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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 15:51:44 GMT
The sponge video in the other thread reminded me of the time I read about making your own flower soft by using the shavings from styrofoam balls and adding some ink. I made a bit and thought, what the heck am I going to use this for? I still have bottles of that stuff, along with eyelets, chalk, glitter and a bunch of other things that I don't think I've used but once. I went through and got rid of a lot of paper a while back, but I seriously need to purge more. What craft supply do you still own, but need to get rid of?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 30, 2019 15:57:40 GMT
How long do you have?  I have a room full of craft stuff that I've been weeding out, but still so much more to go. First thing that comes to mind are knitting and crochet needles. The last time I knitted was in 1986, a sweater vest for myself. Crochet needles? Probably in high school (1970's). I drool over all the beautiful knitted and crochet projects on the craft thread each month and tell myself that I will start knitting/crochet again. Ha! Who am I kidding. I should just let them go, but hope springs eternal! Next would be all the stickers and pre-cut scrapbook paper I have 2 bins of (small bins). I've purged a lot of them, but can't seem to let go of these "just in case". |
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 30, 2019 16:12:24 GMT
I still have a lot of cross-stitch stuff. I can't let it go. I did throw away all my magazines and donated all my pattern books. I figure I can start fresh there, should I ever feel the urge to cross stitch again.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 30, 2019 16:13:26 GMT
I need to stop accepting everyone's left overs from scrapping. Everyone knows that I scrapbook so they ask me if I want their stuff. I don't hesitate a second and say OF COURSE.. Usually what I get is really outdated stuff like dried up inks, papers I wouldn't really use.. I can usually find a few things that I like but normally not. Then I have to go through it all and get rid of it again.. Yikes....
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 30, 2019 16:15:02 GMT
I still have a lot of cross-stitch stuff. I can't let it go. I did throw away all my magazines and donated all my pattern books. I figure I can start fresh there, should I ever feel the urge to cross stitch again. I gave all mine to a friend.. I had books and binders of patterns, tons of cloths and threads (I worked at HL at the time so I got TONS of it for deals!)... I kinda regret it but on the other hand would I really start up again... sometimes I have that urge but it usually passes. |
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Post by katlady on Jan 30, 2019 16:18:14 GMT
All my scrapbooking stuff. I have a few albums I need to finish, but I feel like I need to hold on to everything because I won’t know what I will need. I haven’t scrapped in years.  Same with my fabric for quilting. Haven’t touched that in years either. |
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 30, 2019 16:18:43 GMT
Decorative scissors. Deckle, scalloped, and pinking I’m looking at you! I used to have way more, but I got rid of them a long time ago.
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Post by ashley on Jan 30, 2019 16:18:56 GMT
I purged a lot of my supplies over a year ago... but I still have a room full! Pretty much untouched except for some cards and party invitations I’ve made over the past year.
So, what should I get rid of... all of it?! None of it?!
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Post by mellowyellow on Jan 30, 2019 16:21:35 GMT
I've gotten rid of a ton of stuff and have very limited scrapping supplies now. I haven't scrapped in years but I still have the original red Sizzix. That thing is so heavy!
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 30, 2019 16:22:54 GMT
I have a closet full of paper flower tissue and other projects I used to do when I did a library craft program. It is in the back of the closet so out of sight, out of mind.
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Post by ashley on Jan 30, 2019 16:24:08 GMT
Decorative scissors. Deckle, scalloped, and pinking I’m looking at you! I used to have way more, but I got rid of them a long time ago. These are among my fave supplies and I’d likely keep them if I ever pared down my room even more. |
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Post by SockMonkey on Jan 30, 2019 16:44:21 GMT
I should get rid of 90% of my craft supplies, because I never use them. Embellishments, stamps, paper, ink, rub-ons... I have an absolute shit-ton. I should just sell it on eBay.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jan 30, 2019 16:44:56 GMT
I've gotten rid of a ton of stuff and have very limited scrapping supplies now. I haven't scrapped in years but I still have the original red Sizzix. That thing is so heavy! LOL, I was always afraid of dropping that on my feet. And I'd drag it to crops! |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 30, 2019 16:52:17 GMT
I purged a huge amount of scrapbooking stuff about two years ago. Boxes and boxes of stuff. I gave a lot to a kindergarten teacher friend and donated a bunch of unopened stuff to the Hospice thrift store (unused mini-album kits, I'm looking at you). I kept the basics, but I'm sure there's more that could go if I were ruthless.
I do need to get rid of my Cricut. I never used it much back in the day and doubt I'll ever crank it up again. I have lots of the original cartridges and never hooked them to a 'jukebox' or whatever that thing was called. They might even be worth something.
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Post by rodeomom on Jan 30, 2019 16:53:08 GMT
All my scrapbooking stuff! Haven't scraped in many years! When I stopped scrapping I was doing it digitally anyway. So why am i keeping this stuff  ? |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 30, 2019 17:02:51 GMT
My heat gun for embossing.
I've only tried it once.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jan 30, 2019 17:03:35 GMT
My heat gun for embossing. I've only tried it once. We use mine to defrost the ice machine when it gets cranky, so I'll be keeping that supply. LOL! |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jan 30, 2019 17:17:50 GMT
I just purged a lot of my scrapbook supplies - gave them to a local Girl Scout troop. They were thrilled!
