Prep for the New Year Studio Clean! Sat Chat 1-4-25

[@lesaseigler5365]

They can be judge mental all they like, you don’t have to listen. You have a business and need the tools to work. They don’t have to watch. If everyone could just learn to be and let others be…. Happy New Year!! Thanks for keeping me company in my craft room❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're absolutely right! It's hard to ignore sometimes tho!

[@darlenejones9635]

I love your honesty and transparency! I don’t understand people who feel the need to be unkind and negative. You are a true delight to watch.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you:)

[@robinryder990]

I’d enjoy watching your defrag. I’ve been using up 40 year old gouache that I discovered in my recent studio defrag. It was crumbly and I had to cut the tubes open. Rewetted fine and I’ve been having fun with it. The joy of the older stuff is it’s no longer precious- makes experimenting less daunting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@teresafuller3912]

"staring down the barrel of winter".....best description ever 😁

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Isn't it?

[@lyndadegeyter69]

My word for this year is...JOURNAL IT! I am an almost 80 year old retired art teacher, widowed, no children. I am feeling a strong need to document EVERYTHING. Sort of an "I'm gone.. Now what?" Journal. Not just memories but to assemble the end-of-life information into one packet so that my only family. a brother, will be able to find what he will need in order to take care of my passing. My mom did that for us before she passed and it was the best gift we ever received! Think about it folks...lots to include like account numbers, monthly payments, passwords, charities I contribute to, where to find my will, my banking info, blank checks, tax info, past IRS filings, prepaid funeral info, IRA info, contact phone numbers for people who will need to be called, health and medical info, DNR form, etc. This is the year to assemble it all so I can stop worrying about it. Maybe even decorate the pages a bit as I put this all together. I can keep worrying about it...or I can get started doing something about it. ;)

[@Denise11Schultz]

@@lyndadegeyter69 This is wonderful. And to combine it with some art journaling, that sounds like a paean to a life well-lived.

[@K_rye]

My mom has done this for us. It's a wonderful gift. I love that you are decorating the pages. I made a "just in case" letter when traveling last year. I need to update and expand it. Thanks for the reminder.

[@variasonersen2199]

I LOVE your end of year clean up.. Your studio is janky and missmatched like mine and I find it inspirational. Haters gonna hate.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m glad you feel inspired!

[@lynnekeenan9367]

Lindsay, please IGNORE people with obnoxious criticisms!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll try:)

[@susanfisher9751]

Let negative Nellie’s do their thing…. You do you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good idea 💡

[@cecieh]

Why some people feel the need to make unkind and needless comments is beyond me. I always enjoy seeing what you post! I like your honesty and transparency. If I start viewing a video by anyone that doesn’t pertain to me or that I find annoying, I just move on to something else. I wish the folks who feel like leaving negative comments would do the same. It only reflects poorly on them, not on you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@carried9130]

Happy New Year Lindsay! I LOVE defrag vids and craft room reorgs, along with home reorgs. I learn a lot from them. My favorite thing I learned from you is to store my clear and foam stamps in binders. It's fantastic! I did the same with my dies and stencils. I can find everything, return them where they belong, and I know what I have. Twice I rebought dies and stencils because the packages got lost behind something larger and I found them later. The binders also help me budget: if I see stamps, dies or stencils that are ''omg I want that!'', do I have something similar already? Sometimes I do, sometimes I want it anyway, but it's helped me make better purchase decisions. Also, a deep search for something can take me out of a good creative mojo moment, so knowing where things are saves a lot of time and ideas. It's hard NOT to save useful things, but I'm learning that if they've sat for a couple years, I'm likely not going to use them in something. Unless it's saved for a specific project, I save stuff less these days. It feels good to reuse things, but they don't need to take up drawer space for 4 years waiting to be used. That outlook has also helpmed me retrain the want monster. Am I REALLY going to use that or get into that in the near future? Looking forward to your projects this year! I like your space, I like a lot of your stash- especially old stamps and stencils. Your stuff is loved, your space is loved, and screw anyone that doesn't like it. Their homes ain't in any magazines!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 good point!

[@Denise11Schultz]

Thanks so much for your summary. It was helpful to me, especially since some of my supplies have been in a drawer for 40 years, not 4! •Seed beads for instance, 1% have been used, and they just don’t decompose 😉. I’m inspired, just-in-time to Act🏄‍♂️✅.

