Yes, we all fall into those rabbit holes: dies, stamps, foil, ink pads and for me it's Tim Holtz. If Tim comes out with it I have to have it. Not going to do that in 2023 except for new colors of destress colors. One thing that I have started doing the last couple of months is when I watch a craft video and I think I really want what they are using, I make a note about it or put it in my shopping cart and wait at least 24 hours and see if I still feel like I have to have it. The fact is, I don't usually want it the next day. It was cute but i would probably forget what I wanted it for over time which means I really didn't want or need it in the first place. I am turning 77 next month and I will not be able to use half of my stash in my life time. So I want to just do what makes me happy in my craft room. Thank you for helping me feel like I am not alone out there in crafting neverland. Here's to a great new year. Pamela in Texas

I so feel you, Christina! This cracks me up, because I see who I was in your resolutions. I could have bought a 50-foot yacht with all the stamping supplies I’ve bought! I used to have six 6 x 3 steel shelving units FULL of just card-making stuff, and I’d get more cute, cute stamping stuff from - - - all the sites. If Simon Says Stamp and Stampin’ Up sold stock, I would have been president of the board of directors. And I have literally said, “I’m not gonna buy another Distress Oxide/Ink!!!!!! . . . . (Unless Tim Holtz comes out with a new one) . . . “ And of course, he comes out with new ones! And then I had MORE ink pads. That’s the game they’re playing. They want all your money! It’s INSANE! Again . . . Maybe I could have bought a week in San Tropez with all the stamp sets, etc. The Want Monster had me in its thrall. I had two walls of my house full of stamps, inks, dies, stacks of 12 x 12 paper pads, I hardly ever/never used-things I didn’t even remember I had-duplicates, things bought on impulse, all of the things you describe. Children are starving in Sudan, and I had four identical $25 Easter Bunny stamp sets from scrapbook.com-one of which I used exactly one time. What was WRONG with me? I am not kidding-this is seriously a shopping addiction. No joke. It’s hoarding. I’m so amused by, “I’m not gonna buy xyz! . . . . . . UNLESS I want it.” I was there! I used to do that. “I’m not going to get any more stamps . . . [Pregnant pause while glancing at Stampin’ Up catalog across the room] . . . EXCEPT FOR . . . “ I took a hard, tearful look at myself, and a long look at my shelves and shelves of aspirational hoarding. And I gave half of it away. Stampin’ Up sets, Gina K Designs stamps. Inkadoo wooden stamps. Spellbinders dies. I don’t say, “I’m need to buy xyz to complete this project.” I say, “How can I solve this design problem with what I have?” I’ve gotten ‘way better at fussy cutting. I’ve found ways to extend the lives of my ink pads. I’ve started using colored pencils and watercolors that I already have rather than going out and buying more $7 or $8 markers. I don’t hoard anymore. It is so freeing! Use what you have! Good luck!

I once heard that we crafters have two hobbies - buying craft supplies and using craft supplies :) I'm going to challenge myself to use what I have this year too. It forces me to be more creative. Loved your video!

I was chuckling to myself as you confessed resolutions for bad habits I am also guilty of. What happens is I watch a great how-to video and just have to order the things I’ll need to make it. I spend too much time watching videos and then online shopping and never get to the crafting! My resolution is to start rewatching those videos and use all the great things I have already purchased! Happy New Year and as one of my favorite demonstrators loves to say, “Happy Crafting!”

This video made me smile, it made me smile because we all can relate to just about everything you said at some point in our crafty journey. Impulse buying being huge when watching hauls. I am looking forward to your "no more organizing, reorganizing" rule. You have a lovely craft room, but would love to see more video projects from you and nothing is perfect, so definitely give yourself grace on not having to have everything perfect. For me in 2023, I will be just shopping my stash and using what I have! Happy New Year! Hugs, Brenda

This video really hit home for me. I realized half of the fun for me is shopping. My mom came to visit awhile back and said she felt like she walked into a store. She's not one of us lol

Oh my heck, either you are my long-lost twin, or you have been in my craft room. This video was spot on, and I really appreciate you putting it out! I really appreciate you not doing haul videos because I have NO self-control. Lol Here is to us accomplishing more crafting this year! Happy New Year!!

