Purge Your Craft Supplies PAINLESSLY
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Get ready to purge your craft supplies painlessly with 5 doable tips! I totally understand wanting to avoid the dreaded craft room purge. But if you’ve got the desire to clear out your unused and unloved craft supplies, I’m here to help!
I’ve uncovered all sorts of tips that make purging easier through learning about minimalism, decluttering, and purging my own craft space for the first time ever. I even experienced 2 surprising benefits of purging that I can’t wait to share with you.
I’d love for you to come along, purge with me, and start feeling ready to destash your own crafty stash.
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Brovo! Its wonderful to give into your community. Dont be afraid to break up a set if there is one stamp you use all the time and dont use any of the others in the set.
Thanks so much, Cidney! I needed this, I’m going to pull a few out!
My problem has been justifying to myself the value in spending a pricey amount for a SINGLE stamp from a set, even if I’ve made a game plan or 3 for that one and only. ☹️
I never could remember what stamps I used and sent to which people. Kind of along the lines of sticky notes, I now put scrap card stock in each stamp/die sleeve. When I use that stamp for say a birthday, I write on the card stock “Ann birthday Feb. 2020 - gnome stamp” or “Anderson anniversary May 2021 - gold embossed floral”. Then I know not to use same stamp for that person.
What a Great idea. I used to write this inform. On the calendar and just flip through them but this makes better sense. Love it!
I photograph all of my makes. Generally I can tell by what is in the picture to whom I gave the card or whatever item I have made (date helps too), but now I am going to add the name of the recipients in #tags.This is a great suggestion. Thanks.
Bonus? I will now be able to pull up all the gifts I’ve made for one person. I think a gift timeline will prove useful.
Awesome idea! Wish I could figure out how to make this work for my sweetie, who has sent me the exact same e-card for Valentine's Day three years in a row!
Super great tip! That is what I always forget when sending a card... Did I already use this one for this person?
Genius!
My husband is having back surgery today so I know we won’t be traveling during my month off this summer so I’m going to be starting to purge my craft room. I want to love my supplies but I have so many from the last thirty years of card making and scrapbooking that I need to make room for the ones I truly love and purge the ones I don’t. 😊
I hope all went well with his surgery ❤️ That’ll be a great use of your break! I’ve loved listening to the Minimal Mom here on UA-cam for my purging motivation.
i moved 5 years ago. sold my house and knew i would only have a bedroom for my stamping supplies. i purged so much! i gave most of everything. i can truly say i haven’t missed anything! i have purchased new stamps that are truly my style now. i’m so glad that I did the purge! 🌸
That’s an amazing story, thanks for sharing! I can definitely see feeling that way 🙌❤️
I love the sticky note idea. I am going to put sticky notes on the back of all my supplies and add a date and what I used it for. In 3 months I will visit my supplies again and see which items I've loved and which I have passed by..... then I'll know which ones to pass along so they too can be loved by someone else ❤
And they will be loved by someone else. That’s a good point.
That’s awesome, Tracy! I love the thought these supplies are going somewhere they can be used and loved!
This thumbnail makes me want to CRY. Seeing that Lawn Fawn set that I’ve been searching for forever going in the no box…🤦🏻♀️❤️
I was thinking the same thing LOL
Me too!!!
Me too!!!
This is why we need to purge what we don’t love, because someone else reaaaaally wants it!
I totally know that feeling! Shoot me an email at support@inkhillrevival.com
The “maybe” box is also something you set aside for x number of weeks and if you never go back to pull something out then they become “no”’s. Thanks for this timely video. I have a child moving back in and I have to make space.
Yes!! That’s a great point, can let it to simmer in the maybe box for a bit. Good luck! I’ve loved reading others’ comments on here about needing to purge for various reasons like that and then being really happy with the results.
Exactly what I was thinking.