[@carried9130]

​@@Denise11Schultz thank you. Do they make you happy? Do you love the stuff you make and the space you create in? If so, no one else's 2cents matter. If your beads make you happy, that's what matters. I have some things in my stash like that. If you don't want something anymore, donate or marketplace them. Knowing those supplies are being used and loved helps let it go if I know I'm not going to be using it anymore. 30 years ago I bought stuff thinking to get into it later when I have more time- I was working all thw time back then. Now...I'll be lucky if I have 30 more years so my perspective on buying has changed. I need to make more stuff with what I have.

[@wanderingstar5673]

Your reviews are so helpful because of the comparison to things others may have in their stash. Helps your viewers make better decisions. Just ignore the naysayers. Another great SatChat.🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, that was my goal!

[@jennw6809]

Oh I'm so happy to hear your husband can keep his job and the station can keep going!!! You probably mentioned this in a previous sat chat I'd missed. Congratulations!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, we got the news on Christmas eve!

[@RinasAMaker]

I’m so glad that Mr.Frugal’s job was able to be saved! What a blessing!!! I LOVE watching organization and declutter videos! I told my husband the other day that I just want to turn it upside down into a dumpster and whatever falls, goes! I’ve changed directions of infatuation in crafting and various art mediums, but never got rid of anything as I moved on. Over a year ago, I decided that I wanted to take some of my German Shepherds ashes and put them in resin so that I could carry “a piece of him” in a pendant or something. We lost him very unexpectedly. Resin is a whole other rabbit hole! In looking at Resin, I found the MGA Mini Verse capsules. I went CrAzY 🤪 with it! Then, that took me into 1.6 scale miniatures (Barbie size), so I had to get a doll got my resin foods, which turned into 50-60 thrifted dolls, which then I needed a display, so here comes the tall townhouse with the elevator - which made me miss my 1978 Barbie Dream House mansion (the 3 piece A frame one), so I found that and bought it… only to not really have room, so into my closet it went. And I BUILT a dang room out of Foam Board, magic erasers, pop cycle sticks, scrapbook paper, and, and… 😩 But I LOVE the room I built. There’s a 20 second video on my channel if you’d like to see it. It even has lights and a “working” fireplace. It’s decorated as Christmas now, but can easily be converted to any room I want. 😂😂😂 Whew, my fingers are locking up I’m typing so fast! LOL! My word this year is CREATE. My goal this year is to bring my YT channel back up to where it once was prior to my divorce, child loss and twice over brain injury. I CAN DO IT! 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds like a fun project!

[@Denise11Schultz]

Speaking of celebrating, So Glad Your Husband Gets To Keep His Job! 👍🏄‍♂️✨

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Me too!!

[@limerent72]

I enjoyed your recounting of one-use scrapbooking tools in the noughts. They were ridiculous but we thought they were awesome at the time, and we thought the good times would last forever... 😕

[@KimFergusonpapercrafting]

Please don't listen to the negativity! You are loved and we appreciate all that you share. Looking forward to your New Year Studio Clean Reset, I'm doing it myself. Hugs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you for the support 😊

[@teresamazotti1315]

I think people need to mind their own business. What you do and don't have or use is at your discretion. I have stuff that I got but never used. Some of it was given to me, other stuff I bought. You do you and block the negativity. You are awesome! ❤❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You’re right, you can’t please everyone!

[@attorneycarissa]

I organized and cleaned my entire house after Christmas. For 7 days, min 4 hrs a day. My favorite part was getting my art supplies organized. I'm doing a 2025 no buy, so knowing what I have and making it easily accessible was huge. Ignore the nasty comments. They're energy vampires. They're just mean & miserable people trying to dim your glow.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s so satisfying to get organized!

[@terrilyon6825]

Happy New Year 🎉 you don't have to take on board anyone's opinions - you can have as much or little as you like, no one should be judging you. My word for the year is forgive - myself and others -it's to reduce perfectionist ideals and manage expectations of myself and others. So that I'm a little kinder all round really. Thanks for another lovely Sat chat, and here's to a good year ahead for all 😊

[@Denise11Schultz]

Congratulations Lindsay, and here’s a way to get the haters to pick something else to do: first you could cut and paste the transcript of your description of the various hands-on consolidation, as titles at the beginning of the video. (About 08:15 - 18:32, you pick.) E.g. “…I was able to consolidate and get everything into my chest of sewing supplies.” •You could make it look like the text at the beginning of Star Wars, disappearing into the horizon. No hater is going to stay for that, they’ll all be gone before the visuals start. •The rest of us will be setting off fireworks 🎆, dancing like no-one’s watching 💃, and clapping.👏 •Then you could show a brief summary slideshow of before and after for each space. •Then you would show us how you did it. No hater is going to last through that, and the rest of us will have either a vicarious thrill, or mirror neurons cleaning along, or stunned amazement followed by a nap. •No problem 😉. You’ll be fine! Thanks for all you do. 👍🏄‍♂️💜💤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That’s a great idea! Thanks!

