A logical extension of re-using stuff is using the stuff we already have and the worst kept secret among those of us creative types is we tend to have tons of ahem, "stuff". And I don't know about you, but as much "stuff" as I have, I can always buy more. So I was hesitant at first to sign up for Stashbusting September, wondering whether I could resist the lure of the JoAnn's and Michaels 40 and sometimes even 50% coupons, or the pull of the Dollar Tree and Goodwill and I decided I definitely should, and I could. We'll see about that! No new craft supplies or thrift store pickups in September! EEEEK!
There's still time to sign up to be a "Stashbusting" blog...You can check out all of the details and see the other 34 bloggers who are participating here.
And Robin knows we are mere mortals so she's made provisions for an "oops". Not that I'm planning on needing this button or anything.
I'm doing it too. I must confess, I popped out to buy a few things today in preparation but now - a whole month. I know I can do it, but will I?
ReplyDeleteI just posted about this too. We can do it ladies! LOL--I bet there will be a sharp rise in sales in the first week in October though!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm in too, and I'm excited. Too often I find myself buying stuff I could have done without at JoAnn's and elsewhere just because I thought I needed that PARTICULAR button or whatever to really make a project a knock-out. It'll be a good exercise in creative problem solving, I think.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, you can bet that there will be a spike in sales at JoAnn's the first week of October. :)
Well, all I can say is, it's a wonderful idea, but I doubt whether I'd be able to hold off on buying more, but best wishes to you all! lol!
ReplyDeleteWow that is a commitment to stay out of the fun stores for a month. Anyway I would have to ban myself from the stores because I would not be able to just windowshop...I would have to buy something. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.
ReplyDeleteI know your pain. I recently found an amazing Goodwill that I've been adicted to so I was like.."can I do this??" But yeah, I have alot of stuff so one month of not outings will probably be a good thing lol.
ReplyDeleteCan you make it 1 whole month ??
ReplyDeletesince my paydays are the 15th and 30th of the month i did a lot of damage online 2 days ago :D
ReplyDeletehowever...those 40% coupons from ACMOORE keep calling me to buy some adhesive and a new stamp every few days.......can i make the team.........it'll be hard...
Wow! I don't think I could do it! Maybe in June or July...but September is when they start putting out the Halloween decor that I am obsessed with. :)
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Oh gosh, this is adorable!!! I'm still trying to build my stash! (I know my husband would appreciate this one...lol)
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I went by two craft stores today, and felt a twinge of pain...but I'm okay...how are you? LOL
ReplyDeleteUmm..I tagged you too, oops!