After buying duplicates so many times, I finally made a master list of all my stamps sets, dies and inks. A quick check and I know yes or no about an item.

This is the first video I've seen of yours Christina,and can really relate to lots of things on your list! Impulse buying (especially when I'm tired and should go to bed) Watching card-making videos instead of actually making cards.buying stickers because they're cute or on sale but never using them.Sequins, inkpads, alcohol inks,storage containers (i have some in storage too,lol) Buying something I know I already have but can't find! Etc...

I can totally relate to almost every item on your list! Craft more and buy less - that’s my motto for 2023🎉

Christina, I agree 100% with you. If I made projects everyday for the next 20 years, I wouldn’t use up all of my supplies. I know I will always want some items (thanks, Tim 😀) but I am not buying things unless it will be used a lot. Also, I reorganize a lot, too. I do enjoy organizing, but there is only so much time and I’m using mine up moving stuff around. Hugs to you and happy New year! Mandy

All I have to say is YES,YES, YES!! I cleaned out my craft room about a month ago and was brutal. I donated so much stuff and vowed to use what’s left. Let’s hope I stick to it 😂

I can definitely agree with a lot of those things. But I hit the realization six months ago when I said I don’t need that crap no more!!! This was a good video as I think a lot of us are in the same craft boat:) Tfs:)

These all resonate big time! I’m so happy to hear I am not the only one deciding to slow down in 2023. Not the crafting, just the buying of supplies. I especially need to stop jumping to shop each time a new discount is announced. 😆

Impulse buying is something I started doing this year & it needs to stop. Lol! My husband remodeled my craft room this year & as I was organizing everything, I found stuff I hadn’t even opened! I’m in the same boat as you. Thanks for your encouragement! I needed to hear all of this. Happy New Year! 🎉

You are definitely not alone! I’m going to try and not spend any $ on crafting supplies and just use what I have!

Yep. Half of my craft room is “schtuff” and the other half is (empty) storage intended for the schtuff. LOL

Great job Christina! I went nuts with buying crafts these past few months. I have decided, too, rather than buying more, use what I have and if I see a video with something i don't have, figure out what I have I can use as a substitute. I also am letting my card kit subscriptions lapse as I am not using up the supplies I already have when I use the kits. I recently reorganized my crafts supplies and there was no reason for me to buy anything these last few months. So 2023 will be a no-buy year for me as well when it comes to crafting items. In fact. I put a note on my wall next to my recliner (where I make all my craft purchases online) that reads: Craft tools, storage, supplies NO BUY Substitute, substitute, substitute

You hit it spot on for most all of us! Happy Crafting everyone in 2023.

I really admire #6 and hope it brings you some ease. The amount of time and energy that must go into sharing content on KZfaq kind of blows my mind. I’m so appreciative of those of you who continue to do it and 100% believe in extending yourself some grace… Those of us who are watching are not looking for perfection, at least I am not, I am looking for someone who enjoys what they’re doing and that usually instills in me a motivation to get crafting and enjoy it! Hope your 2023 is just as you envision it to be!

Yes, I can certainly relate! Especially to buying stamps, dies, and too much adhesive! Thanks for your videos!!

Hi Christina. I’m a new subscriber. This video came up on my you tube feed this morning. I believe it was “divine intervention” that I needed to see it! Not kidding. I have promised myself to start today, January 2nd, to get my craft room under control. I could absolutely associate with you about so many of you 23 things, especially storage bins. Thank you for the inspiration! Look forward to future videos.

Loved this! We need to have a craft confessional channel LOL. I think all us crafters have similar confessions 😂 you will have to make an updated video to see how much you stuck with it 😂😂

I loved this! I'm staying out of craft stores and writing down suggestions from various artists and crafters rather than ordering them. I need to use my stash and figure out which things I really love doing instead of getting supplies for every type of project I come across! I hope you'll do videos like this in the future -- maybe sticking to 10 things. We need this type of inspiration!

I feel that a good practice for all of us (especially me) is to use the products more than we buy the products. I find that I spend far more time shopping than creating. That needs to change in 2023. The doubling up on product definitely has happened to me so I photograph everything I have on my phone and check it before I buy. I haven't bought duplicates since.

This such a timely video. I'm so bad about impulse buying. This made me smile and reminds me to take stock in my own crafting needs/wants.