[@elyselaforest7700]

Stunned amazement followed by a nap....😂😂😂 Love it!

[@lyndadegeyter69]

@elyselaforest7700 OMG what cool and clever ideas. The picture you just created with words is AMAZING! And you are so right...no hater us going to stay around for that.

[@shannonmichalak9812]

I love your real-life room of hoard. Never be afraid to show us! It makes me feel so much better to know that crafters I look up to also struggle with what to keep, how to store items, and that not everything has to be super polished all the time.

[@geriprior751]

Glad you got some down time. Let’s not worry about the negative people in this world and focus on the vast majority of your viewers who are supportive and loyal followers. We enjoy learning from you and even listening to you clean while we are in our craft spaces. My focus this year will continue to be “gratitude.” Have a great weekend Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much!

[@SallyGoessel-ow4sg]

Thank you for talking about decluttering. It made me want to clean.hooray. your videos are special to me. I love your honesty and transparency. Keep up your reviews and don't let negative people discourage you. Hang in there

[@valorimendrala1912]

I enjoy Sat Chat very much. Thank you for taking the time to film them for us.

[@pamelasmith6306]

I love destash videoes and organization,please do the video…you know why you have all the things and that is only your business,no one else’s,,the negative people need to do some art scribbling and I mean scribbling literally it is relaxing..you are a wonderful art teacher and I appreciate all of your sharing..Thank you…

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You’re right:) Video coming soon:)

[@K_rye]

I've never understood people who post hateful comments on your channel. Having those older products available when you are doing reviews saves us money by letting us know that's it's similar to something else. You help us tame our individual want monsters. I find myself repeating your mantra "Use what you have" when looking at yet another pretty collection of paints or inks that I really don't need. There is also a difference between frugal and cheap. Frugal sometimes means spending more money to get a better product that will last much longer. I try to bring you with me whenever I'm shopping to remind me of both of these points.

[@angelashock9837]

My husband left the sunroof open in his car once. After we got all the standing water out and squeezed the seats as much as we could, we went to the $1 store and got $20 worth of the desiccant containers. They got rid of so much of the excess water we saved our car from mold and that nasty musty smell. We still had to wipe the condensation off the inside of the windows, but those containers worked wonders!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh wow! Good thinking!

[@micheleyoung9292]

Hi! I am always impressed with how you handle the negative side of being on KZbin. Balance is going to be my word this year.😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Balance is a great word!

[@heathernolan902]

Another great Sat Chat in the books :) My word of the year is ‘less’. I’d like to consume less, be it shopping, eating, social media, waste, etc. I know it sounds somewhat negative, but I see it more as a way to create more time/energy to do things I really enjoy. Have a great week everyone ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is a great goal!

[@keithmarj]

I recently discovered a leaking radiator in my craft room and some very damp flooring so that meant a good clean out. Not much damage done but I'm now quite tidy. Lesson learned - check the back of my desk more often! Please ignore the negative comments - some people are so ungrateful! Keep doing what you are doing! Happy New Year from Yorkshire! xxx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you didn't have any damage!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Enjoyed the video. Thank you so much.

[@miyutakahada5691]

Actually Lindsay, I LOVE that you have a room of hoard. I am a hobby artist that has a bunch of mis-matched shelves stacked up that I have found off the curb or from Facebook Marketplace. For a few solid years I thought, oh I've gotta buy all that white shelves/beige from IKEA and 'fix' up my artist studio aka bedroom because I wanted to make my room look a certain way. THEN I realised that hey, everything's where it needs to be, and not only that, it would be essentially cutting down the personality of my room to make it look like 'everyone else's on Pinterest'. Seeing your Room of Hoard made me realise "Hey, a lot of places look like this and the whole point of being an artist is self-expression." I also love how your space is constantly curated throughout the years so that it's always updated to your current needs.

