As I have discovered among people in the craft world, we all have too much stuff. By stuff I mean materials. We all seem to hoard fabric, and buttons, and paper, and yarn and whatever else we have ever used for any project whatsoever.
I started following http://craftymoira.blogspot.com/ during the Sew, Mama, Sew May Giveaway Day 2011. She gave away a dump truck load of zippers that I rather wanted. Alas, I didn't win them, but I did find a new blog to follow that has been very entertaining.
Moira has decided that she is not going to buy any more crafting materials from now until September 1 and just deal with what she has. I think this is a fantastic goal. So fantastic that I think I will join. Starting Tuesday. I have a few things that I know I'm going to need before this weekend (i.e. seersucker, broadcloth, some buttons and maybe, just maybe a peek at the clearance table).
Moira has her own rules and exceptions, and other people have kind of set some exceptions for themselves. Since me saying that I won't buy anything all summer would turn me into a liar, here are exceptions:
1. I can buy things that I run out of that I need, such as zippers, snaps, buttons, interfacing, etc.
2. If I have a request for an item in my shop and I am out of that fabric, I can go buy more of that particular fabric. Same goes for yarn.
3. I should not buy anything off the clearance table just because I like it. I need to use what I have first. But of course that doesn't mean that I won't. But I'll try my darndest.
I think I'm going to create a page here on my blog chronicling the undertaking. I'll post pictures of things that I have made as a result of my stash busting, and maybe you can send me some of your pictures! I love pictures!
So there is is. All the credit for this goes to Moira, but I would like to know if you are participating. Let's make it a party!
So awesome that you are joining me! I definitely think it's necessary to say that you need to be able to purchase things you need to run your business. That's why I couldn't say I wouldn't buy anything for my classes: I will be teaching hundreds of kids various art projects this summer; I'm bound to run out of something essential. I did consider saying that I could buy to replace anything I used up, but decided I'd challenge myself by not letting that in there. I figured if I did, I might end up not really pushing my creativity. I have enough craft supplies for a crafty army though so I really need this kick in the butt! Thanks so much for playing along! (P.S. When you run out of zippers, send me an email with your address & I'll happily send some your way!)
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