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Thank you for this Ann! I don't have a YT Channel, blog, nor am I on a DT....just a stay-at-home crafter. Over the past year, I have been extremely distressed over what I have done to myself, with all the crafty purchases I have made and let me be clear, I am ASHAMED for spending money that I don't have and I have no one to blame but myself! It forced me to look deep inside myself to understand WHY I did this because my whole life I have had to be very frugal with what I can buy, so, I asked myself WHY NOW! What I discovered was that because I am older and disabled, I'm pretty sure I was looking for some validation of self-worth....ie., is there anything left that I am good at? I think this is something that we all want. As far as DT members go, I hope you all band together and start demanding payment for your services as well as free product. Seriously, most businesses pay a lot of money towards marketing & sales and let's face it, who works for free especially in this day and age during this pandemic. HOW do we, as crafters, avoid the hoarding of supplies? How about when we watch a video using floral stamps & dies, we don't need to have the exact images that are used in the video....we should just look through our stash and pick anything floral that we have and use it to create something. Then, not only will we be much more satisfied with our accomplishment, we also won't feel guilty for spending money we don't have. For myself, that GUILT DESTROYS ALL THE FUN! I hope my comment helps at least the newcomers to this hobby to be more aware because God forbid, I don't want to see what happened to me, happen to you. Creating most definitely can be therapeutic, but if not careful, it WILL wreak havoc on your bank account. Oh, and one other thing...IMHO, craft companies need to stop OVER-SATURATING the market! Coming out with monthly releases is ultimately going to destroy many companies, particularly the 'Mom & Pop' stores. Take care everyone....health and happiness to all of you. (PS: I hope I didn't make too many typos/errors as this was very difficult for me to post and I can now wipe away my shameful tears)
I am saddened to hear your story Nancy, but am pleased that you have worked out how and why things took that path. You should not feel ashamed. You are far from alone in being disillusioned by how the craft industry operates, or in your feelings toward them. The big companies can come out with all the 'must-have' latest releases they like, but it seems many longstanding crafters have now wised-up to reality - they only exists to make a profit. That the industry will facilitate customers getting into debt in order to buy non-essentials is simply wrong. I have a huge unused stash of crafting tools and materials that I have been fortunate to be able to afford to buy outright, but which nonetheless makes me feel both overindulgent and demotivated. I have stopped looking at the craft channel listings, left a number of fb craft groups and shall be joining the new movement to either use or pass on what I have, and get back to enjoying the doing. See you there
Wow you have totally said how I feel!!! Thank you so much Nancy for this comment. I coukd not of put it any better myself xx
@@giovannalorenzo1275 Absolutely Giovanna....I'm there! Thank you, dear.
@@PositivelyPapercraft No Ann, I thank YOU for speaking up about this important topic! Take care, dear.
Dear Nancy, dont feel ashamed of yourself. You have the courage to say it. And you speak from the soul of many. That takes a lot of courage and strength. Feel very tightly pressed by all of us. ❤️
Not buying seems to be a trend this year. Many crafters i follow are encouraging "use what you have."
Yes! Let’s just have fun ! This year, I want to be more creative, using what I already have in stock and buy only essentials like glue. Thank you for inspiring me !
You are so right Ann! One of the reasons (and there’s many) that I watch your videos is because you have such a great way of explaining (a super amazing way) as well as choosing the best things for us to make and you tell us to use our stashes! I also appreciate the fact that you actually leave in the mistakes! Do you have any idea as to how much that helps us?? You are so human!! Wow! What a refreshing experience!! You are a beautiful soul!! (inside and outside!) Please don’t hurt yourself! We really want you to be happy too!! You help so many! I hope that you somehow know that!! I wish we could be helpful to you too! Please take time for yourself!! You are definitely not alone!! We love you to pieces! Please take care of yourself… that will make us happy! (I am actually lucky that I only found you more recently because I can always find a Positively Papercraft video that I haven’t yet seen to keep me company!!…Just last night I couldn’t sleep and so I just layed there and designed crafting things to make in my mind, all based on your videos!!) If you lived by me we would have so much fun… as long as you didn’t want me to cook because I can’t do that at all!! If you ever want to move to the U.S. I want you to live by me… sometimes I will teach you what I know and sometimes you can teach me…how fun…we might be trouble if laughter is trouble that is!! Seriously though, please take care of yourself and Thank You So Much!!💕💕💕💕💕💕
I told my husband that's it! I'm not buying another thing for crafting. I'm not enjoying myself because I rarely get to use it. Too busy buying and organizing everything I have. It takes too much of my time for creating.