I actually do that all over my house... I'll go through a closet or a dresser or a cabinet and pull things that I haven't used in a while. I box them up and they go in the garage. (I make a list on the outside of the box of what's in it, just in case I really do need something later). I give it roughly 6 months and if I haven't touched the box, it goes straight to donation without even being opened. (I know myself... and if I open that box most of it will come right back in the house 🤣)
@@missychan63 this is so wise!! 🙌
V E R Y clever!!
It just so happens I just did this and it was very freeing. One more plus to purging - you do find things you forgot you had. I love the sticky note idea. I am doing to adopt that for sure. Especially for the next purge. Good luck on your move. We will be waiting for your return. ;)
Aww thank you 🥰🥰🥰 Purguing is so counter to what we expect! Instead of awful and sad, you’re right, it’s totally freeing.
I'm going through an crafty organization / purge right now and I love the sticky note idea. Such an easy way to tell later that you had ideas that may or may not have been executed. I'll do that for sure! Thanks!
So glad that idea will work for you, too! Good luck on your purge, Tina!
I moved across the country 3 months ago and had to fit our whole house in a 4x2metre van so the craft room was brutally decluttered. My new craft room feels HUGE and it’s so nice that I love everything I can put my hands on! Honestly it’s the best thing I’ve done for my crafty life 😊
No layered purging there!!! That’s amazing you got your whole house down to that! I can absolutely see the benefits being instantly huge having gone at it all at once 🙌
Kerry, just like you, when we moved 3 years ago, i had to do a purge. Sadly my new craft room just wasn't big enough for everything. Also, I found the pandemic lockdown were extremely helpful in forcing me to actually use things cuz I just couldn't get out to buy more. Good luck with your move and I will look forward to your videos when you are settled in. Thanks so much. 😊
Aww thank you so much! Silver linings 🙌
Love your “no guilt, no pressure” approach to purging. A true crafting approach!
Thank you! I could never recommend otherwise! Little by little gets you there just the same, and a whole lot more comfortably 🙌
Sometimes I think to use stamp sets we haven't used before, we need to set a goal of "this is a new set day." This could also be done with a supply, like a card and envelope set, or dies. Hope your move goes well. We will miss you, but understand. Look forward to your return. The other Kerrie !!!!!
Hehe, thanks so much, Kerrie!! ❤️You’re absolutely right, it can take being very conscious about it to get around to the different sets. I definitely have favorites I use on repeat.
I moved out of the U.S. 9 years ago and my bestie and I Zoom every Friday. We both make cards so we might do a challenge or set goals for the week to motivate ourselves. When we can't really think of anything else we say, "Let's go shopping in our studios and use something we've never used before."
I've been pulling out stamps I've never used...and used a lot of them! Great idea to choose a specific day or date to use them!
I’m moving in 4 weeks and have to pack my craft room. I’m going to be sharing the craft room with my sister in her place so I might pass stuff on to her. She is a beginner.
She will love that!! Good luck with your move ❤️
I love this. Being gentle with yourself the first time really IS key. Once you've simplified and culled your craft supplies the first time, it's easier to see what you are and aren't using. I did my very first destash after about 10 years of collecting and it was just ok, kinda small. My next one was more purposeful and meaningful.
Thanks for sharing, that’s so good to hear! I’m looking forward to going at it again and really refining things throughout the year. Thanks for watching!
Great tips. Thanks, Kerry!
Love these purge ideas! My purchasing problem is sales! I keep my stamps and dies in categories like, guy, floral, nautical, etc. and I’m always building on my categories. With the stamp positioner that open and close like a book, even inexpensive stamps work well. Love the sticky note idea!
Yesss!! Sales can be such a draw! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
"is there a sliver of a chance that I will use this-probably not"🤣👍. Congrats 👏. I think the easiest way for me to purge would be if someone came into my craft room and just took stuff out of it. 🤣. I probably wouldn't notice unless it was my Katzel craft stamps
🤣 I love it!!!!
This is amazing I love this video. such great ideas for purging. I'm sentimental in everything so I do have a hard time purging but I did do that recently. and I love the sticky note idea
Thanks so much, Keren! Right?! Yay for a purging middle ground thanks to sticky notes 😂🙌
I'm right there with you, Keren! I am so sentimental! It really does make it a challenge for me...especially since most of my stash is from my mom. We could make "stash packs" of our "no" items and give them to friends who craft!
