I know after last weeks desk shame I should hang my head very very low. However, it got far far worse.
I am in the process of down sizing stash. Yes, its got to be done. First phase is empty all the monthly kits out of the boxes. This week I have tackled Studio Calico kits and have put them all in 12 x 12 bags, then filed in hopper croppers. Instead of my expedit and wardrobe covered in boxes they now fit on half of the expedit. Looks so much better already.
As a reward I have done some scrapping. I started on my LSNED 2012 album by making some of the pages as I am waiting for my photos.
This is how my desk now looks after all those boxes have been thrown away:
Pop on over to Julia to take a look at some other crafty spaces.
Goodness. That was a lot of sorting. But downsizing is sometimes needed. Very different look in the after photo. Happy WOYWW from #2.
ReplyDeleteLol, at first I thought you were moving! But a good idea to get it all sorted and the boxes recycled, bet they take up much less space now, Like the idea of a reward too, ie, scrapping for you! Good luck with the 10 things for September too, really hope you get to have that view every day.
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Brenda 3
Wow! It has got to get worse before it can get better, just be careful nothing falls on you. dani #18
ReplyDeleteYour mini book is looking great...what a lot of work you have done on sorting your room.It looks great.
ReplyDeleteHee hee. My desk actually looks better this week - I think...... Congrats on getting some sorting done! A little at a time. Rewarding yourself for a job well done is essential!!
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Hugs, Kay #33
It is always hard to get sorting done, until you really get into it. Job well done!! Love to see some close ups of your mini book!
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HI Candace I am forever sorting out my stash....find it hard to get rid of any though. Happy WOYWW
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Well done on your sorting - very impressive. I need to do the same...!! Helen 20
ReplyDeleteTee Hee. If you read my blog you will know that I had to send DH around the house to the other door cause my room (in the middle of the house) was totally blocked and I was trapped in the middle, with no way thru from the front door. But it is gratifying isn't it, to have it much improved? How long will it last? Not long enough :)
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It's enormously satisfying isn't it, freeing up the space. I bet you had a moment of regret, because the kits are so lovely in their boxes and all sort of together, but it does make sense really! And you found time to scrap stuff as well, you are a whirlwind!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting there - at least its all out of the boxes LOL!! Thank you for sharing your space.
ReplyDeleteCathy #52
The first shot resembles my actual desk at the moment ... just throw in a few non craft things and you would be there xx#86
ReplyDeleteWhoa!!!! that was as scary as my cupboard Candace! Glad to see you got it all straight again ;-) Great job! Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 5
ReplyDeleteGoodness what an undertaking...just look at those empty boxes!
ReplyDeleteGlenda 108
I would have loved to be there during the downsizing lol... it's always so gratifying to see things organised but now you have created more space which in my brain equals more stash lol.
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Emily #104
My word what alot of stash to sort and I thought I had problems. Well done for tackling and sorting. Francesca #96
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are getting some serious organizing done! You have to make a mess to organize :)
ReplyDeleteKatie 40
Great job!! I always love reorganizing my stuff. It feels so good!! Now you have a nice space to work!! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteKaren 129
Hooray for sorting! I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteAeryn @ #53
Oh my, that looks like a very big job! Good on you for rewarding yourself with some scrapping after all that.
ReplyDeleteThe desk looks great.
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Tertia #48
And I thought my desk looked bad!! At least you have made progress with yours and you actually have some space now to craft in - if anything mine looks even worse than earlier!!
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well done on being brave and organising :)
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kay #64
Well done on sorting and downsizing!! I'm trying to reorganise my space too - slow job though!! x
ReplyDeleteNo judgements, here, my desk is ALWAYS a mess!!! Cleaning out is so tedious, but it's worth it.
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:)trisha, #144
There must have been some really yummy stuff hiding in those SC boxes, it must have been fun to see what was in them. I'm in Shimelle's class, too! Glad you took time to scrap -- it can't be all work and no play. Happy WOYWW! ~ Laura #124
ReplyDeleteThat is one load of work, it has to get worse before it can get better that is what they say. Goodluck sorting it all out, you will get there one day and it will be wonderful when done.
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Eliza #88
I know what you mean I just re organized all of my kits and I am so determined to get them used! Great progress!
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