I love your videos. I enjoy hearing your calming voice. I love that you use what you have around you. 2021 is the year I'm going to use what I have and enjoy being creative. You inspire me. You are what I need to keep my head straight and behave. So please, continue to inspire all of us. You're honest about what you do and who you are. I believe you speak for many of us. I look forward to watching and enjoying more of your videos. Thank you for all you do for us.
I'm adding on here because I just thought of it. My mother's cousin was a seamstress. She would purposely allow one mistake on her clothing. You could see or tell it. But her reason was, "only God is perfect. It's to remind me my talent was given to me by God." I always thought this was a beautiful reminder.
Yes! You're right. On a patchwork quilt there should traditionally be one mistake because nothing should be too perfect. I forgot all about that saying! 😁
I’m watching this video two years after you made it, and it’s still very relevant. I love your content because you show how to make things that don’t always require a lot of very specific supplies. I make cards but don’t use die cuts. To me, feeling pressured to have a certain size punch or a specific die really takes the creativity out of the whole process. Creativity partly means finding alternative ways of making things. Thank you for being so honest and open 💕
We are constantly being pushed to buy, buy, buy. Last year I only spent about £50 all year. I have started to try making cards and albums using similar stuff that I already have. And, no, they aren't perfect. I make them for people I love and they appreciate my efforts. Please carry on. Don't even worry about telling us where you got your supplies. Sending a hug. 🤗
Wow you are my hero!
You are SO right, Ann! I don’t believe in trying to be ‘perfect’ because it takes the joy out of crafting to me! So, you be YOU, I absolutely LOVE hearing and watching you! So, hang in there, do what you do HOW you do it, and know I’ve got your back! ❤
I sign my cards on the back with a stamp I got created which says "Not perfect handmade with love". Because it is not perfect, but I made it and unless you look or know where the imperfections are then it is perfect. I am especially fed up with the amount of new releases by certain companies, so much so that I have stopped purchasing from them.
I agree Pauline, its just money all the time xx
All this working from home is making me spend more. I need to be more strict with myself.
I hope you don't mind. But I'm going to have a stamp made saying this too. Cute idea.
@@gerilynne1955 me too 😘
I have stopped watching c/c all the time as it’s all new stuff every day. Ann is right use what you have and improvise. I am ashamed to say I have so much and can’t find anything when I need it.
My Motto is "There are no mistakes in art, only embelishments." God bless your heart.
Totally agree Ann that's why I stopped chasing the latest thing in crafting.... it cost so much and the outcomes were less than I had seen - it's very soul destroying so I try to be creative instead and I'm happier that my crafting isn't perfect and i dont mind that its 'homemade' because it's the love that we put into the project not that it's perfect 💕
I so agree with you!! It is soul destroying and also bank breaking!! So glad i am not alone in this. Take care hun xx
I’m along with the rest. I agree and you are not the only one.
From an Aussie, I have just discovered you and I love your work and down to earth attitude.
Woohoo for keeping it real!
Hi 😘 thank you so much x
Thank you Ann, for showing me and many others that we are NOT inadequate with our crafting. Please continue to have fun and share your ideas with us.
I love your sincerity, and I love your quality of the videos and will continue to learn and create the cards you teach. PLEASE DON'T STOP YOUR TUTORIALS.
Thank you Ann for your humble wisdom. I am sure this video will be a huge relief to those of us who have failed miserably at Pinterest or you tube challenges. My downstairs could open up and be a shop, I have bought so much stuff. I think I got addicted to buying the craft products in the hope that oneday I would successfully make and produce all these gorgeous items. Plus I'm enthralled with this craft, and that craft and have ended up starting something and not completing it. Thank you for reminding us to get back to the simple enjoyment of making something with what we have. You're awesome!