One of the best videos Ive come across. Thank you. Im downsizing my crafts including a couple hundred rubber stamps, scrapbooking paper, punches and much more.
I like this method and your honesty of your emotions. Very helpful. Thank you.
Aww thanks for so much kindness, Jeannie! Good luck with your purge ❤️
Thanks for this terrific video…I am participating in a crafty garage sale in September and this video is very helpful. Love the sticky note suggestion.
I’m so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your crafty purge, that sale’s gonna be the perfect motivation. Thanks, Connie ❤️
If I had the chance to participate on a crafty yard sale, I'd probably come home with more stuff than I'd purged!
I’ve been looking at my craft room seriously, as I’m bursting at the seams. It’s time to do a serious purge…..and your suggestions are really helping me to get to it!! I’ve been feeling too overwhelmed to even start…..until today
So good you’re feeling more ready! You can totally do this, Cindy! Little by little will get you there all the same. Keep me posted, I’d love to hear how it goes ❤️
That was very motivational Kerry, thanks and succes on moving. 🤗
Thank you so much!!! ❤️
This needs to happen in my craft room. Just found your channel last night and binge watched, love your creative style, and video persona❤️🤔
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, Belinda! Good luck with your purge ❤️
I’ve purged not to long ago and it was a nice feeling. I felt guilty at first because I have so much money tied up in stamping supplies but... I have a friend who has young grandchildren and I gave all my stuff that I don’t use anymore to her. Now her grandkids are making cards and having a blast with my stuff. So, I don’t feel so bad. I only wished she had a die cut machine! Lol I’m getting ready to go through them!!!
to her and her grandkids are having so much fun making cards . So, I feel so good that the stuff is getting good use. I’m getting ready to purge again with my dies.
I have found my style of cards that I like doing and sticking to what I know I will use and love doing. I have spent a lot of money but I fine myself being my cautious now in my spending. Love your videos! I feel the same way you feel and it’s great knowing I’m not alone ! Thanks for tips and ideas!
Totally! Our situations and settling into a style sounds so similar. I’m right there with you! How fun for your grandkids ❤️ There’s so many crafters who would love the dies, it’s just getting the word out. You could try locally on Craigslist or online through eBay or Facebook.
I need to purge. I've collected for 15 yrs and may need to move to a smaller place in the future. I like the idea of your "maybe" box. That gives a second chance to decide if I really need it or love it. It's the tons of printed paper that I first loved, but haven't used and need to go through and part with the "blah" papers. Thanks for the tips and that it's ok to purge!
Totally! It’s pretty amazing to give yourself permission to let go of things. Good luck!
Awesome video and comes at the perfect time for me. I am in the process of decluttering my home in order to prepare it for sale. The craft room is, of course, going to be the hardest, but your ideas have inspired me to look at purging my craft room a different way. Thanks for sharing as always. Have a great day!
Thank you, Sharon!! Yes I definitely saved the craft room for last, built up my purging confidence first 😂 By the way, I’ve loved the Minimal Mom’s UA-cam videos for decluttering motivation if you’re looking for more. Good luck to you!
@@inkhillrevival289 oh my goodness; I watch her as well!
@@sharondonaghy6030 🙌🙌🙌
I have been wanting to purge but I always checkered out because I felt overwhelmed. This is such a brilliant idea!
I’m so glad this was helpful! Starting on other easier parts of my house really geared me up to do my craft space!
The sticky note idea is really good 👍🏻
Thanks, Virginie! I’m so interested to see what all my sticky notes look like in the future!
Your stamps storage is so neat and uniform!
Thank you, Alison!!
I felt inspired to do a mini purge and organize. I threw out an entire garbage bag of things. I’m sentimental so if I think I’ll miss something because of the memories, I take a picture of it before tossing.
