Joy of Making Less - Crafting Podcast - Ep. 2

Hey there! Welcome or welcome back. Don’t forget to tell us your “making less” goal for this year in the comments below! We are so excited you’re joining us on this journey and we loved seeing all of your comments last time. We’ll see you all again next week!
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[@karenparker9113]

Hey from Virginia! Love your philosophy on making less and making it count.

[@smarkroblox]

Hey mom, its me (the kid you can barely hear in the background making popcorn). I love the video, keep up the great work!

[@joyfullyjustine]

My making less goal this year is to use what I already have. This goes way beyond crafting. Makeup, hair products, food, clothing, etc. I'm done with collecting, buying, saving stuff for later and giving myself permission to just use what I have. 🌸❤️

[@CPAJESS1980]

That's the biggest lesson I've learned as an adult....quality friends over quantity. So much lonelier in a room full of people that you're not connected to. Love your podcast!

[@handmakingapril]

Thank you so much! We are glad you are with us!

[@justjarjar1]

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[@jenibylsma9845]

Soooo enjoyed this episode! I have so much in common with you ladies it’s bizarre - totally agree with the idea of making less, but making it count more. I was a dancer in my younger years, then went on to teach art/craft for decades (mostly things that are in danger of dying out), have been a show judge of said arts and crafts, am a qualified naturopath, prolific spinner/knitter/weaver/crocheter, even though I live in the Australian tropics, and am currently studying music (handpan, djembe and the Irish bodhran). I am also a passionate storm chaser and wildlife photographer. Bottom line is, people think I’m absurdly weird, but my life is rich and full. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Trouble is, it’s sometime TOO full 😂. It’s been a pleasure to listen to your happy chatter while I "slown down" and do some knitting in my comfy chair. You ladies are a breath of fresh air …. 🥰 Hugs from Down Under (Darwin, Australia) 🌴🌴🌴

[@handmakingapril]

Thank you so much! I LOVE hearing about all you are into. We do sound like we have a lot in common. I have a lot of diverse interests and things I have done too and people also think I am weird! 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@ParsnipsMum1]

I'm trying to make less scraps or waste this year. When I sew a garment now, I make sure I find a way to use up the remaining fabric - little gifts like coffee cozies, small pieces for underwear, hexies etc. I'm trying to use up my stash this year too, trying not to buy new fabric unless it's essential.

[@handmakingapril]

Love this! I never really know what to use small scraps for or even how to store them. Good food foe thought!