Oh Ann you are soooo right and I couldn't agree more with you. I have done exactly the same as you over the years and have found that I can't do half of what I've seen on some videos. I know I'm nowhere near as good as them and don't try to be, but after a while you start to question your own ability because of it. I too, have hit a wall when it comes to creating and crafting and I too almost tossed it all in and am still struggling with it. However, as my friends have said, "..don't even consider getting out of it..what you do is far more important than being perfect..." but I'm still not quite thinking where my friends are yet. All I can say to you Anne, is continue doing what you are doing and posting your videos - I look so forward to seeing them and crafting along with you. You really are an inspiration to all of us and more importantly, a VIP in my and lots of your followers world. Having said that, you have to do what's right for you though and I know you have to acknowledge other peoples ideas, products, etc but sometimes it becomes very onerous in doing so. We all appreciate everything you do and hope you continue doing your own thing but sharing with us too. Love Debxxx
This is me right now and looking at the comments a lot of other people. I just end up shuffling things around my desk until I'm fed up, even though the ideas are in my head. It's strange how lockdown gives us the chance to craft, but takes away the energy to do so. Thank you for sharing, we are all in this together
I agree with what you said about lockdown...all the time...but no enthusiasm to do...hopefully things will get better very soon.
Bravo for well stated truth about not being able to purchase everything to craft and enjoy! You are a great person for putting it out there for all to hear.
This is exactly how I have been feeling lately myself Ann .. Thank you for your honest opinions .. much appreciated x
Hello Ann, this video really hit home with me, I’ve crafted my whole life, come from a long line of crafting women….and I will admit that a few years ago I just stopped, I was caught up in the “ to make this you need to buy that” and as military wife at the time my budget didn’t allow for those kind of expenditures and it caused me to loose the love of crafting, for some reason trapped in the idea that to make whatever the latest idea out there was, I needed to purchase more and more. I’ve recently gone back to the old days, use what I have or improvise and do ya know what, that love is back and I’m really enjoying it. Thank you for speaking about this and bringing it to light. 😘🥰🌻
Please know that you are an inspiration to me. What you do and share has made me able to cope with the trauma associated with these times. It is brave of you to share your feelings. I don’t struggle with the perfection issue but I struggle with the idea that crafting is a ‘waste of time’ and I don’t have a lot of people to give cards etc to so it seems selfish.
But I’m realising that the process of creating and crafting is what I need to deal with my depression. And if my colleagues get boxes of cards for various occasions I’m grateful when they graciously say how lovely they are.
Yes Ann I think we all have to stand back a bit. I love your videos because they are so genuine and you show your mistakes which makes us feel better (Not being horrible) because it shows none of us do perfect work. I agree dont show your supplies, if we really want them we can email you and ask. FUN SOUNDS BRILLIANT, that is all any of us want.
Thank you, Ann! You are such a lovely person, inside and out. Your posts and videos have inspired so many of us. I agree with you completely how expensive this hobby is. But I love it! Please keep on inspiring and encouraging us all with your practical and beautiful, creative projects.
Thank you for your honesty and truth!!! There are few words to describe how much I needed to watch this; I got caught up in (perhaps) the wrong UA-cam channels for me and spent a fortune trying to emulate (poorly) what was being shown. Your craft, your tutorials, you common-sense is really and achievable and I am forever thankful. K😊
Hi Ann, You are so right in what you say, all of us crafters must have spent thousands on craft supplies over the years, now at 78 I look round my craft room and am amazed at what I have bought and a lot of it I haven't used. I've seen this quote from somewhere that perfection is the killer of creativity! so true. Thankyou I can definitely relate to your video x
Thank you for that. I've recently found you. As a new crafter I have now decided to put a stop on the buying for a few months. I've decided to use what I've got for now.
I hope you are feeling more positive about your crafting and once again enjoying it.
Absolutely you are SPOT ON!!! I do see things and think I'll go get all those materials and do the same..... NEVER turns out that way :( Makes me feel inadequate and not good enough and I've spent a blooming fortune on stuff that's going to sit in my room and I'm disheartened. I need to have a word with myself to be honest. I need to get back to making things fun again. You are a total inspiration for me hun and I'm glad that I'm not the only one xx
I agree with you 100%
I can 100% relate and understand what you are saying. You are a lovely lady and very talented. We must NOT give up our love of crafting. It helps us keep our sanity during these trying times. Just remind yourself that you are crafting for the love of it and for those who follow you with the same mindset. Keep up the great work.
