I admit, I have a shopping problem. If I see something I want, I get it. I don't have to have a plan or vision for it. Yes, this is a problem!
I was definitely that way when shopping for my crafting supplies... especially, if I could get a deal. In fact, the discount was a big reason why I signed up as a demo - I could get a discount on products I love! A month ago, I felt smothered by all my crafting supplies. I had so many products that I would just get overwhelmed when trying to create. I decided to "clean house" in my crafting space and remodel at the same time. I started filling boxes and boxes with things to sell is a paper crafting yard sale this summer. I set a date in July, so that I could even sell some of my SU stuff I bought on impulse. I had about 5 LARGE boxes filled with products I asked my sweetie to tape up and take to the car (to store in my dad's basement until the sale - lol!), when he asked me how much of this was SU stuff. Um... I started looking through it.... kept looking... not a single thing! I was actually pretty shocked. I will probably do another purge before the new catty is released, and I may choose to sell some SU things then, but for now I still love it all.
Since my purge, I am actually spending more time in my crafting space, and I am completing so many more projects because everything coordinates and comes together so well. Planning for my classes and workshops is now a breeze - and I'm so much happier with the projects. Sure, I still have some products from other companies, but it is very little in comparison.
I'm definitely getting better with the shopping... I'm really trying to use what I have and not bury myself again!
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