[@crystalipock9725]

First of all, your lipstick, hair and outfit were fabulous today. You were absolutely glowing! I don't care if your supplies are 100 years old; I want to see your content no matter what it looks like!! (I am new to art and currently building up my art supplies--may I be there someday that I also have yucky, gummy art supplies because I have been arting for 20 years or more!) There is always something new that I learn and you bring such value to my art practice. Thank you for all you do and for the classes and content you offer! I appreciate it so, so much! I have a long way to go, but you bring me so much joy in the learning and practice that I do with your classes and youtube videos you offer for FREE by the way, woohoo! How lucky are we? Have a fabulous week. Can't wait for the next video, Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like the videos.

[@deborahdobson7676]

Happy new Year Lindsay 🎉here’s to a fab 2025 for all of us xx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@conkrotwife]

Love the idea of doing a defrag clutter and getting your hands on all of your supplies at least once a year. I went through and did that in December to discover that I have an obscene amount of colored pencils. I am not be allowed to buy pencils for a very long time. Plus I went through my sketchbooks that I filled through the year. I find it. I prefer watercolors and gouache . I’m not an acrylic artist and I’m not into markers. And I love paint markers, lol.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s always fun to rediscover your supplies and learn what really suits you.

[@terisartretreat4484]

My word is Joy. Happy New Year! Thanks for your consistent Sat Chat’s I look forward to them weekly.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy new year!

[@yelsyels]

Happy new year! I am trying to de-clutter my craft room but in small steps! I am not going to rush and regret! ♥♥♥

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can do it!

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Happy satchat..and happy new year! I am not sure why people feel compelled to say something negative when they see something. Just don’t watch it. I would love to watch you defrag in your room of horde. I keep my art supplies in my late husband‘s office, and it is a total mess at this time of the year because it’s also the staging place for Christmas. As soon as I get rid of this flu that I have, I’ll definitely be cleaning that room so I could use some tips. My word for the year is maybe. I know that sounds a little wimpy but last year it was yes and oh my gosh it was just I got involved with everything and I’m way too old for that so now I’m gonna just say maybe. Have a great week Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lol! I felt the same way after my year of yes!

[@lauraholleman3560]

People shouldn’t be so quick to criticize. I teach elementary fine arts so I have more music, art, and theatre materials than the average household. It’s how I make my living. You do art in a big way for a living. Of course you need many supplies. I’m glad you have them because I have learned soooo much from you and I appreciate all the time and work you put into your craft! Happy New Year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@DontTakeItPersonall]

HNY, Wishing you all a PROSPEROUS & SUCCESSFUL New Year! I'm right there with you! I'm a paper, yarn, sewing, gadget person also, & kitchenware. I have cut off most of my subscription services, except tonic. Working outside the house, then coming back home nearly exhausted, the day or days (2) off, is pretty much a day of rest, on 1 of the 2 days.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is hard to find the time to get it all done!

[@DontTakeItPersonall]

@@thefrugalcrafter not to mention mishaps & surprising repairs, big or small & the money has run out.

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Thank you for this inspirational Sat Chat. I got a few new art supplies from my sister for Christmas. None of which I have ever tried. I don't have any duplicate supplies, thankfully. I have always had your philosophy of using up what I have. So, here's to the new year and more fun creating! ❤😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's so exciting, trying new supplies!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

Happy Sat chat, just enjoying my java and my favorite Saturday morning video. This is the one good thing that came out of Covid😊. I have been watching a bunch of craft room overhauls to get deals for my own. I have one at home and one in the cabin we just purchased. I am very lucky but want to spend the least for the best organization. Don’t listen to the people that can’t say nice things, and no need to justify what you choose to use. I would rather use up things I have then buy new.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cloverrabbit5622]

I have to use the moisture traps in my house, things feel damp at times especially in the summertime. I look forward to your defragment video. Happy New Year!! Thanks for todays Sat Chat. 🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@aacaptainswife]

Happy New Year Lindsay! Looking forward to your studio clean... Love all you do!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, I’m excited for it too!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

I really enjoy when you compare new products to old products - the more the merrier! I'm going to watch your videos and enjoy them. Defrag sounds great. thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jollybeantracy]

Happy New Year Lindsey and Everyone!!! 🎉

[@amilena_wyamesart]

Happy New Year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@OG-ux8sf]

It has been a great week for me. Happy New Year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@annieb8955]

Hi Lindsay, Happy New Year, you have helped me this last year in so many ways with your product reviews and recommendations, painting tutorials, Sat chat fun and blog info:)) thank you for all that you do for us!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You’re very welcome!

