So I was talking to my BFF tonight-re quitting scrapbooking

I want to start by saying, don't let anyone talk you out of what is right for you. Scrapbooking for many of us is what keeps us going but if it's not right for you right now, or anymore - do what's right for you. If that's purging your craft room in its entirety, do it. It doesn't mean you can't come back to the hobby in a few years time if you change your mind. Getting rid of your supplies doesn't draw a line between you and this hobby forever.

In my opinion it sounds like you have taken the time to consider it and it sounds like the right thing for you at this time. I would agree to sleep on it, and start tomorrow with what feels right. If you're doubting it, I would leave it and come back to it when you're ready.

This!

I gave up paper scrapbooking in 2008. I sold all my stuff. It just wasn't the right time for me at that time. I have recently returned to scrapbooking and am keeping my stash to what will fit in two Rubbermaid totes. I have found that this is enough for me. The bad thing is that I sold all my tools. I would probably keep those if you can and get rid of the paper and embellishments. Also, I have been on the lookout for a set of tag stamps. If you have some tag stamps you want to get rid of, I would really love them.

Our lives and interests change and if you feel your stash of supplies is dragging you down, then it makes sense to let go.

I echo jeremysgirl in recommending you keep the tools, especially if they might apply to your planner activities. You wont get anywhere near their value in a sale, and they would be expensive to replace if you decide you want to return to the hobby.

I thought I was done scrapbooking when I finished doing my kids' lives growing up. But then grandkids started arriving and I got first an SLR and then a DSLR camera that made it really fun to take photos of them and all their adventures. And that was when I really jumped into scrapping with both feet.

If you have found a planner system that works for you, then it also makes sense to get rid of all the other options you have tried. Other people may love those options because they fit their lifestyle better.

I have drastically changed the way I scrap since I first started. My life is different and if I had continued to do it the same way, I would have given up. If this hobby is no longer for you, it is ok! You've been doing it long enough to know if it's time to move on.

I haven't scrapped much in years. I recently got rid of about half my scrapping stuff (paper, embellishments). Stuff that have been sitting packed away in plastic bins for about a year. It feels good! I still have enough stuff to scrap if I ever desire to. And I kept the tools. I have been doing more photo books lately.

Do what makes you happy. Don't look back! You can always buy new stuff that will fit your current likes!

Delta Dawn - I think if you're not scrapping and the stuff isn't bringing you joy - then it's fine to sell or donate it. I'm looking seriously at doing the same to my sewing stash - I'm just not sewing much anymore.

@amayalylac - do you have older scrapbooks that you haven't finished? That is why I am holding on to some of my stuff. I have older books that I feel like I *must* finish. But when, I don't know. Sigh! Your room sounds divine!

I stopped scrapbooking for a LONG time....did a kit and was hooked more then ever.
I never did get rid of my supplies when I stopped, but then again I didn't make a conscious decision to stop, it just happened.
I haven't used much of my old papers, but the tools I used in some of my other paper crafting.
I agree with others, keep your tools.

As for getting rid of your stash....I'm from Canada, lol.

My scrapbooks were completed. I do have a friend who did a big room redo a couple of years back. She had unfinished scrapbooks. She looked through the scrapbooks and picked out the supplies she was using for those scrapbooks, put them in a box with the scrapbook and set it aside so she could finish those books at a latter date. She said that worked out very well for her. Do you think that would help?

I was thinking of this thread today. I was tired this morning when I posted. I forgot to write that I went back down to basics for my supplies. I laid out all my projects. I wrote down everything I used on that project. I left nothing out. I included glues, pens, die cutters, etc... No matter how small it was the item was on the list. When I was done with that list it was a very small list, surprisingly.

I thought I used a lot of colored cardstock for example. I hardly use colored cardstock at all. I use white & black then I color my cardstock. I got rid of the colored cardstock. I kept two sheets each of colors. I do have a few projects I use it in. I know those two sheets of red, for example, will last me a whole year. Trust me, I feel like that might be too excessive.

Last week I decluttered all my coloring tools. This was probably the worst area of my room. I am an artist. I have a lot of coloring tools. My DH bought me a nice shelving unit for my coloring tools. When I was laying out like items- watercolors, colored pencils, etc... It was a big surprise to see how much ink I have. I am not just talking about stamp ink. I have a lot of illustration ink. It was an eye opener that I forgot how much I love working in ink. I lost that part of myself because of the Copic craze, the watercoloring craze, and whatever trend was going on. I was able to get rid of a lot of things and even upgrade because of ink, lol.

Here's a big one that I have fought with a lot. My Cricut Explore. My DH is starting the huge redo of his garage next month. He told me he was getting rid of a lot of tools. I said to him "Do you have tools you keep even though they are a hassle?" He admitted he did like his air tools for example. He said everyone raves about air tools but he find them a hassle to use. He wants to fix that area. He said he hates dealing with rechargeable batteries.

These are all great things to have in a garage and in your life- rechargeable batteries, air tools, Cricut's. There is nothing wrong with these things but they don't work for me & my DH. I have loved the Cricut for many years. I think it is a good machine, pretty designs and I have nothing against it. The machine is hard for me to use. Not because it is a hard machine it is just a hassle for me to deal with my browser, the plug-in and the software. I know others it is a luxury and lovely for them. I love my Cameo. It works for me and the new software I can already tell is made for my design skill set. I started with Graphtec machines because of what I wanted to do with my art. I went back down to that. I went back to basics. I was holding on to my Cricut in case I wanted to cut something heavy duty. I don't do those things any more. If I need to cut something heavy duty I can have a friend help me with that. He likes cupcakes. I like making cupcakes. Win-Win. I get to spend time with my friend.

 I get caught up in hypes. I think it's fun. Then I don't like the hype I got caught up in and keep trying to make it work. Then I don't enjoy the hype tool that I actually do like. I love the Fuse, for example. That tool just screams it was made for me, lol. I haven't been playing with it like I want too because I am playing with a hype trying to justify it.

Going back to basics helped spark me to what to create again. I hope that helps.

I agree!  I've spent so much time curating my stash.  Plus, I love the things I have in here.  If it ever came time for me to take a break from the hobby, I'd certainly entertain the idea of going through things and getting rid of things that spark no interest (because the what if I need it when's aren't there when I am away from the craft...it's easier to be honest with myself), but getting rid of everything?  No way.  Worst case, it would make a fantastic resource as my 3 kids go through school and beyond school projects, I'm sure they'd enjoy using it!  The idea of just getting rid of it all after all that time and all the joy it's brought me over the years just makes me sad.

I have gone through a couple of de-stashes in the last year. I got rid of 10 boxes in the Spring. And honestly, this fall I'm making a point of getting rid of 5 more. I'm not getting rid of the things I love, but I'm being pretty critical of the things I will/won't use.

Don't get me wrong, I could still stock a store likely, but I'm getting to the point finally where I am feeling better about what I have and not being overwhelmed.