The year of less

This year I am going to do more with less!  

This means using up what I have, finishing projects instead of acquiring stuff to make something else and giving away those items which I no longer use.  I admit I am a bit of a hoarder-I keep broken potter and STUFF because I may be able to use it in a craft project.  I "collect" cardboard boxes because they are good to store stuff in and I also keep flat cardboard because I can use them as paint protectors.  I buy stuff when it  is on sale to use as gift or for Christmas shoe-boxes, etc so I have drawers FULL of items.  It isn't saving money if I never use it!  I have drawers of fabric, yarn, craft supplies and beads.

This is going to be HARD!

What do you have in your closets, drawers and under the bed?

What are your plans for these items in 2014?

This year I resolve to

1)  Make decorative seasonal pillow cases out of my fabric stash

2)  Finish my googly eye picture frame

3)  Use up most of my yarn before buying more--

I want to learn to knit or crochet hats, washcloths and a pumpkin 

(I bought an adorable pumpkin knitting project in November and I MUST make before it turns warm)

4)  I will use up some beads and make earrings for a November craft show and make 20 sets to donate

5)  I will begin making my GIFTS in January (not sure what I should make yet--your ideas are welcome!

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