I love that, Sarah! Oh I’ll just do a little… hours later, a garbage bag 😂🤣🤣 Purging addiction? That’s a great idea for sentimental items!
I already purged to move into a motor home six years ago. But I started sending stamp sets out as Happy Mail since I've been collecting again. Going with the less is more style & digital rock!
That is some very happy mail! How fun, Sharon! ❤️
I purge every year because I know I have way too much stuff. I think when you have too many choices your creativity can hit a brick wall. I absolutely love the post a note ideas. It’s like putting a hanger backwards in your closet. If it’s still backwards 6mo to a year later, obviously you can live without it. I’m doing the post a note starting today! Thanks so much, great video.
Absolutely the same idea! So glad you can use it, Stefanie. I do love working with less, too. And I like that idea of an annual purge!
Great ideas
Aww thank you!
Awesome tips, Kerry! I am a huge fan of purging, and I will be using your sticky note idea. 😉 Hugs Keia
Wonderful, so glad that idea will help! I am a total fan of purging now, too. Can’t wait to enjoy a simplified house. Thanks, Keia 🥰
Hi there 😀 I just came across your channel and enjoyed this video -- I need a maybe box\bin\basket to keep apprehension at bay. If I know it's not going away just yet I am able to proceed with the process. Same with random items. Keeping them with a mind as to where I can put them helps decide whether or not to keep them down the road. I really like your gentle approach 👍TFS
Totally! It makes a huge difference to me too go at it gently and it gets you to the same place in the end anyways, just a little more spread out. Thanks so much for watching, Laura!
Great tips, I will keep this tutorial just in case I want to clean up my stash. For now I don’t want to. I feel like a hoarder, but I know about myself going back to items and using them. What I am going to do with one of your tips, is going through my stuff when I have a “crafters block” and I need inspiration. Good luck with moving. I hope to see you back soon!
Thanks so much, Anneke! No reason to purge when you don’t want to or need to! Enjoy that stash ❤️❤️
Thanks, I do enjoy my stash daily. But I also intend to use up as much as possible at the moment. Like altering the “ugly” papers, using materials before they dry up but also using the beautiful papers like you mentioned in a video about holding on to pretty papers (or using and letting go). Your tutorials have impact, make me think. I have commented about that before (different video) and I hope you have more insights to share when you are settled in your new house. I wish you and your family a smooth move, and that you can create many wonderful loving memories there.
@@annekeschep8148 sounds like an amazing plan! What if you ended up liking the altered papers even more than the really special paper?! Thanks so much for the sweet wishes!
Just popping in to hope you are well and settled in your new home? Miss your brilliant videos! ♥️🌈
Hi Rachel! We just moved into our new home yesterday…for the second go of the summer 😆😭 Remind me not to do this anymore!
Last thing still to move is the craft room. I begged my hubby to figure out how move the furniture without needing to pack up all the drawers again. Fingers crossed that works out!
Hope you’ve had a great summer!! Thanks so much for reaching out 🥰😘
I have a rule if I have not used an item in a year it should go .
This helps me from having things I do not use.
I love your sticky note idea it is something I will implement my self.
Thank you
That is a great rule! That’s the timeframe I’m considering for myself with so many supplies being seasonal. Thanks for watching, Jane!
@@inkhillrevival289 this rule works for any thing in your home. I use it for everything but family memorabilia and holiday decor.
Popping by to say hello! Hope all is well! Big hugs!
Aww hi, Tiffany!! Things are going great, moved into our new home 2 days ago and our home sale is finalized! Last thing to go is moving over the craft room from my parents’ house. Never move twice in one summer 😑
I think I will use one of my MANY journals to keep track of the cards I send to each friend or family member. I'll put their name on the top of the page. And, stamp the image and write what style the card is, too! And, I'll purge the other journals!
Good luck with your move! Will miss you!
Aww thank you so much, Barbara!
I love to purge! But I never keep to that rule when I am buying. LOL. Thanks for the helpful tips. I am gearing up for another purge soon and I will for sure use all your tips! Thanks Kerry!
