Minimalism For Creatives | 5 Guidelines For Creatives + Hobbyists

[@MiaDanielle]

What are your passion hobbies? Let me know how you manage them in the comments!

[@BrookedeRosa]

I just started a theater company pre pandemic and have stockpiled costumes. I definitely need to hold a lot of them but it’s a ton of stuff and I’m torn on how I can downsize. Any help is appreciated!

[@MiaDanielle]

@@BrookedeRosa how cool! Are you using your home as the permanent business base? If so, I would recommend storing them as compacted as possible and dedicate an official ‘business zone’ so they don’t take over the house.

[@BrookedeRosa]

@@MiaDanielle that is a great idea! Yes sadly currently they are in the house, but I am hoping to eventually put them on those stand up racks in a storage space! I want to declutter but sadly they are totally necessary! Thank you!

[@joofark]

Painting (Acrylic and Watercolor) Drawing Sketching Envelope Art Artist Trading Cards Personal Letter Writing Various Crafts Hand Stitching Sewing Photography Crochet... And I haven't "managed" them because they are not limited to one box or bag or one project at a time. I simply have too many supplies. I think what I am going to do with my painting supplies is to choose a color palette and stick with only those colors for a while. I do keep my crochet supplies in one bag, so that's a start. I tend to focus on one craft at a time until I can't think of anything else I want to do with it. Then I go on to a different hobby.

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

Yes I'm ready I've already made the rule that I can't buy anything else until I've used the creative items that I already have. Because I've run out of space and I want to reduce my items for a more clutter free space.

[@wonderingamazon4973]

Your video actually deep dives into the practicalities of crafting. I really appreciate that because it seems like every other minimalist just goes oh, just focus on one passion. That. Is. Not. Helpful. Thanks so much for the video!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you for pointing that out, I really appreciate it! I know what it's like to enjoy many passions and why shouldn't we?

[@joofark]

Oh my turkeys! Thank you! "...one project at a time...one bag or box for supplies for the project..." Duh. Why did I need you to tell me that instead of just doing it of my own intellect? Obviously I haven't been thinking. I've just been sleepwalking through my life. Thank you! I can't wait to finish decluttering my laundry room to begin on my hobby space!

[@kathyschieb6686]

Oh I love this project focus idea. Love, love, love! Never thought of it like this. A am a huge hobbiest. I am currently loving watercolor painting. Painting is my passion. I have also decluttered project I won’t finish.

[@beverleyforster9669]

Great advice as always Mia. Just don’t do what I did - have a friend help with the declutter wave a bunch of ‘old wools’ at me. Let it go I responded enthusiastically. Brilliant - that was until I came to complete a needlework picture I started. Somehow the yarns had come out of the bag and u guessed it - the ones that got thrown away were the ones to complete this project. 🙁. My advice is sort your project stuff quietly on your own so you can concentrate and not make big mistakes.

[@MiaDanielle]

Oh no! Yeah, that's th he danger of decluttering with others lol. I'm sure she meant well though!

[@Teesybee]

Thank you. I am a crochet’er too and recently adopted this way of managing my craft materials. I like the idea of a box/bag limitation. I used to go to the charity (thrift) shops and buy yarn for projects I hadn’t even thought of yet. Stopped doing this since becoming minimalist.

[@MiaDanielle]

Love it. It works for me too and it's way more simple

[@dianasonabudget]

Love all your videos and advice! I've dabbled in ALOT of different creative avenues(watercolors, drawing, crochet and many more. Recently I was going to try out embroidery and I ended up with the supplies but have never used them...still have them...may be time to let go lol 😆

[@MiaDanielle]

Maybe it's one of those "I'd like to but I'd rather do something else " interests 😉

[@TGYtco]

This is one of my biggest questions! I love trying new creative things and always want every supply for every hobby, but sometimes I lose interest after a month or two. I find that it helps to remind myself of MY reality. I have to slow down and try just a little to make sure I actually commit. Your tips are great!

[@MiaDanielle]

I’m so glad you liked them! Thanks 😊

[@katalintimeaborsos5806]

There is always a point I got anxiety around minimalism. I was doing so well this far, but this video gave me stomac ache halfway through. I just work better with more yarn actually, they inspire me. Also they are handpainted yarns, which I can't get in shops, can't get whenever, and when I need special type/color of yarn for weaving, which I have a close appointment for, it is just really stressful and down right limiting my creativity. With paints it probably could work, but not with yarn and fabric.

[@katalintimeaborsos5806]

Though I am pushing through my anxiety. Your channel is so great, this is the first time I didn't abandon the whole project at the firsts really uncomfortable topic. :)

[@krisvanallen]

Pencil case for crochet hooks as you accumulate them.

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I am a papermaking and a collage/mixed media artist. I am struggling with overload. Too many materials. Kathy B I have an entire room for my artwork. It is just too crowded with saved materials.

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I paint, draw, knit, crochet, colour in and sew a little too & I have stuff for each. I am a recovering hoarder so despite decluttering I still have allot of stuff. My biggest fault is buying in bulk. For example crayons I have to have every type of crayons I can find 🙄. I'm working on my behaviour and I'm going to use up what I have rather than buying any more stuff.

[@MiaDanielle]

Progress is still progress, remember that! 🤗

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Good video. Thanks!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you!