I too have decided to be mindful of what I purchase this year. I have a craft room full of products that barely get used. I think for some of us, purchasing products is a hobby in it's self.

You had me chuckling so much! This is a description of most of us crafters. I had a a year in 2022 when I rarely even got to do any crafting at all yet I keep seeing stuff I have to have, then find a place to store in my small craft corner. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck! A great approach instead of showing us all the great stuff we could buy.

Thank you so much for this video. I decided in November to gift the items I don't use to others. There is a neighbor, senior in High School. She is one of five children and I gifted her boxes and boxes of new and used items that I thought she would enjoy using. Her mother tells me she is enjoying. I am happy and have more space and more to give.

You inspired me, I’ve been organizing and buying more than I’ve been crafting the last two years. Thus, I will make my own list of things I’m not doing this year! Thanks

Thanks for this.. watching crafty hauls is bad for me. Because I have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Im hoping to use what I have in 2023! May your 2023 be awesome !

I have just bought my first die cutting machine and I was surprised to hear that you won’t be getting dies that you’ll only use once. I have been scouring websites and stores, looking longingly at all the lovely dies. I noticed, however, that many YT crafters say they buy stuff they never use or only use once. Because of that, I promised myself I wouldn’t do the same and am limiting myself to only dies that I can cut on my little sidekick and only those that will be useful for the cards I sell. Thank you for reinforcing my resolve. Btw, I definitely think you should make another video like this next year. Many crafters need to hear it. Thank you!

This was awesome!!! Did my husband email you my list hahahaha. Thank you for being real and transparent. I'm agree 100% with you on everything except the video making as I don't do that. Looking forward to watching you in 2023 and learning.

Christina, I think you are my spirit animal! haha- so many of your 23 items should be mine too! I would love to know how to use foil too! I have a bunch and I don't think I have ever used it!

Hi Christina! I love your no nonsense videos and your fun approach to crafting. I really agree with the reducing the amount of matching dies idea. I find a good pair of scissors is enough to trim images out for most stamp sets unless you're going to be making a ton of cards at one time. I'm definitely going to take on a lot of the things on your list in my craft room this year. Happy New Year!

Thanks for making this video. I can totally relate to many of your purchasing experiences! I’m going to put several of these on my crafty resolution list..especially about buying INK pads! Thanks Christina!

Great video Christina, sending you oodles of good wishes for a Happy 2023! I can totally relate to all your "No Purchase" issues, the struggle is so real. I am going to be diligent about buying and using what I already have, it's amazing how quickly the piles of products add up. Hugs, Gale The Happy Stamper :)

I felt this in my soul, lol. I am guilty of the repeat buying and having supplies I have yet to use and continue to purchase more things. There was a meme going around that says buying craft supplies and using them are two, separate hobbies and I agree! I’m going to work on creating with what I have and controlling my need to collect things. Another passion I have are eyeshadow palettes and I really slowed down last year by not watching haul videos or palette reviews right away. It helped me to think about if I really wanted it or was I just falling into the hype of it. I’m going to apply that same tactic to crafting supplies. Thank you for sharing! Here’s to less things but more productivity in 2023!

Terrific video! I can identify with so many things you mentioned.. other than the filming which I don’t do. I think it has clarified for me that impulse buying is THE biggest issue. Good for you for not doing haul videos, they are totally enabling and I don’t watch them any more. I prefer to see even one product, and cool ways to use it! That is also helpful to enable us to use our stashes!! Happy New Year!!🎉

It seemed like you were really speaking to me on several of your points. I , too am going to be making many of these changes. I am running out of room and will never be able to use all of my supplies. I need to stop now and just shop within my own stash. Thanks for this video. I needed it as a motivation to stop some of the things I have been doing.

I loved this video!!!!! First of all, you are a hoot and second, I am right there with you. I have enough craft supplies to keep me busy for a year. And I love that I am NOT the only impulse shopper when it comes to my happy place. And since I have "restrained" from impulse shopping before, I know that it is doable and I am just as happy, if not happier, for my control. Reality check, I am not going to run out of craft supplies in my lifetime.....Thank you. You are the bomb.