Well said Ann, you are quite right when you say “use what we have” ........ it’s rather like baking, if you don’t have self raising flour then use plain flour with a pinch of baking powder instead. 🤗
Thank you for being so candid about your personal struggles and feelings. I find it so easy to get caught up in that feeling of believing you need the latest thing. Even after crafting for years and seeing trends come and go and return again. This year I want to focus on developing my skills and style utilizing a lot of what I have and just enjoying the creative process. Thank you for your wonderful video, much appreciated.
You know Anne there’s a lady on utube been going for years called Jennings 644 Fiona is her name you ought to see the things she makes she is very talented and uses scraps and bits and bobs wastes nothing and she doesn’t have all the mod cons she’s a great inspiration and your right I gave up because I was getting roped in buying expensive things you are a great inspiration to me I love your work xx PS your looking great love your jumper x
Oh I will check her out today😘 thank you so much xx
Jennings 644 was my kind of crafter, the first 1 I followed as id only ever crafted with bits and bobs and scraps. She did what I knew best but on a next level type of thing. I was new to the internet and you tube in 2013 and from then I started watching others that used die machines ect and suddenly realised if I had a die machine, few dies, other bits and bobs, I could make more variety and professional looking things, but it doesnt stop there. Essentially ive got hundreds of dies, stamps, other stuff still in packaging ive never used and now I barely craft. Its as if ive lost the pleasure in it. I need to craft like you ann and I so wish id kept it humble. Told you before ann you were the first paper crafter I followed and you inspired and taught me so much and still do, so I thankyou, but I so wished id kept it simple instead of trying to have everything. Keep going sweetie, we craft to keep us sane and for the sense of achievement xx
I agree Ann. Just have fun. That is why we started crafting - to pour our hearts into what we create. I cannot understand how the costs of crafting items can be so astronomical. I love doing my crafting- it saves my sanity. Please go back to just having fun and realise you are very much appreciated. Thank you and I wish you peace and contentment in 2021.
Ann i totally agree with you, I have stopped watching a lot of videos because I can afford to buy the products. It would be lovely to see more channels going back to basics and and just enjoying craft making again xx
I can relate to all you have said. It was good to hear you talk about what a lot of us think. Thank you.
What a breath of fresh air, thank you for your honesty and hitting the nail on the head for all us stay at home crafters. I have vowed this year not to spend on craft items unless I really have to.
I have not been my craft room since end of October. I love your videos. I try about everything I have seen you do. Learned so much from you. My challenge to start crafting again is to use dies and stamps I have forgot about or have never used
Keep your chin up and keep crafting and have some fun
Happy New Year Ann. You look amazing! This is probably a message that we all need to hear and remind ourselves - the comparison aspect to creativity has to stop.
Bless you Tammy. Happy New year too xxx
Me too. Same with SU. I have plenty of supplies I need to use.
Everything you said touched my heart. I just wanna have fun!!!!!! Thank you so much!🌺🌺🌺🌺♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌺🌺🌺🌺♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌺🌺🥰
Omg you are so right!!!! I see something buy everything and cant recreate it then I get even more depressed because I spent the money for something I cant even do and then I'm no longer in the mood to create and dont do anything for a while until see something else I feel might be easier lol.. we are very hard on ourselves listening to you know and I feel like its me talking ... we do need to stop watching sometimes and just craft from the heart xoxo
Bless you, i totally get you Wandy!! At least we are not alone xx
Oh my gosh. I do the same thing Wandy. I see things being demonstrated and I tell myself I need to get it. I have purchased so many items I haven’t used yet. It’s ridiculous. And of course, I can never make it lol as good as the demonstrators do. It’s exhausting. I started crafting because I love it and it’s relaxing. Plus I get to give my creations to family and friends and sometimes people will pay me to make things for others.
Oh this is so true i want to use all the stamps i havent even touched this year thanks ladies for the inspiration moving forward .alberta canada
I agree Ann! I too, have way too much stuff. I do purchase most item on sale, on clearance, and many times used (stamps). I have started purging some of my craft supplies, by having a quarantine craft clean out sale. The sale has yet to happen, but it is in boxes. I love crafting, and do most every day. Like you, it is my therapy. My happy place. I don’t have close friends, and family is 30-40 minutes away. My kids/grandkids are 2500 miles away. I am retired. Soooo, I have plenty of opportunity to craft. I have been a subscriber of yours for a long time. I enjoy what you create.