[@raychelheath1640]

Mallifuff, is my word of the week. Haven't found a word of the year yet.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is a great word! Sadly, I often resemble that word 😆

[@lauraharpel4104]

Happy New Year and good morning! I would love to see your defrag video. Just looking at your space makes me happy! If there's one thing I learned in 40+ years of work, is to not allow negative people to rent space in your head: let them go- you'll be the better for it. Sending love and hugs- spit or no spit, lol! My word this year is peace- may our words, may our deeds, may our thoughts bring peace: peace to the world, peace to one another, peace to our selves.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s so hard to ignore the haters, but you’re right! Peace is a great goal!

[@smitachengappa]

Happy new year everyone. Wishing you all a wonderful 2025! I'm looking forward to watching the defrag , i love that its an authentic working space and not just for show. I think authenticity is my goal for 2025,so not going to "force a fit " may have to be my motto for the year! It baffles me that any one could take offence at your contect, it's my comfort food! You do you, and when you can't ignore them have a good scream in your studio😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lol, good idea!

[@liz-anna2365]

Words for the year Choose happy, hope, pleasure, positive. I’m really trying to stay above the troubles in the world.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy, hope, pleasure, positive - that’s a great list!

[@cindyhunt6397]

Also loved Clean Sweep, have gotten Peter Walsh’s books. Google says season one is on prime video. I’ll have to check

[@sonyaoart]

Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to the defrag. The haters are just jealous that you have a successful art business and they don't. My word for the year is confident.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Love that word!

[@ginabadeaux9319]

love this video

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@paulage1art]

Oh my gosh! I have all the gadget tools you mentioned and so many more!!! I keep telling myself I must force use them!!! To add to the craziness I collect and restore (cleaning, adjusting, oiling, greasing, waxing, etc.) vintage sewing machines from the 1903 to the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s! 🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Enjoy your tools, mine are going to a new home 😆

[@paulage1art]

@ I probably will find a new home for mine since I’ve never used most of them! But, it’s so hard to get rid of new items I never used. Maybe use on something first?🤣

[@MyMeriArt]

I always enjoy your Sat Chats! And I have been going through a bit of defrag here, too (a bit of one). I tossed 4 grocery bags of mailer envelopes. They were not in the bags flat, though, as I take time to remove address labels and cut off addresses (a bit of identity theft paranoia) so the bags were bulky. I have been keeping those around for 8 years for the free bubble wrap and junk journal covers. But 8 years' worth!! Time to toss!! I will say when I get a corner organized, it makes me feel better.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome job 👏

[@Gypsisoul1111]

Happy Saturday! That’s why I love your reviews because of your knowledge and how you can tell us that this and that are the same. You did a review on Paul Rubens a while ago and brought up all the other Paul Rubens sets, from that video and information I didn’t buy the set you were reviewing, I bought the other set that filled my needs better.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m glad you found that helpful!

[@julaya5655]

Aww..the scrapbook tool explosion days! Still working on letting some of them go!

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

Critique Club sounds interesting Always enjoy sat chat im long time fan of yours and your my fave artist on yt…happy weekend to you and your family my dad is recovering slowly and I’m doing lots of art this year. happy new year to you and yours

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You too!

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

@@thefrugalcrafter ty so much Lindsay I always learn something new everytime I stop by your channel

[@rosemaryrichard2332]

Keep on doing what you do best, don’t let those naysayers snuff out your sparkle 💖. I love to watch your videos.😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! It’s hard to ignore them sometimes.

[@colleenjones5721]

I loved Clean Sweep. It always got me energized to do work in my own house. Btw, I love your room of hoard. My craft room is squeezed into an 8ft X 20 ft space and is packed to the gills. I think any crafter out there has the habit of hoarding supplies. Don’t let those nasty jealous people get to you! Can’t wait to see the video.😊lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think every crafter does that! We see possibility in everything!

[@ClarkFineArt]

“Flexible” I love it! I am still being indecisive on mine but I do have an idea of the direction I want this year to go in. 🥳 Happy New Year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s hard to pick!