Christina, I think many of us craft addicts can relate to your 2023 resolutions, me included. I have racks, baskets, and what not stuffed with (design) papers, dies, stamps, stencils, inks, blenders, and you name it. I've got enough stuff to last me several lifetimes! However, saying and admitting to this, I also TODAY placed an order of supplies, spending almost 80 dollars! Well, there you go! Thanks for your heads-up, and hopefully I will keep this in mind every time I visit one of the many hobby webshops, looking for something new to buy 😉

This was an affirmation video for me! I’m now a fan of your channel and I can’t wait to see more. ❤ Of the 23 things you mentioned, I can relate to is watching haul videos and being selective in buying card making supplies. Thank you 😊

Great video. I'm going through my craft room and getting ride of ALOT. Items that I haven't used in a year or so out the door. My biggest fear is "what if" I want to make something and I'm like oh yeah got rid of supply... oh well. I really don't need to purchase supplies. I don't have a 23 list, but completely understand. Thank you for the video.

I love your new attitude! Because I have worked & I was not able to get to a lot of my products. Now that I'm retired I'm looking forward to having fun, but I'm going to do some of the things that you are doing. You are not alone! This is my first time seeing you and I look forward to seeing more of your future videos ❤

Just came across this video and instantly subscribed. Boy, did I need this video! Looking forward to learning more from her!

I love this video! Thanks for the transparency!! Super inspiring! 🙌🏻 Have a happy new year!

Great video! You nailed most everything I am not doing or buying in 2023, no more without a specific purpose! Even the storage containers.

One of my guiding principles is that before I purchase something, I make myself create something. Another anti compulsive shopping strategy is to ask myself, what do I already have that will do the same thing. Thanks for your video to prime my mindfulness in my crafting habits. - jo shu

Lol you’re right on the money! Literally & figuratively. You are so easy to watch, adorable, and real!

I am a quilter and appreciate this video. I too am on the "not buying in 2023 wagon". I did a declutter in my sewing room and put together baskets with materials I had already with patterns. I have enough for 14 quilts.

Loved this video! I've been working on re-evaluating what I'm buying and WHY- it helped me last year, and it WILL help this year, too! Also, I totally relate to buying storage containers!! I end up with some pretty odd storage and TBH, in a constant state of finding what works and what doesn't - especially as the house gets moved around, etc.

I love all your ideas for thoughtful purchasing and scaling back, using what you have and no fly zones on buying certain items. Great list. I hope you have fun with these ideas in 2023!

Thanks so much for this video. My list looks a lot like yours (as I wait for my next Simon's order). I was relieved after your video and the comments to discover I was not alone. I'm going to work on using the products right away...no more buying to store and then forgetting to use them and forgetting the projects..

I agree with you! I’m using what I have and that’s more then 50 people could use in 50 years!

I'm new to cardmaking and I feel very seen with #12. I've already by accident ordered 1 stamp/die set twice and 1 layering stencil set twice! I have learned my lesson and will always double check what I have before I get click-happy! Thank you for this video, gives me good insight into what to look out for as I venture further into this fun and exciting hobby!

Hi! A few months ago I went through all my stashes and thought wow, I never need to buy anything again. I put it all onto a spreadsheet per craft type and will “shop” from my stash first. I think it is the “fear of missing out” that had me buy a fair bit of my stuff. I unsubscribed to a bunch of emails so I am not tempted. Also not watching unboxing or haul videos because I would click on the links and go nuts occasionally. A lot of what you aren’t going to do makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the pep talk! Happy New Year!

I was pretty sure you were talking about me and 23 things not to do or buy in 2023. I too have an overabundance of adhesives, foils, stamps and/or dies, vinyl and ink pads. Also have way too many pop dots, glue dots, paper, etc. I think half the addiction of crafting really is the shopping. Lol!

Great video. You made me look at my craft room supplies and realize I have enough, too. Your craft room looks so pretty. My biggest problem is I keep re- organizing my room, too. Distracts me from actually crafting. Ugh. Happy crafting in 2023!