I, too, keep a box of cross-stitch supplies. There are several unfinished projects in there and I always think SOMEDAY I'm going to find time to finish them. Yeah, right...
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 30, 2019 17:19:41 GMT
flowers for using on scrapbook layouts. you know, the cheap knock-offs of Prima paper flowers, and the fabric / silk ones that we got by buying fake flowers at M's and ripping apart... those kind. The WORST part of it is, I DID get rid of them years ago, and then last spring at a scrapbook supply 'yard sale' I bought three ziploc baggies full of them!  (I think I must have had an idea for what to do with them, but I don't remember what it was, of course! My heat gun for embossing. I've only tried it once. We use mine to defrost the ice machine when it gets cranky, so I'll be keeping that supply. LOL! this is brilliant! we get an ice cube stuck in our ice maker every once in a while and my heat gun would work great for that, too. |
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 30, 2019 17:41:33 GMT
I need to stop accepting everyone's left overs from scrapping. Everyone knows that I scrapbook so they ask me if I want their stuff. I don't hesitate a second and say OF COURSE.. Usually what I get is really outdated stuff like dried up inks, papers I wouldn't really use.. I can usually find a few things that I like but normally not. Then I have to go through it all and get rid of it again.. Yikes.... I had the same experience. I kept a few papers and a lot of the rest ended up in the trash. |
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Post by aprilfay21 on Jan 30, 2019 17:57:11 GMT
I haven't purged in a while since I haven't been in my scrap room in a long time, but one thing comes to mind. I went to a scrapbook expo in Austin in like 2006 or 2007 and got talked into buying this expensive set of chalks. I literally used them maybe twice and they're still sitting there.
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Post by jacquelinescraps on Jan 30, 2019 18:01:03 GMT
A few yeara ago, got rid of old scrapbook paper and stickers from 2000 to 2009 and still regret it lol I think the only thing I would get rid of is plain 8.5x11 cardstock
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Post by papersilly on Jan 30, 2019 18:06:56 GMT
i need to get rid of my Cricut Expression and the Cricut Expression 2. oh, and the Gypsy that's loaded with all my cartridges. well dang, might as well get rid of the cartridges too. i just don't know who to give them to. i don't want to hassle with Ebay. maybe Craigslist so i don't have to ship them.
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Post by hop2 on Jan 30, 2019 18:08:31 GMT
Probably my original red sizzix. Bunch of paper. Some stamps.
I’m currently getting back into scrapping & card making, so as I go along when I come across an item that I know I won’t use I’m putting it aside for the garage sale that a paper craft store near my SIL has in the fall.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 30, 2019 18:09:48 GMT
My heat gun for embossing. I've only tried it once. We use mine to defrost the ice machine when it gets cranky, so I'll be keeping that supply. LOL!  Now THAT was funny!! |
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Post by hop2 on Jan 30, 2019 18:09:55 GMT
A few yeara ago, got rid of old scrapbook paper and stickers from 2000 to 2009 and still regret it lol I think the only thing I would get rid of is plain 8.5x11 cardstock Plain 8.5x11 cardstock I use 4x a week for cards lol it’s the 12x12 I haven’t really touched but need to go thru. |
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Post by hop2 on Jan 30, 2019 18:11:50 GMT
flowers for using on scrapbook layouts. you know, the cheap knock-offs of Prima paper flowers, and the fabric / silk ones that we got by buying fake flowers at M's and ripping apart... those kind. The WORST part of it is, I DID get rid of them years ago, and then last spring at a scrapbook supply 'yard sale' I bought three ziploc baggies full of them! (I think I must have had an idea for what to do with them, but I don't remember what it was, of course! We use mine to defrost the ice machine when it gets cranky, so I'll be keeping that supply. LOL! this is brilliant! we get an ice cube stuck in our ice maker every once in a while and my heat gun would work great for that, too. be careful some of those heat tools will melt plastic. ( ask my ex, who I warned he should use a hairdryer the heat tool was too directed & too hot ) that was an expensive repair |
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Post by teri on Jan 30, 2019 18:13:46 GMT
99.9% of all my scrapbook stuff lol
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 30, 2019 18:16:08 GMT
I went to a scrapbook expo in Austin in like 2006 or 2007 and got talked into buying this expensive set of chalks Not in Austin, but I have the same chalks, but do use them sometimes! i need to get rid of my Cricut Expression and the Cricut Expression 2. oh, and the Gypsy that's loaded with all my cartridges. well dang, might as well get rid of the cartridges too. i just don't know who to give them to. i don't want to hassle with Ebay. maybe Craigslist so i don't have to ship them. With all the 'parts' call some middle schools or high schools or better yet a Y or recreation center, a church/Sunday school. It could be a tax deduction for far more then you could sell it. Probably my original red sizzix. ..... The middle School for scrapbook club I donated mine to, keep it a permanent cutting station, mostly Sizzlit alphs but others dies I also donated. My answer should be, get rid of ALL of it! |
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Post by alexa11 on Jan 30, 2019 18:18:00 GMT
I got rid of almost everything about 6-8 months ago, except I found a ton of those white, paintable, colorable Prima flowers. Anyway want any?  |
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(I think I must have had an idea for what to do with them, but I don't remember what it was, of course!
