2021 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!

craftingmad

Declaring my last 3 makes of the day.
I finished my Project Life title page which used up a page protector, some cardstock and stickers and I've also made two anxiety bees for orders for my shop. 
My total now stands at 14/2021  

craftingmad

Bless me crafters for I have sinned!!!!
It had been 3 days since my last craft spend and then Create and Craft bring me a Sizzix pick of the Day which I just could not resist!!!! 
I have just purchased it but already have big plans on what to make using it and really it is a tool rather than paper crafting stash so please may I be forgiven?
 

vulpix

Thank you for the new thread crafting mad. You are forgiven a purchase. It will pay for itself in time.
I have done no crafting for a couple of weeks and it feels odd to sit in an evening with idle hands. Last night I got the craft stash out with the intention of making the cat a blanket from some leopard print fleece I was given a couple of years ago. Cut 1 section and gave up, it will go to fabric recycle. The worst crumbly, flaky fleece ever.
I found a carrier of wool oddments. Started yet another little stripe hat for African baby appeal.
The craft stash is reduced after last year. I haven't bought anything except glue, pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
My aim is to just craft away and see how much I make using up what I have. For a start do the neckband and sew up 3 baby jumpers.
Happy New Year
Vx

craftingmad

vulpix said:

Thank you for the new thread crafting mad. You are forgiven a purchase. It will pay for itself in time.
I have done no crafting for a couple of weeks and it feels odd to sit in an evening with idle hands. Last night I got the craft stash out with the intention of making the cat a blanket from some leopard print fleece I was given a couple of years ago. Cut 1 section and gave up, it will go to fabric recycle. The worst crumbly, flaky fleece ever.
I found a carrier of wool oddments. Started yet another little stripe hat for African baby appeal.
The craft stash is reduced after last year. I haven't bought anything except glue, pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
My aim is to just craft away and see how much I make using up what I have. For a start do the neckband and sew up 3 baby jumpers.
Happy New Year
Vx

Thanks Vulpix and well done on your achievements last year.
I cannot wait to hear all about your beautiful crafty makes and bonus points for your charity hat too

 

craftingmad

I'm trying to make up for my early slip by starting straightaway this morning and can declare 3 more cards made ready to send later in the year  
Not a lot but little by little  I will bust my stash as long as I control myself and don't buy anymore!!!!) 
My total now stands at 17/2021   

craftingmad

Back again to declare a further 8 makes
All things made for orders for my Etsy shop so these were:-
1 x Angel in my Pocket
5 x Mini seed packs
2 x Box of Positivity Card Packs
Not loads of stash used but hopefully every little bit will add up and I will start to see a difference  
How is everyone else getting on?

Luciecat63

Hi, could I please join in? I am a fabric addict; I also enjoy any type of embroidery and I have about 20 huge plastic crates of materials for all sorts of crafts. My aim is to finish a major cross stitch project, which I aim to complete by August, finish off at least six small projects and make six garments. I will not allow myself to buy any crafting books or materials unless they are necessary to complete a project.

loopychriss

Hi Everyone, I'm very sheepishly wandering back in for this year.  Think I started off with good intentions last year, but once Covid hit I was kept busy making masks for local community - unfortunately not from any of my stash.  We were supplied with loads of extra fabrics and it took months for me to work through it.  Even now I've still got a big hamper of it!

I also discovered my local fabric shop did live sales every week, so could still get tempted and buy all through the lockdowns.  I am now at the stage where I don't have any more room for fabric! I desperately need to use up some on bunting, quilts, bags etc and make room in the crates for the stuff stashed in 2 big drawers.

I still make cards occasionally, made around 40 for Christmas just gone, and got 10 made for next Christmas, but not counted any as I've not been on.

So.. .I'd like to join again for 2021, not going to be too ambitious, can always up the total.  I'll start with 50 items to make over the year.

craftingmad

Luciecat63 said:

Hi, could I please join in? I am a fabric addict; I also enjoy any type of embroidery and I have about 20 huge plastic crates of materials for all sorts of crafts. My aim is to finish a major cross stitch project, which I aim to complete by August, finish off at least six small projects and make six garments. I will not allow myself to buy any crafting books or materials unless they are necessary to complete a project.

Of course you can and welcome Luciecat63
I cannot wait to see your stash busting creations

craftingmad

loopychriss said:

Hi Everyone, I'm very sheepishly wandering back in for this year.  Think I started off with good intentions last year, but once Covid hit I was kept busy making masks for local community - unfortunately not from any of my stash.  We were supplied with loads of extra fabrics and it took months for me to work through it.  Even now I've still got a big hamper of it!

I also discovered my local fabric shop did live sales every week, so could still get tempted and buy all through the lockdowns.  I am now at the stage where I don't have any more room for fabric! I desperately need to use up some on bunting, quilts, bags etc and make room in the crates for the stuff stashed in 2 big drawers.

I still make cards occasionally, made around 40 for Christmas just gone, and got 10 made for next Christmas, but not counted any as I've not been on.

So.. .I'd like to join again for 2021, not going to be too ambitious, can always up the total.  I'll start with 50 items to make over the year.

Great to have you back loopychris. 
I have fallen off the wagon already and made a purchase so no need to be sheepish at all  
I'm in awe of you and making masks - I tried and failed miserably so will stick to mainly papercraft items I think this year  
I cannot wait to see your creations.
Good luck x