Great video Christina! I have buckled down on card supplies tremendously in the last six months. I have enough stamp sets/dies to cover almost every occasion, enough cardstock and all the coordinating inks. I got totally invested in just one company and bought all the things. Its easy to do. As for my cricut, I started exploring vinyl projects more this holiday season. I know I am late to the vinyl project game. I still have the original cricut explore machine and was so tempted to upgrade, but I can't really justify it since I don't use my cricut but about one time a year. The one thing I did buy during the holidays was the tape runner adhesive. Hobby lobby had some packaged in their Christmas party stuff as "Gift Wrap Tape runner" I picked it up for 60% off, its literally the same stuff you use for card making. It was actually cheaper in the christmas section than to go back to the card section and buy a package from there. LOL! So I am good on adhesive for a while!

Came across your channel for the first time today. Loved your down to earth, practical presentation! The 23 items gave me much to think about when it comes to my own crafting style. Happy New Year, your work is appreciated!

Christina, I can so relate! I don't know how many times I have found items I thought I didn't have. I too have put the cabosh on buying dies, stamps, and adhesives! It is just ridiculous, and embarrassing as to how much money I could have saved. I have several bins stored and it's like Christmas when I visit them. I can so relate, and I am glad I am not the only crafter that has this issue. I have decided to use what I have in 2023 and go from there. Thanks for sharing!

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G video Christina!!! Ironic how so many of those #23 items are listed in my 2023 journal of changes in my crafting I want to implement. THankYou for this list!!! Just hearing you speak them, up lifted my thoughts. 🥰 I’m super charged and ready to craft with what I have on hand.

Love you sharing your crafty resolutions like this. :). The last time I culled down my art studio, I noticed I was donating a BUNCH of things that had the clearance stickers from Michaels still on their unopened packaging. That makes it a lot easier for me to resist temptation.

I agree about adding extra quantities in the cart. I got an order that had 3 of the same dies 😮. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck on making positive changes!

You have been in my craft room too!! If my crafting space was as organized as well as yours I wouldn't have to keep getting it in order. Thank you for the video, really eye opening to the things I want to achieve as well.

I agree with you about the stamps and dies. I have so many that I have used once or not at all. I will try to cut back on lots of craft supplies.

I am an incorrigible fabric junky. I can’t go past a thrift store without taking home every shiny,glittery,sequin covered piece of clothing in the place to cut up and add to my stash for making collages etc with. I’ve had to by so many rolling shelf units to hold all my bins of fabric that I have had to rent two sea cans to put them in. I thank you for showing all your supplies you have a acquired that are still sealed in their original packages. I thought I was the only person that did that. Every time I see a new video showcasing a paint or other art supply that I don’t have yeti have a compulsion to buy one in every colour to add to the stash of all the other things I have every colour of. I am 71 and I have been collecting art and crafting supplies since I got my very first job at age 20 in a craft store. Every time I bought something I didn’t use I told myself I would have the time to use them when I retired. I have been retired for 10 years now and I have bought more new supplies in the last ten years than I used in that same time. Is there a support group for artists anonymous? I’m serious about that. Every time I push PLACE ORDER on Amazon I should get online and talk to another member to convince me to hit DELETE instead.

Love this! I'm limiting my shopping too. Thank you for inspiring me to stop buying when I already have so much.

Oh my goodness, I can so relate to what you say. I am going to make my own list and print it out. I can see by the comments, I am not the only one buying in excess with craft items. this makes me feel not alone and I have more resolve to keep on track with my spending habits. Thank you

This was more than thought provoking, I am currently doing my kon mari of my art room and have found so much excess of many of the categories in your no buy list. I also just canceled all my subscriptions but one. I am guilty of impulse buying after watching hauls. I have more supplies than I could use up in a lifetime. I especially agree with the die and cutesy ( these often never even get used) purchases and usage. I am going to try to sell and or donate items I don't love, use frequently, or haven't used in over a year. I do mixed media also . TY for confirming my resolution for 2023.

This was good timing for me. I need to declutter my craft room and get rid of all the stuff I "had to have" but "never use/used". Thanks for the inspiration.

Love this video! Everything you're saying makes total sense for me too! I do the same thing. I don't check before I order and find I already have the item!!! Thank you !!!

Your video was fantastic!! Made me Smile… things I won’t be doing in 2023…buying markers…signing contacts With businesses,.. learning diy, mainly Christmas. I’m starting to get my inventory Put together for My first craft Show.