[@jessieg4901]

You know Lindsay, I appreciate your authenticity 😅😂❤ don’t loose that girl lol let people see the real you, that’s the way I see it lol I have a very small studio space in my two bedroom apartment, and I have my clothes storage right next to all my art supplies, and it looks cramped to me personally, and one day I would love more space for sure, but I’m very thankful for what I have ! It might not be super aesthetic, look like a Pinterest photo, but Everyone needs to work with what they have, regardless! Enjoy what you have, and let the haters go kiss a toe 😂also my word(s) the Year is, “Joyful Intentality.” -doing everything with Joy and Great intention! No half heartedness, but full focus on what I want to do and accomplish!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is so hard to ignore the haters, but you're right!

[@alfredarogers7399]

Happy new year ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@jenniferreece2218]

I LOVE your room of hoard--you used to film in there and it was great to see how you arranged and stored things. I also love to see your refrags. You run a business: Lots of reviews = lots of product. There are so many craft rooms that look too pristine to actually work in--and they all are white. Nothing wrong with that, but I have repurposed furniture so it doesn't always match. The things from the dollar store are great, too. Ignore the haters and pat yourself on the back for an organized start to the new year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I appreciate the support! It’s good to be real 😊

[@monica-NJ-123]

Happy New Year to you and your family , healthy is my word for 2025 , last year was not a healthy Year for me and this year I will consciously take more control of my food choices and exercise , praying I stick to it 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can do it!

[@linnetkazemi7616]

Happy New Year Lindsey!!! I personally LOVE your defrag videos every year and even just in November was watching one!! They are inspiring, and you are a full time art teacher so it just happens to be that your art school is in your basement! No big deal!! So glad about your husband’s Christmas miracle with his work! 2025 is going to be a great year!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the well wishes!

[@coloringwithd]

Yes a defrag video. I need to do that with my beads. Ignore the haters as much as possible. Hugs and happy new year. 🎉🎉🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s always a good time to defrag!

[@suzannebove9976]

Happy New Year Lindsay! I’m all in to be more flexible this year.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You got this!

[@thriftmau]

Word(s): just do. I'm going to try to just do art/create. I'm thinking about starting a simple grid journal, that seems a little less overwhelming than a fully blank page. :). I always enjoy your Sat Chats! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

A grid journal is a great idea!

[@moodyandtheartist]

Happy new year Lindsay! I'd love to see the defrag video 👍🏻

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@tainadelcaribe]

Just caught the deal since I’m planing to get back to painting and crafting this year after a very long break (about 2 years), during which of course I never stopped the other hobby, buying materials and art supplies. 😅😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Welcome back!

[@merydian100]

I love love love defrag videos. Here's my take on the quantity of supplies situation: Quality supplies last. Over time, because they last a long time, it's easy to accumulate a nice supply of quality inventory- even if you only make a couple of carefully thought out purchases each year. So yes, I have quite a bit- but I've been curating quality supplies for almost a decade now. At least, that's how I justify my full art room to myself...🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@shelleys674]

I love your videos, Lindsay! I ordered Olo markers on sale after you mentioned them recently (Dick Blick). I always like watching your art/craft space reset.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you got those on sale!

[@OhJodi69]

Those "damp rid" containers from Dollar Tree are FANTASTIC.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They’re so cheap, it’s crazy!

[@suzannehulton2571]

I know what your talking about. I use those things in my basement for the moisture. They work great

[@bonnerdebbie]

Damp Rid is a great product like at dollar tree, that you can get in larger quantities. Save the silca packs out of new shoes or purses, they also have good ones in vitamins and some other meds. Thanks Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I love those silica packs!

[@Joe_Maysky]

Happy New Year and Saturday Chaturday, Lindsay! I look forward to the defrag, but I saw your oil paint post on IG aligned with the segment around 14:20, and one of my deep dive intentions for 2025 happens to be finally tackling learning oil skills as deeply as possible. It got me thinking, after scanning over everything like it was a candy store, lol, if you would consider a video squeezing out some older paint and, if it's running stiff, what feels best or works best for you to loosen it back up again: linseed oil, walnut oil, alkyd medium, etc. for how you like working. I'll be doing this for myself soon, and I know we're both solvent-minimalist if not solvent-free, and I just like knowing your opinion and experience with things. Thanks always!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a great idea for a video!

[@pokey3010]

Negative people just like being negative in my opinion. I avoid commenting on Facebook becasue of my eye troubel I have typed the worng thing and OH boy did negative people come out. They jsut have nothting better to do. YOU are wonderful, talented and so informative I learn so much from you and I am sure others do too. So ignore negative comments and keep happy. That's my advice. LOL Thank you for another fun Sat Chat

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s so hard to ignore them sometimes!

