Well, hello February!
Before 8 AM today, half of a major chore is finished. After breakfast, I’ll take care of the rest until I break for lunch. Done with a tuna sandwich and hot chocolate, the second decoupage layer goes on the first metal cabinet and the base application goes on the second cabinet to round out the afternoon.
A happy surprise, the second container I open clearing out stuff earlier, is the very box of old book pages and illustrations I need for the metal cabinets.
Stashing things, found objects, fabric, paper, wire and such is put to better use when only the best is kept, and kept well organized. Otherwise, it takes on a junky look that lacks inspiration.
A craft material stash is never junk. It is as good as any brand new art material.
AHA! Crafting stash is as good as brand new art material - brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maryanne
Delete😂 Crafting materials have immense value to a creative person.
May
What a great use for old maps. Stashing supplies often results in usage over time, sometimes a very long time.
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
DeleteThe long shelf life of crafting materials is a bonus.
I think my stash of old book pages goes back to around 2014.
May
I love using found objects for crafts. We use them with the grandkids.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteKids are so creative, they can make up really neat things.
May
I'm in the process of letting things go but some (like old maps!) are hard! I just have to make room and start to trim down but I want everything to find a good home!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteThe good home is difficult to find when the heart wants to hold on. Good luck down sizing. Maps are keepers for sure.
May
So true on the craft materials not being junk. Janice
ReplyDeleteJanice,
DeleteTo buy some of the materials new makes saving materials feel even better.
May