I agree with you 100%. I do fine art and crafts, so you can imagine that I have tons of supplies. Recently, I have tried to ask myself the same questions you have, sometimes I do good, but I need to improve. I gave away lots of holiday craft supplies this year, and I still have an adequate stash. I too have purchased duplicates and more, because I could not find the original purchase, or forgot about them. Yep, I too have way too many storage containers too. I gave away my big kick years ago, since I have a Scan N Cut that is adequate. I am retired, on a fixed income, so I must reduce my shopping. Hope you just do a 5 things you won't due, in 2024, that would great as well. Happy crafting and happy New Year.

I’m with you on the nebulous purchases. I’ve decided to curb my spending so I can redo my craft/office space. We got this!

Love this video and you must be a mind reader because most of your 23 things are things I have been telling myself over the past couple of weeks. I'm going to focus on using what I have and try not to buy more. I too have fallen into that dreadful spot where I bought duplicates or added the same item twice to my cart and didn't double check before checking out. Such a waste of money!!😡😤 I have found lately that I have so much stuff that I feel overwhelmed when I try to craft. 🥺Thanks for this great video and Happy New Year!!

OMG… I am right there with you, I don’t make videos but boy can I relate with you as far as not purchasing so many crafting things also making duplicate purchases and getting sucked into the impulse buying because I watch haul videos!!! We have so much in common that I am saving your video and will rewatch it as often as necessary to stop the spending and having my apt overrun with crafting supplies… I could almost fit being a “hoarder of craft supplies” it’s pretty sad… I’m going to use you as my guide to cut back on all the extra things I buy throughout the year! Wish me lots of luck 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻and I’m a new subscriber to your channel 😊Hugs from Hershey PA

I just found you on KZfaq, and I’m so glad that I did! This video was fantastic. Most of your list could be on my list. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos (don’t be critical of yourself…you were wonderful) 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I am soooo glad I found you ! I got the biggest kick out of this video. I have a similar list, and it's nice to know I am not alone. Thank you for being so relatable and honest. Have a wonderful 2023. I have subscribed and will be following you on this journey

Loved this so much. Had to subscribe. I'm listening as I am trying to organize my over stuffed craft room that seldom gets used (even though I haven't stopped shopping). Hoping to clean out and use more of what I already have. Thank you for the time it takes you to make your videos. Looking forward to more.

You came up on my HomePage on youtube this am. I have been trying to do a "no buy" all year as a sort of resolution for 2022. Overall, I did cut WAY back on my purchasing, but I didn't go full tilt. I'd say I made it about 80% though. It is amazing when you get off purchasing sites, for the very reasons you mention, and force yourself to use what you have! My "shop from my craft room" approach this year has opened up new ideas and more creativity than I thought I had ! I also went through stamps that hadn't been opened yet (far too many.....) It actually made me feel less guilty when I did purchase because I found I purchased only what I needed - adhesives, ribbon, and the typical "consumables" of card making. Quite liberating, actually. I've just subscribed and I'm looking forward to your projects !

Really enjoyed this video! I could identify with so much of your list. This past year I organized my basic shape dies to make it easier to found the one I wanted. Discovered I have 11 different sets of rectangle dies. Squares, circles and ovals are almost as bad! Paper and stamps are on my no buy list for 2023. Plus most dies. I have a few very specific word dies I want to round out my correct dies. I am considering a new die machine in 2023. Maybe a video on your favorite? Oh, and I just just subscribed.

#12! I keep an inventory only computer of stamps, dies, inks, paper pads, ephemera, stencils, marker colors, etc. so I don't buy duplicates. Because I have definitely done that! And also #13--ordering 2 of the same thing without meaning to. #22--love it!! I love storage containers. Thanks for the fun!

I love this video!!!! It’s nice to know someone else accidentally buys something that the already have. I have totally changed my style of card making. I’ve been selling most of my cutesy images and matching dies because I’m not a good colorist….even with my Copics. I’m selling them also. This is a great video. Thank you!!!! Happy New Year!😻🎉🎈

Christina, I follow you because I love your voice and delivery. I enjoy all your videos and watch you faithfully. I look forward to 2023 with you!