There’s been a lot of talk about this lately with companies having new releases every single month. Not only that but they are so expensive too. Sometimes I look at things people have made and think that’s lovely I’d love it, but then I think what else have I got in my stash that would work instead? There is usually something that would look just as good in a different way. Glad your back and keep up the creativity!
Thank you for you're honesty. Keep on crafting. You are an inspiration.
Thanks for sharing. Love to watch your video’s. Please never stop creating! 😘☘️
Bless you for expressing what is clearly a problem for a lot of us crafters. When crafters become "Makers" they are sending a message that they are above just crafting. It is my therapy as well!
Totally agree. In fairness you are one of the only utbers that have stayed loyal to your fans. Videos that don't need a lot of expensive materials. Stay true and keep crafting.
You are so right. I’d see a craft and buy the supplies to make it. I had so many craft supplies and I felt so overwhelmed wanting to make this and make that and ending the day not having made anything! My creative juice just stopped flowing. I decided to divide up my craft supplies and share with some other crafty people. I’m glad I did. They were appreciative and excited. I was relieved of the weight of having all those potential craft projects and supplies starring me down daily. I made up my mind to go back to using what I had on hand; challenging my brain to be inventive. I am not going to be spending money like I did before. Now I feel creative stirrings again, slowly but surely.
Please don't give up and stop what you're doing!
I realized that, every time I buy a new item, I don't buy the time to use it! Its just more time spent finding a place for it, more time spent looking for stuff......I was at my most happy and most creative when I was challenged to make do with what I had at the time. Have a lovely 2021!
Regards from South Africa.
OMG that is me!!!! xx
So glad I'm not alone. For a while I stopped doing swaps because I felt I couldn't comply with expectations and money spent. My love of crafting began with making stuff out of "scraps and trash". Thank you!! Looking forward to your series!! ❤
Well said!
Thanks, much appreciated!
Happy Bird I agree. You my dearest are my first sub as I love love your art & voice. You rock Happy Bird. I love you Ann for putting it out there. 🌷
Ann, you may have created this video a couple of years ago, but it was the first time seeing for me and I really needed to hear your message. Thank you for all you do, sharing your passion and the time and effort you put into everything you share. ❤
I so agree I stopped watching several other crafters as it all about buying new and different supplies every week. I can’t afford it and my cards don’t look anything like theirs. Thank you for saying what needed to be said. You are amazing
I couldn't agree more.
I reaaly like watching your videos, they are fun, show techniques I've never tried before and you are not pitching new products. Thank you!
I’m with you there Anne. The amount of stuff I’ve bought and is still unused, is a joke. I started doing classes just over a year ago, showing people how to make cards. It was really fun getting together and just having a play. I’ve had to go on to Zoom now, and provide my ladies with a kit for two cards each week. It’s still fun, but harder as I can just take stamps, dies etc and let then choose what they want. Now I have to stamp, die cut, punch everything and it takes time. The fun was taking most of my stuff, and saying today we’re going to make this sort of card using these sort of items, and seeing what they all came up with. You’re right, they don’t have to be perfect, they are handmade, which means so much more. I’ve made some of your storage boxes, cards, etc and they aren’t as good as yours, but I’ve had fun making them and I use them. That’s all that counts. If my ladies say they’ve made a mistake, I tell them it’s not meant to be perfect, it’s hand made. There are no such things as mistakes, they are happy accidents. Love what you are doing. Stay safe and take care xxx
Hopefully your people can start investing in a couple of things then selves. Try making up kits that don't require cut outs. Or something they can easily cut them selves out with scissors. That way you just give them the paper they need and they do the job. Just an idea. Maybe it'll help you with some of the classes.
Totally agree hun xxx
I absolutely agree 100%. I can relate, our son died this year and I wanted to give up. I felt guilty for even thinking of crafting. THEN I FOUND YOUR DO-ABLE CHANNEL. I can’t wait to get the time to watch and one of your videos. I’m going thru every one of your videos. I adore the way share card making, it’s fun again and so easy to follow. Thank you so much all you do.
Ann, my most favorite video of yours is when you made the Father’s Day toolbox. It was literally red paper and a few brads....and because of that I was able to make it for my dad..it was an amazing project that without you I would have never even conceived it, I thank you for sharing your talent and ideas and also for the heartwarming memories and amazing project. This year has has been tough financially emotionally physically and crafting has indeed been a huge issue for many of us. It is a love hate relationship for sure especially with covid trapping us in our homes and in our own heads, totally feel you. Please know that I appreciate your hard work and talent. Because of this video right now typing this from inside my craft room. It has been weeks since I have been in here or even wanted to be here. ......so thank you.
