I can't just 'get rid' of 'stuff' as it still needs to be sorted into what to keep and what to give/throw away and even then I have to see if it goes in recycling or normal refuse collection. I want to keep most of it but need to find a way for the most effective way to organise my supplies. I would love to have a clear desk space but yet again, I need the extra space to store things on top!
Today I tackled this mammoth sorting out job again. I have a long way to go but at least I have set the ball rolling once more. I have cardboard boxes full of random paper pieces and coloured envelopes. My sister inquired why I sent her a shop bought Birthday card rather than make one knowing that I have all these card making materials. She has a point.
What annoys me mostly about trying to reorganise my stuff/room is the length of time it is taking. When I watch television shows about hoarders it only takes a couple of days to clear an entire house! Sometimes I wish I had a skip parked outside and someone else to make the decision for me on what and what not to keep.
Just sorting out one box today I found loads of dressmakers pins loose in the bottom of a plastic bag. I could have just thrown them away but I started to think how this would impact on the environment and could envisage wildlife looking like walking pincushions if they should frequent a rubbish tip where the pins would have been strewn. I collected them all up and put into yet another small container. It would have been so useful to have a magnet for this arduous task.
I wish I could focus on one area of craft. Papercraft is my first love but I feel shackled to all the jewellery making, fabric, wool and other crafts that surround me.
You may have to be ruthless Simone, if paper is your thing then perhaps its time to give the other 'stuff' away, not into landfill etc but maybe to a cause that can use it.
ReplyDeleteDo it in small chunks though so not to put yourself off.
It is hard to get rid of things, I move things around and think about them for ages before finally deciding. I'm quite pleased that I have three bags ready for the charity shop:)
ReplyDeleteDo you have a local art/craft community who would welcome things that are new to them?
ReplyDeleteI have spent the past 2 weekends sorting out stuff from our home. Re-organising so things fit into smaller spaces and so making better use of the space in our little home. It was also time to give away/recycle and donate things which up until now I couldn't. It was hard, but very cathartic too. The thought of things just sitting in boxes and not being looked at used just seemed silly all of a sudden and I was happy for them to go.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your quest.
Lisa x