I am in the midst of a major overhaul of my supplies and I agree. I spent way to much time over the last year maintaining and purchasing supplies more than actually using them. This is why I am cutting back. I first had to identify what are the things that I love in crafting or making art. After I was able to identify those things, I was able to start cutting back on stuff and I plan to do more. I have more than I need in terms of collage materials and I had organized them, but I am going to go through them again and I’m sure will get rid of 3/4 of my collection. I have been watching videos of minimalism and living with a light load. I think it’s the way to go and gives more room for creativity. Clutter does not help. I also believe in constraints even though I find this very hard to follow. For me this means, not doing too many creative endeavors. In the world of mixed media, we can all get teased into trying everything and I am really trying to define what it is I want to invest my time doing. Thanks for this post. It is great to see your space and I read the book and I am finding it useful. I have a long road ahead, but I am looking forward to it. Thanks again!!

Irene, thank you for registering! Yes you will be able to access the class material. The download links will work at least in the end of July, most probably longer. Also the discussion group will be available. The reason why I have set the time limit for the downloadable material is that I don’t want to offer “forever access” for the simple reason that nothing stays “forever”.

Kiva, että tykkäsit!

Thanks, iHanna! Go for it!

CinCin it does sound like you are a maker of both files and piles. I once tried the files but ended up with piles of files. Sort of like Dr. Seuss! We could probably get together and give a lot of almost done projects to some nursing home or kids hospital for others to finish and enjoy. But the minute I take one out to give – a new idea comes to finish it differently. And besides, we may decide to get each others projects to work on ourselves. I think it is a curse LOL. But one I enjoy so much – the process more than the product.

Jeri, great to hear that you got inspired! Yes, it’s better to start with simple things and then move to more challenging items.

Nea, we have same tast with art supplies, certainly! Your shed would make a lovely private art gallery!

Diana, thanks! Great to hear that you have been decluttering your creative space too!

Jan, same here in Finland! I reserved the book at the local library and I was 700th in the waiting list. So I bought it.