😂😂 darn!!! Good luck with your purge and thanks for watching, Tiffany!
Awesome tips
Thanks so much, Susan! ❤️
I have been purging my house for months. I do a small area at a time. Took ideas from minimalist. What I learned to keep from getting overwhelmed is, don't jump from one area to another without finishing 1st area . I had 3 boxes 1. Keep 2. Donate( or sell) 3. I'll think about it. I put that box aside for a month or two. With a lid. So, durring the wait to donate period and did not take anything out to use, I donated it without opening the top. Sounds difficult. But it was easy and liberating. It's been 8 months since I did that. I can honestly say, I don't miss anything. Especially since I don't remember what was in the box. This worked best in my kitchen. I had a lot of stuff I barely used. My craft area is still a work in progress. I tossed broken or unusable things. Donated( I have a local non profit craft thrift store )duplicates, things I forgot I had, things I bought because I wanted to try, but didn't or didn't like. I also took things out of packaging. Easier to use things that are " open". I discovered crafting almost 30 years ago after my son was born. Have a lot of stuff.
Fantastic!! I geared myself up for my months long purge watching minimalist UA-cam channels. Super helpful! I loved learning from the Minimal Mom.
@@inkhillrevival289 me too. She said something that helped me with the sentimental aspect of letting things go. If you are not using it. And no one else in my life wants it. Let it go so someone else can enjoy it. That got me to let go dishes I got as a wedding gift 32 years ago. Barely used them because hand wash only and cannot use in the microwave. Also, the putting aside to sell, chances are you are not going to sell. Donate, it goes to something that needs it. I don't want to be a minimalist. I just wanted to be OK with less clutter. And it's been working so far. Husband is returning in 1.5 years. We do want to move and down size. So, its easier to slowly purge. Less daunting. We've moved a few times because of the military. I don't want to move for the last time, hopefully, without moving " Stuff" we don't use or need.
@@nans969 those are amazing things to have learned and put into practice! I’m right there with you, I want less stuff / clutter but not so far as minimalism.
Good luck with your move ❤️❤️
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
I donated a lot of pattern papers to the teachers on the preschool in my town, because kids always needs materials to work.
Yes!!!! That’s such a great place to share arts and crafts supplies. My SIL has a preschool and some of my wood block stamps and such are headed her way!
Don’t forget when purging, sets don’t have to stay together. If you only use the 1 stamp, just keep that one and purge the rest.
So many have recommended this and I totally needed to hear it 🙌 Thanks, Leanne!
Oooh, I’m on a paper purge at this moment!! Next I’m getting rid of all the cheap stamps I bought before I could afford the decent ones!! I’m just overwhelmed with so much crafting stash, so hence the purge and I’m loving it! Thank you as always, love your mindset on all your wonderful videos, so wise and sensible. Good luck with your move 🥰⭐️🏆
Thanks so much, Rachel! Going through one item category at a time sounds like a great approach!
Kerry, I love the sticky note idea!!! I will be using that!!! I just gave away a bunch of my supplies last week it took me several weeks. I purged and then went through it again and found more things to give away. I had to stop feeling bad about giving it away because I spent the money on it but your video's have help me with that!! Hope your move goes well!! Are you moving far away or just the same area?
Yay for dropping the feeling bad part! I’m super happy to hear that. I will be doing the same as you and finding more to destash post move.
We’re moving about an hour and a half away, so although it’s not far, it’s a whole new community and vibe. We’ll miss it here but we’ll be even closer to family down there. Thanks so much for the well wishes! ❤️
Although I have enough supplies to keep me going for the rest of eternity, one thing is, I do use them. So there is no reason for me to purge, and I am fine with that. However, I do have a few cover dies that I have used to death, and even though I do like them, I doubt I will ever want to use them ever again, so they’re probably the only things I would toss out. Thankfully I am not a hoarder 🤣
That’s awesome, Debi! Quite impressive to use supplies to death 🙌 I’m not there yet, but I do have some pretty heavily used favorites!
