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Post by katieanna on Feb 12, 2018 18:04:59 GMT
I pulled out some blank board books that I had in my stash for a few years and decided to use them up, along with some 6 x 6 paper pads. I've found that even though I enjoy making these books, I still prefer using either a regular scrapbook or (my current favorite) journals for my own scrapbooking. So, I thought I'd make up what I have and take them to my next craft show. Do you re-gift old supplies, make stuff out of them to sell and/or gift, donate the supplies, or just throw them out? I'm curious what everyone else has been doing with theirs (maybe I'll get some other ideas).  |
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Post by Citygirl on Feb 12, 2018 18:21:52 GMT
I’ve tried selling them at my LSS annual rummage sale but its just too much work lol. Now I either donate them or give them to my friends little girls who love to do crafts. I’m happy if someone can put them to use.
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Post by hmp on Feb 12, 2018 18:36:14 GMT
I don't have many but what I do have are sitting on a shelf gathering dust. So I'm going to make this into a challenge and use one of mine!
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Post by anniefb on Feb 12, 2018 18:38:29 GMT
If there are old supplies I no longer want I usually either donate or regift, unless something has more value. Then I usually try and sell it.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 12, 2018 18:50:56 GMT
I donate paper I know I won't use. I have a stash for using where I'll cover up the whole sheet.
Other supplies often get tossed, because they are partially used. I've RAK'd some things, too.
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Post by dudleypippen on Feb 12, 2018 19:07:10 GMT
I've donated some to a local non profit for adults with disabilities that then uses them for art projects. I've given some to my nieces to make mini albums with. And I have a pile of old stuff that my kids are allowed to have free range with for school projects or just for fun.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 12, 2018 19:37:12 GMT
Can I answer "all of the above", katieanna? I have repurposed sb supplies to decorate containers for storing gifts in. Most recently it was to cover a box for my dgd's baking supplies. She keeps the box under her bed to be brought out when she takes on a baking project in the kitchen. I have taken unused papers to school with me to leave for the students to use for their projects there, and given boxes of supplies to schools &/or teachers. A few years ago, a cardmaker asked on line for scraps for a card making project she was doing for a volunteer organization, so I packed up a box of stuff for her. When my dgk's are here, they use whatever supplies are not locked down  And sometimes I have kept pieces around for so long, just in case, that I finally decide enough is enough and I throw them away. Of course within a week I have thought of some project they COULD have taken part in... I love your idea of making books from your chipboard stash. I know people who look for those at craft sales so they can just glue their photos in. |
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Post by msliz on Feb 12, 2018 19:38:01 GMT
I've been donating what I can, little by little. I admit that I tend to sit on unused supplies for too long before I'll part with them.
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 12, 2018 19:55:54 GMT
I use old supplies if they work for what I am doing. I'm sure if you look at some of the layouts I posted from this past weekend you will see some really old stuff that I probably scavenged off a free table someplace.
I will gladly give away things to those who can use them if I can't.
Over the years I have sold lots of stuff at scrapbook yard sales, and I regularly leave stuff out for others to take as well at crop venues.
But I am willing to get rid of less stuff than I used to be, because I can't just go to an LSS and buy it anymore. That so called ugly Christmas paper suddenly looks a whole lot better when there isn't a lot to choose from anymore.
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 12, 2018 22:54:48 GMT
A few years ago, I went through my stash and decluttered. I think I have a really good idea of what I will use on a consistent basis. The only thing I grudgingly held onto was basic cardboard shapes. I was so irritated I couldn't sell them after multiple times with low prices. I cannot explain why they are the only thing I've held onto I don't like! I really should donate them to the thrift store!  I'm actually trying to add to my stash slowly. There's a lot less options now. I feel like I will eventually use it all. I do try to use up old pieces of scrapbook paper for cards for my son's school. |
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Post by joblackford on Feb 13, 2018 6:23:10 GMT
I like to turn unused supplies into something better and then give them away. Some supplies just look like junk to most people and I hate to see things wasted, so I tend to do crafty things with them to make them more interesting and less likely to end up in the trash. I usually put things on the free table at my work (library, lots of crafty people there).
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Post by amp on Feb 13, 2018 13:48:01 GMT
I have a bunch of supplies just sitting there, in my scrap area. I think (hope) I will eventually use them...what someone said above is so true...now that there are no longer LSS's around, it all looks a lot better.  |
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 13, 2018 13:55:40 GMT
All of the above. I sold things that were worth selling, donated a ton of things to schools, girl scouts and libraries. I finally have my stash pared down enough that I just toss tidbits here and there as I come across them. The only thing left is my cricut expression. I need to make the time to test it out and then it will go to my sister who will either pass it along to a friend or her kids' PTA.
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Post by katieanna on Feb 14, 2018 15:41:41 GMT
What makes it especially hard for me, personally, is that because of scrapbooking (in some cases), I've gotten interested in other crafts; i.e., beading, card making, painting, altering, and crocheting. Consequently, there's additional craft supplies. I'm hoping to retire in about 4 years and want to spend my retirement years crafting. In the meantime, I'm finding it a challenge how best to organize and store all my supplies - and what to get rid of. You wouldn't believe how many times I've looked at some of the items that I think I could part with, but then - well, maybe I can use it for this, or that. Quite frustrating...especially when the time comes to move (and I know that time is coming as DH and I are finding it more difficult to keep up with the place that we have). I have no doubt that the new place will be smaller and I simply won't be able to store everything that I currently have.
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