Thank you Anne for sharing. You are not alone sweetie. Looking forward to seeing what you have hidden away!
I can relate!...I stopped buying from Stampin Up for the most part, for the exact same reason...every time I watched a you tube video with SU demonstrators, I felt if I wanted to re-create the project, I would invariably not have the stamps/dies/paper, etc. so I felt I would have to order it, and when a stamp/die set costs almost $100.00 with tax and shipping...it can become extremely expensive...so, I have made the decision to use what I have, and just create for the fun of creating...thanks so much for this video, it hit the nail right on the head. I recently re-cycled all my Christmas cards I received, and will be sending them out next year!...don't give up sweetie, you are sooooo good at what you do, no need for perfection...just enjoy...God Bless!
Yeah I agree with you Ann...crafting is for fun and to tell you the truth I love watching you create either cards or boxes without using any dies...can't wait to watch you create again
Oh you are so not alone in this! I've often thought that my hobby is buying all the things I see in videos and not actually crafting. It looks like I spend more time buying stuff and sorting stuff and organising stuff than I actually do crafting. And it is frustrating when you spend all that money in order to achieve something similar to what you saw in a video and failing miserably. And, for someone as perfectionist as me, its easy for focus on the "failure" rather than on the creative aspect of it. Thank you for being so cadid and thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them x
Me too
You are a very talented crafter. I love the things you make. Please don't stop.
this is also one of my frustrations. That's why my hobby is increasingly moving towards junk journaling. The techniques are very interesting.
I make cards as well as junk journals, which i love. Some people are into perfect but many more just seem to do what makes them happy. I use many jj techniques to make cards.
You are so right! Thank you for posting this and not pushing us to buy one more thing!
Thank you, Ann, for expressing what I have felt for some time now. I have been collecting supplies and so much stuff yet produced nothing. Just two weeks ago I was trying to get rid of everything. I broke down and started watching a few craft videos, yours being the first. After a few videos I started asking myself why am i watching this if I am getting rid of it all? It dawned on me (I even said it out loud) that you aren’t perfect. You make a mistake and you keep it in your video. Your comments about doing better next time, guess we all make mistakes, that didn’t do as I expected truly helped me because I am furthest from perfect as you can get. Sorry for blathering, you struck a nerve. Now I know whatever comes out of my craft room is ok. No more expecting perfection just because everything shown makes you feel inadequate.
Hi Ann Happy New Year . Yes I totally agree with you, not all of us are made of money. Thanks for the inspiration stay safe Jill x
That's why I like card sketches. I don't look at the results of others any more. I create my own card with stuff of my stash. Kind regards.
Card sketches are a great idea
I, for one appreciate you! And I am truly glad that this year we are going to be using the supplies we have.
You are so welcome!
I agree on so many levels. I became a “collector” during my husbands long illness and now look at boxes of unopened stuff. My goal this year aligns with everything you said, use what I have, get back into the fun and only buy a few things I don’t have such as chipboard.
A heart felt thank for being so honest. You are a real inspiration to me to get on with using my stash.
I think you're on to something Anne. A few crafters who make videos have had similar feelings this year. 2020 was a test for everyone and many of us are now unemployed. I watch the videos and decide what I want that could be versatile and be made into other items. I love the videos that show how to use what you have. Without you, I wouldn't have had so much fun with a laminator this year! You have persevered through all of these trials this year and inspired others who needed that outlet SO badly, thank you for sharing these things with us.
so true what you say.crafting must be joyful and not expensive. I love your creations!!!!!!!greetings from Belgium
I think we have all struggled with this at times. We constantly compare ourselves to other crafters. We don't always see the mistakes or the ones they threw away - we only see the perfect one. I agree that it's time for me to get back to creating and crafting instead of comparing and copying. Thank you for your honesty. Looking forward to learning from you and enjoying the process instead of buying things I may never use!