If you decide to sell some of these supplies please, please let your followers know when / where. I saw some things go in your No and Maybe boxes that I would love! Thank you o much for the inspiration, as always
For now I’m just passing on to my little card making niece! But if I ever do, I will most definitely let you all know! Thanks, Beatrice! ❤️
I like the sticky note idea. I think I would put the date on it so that the next time I come back to it, if it hasn't been used, then maybe it's time to say, "Buh Bye." Also, there's no rule that says you have to purge an entire set. Say there are 10 stamps in a package, and you know you won't ever use 5 of them...put them in your purge box and keep the rest. For organization sake, you may want to combine partial sets that seem to belong together, but not necessarily.
I like that organizational idea of pairing the logical partial sets. I’m totally going to break some apart, you all have encouraged me!
Hi! Great tips! My mother had a craft room and I have one. One day she brought over ALL of her crafting items. Now I have 2 bedrooms stacked 5-6' high of boxes of unknown items. I now have about 500 wood stamps! They are too expensive for me to ship to friends. Any hints how to tackle this? I will use the keep, trash, give/donate system. But there is no room to put my items away. I can barely walk in the rooms! Any idea how to go about this besides bringing everything out in the rest of the house? PLEASE help me!
I admit…this video scares me! 😱 😂 I know you’re right but it’s painful giving away or selling my babies! Hahaha 😝 Thanks for the great ideas! 💖We used to do stamp swaps a few years ago! We got ‘new’ stamps without spending money!!
Oh my goodness, how fun would a stamp swap be?! Love that! Hehe, it may not be time to purge. If you don’t want to/don’t need to, enjoy what you’ve got! ❤️
I just found your channel and blog from a link with Justine Hovey. I like that your videos are lass than 10 min long and so professionally done. Did you learn videography in college?
Thanks so very much, Betty! No, but my husband is into photography and recently filming and has helped me learn the ropes, thank goodness!
Love this, thanks so much. As I listened, a few feet away from my laptop, I realized you sound soooo much like Cass from Clutterbug. Are you sisters? Love her channel also.
Thank you! Haha nope, she sure is fun to watch though!
I liked the sticky note idea the best 🤔
Thanks, Julie! I’m interested to see how my future sticky notes fare 🤣
@@inkhillrevival289 yes God save the ones with nothing written on them 🤣
One of my latest purge techniques I've been using on clothes is use it or lose it wear it or tear it 😂😂 I'm going through all my clothes and wearing them all over this next month and if i wear it and dont love it then its going bye bye. I like that its gradual and i have a full day to try it out. And i wont wash my clothes until I've literally run out of clothes so I have to wear what's left in my drawer
That is such an amazing idea!! I will totally do this in the future with my clothes although presently I’ve already purged my clothes like crazy 😂 But this is a fab idea to apply to craft supplies. Thanks, Taylor!
If you like one stamp from a set, just keep the one you like. Donate/sell the remaining ones.
Hehe I totally needed this comment! Breaking sets apart feels crazy, but I’m gonna do it on a few 🤣🤣🙌
@@inkhillrevival289 I would have thought it was crazy a few years ago, but people buy partial sets of things all the time at thrift stores and garage sales.
So if I use only 1 stamp from a set, I'll just keep that 1 stamp 😀 and give away or sell the rest of the set for a lower price. Great video
That’s what I’m going to do thanks to everyone saying just go for it 😂🙌 Thank you!
Sorry, just had to share this because it was so funny. As I was scrolling down, checking out some of the comments, one of the suggested videos off to the right was for: "Crafting Home Made Dentures. Do It Yourself Dentures." OMG, would anyone actually watch that? I can't figure out why it was suggested. I don't need dentures! But...now I'm curious as to how someone would make their own dentures...
🤣🤣🤣 well they got the crafting and homemade right for you 🤷🏻♀️
I have a huge craft room. I need to purge because I have too much
Good luck with your purging! Just going for it and getting the momentum going took me a lot further than I expected.
