchen stuff into it. I’ve put shelves in the doesn’t room to hopefully hold some stuff. I need to make some baskets to do this but I don’t want to rush them and they look pants.

I have two large cushions that I need to take somewhere so the stuffing can be used. And then three large cushions that need to go to the tip. I don’t really want to stick them in the bin as they’ll fill it up. But once they’re gone I can count them. They’ll make a massive space.

I’ve not been productive as I seem to have no time. But I have so many ideas.....

What does everyone else do to find / make the time to make stuff????

ponypal

Bought 2 x post it pads and a notebook today oh dear!
Hoping this month I will make some headway with some of the lettersets I have stashed for penpalling

nimbo

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Used up a notebook at work. Yay. It was a lovely hand made one. Such progress to report.

Hope everyone is doing well. 🌈🦄

vikki_louise

Since these threads began I’ve failed at stash busting, I realise now days I’m a craft hoarder more than a crafter ��Thinking of selling some of my stash but don’t know how! Do people even buy paper pads any more of backing paper? Would anyone ever use rubber stamps any more?

emsi_b

Vikki, people buy, but not for a lot. I've had some success on eBay and Facebook, although had a total time waster last night which was frustrating.

I have made 6 cards today. I had a tidy up in the spare room (crafting room, let's be honest) and binned a couple of sheets of rubbish and sorted out a small pile of papers I don't like. I found out some ribbon to make a necklace with (getting at the stuff is half the battle, spare room also has all the baby clothes & bits to sell!). Not huge gains, but after a while of no mojo, a good start. I need to get sorted as I've got a craft class Friday where I'll get a load of new bits!

nimbo

I’m still slowly ploughing through my crafting sort out. We were camping this weekend so masses of washing to try to dry is taking up my time.

I also had a small slip. I bought some fabric. Enough for two dresses. Both light chambrays one with butterflies and one with stars.

I also bought some muslin for jelly and booze making. Which was essential as I have a load I need to sort out and the last muslin had - worn out.

I now need to make some things to make up for the slip.

Hope everyone has been busy.

emsi_b

Sometimes the small slips help motivate you to get some stuff used! I have used up a good chunk of the stuff I got from mum, and it has spurred me on to do some more cross stitch, and I've even pressed some fabric that was sat months in the ironing pile! I did the ironing too, not just the fabric :rofl:

ponypal

Gave away one notebook I had been holding onto for best since 2013. Thinking of making some greetings cards to sell/at least use myself out of a draw-full of stuff I have.

nimbo

I’m glad there has been progress. I have washed the muslin and when I have sewn / hemmed some of it I will count it. I’m thinking I have enough for a couple of double layer cloths and a large bit spare.

We’ll see....

My partner is away this weekend so I would love to do something. I however am feeling rubbish. So run down I have cold sores never had one before and I look like I’ve been stung by a bee. I’m treating them with those plasters. Not entirely convinced they work. (I’m obviously expecting miracles and they clearly should have gone in 16 hours. Rather then grow).... they’re feeling bigger then my nose right now.