Totally agree!!! I’m on a mission to use up what I have. Only bought a few paper kits from Echo Park this year. Typically I spend hundreds and hundreds on Stampin up in the past years. I’m now on a mission to sell the sets I’ve never touched. So something I’ve been doing is making bunches of die cuts up so they are ready to use. Branches, leaves, foliage, elegant flourishes, flowers etc. I love dies and have quite an awesome collection but often will not want to drag out the big shot cut the paper get out the dies etc. So here and there I’ve been cutting for several hours at a time while watching a movie. I’m storing all the cut items in little hardware bins. I know I will get much more use having the items already cut. I also cut up card bases ahead, stamp sentiments and punch. All that prep work puts a damper on creating. Might be an idea for future videos. Tfs!! 💜🌸💜🌸
Winston Churchill said, “Perfection is the enemy of progress “.
I buy what I like and have fun with them. They may not be the newest items, but they make me happy. I started crafting again when my youngest daughter died. It is therapy for me. We used to craft together. This is a way we can kinda be together and have fun. This is what crafting is... having fun! Bless ya Ann. Xo
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
I love this quote!
@@FLCraftyGirl Me too - my plan is to make it into a sign and hang it in my craft room as a reminder.
Amen
So true!!
Perfect quote, I agree!
I am so sorry for the way you feel about crafting and I hope you continue to craft. I enjoy watching and then trying to make the project. You are absolutely right about not turning out like it suppose to but I just try again. I watched some of your videos from two years ago and on. You are very talented and don't let anybody take your sparkle away. Yes! I do spend some money on items it's just so easy to do..I love hearing about the things you get. I learn what it is used for and how to use it. Sending a long distant smiley face. :) for this New Year it's going to be a great year...
The “entire set” syndrome is at the root of evil for crafters etc. I haven’t bought Tim Holtz’s latest colours. Hang in there Ann.
Thank you Ann. So many times I say to myself I wish I didn't have so much stuff, it was easier when limited to what I had. I too have decided to get out those things that are languishing in drawers, and if I still don't use it then I will either sell it on or give it away, reduce the clutter from craft room and brain!!
I used to buy every craft magazine that was on the shelf which used to cost me about £30 a week, for nearly 2 years. fair enough I got lots of dies and stamps etc but when you open the mags you need more and more things, I now have stopped buying them and have started making what I can make with what I have. Some mags were still in there cellophane lol. But all tagged and sorted now, now I mix and match them and I love what I can create. You do fabulous work Ann, take a step back and look at what you have achieved, your amazing xx
I am the same, I had lots of subscriptions to magazines, the card recipes cost a fortune to make. I try to limit myself now. It gets out if hand trying to recreate some cards.
I Agree with you! I've become discouraged after a project fail. Then I take a break...and eventually get back to my crafting. Thank you for your encouragement of not giving up. Hope you have a great new year!
Wow, I am so glad to hear you stand up and say how expensive it is just to buy each item to create a simple yet stunning card layout that we come across on UA-cam Etc. The cost is outrageous and so many of us are living paycheck to paycheck just getting by. So much is out of reach for 100’s / 1,000’s of fellow crafters. I have noticed a number of times how stressed out so many video crafters are due to the push from so many of the big craft companies. How to Video tutorials teach us so much; but when our joy/heart is taken out then the true beauty within the creating process is tarnished. I just love your videos. It broke my heart when you encountered months of waiting to be able to move. The world is in such a mess. We are doing our best to hold on to some sort of normal and the creative allows us to drift back into a peacefulness we had in the past. Thank you for straight forward from the heart, thoughts. More people need to stand up...
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It means the world to me. Take care and stay safe xxx
I agree completely. About the middle of last year I realised that, apart from not having created anything for weeks, the reason was I was mostly just overwhelmed by all the stamp and die sets, not to mention Cardstock, paper pads, tools and embellishments I had taking up more and more space in my craft room. It seemed the more supplies I bought, the less enjoyment I was getting from my hobby. So I've culled all the things I have never used into one pile, and all the things I haven't used in a long time, or more than once in a second pile, decided what I'll probably never use (or use again) and I'm selling them, a few items at a time, on eBay. It will probably take me the next year to move everything, but it's worth it. I'm also going back to crafting the way I used to, painting and decorating my cards freehand or using picures of flowers or birds or scenes I've photographed myself and print out. I'm now starting to get back into card making and other crafty things and I'm enjoying it so much more. I get a lot more satisfaction out of sending someone a card I've completely created myself than something that's not entirely my brainchild. The serendipitous part of this is that I no longer have to enter my craft room sideways to get past my desk that had moved closer and closer to the door to make room for storage cupboards. It's so easy to get caught up with all the new things being offered by all the miriad of craft stores who fill our inboxes with their never ending sales and NEW product. Good luck with your own epiphany, I know it will make you happier and you'll get your groove back, as I have mine.