He Carrie, how are you? Did you settle in the new house? Did you already set your creative spot? Do not forget us? I wish you the best! Greetings from the Netherlands
Hi there, Nicolle! No, never forget you guys!!! Was hoping to get back to it lots over this crazy month, but I never could’ve anticipated how insane this month was going to be 😱 So instead of filming I’ve done what’s been more manageable, brainstorming and scripting video ideas. We just got our home listed this week and sold it yesterday. Thanks for reaching out! ❤️
@@inkhillrevival289 thats smart! Congrats with selling the house!
@@nicollevisser8141 thank you 🥰
What Facebook destashing groups? I have never heard of this. I usually sell my purged supplies on EBay, the ones I don’t donate or give to crafty friends.
I love the sticky note idea, but I don’t organize by sets. I organize by theme which will make the sticky note suggestion harder to implement.
I’ve not used destash groups before, just have heard about them from other crafters. I recently joined Clear Stamp Addicts Craft Room Destash, but there were lots of other crafty destash groups to choose from and I haven’t done much research on which ones are best.
Any advice for someone who's not on Facebook? I'm looking to build my stamp stash, very selectively, but I'm on a budget so if there's a way to shop a "destash" I'd definitely want to give that a try.
@@bunnylands916 You can buy stamps and dies and other tools on EBAY and Etsy. You might also try Instagram now that they permit direct sales on the platform. I have had good luck with EBAY. I’ve also seen craft listings on Mercari too, but I’ve never made a purchase there.
I always make sure I know the original price so I know whether it’s a good deal or not. I also check prices against manufacturer sales. Some companies like Spellbinders and Sizzix have really good sales that beat prices in the secondary markets.
I found a couple of destashing groups on Facebook but again I have no experience with sales there. I joined one. I will see how it goes. One good aspect of these groups is that you can share the items you are looking for with other members.
@@inkhillrevival289 It’s okay. Using the word “DESTASH” brought up a number of groups. I joined one. I will see how it goes. I thought about joining a bunch of the groups, but then thought about what I have learned from your videos and decided to start with one. 😊
@@bunnylands916 rtd1791 had some great tips! I also have loved shopping at discount stores like onlyonelifecreations.com and scrapbookpal.com I’ve done a lot of my buying over the years during Black Friday sales that I’ve saved up for. Also ellenhutson.com has a year round clearance section and sometimes like today and tomorrow, their clearance section is marked down even more (60% off the discounted price 😱)
But I think a huge thing to watch out for when deal shopping is making sure to just buy what you really, really like even with such great price points. I collected a lot at great prices the first couple years that I would’ve been better off not buying.
I need to go through my stamps and let go of the ones that just aren’t my style any more. Once you have fewer stamps sets it’s more likely that you will use those ones that you described as loving but hardly ever using (if you do really love them). When you said “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing” it made me think, though, what about those sets where you only like and one sentiment, but never use the rest of the set. I get frustrated by keeping 10 stamps just for the sake of the 1 I use constantly. But I don’t think it’s crafter-culturally acceptable to sell partial or incomplete sets.
Totally, with less I agree we’ll end up using what’s left (and loved) more. So many people commented on this video about not being afraid to break up sets. So I’m doing it 😂 If I absolutely love a certain stamp, for sure I’m going to keep it but in that case what’s the point of keeping the rest to never use. Even if you don’t sell it and just pass it on then the other portions will actually get used. If I’m lukewarm on the one stamp, I’d probably let go of the set as a whole so someone else could buy/use it. I think that’s my plan moving forward.
Are you ok? Miss your happy face 🇦🇺❤️
Aww thanks for thinking of me! Did you catch the prior update? If so, sorry about the repeat here. I broke my toe and joint the night before moving and it’s massively slowed me down unpacking and getting back to normal life! And my hubby’s been apart from us the last 3 weeks so it’s just been a crazy time. Looking forward to getting a video out when things settle down. Thanks for reaching out 🥰
I’m glad you are doing ok, I did know about your foot but forgot about the move. Just glad your toe is still attached 😊❤️🇦🇺
Me too 🤣