2022 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!

JAMIEDODGER

Made another four things for the shop today, plus a selfish sewing project.

I've had this lovely striped Essex Linen in mind for a new notions pouch for me for a while, I wanted a bigger one this time, with room for extra things including my close work glasses. I'm rather chuffed with it:) Sorry about the huge picture!

bit_by_bit

Second blanket finished last night so 2/52.

Joining this thread and a big sort out has combined to really push me onward. There is an added benefit: I get to sit and watch TV guilt free at the same time. 

Auti

Made a pretty thing from my stash  

AnimalTribe

My original post seems to have been lost in the ether, but it was a thank you to craftingmad for the suggestion of double sided tape for card making. I know my DH has a stash of tape so I'll give that a go. In the meantime I've cut out loads of felt pieces to make up various things. So far though, only 6 of the things are completely finished. 

bit_by_bit

Another 2 blankets completed last night so onto 4/52 items. 

Lovely beads @Auti. They remind me of some sweets I used to buy in a packet asa kid. Like little jewels. 

Wraithlady

very pretty @Auti!

Hemmed up the offcut from my Regency dress from last year, we now have a nice red tablecloth.

nimbo

Love all the makes and the bracket is gorgeous auti. 

It’s good to see people are motivated etc. 

Xxxxx

I’ve  whipped up 5 Christmas decorations with some crystal beads. took all of an hour. Didn’t manage to find that before Christmas. 🤣🤣

I’ve finished another 10 elements of my quilt. Powered through them. 

I have some of the shapes for the epp missing though. I don’t know what I’ll do. 🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ve unpacked another 6 craft boxes. Still cannot find the pmc I am looking for. So will have to continue the mad hunt. 

I’ve hung another thing on the wall. Need to buy some back spray paint. Looking at plasticote. It’s only a little way of the cheapest but has good reviews. It’s to upcycle some old frames for pictures I have awaiting hanging. 

38 / 250. 

I’ve not ordered any paint as yet so still 17/250 for spends. 

emsi_b

Hello! I have already failed at not buying anything more 🤦‍♀️ I have been strict with myself on not buying any more paper (that's what's taking up so much room!).

My target for this year is 100 items. I already have a few specific things I want to focus on- my wedding/honeymoon scrapbook, 3 tops for me, a pair of denim dungarees for me, and some tops and joggers for my son. I have the main fabric for all of the clothes, but may need extra bits and bobs for collars etc. 

We STILL haven't moved, so everything is still packed up. Even worse, we emptied the loft thinking we'd be moving in a few weeks, so the spare room/craft room/office is full of boxes and I can't get to anything left out!!

craftingmad

emsi_b said:

Hello! I have already failed at not buying anything more 🤦‍♀️ I have been strict with myself on not buying any more paper (that's what's taking up so much room!).

My target for this year is 100 items. I already have a few specific things I want to focus on- my wedding/honeymoon scrapbook, 3 tops for me, a pair of denim dungarees for me, and some tops and joggers for my son. I have the main fabric for all of the clothes, but may need extra bits and bobs for collars etc. 

We STILL haven't moved, so everything is still packed up. Even worse, we emptied the loft thinking we'd be moving in a few weeks, so the spare room/craft room/office is full of boxes and I can't get to anything left out!!

Welcome aboard. Don't worry a few people have spent some money on supplies already so you are not alone (and I will more than make up for not spending any later on in the year - you can be sure!)

Great to have you taking part x 

craftingmad

Well done on all your progress.
I'm very impressed with all your makes and even more impressed that not much money has been spent amongst us ytet even with those January sales in full pelt  

I've managed to make a few more items for my Etsy shop (nail planners and a wooden colour therapy rainbow) so I'm now up to 21/2022.

Slow progress so I really have to get my bum into gear and step up my making game I Think!!!!