I'm in a major downsizing mode right now. It's time to shed stuff, stuff, and MORE STUFF! So far, I've spent a great deal of time going through every little thing in my art & sewing studio and let me tell you that there were many very little things!
Much to my delight, quite a few large
trash bags full of junk exited this house!
Rolls of Ribbon
Bag of Shells
(gallon size)
I've had the above at least 10 years. I used them again about a year ago to see if they were still good. I tried an opened paint pouch and it worked just fine so the unopened ones should be good as well, but of course, there are no guarantees!
The Pasta Machine and Polymer Clays
It required sorting through
tubs of all types and sizes...
tubs of all types and sizes...
...and quite a few tubs with small compartments
where lots of little objects were stored.
Take a gander at most of
the emptied tubs so far.
the emptied tubs so far.
After many days of going through stuff, a mere glimpse around the room and into cabinets tells me to keep going!
In fact, it became so addicting that during my discarding frenzy, I was afraid one of the dogs might accidentally end up in a trash bag!
Thankfully, I've settled down a bit and moved on to other rooms for now. I'll return to this one later.
Getting rid of stuff is some liberating stuff!
In fact, it became so addicting that during my discarding frenzy, I was afraid one of the dogs might accidentally end up in a trash bag!
Poor, sweet babies!
I love these guys!
Chewy and Elmer
Please don't put us in a trash bag!
Please don't put us in a trash bag!
Where is it all going?
Some will go to Goodwill,
lots will be given away,
and
there's always the handy dandy trash can.
Much to my delight, quite a few large
trash bags full of junk exited this house!
At one point, after going through a plethora of costume jewelry, buttons, beads, baubles, and other artsy trinkets, I looked into the trash bag and it reminded me of a movie scene where someone had just opened a treasure chest! It even clinked and clanged when I moved it!
Out the door it proceeded.
Bah-Bye!
Below are some of the items I'm
giving away if anyone is interested:
giving away if anyone is interested:
A Dip Handmold for Papermaking
Papermaking Info on the other side.
I used up some of the included items.
Mosaic art tiles
(sandwich bag size)
Craft trims
(gallon bag size)
Vintage threads
(gallon bag size)
Rolls of Ribbon
Bag of Shells
(gallon size)
Buttons
(quart & sandwich bag sizes)
Mostly Big Chalk
Rand McNally Maps for Collage Art.
The box originally contained all
50 states but a few are missing.
Shiva Oil Paint sticks & Pentel Oil Pastels
(quart bag)
Odds and Ends
ColorArtz Airbrush Compressor and
Fabric Paints (which I've also used on paper).
The Pasta Machine and Polymer Clays
have already found a very nice home.
I know they'll be very happy there!
I know they'll be very happy there!
Ditto for the serger and thread.
They're going to a loving home as well!
There are so many reasons for this downsizing but that's for another blog post which will most likely be on my other blog, Smiles For Many Miles, when I get to it.
See you soon.
Tootles For Now,
D~~~~