My mantra is perfect comes from a machine, beauty comes from the heart!
I totally agree with you . Now I feel encouraged to craft for fun and love I have for crafting and not to feel the pressure of perfection. I am now retired and have time and love to craft. I want to craft with my grandkids for fun too.
Ann, thanks for keeping it real !
No worries hun xx
I started watching and subscribed to your channel this past week because you are "re-loving" the older products and coming up with amazing new ways of using them!
You inspire me craft wise, I’ve gained so much confidence watching your videos, Thank you and keep up the good work 😘
Bless you Kate! Thank you so much xx
I totally agree! I have so much unused stuff. I need to use up what I have! I enjoy your videos and thank you for sharing your creativity.
I agree ! For me I started as a kid with glue, scissors and paper and that made me happy to just create with basic things and I felt very creative to come up with thing using such minimal materials. I think that we are to hard on each other to add all " the bells and whistles " . You make Amazing things with paper and a score board . There is nothing wrong with forgoing the trends . tfs
Absolutely X-Tina. We were so poor when we were small that we made Christmas decorations with old tatty ribbons and notepaper, and they were the best decorations ever. I still remember them decades later. Especially a Santa that my dad made whose boots hung from thread and danced around. You have given me new perspective, Thankyou! 😁 We need to get back to the old ways
You are correct, we all come to a point that we buy so much we don't even have time to use it since there is always some new product. I am using what I have now and being careful on what I buy. If I can't use it in many ways then I no longer buy it anymore.
I totally agree! I haven't made anything since before March. I love it too & I make jewellery as well. I've even bought birthday cards this year instead of making them!.
Perfection is not on!!
Bless you! Lets just get back to creating and not chasing perfection. xx
I bought a card and gave it to my husband a few years ago, he went nuts at me because it wasn't made by me. That says a lot to me in a strange way.
So very true Ann. I need to stop buying new products and use what I have! Looking forward to seeing what you create in the new year.
Loving you hair and your jumper xx🙂😘
Lets make this year POP ,positively over perfection, make it become something happy not perfect, we are all our own worst critics and that stops us a lot of the time, just don't give up on it, we love you Anne and love your honesty, you show your flaws on screen and we love you for it, so please, please , please don't let it get you down!
Ann - this message is so uplifting. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and it’s so nice to hear thoughts I’ve been having as well. BTW - your videos are great, and I hope your next steps in crafting bring YOU joy.
Ann I so totally agree with you. I am guilty of looking at a card and trying to recreate it and not pleased with it. Your videos and tutorials are so easy and helpful without costing the earth. You give us so much inspiration. I can’t believe how chuffed I am when I recreate one of your makes. We appreciate all the effort and your time you put into the projects. Big hugs 😘😘😘
Bless you 😘 thank you so much xx
i love making and receiving home made cards, i watch your videos and marvel how you put things together with scraps and odds and ends i'm with you 100% crafting is not about perfection but the thought and love you put into them
Thank you so much for this video Ann! I have been watching you for years, and I remember a couple of times over the years where this has happened to you, then you come on and talk about it, and I was at the exact same spot. You just did it again 😅 I feel the same way right now! I haven't crafted since right before Christmas because I just couldn't get a few things perfected. And I have bought so much stuff, thinking I needed it, and now I can't even get to my desk! I also have stopped buying things because it's just so overwhelming! Again, thanks for reminding me I'm not the only one feeling this way! Much love to you Ann! From Ohio, U.S.
Amen ! thank you for sharing this,so many of us feel this way.
Sometimes we are just too hard on ourselves. I have purchased many things that in truth I have never used. This year is the year to use what I have already. Sometimes also we are too hard on our selves. I made my first journal (an altered book) for my daughter for Christmas and I must say I was disappointed with it. Everyone else that saw it thought it was beautiful and my daughter was very happy with it. It was a gift from the heart and even though it has imperfections, I am very happy with it.
You are just so right. If people need perfection they should not so crafts. I am across the pond and I really enjoy watching you so keep up the great teaching you do. I love the food things I make and laugh at the ones I don't like.