Hot Tip Tuesday

Reducing Your Stash II

Share With Friends

Reducing the volume of craft supplies stored in our cupboards, rooms or studios is a subject we all talk about regularly. Many of us spend hours sorting the items we've accumulated in order to make our work spaces more efficient, to declutter our homes and to find that "lost" item that would make the perfect finishing touch for a particular project.

A fun and simple way to help reduce your stash is to share items with friends - and not just the items you already have in your craft area but also new purchases. Think about the packets of embellishments that have more items than you'll ever use in a lifetime, such as sequins or seed beads. Perhaps they could be split between four or five people in your card making group or your local scrap class? How about organising a swap group that meets regularly to exchange items you may have in excess, which won't actually reduce the volume of what you have, but may mean you'll have less of one particular item. And if you happen to meet a person who is new to the craft, consider sharing your excess papers, stamps, markers and embellishments so you both reap the benefits.