Christina, thank you so much for your honest confession. sometimes a lack of resources inspires creativity… necessity is the mother of invention! perhaps a simpler rule is to say: I will not visit any crafting website or shop until i have used each item in my stash to create something! It may sound harsh but i had a similar problem when i was younger… i bought lots of books that i wanted to read. needless to say, i didn’t finish many of them but had to cart those books with me for 20 years. i ended up donating them to charity! i only wished i did it sooner! recently i discovered junk journaling … it’s a fabulous way of using what you already have 😉 good luck with your endeavour 🍀

I needed this today. I’m going to really take stock of what I have and if I can get things counted, I will know that there are many many things I don’t need to buy in 2023. Otherwise it takes more time to label and put away items. I also need to get rid of items that I don’t like anymore or haven’t used in 5 or more years! Thanks much!

I really enjoyed your video. You have inspired me to cut back on purchases, and use what I have.

Oh my goodness that is a lot! I am on year 3 of craft room clean and organize so I completely get it! My word of the year this year is “finish!” I’m subscribing in hopes you bring me some fantastic new ways to reduce my ridiculous stash 😊 thank you!

I agree totally with your list for myself. I’m not filming at this time because I don’t know how to. Maybe in the future. I don’t need to purchase anything else. I can shop in my own craft store, which is my craft phone. Too much time taking keeping things organized. Happy new year and more blessings to come.❤😊

We all need to be kinder to ourselves. No one is perfect

I am a crafter too but I have soooo much stuff that I am not buying anything this until I use what I have. If I see a card design I like it will have to work with something I already have. I am always like I can make that buy supplies and never do it. I feel ya right there with you. Happy New Year!

H, I just found you and I like you! I clicked on your video not just for the title but the abbreviated length. Sometimes, I only have a few minutes to invest and the time plays a huge factor. I appreciated your honesty and it was like you were really talking TO ME!!! Apparently, we cardmakers share the same afflictions! I am going to adopt and adhere to many of your restrictions for the exact reasons you shared. I am subscribing to your channel event though I have yet to see any of your creations. I think you are spot on in your thinking so I can only imagine your creative approach is just as great! Thank you for taking the time to share and, again, I like you just the way you are!

I love this video, you have named a few things that I do. I have a binder that keeps track of my paper colors, inks, refills, markers, stickles, liquid pearls, embossing powders, deco foil, and glitter mist. I also have binders for my embossing folders, die cuts, Christmas stamps, everyday stamps Scrapbook Dazzles, and HOTP Dazzles (Christmas & every day) Then I have a ten-draw system that holds all my foil, vinyl, and glitter scraps. I now keep a list on my desk of items I need to order when I run out and make an order when I hit about $100 to save on shipping.

Great video! Ah, yes...the rabbit hole of rampant craft consumerism. I know it well. I have a friend who struggles financially and loves to craft. She is so pleased when she receives my "over abundance" and it makes me happy to see my silliness go to someone who uses and enjoys the products.

Thank you for sharing. I never considered myself to be a magpie...but I am. I don't have a craft room or craft area but products secreted away in multiple locations around our tiny flat. It is not just the products - it is also storing the made products at the end. I gave away about 1000 completed cards over that past couple of years - it has not made a dent in the space. Xxx Happy New Year to you.

This is so great! I know we can all relate in most of these areas!!! My weakness is that same daily browsing of my 5 or 6 favorite sites and I am really impulsive about whatever they introduce. And especially those favorite KZfaqrs who get free product and are often paid my companies to design products, and if course I love all their ideas and what not think I have to have whatever they’re using. And all the KITS. Ugh it’s such a weakness. I’m trying to have the mindset of, I have to really LOVE it to get it. Like can’t get my mind off if it. And I need to get in there and use all these unopened products and kits and actually MAKE. Thanks for a great video and many laughs! Have a wonderful 2023!

Great video -I've been watching your videos for a years and I always enjoy them. 1 -No more impulsive buys -I've been going through my craft room and throwing away items -I have bought so many items intending to do a project and never made the project. 2- use the stuff I have. I have paper that's been sitting - and I don't want to cut it because they are to pretty. I just bought some items and I already the same items already. 3 - Craft more. Crafting makes me happy - stop getting caught up watching videos/movies while crafting or caring what others think and just create.

You are speaking to me I just know it! You have inspired me to stick with it and stop overthinking and overbuying ❤