[@pokey3010]

@@thefrugalcrafter Yep that's true just move to somthing fun and happy or silly fast! 🤩

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Hi Lyndsay thanks for sharing, i am currently cleaning out my studio, the amount of unused supplies i have discovered is embarrassing 😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It happens to us all!

[@reginahay5211]

I love Dollar Tree Organizationsl videos!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Me too!

[@windydayz]

OMG the Fascinator! I can remember I absolutely had to have that oversized, over priced stapler and once I got it, it was so hard to get the staples attached correctly. I did eventually give mine away as well. I still have my Making Memories Slice die cutter 😮. I really should let it go, but just can’t bring myself to do it. Looking forward to your defrag video 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I feel your pain!

[@nalissa77]

The internet is full of negativity.. heck seems like the whole world is at the moment. Even the most benign comment will cause someone to be annoyed or offended. Regular viewers will know your intent. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Happy New Year!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy New Year!

[@amilena_wyamesart]

Definitely getting the defrag bug this time of year. Such a fitting word for the process! I wish I had the same motivation to get things done that I do for planning to get them done. If I had to pick a word of the year... Intention maybe... because I want to do things with intention instead of just floating along doing what's easy or mindless.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Intention is a great word for the new year!

[@olderendirt]

I'm a comment reader and saw that one. It got an eyeroll from me. Really? Some are just too picky. I liked that video. I'll enjoy the defrag one I'm sure. It will be interesting to see what you do. I'm so glad your husband's job has worked out. That was no doubt one of the best Christmas gifts to have. Thanks for another great Sat Chat! I think my word for this year is "intentional."

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheHobokenArtGal]

Just made my purchase. Thanks 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@abcreatewithme5660]

Word of the year : establish

[@nancyloomis3046]

My word for the year: "Mindfulness:" about goals and important tasks....this is a challenging thing for this ADD chick.🐥

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good one!

[@gaila.c.602]

Hi Lindsay! Hmmm I hadn't thought about my 'word for the year' should be this year. But the one you chose sounds good.. be more flexible, including physically 😁 but yes, flexible in what I do each day too. TFS 💕

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yea, all around!

[@reginahay5211]

This year I finally go a spark of epiphany and realized that I function best with checklist style trackers. I’m going to transfer part of the one in my planner to my kitchen whiteboard. It includes getting rid of one thing every day. Trash or donate. Intentional. Then I write it on the calendar. I’ve been learning from my Stoic Journal. Memento Mori.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I love that idea!

[@128titanic]

Happy New Years, Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy new year!

[@RinasAMaker]

PS - you can go into your YT Studio controls and block certain words. That might help reduce the stress of that videos release? ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jennw6809]

I used to love Clean Sweep! I personally am looking forward to your defrag video, and we love your sleuthing. TBH I'm still trying to get around to decluttering with your last Clean With Me video... 🤣 Also if people enjoy your videos, they might also enjoy Dana K. White's channel/books, she has a great decluttering method that's really helped me.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@SheilaLandry]

I LOVE Critique Club! So many choices of lovely designs and diverse mediums! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Lindsay. :) As far as what others "may" think of your working space and studio - I don't think that you should even consider it. We are each unique and work in a unique way. There is always someone out in cyberland that needs to make a statement by bringing someone else down. Remind yourself that no one is forcing them to watch your videos and if they don't know how to scroll by or move on - that is on them, not you. My partner Keith reads comments and is in a perpetual state of being upset at people for being crass or ignorant. I rarely read comments on things I watch because more so than not, you will get one or two or 'those people.' I understand that on your own videos you need to read them all, but whether you engage is a choice you need to make. You will never make everyone happy. Anyway - Happy New Year. Have a good week.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good point!

[@brendawalsh8254]

I definitely want to see your defrag video. That is the reality that most of us live with. We don’t have the space for “picture perfect “ studios. I work in my dining room and have stuff everywhere and I wish I had better storage and organization. It’s easy to say but please let go of negative comments. You are so right, they are being spiteful just to be mean.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is so hard to ignore, but you are right - let's just do us!

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

Hi Brenda yeah me too would like to c Lindsay’s defrag video too 🙂

[@mrsengeseth]

My word of the year is realign

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@erikaleighart]

14:10 The fact that you are even wearing lipstick to me is impressive. It’s not smeared, but even if it was…you’re still several levels above where I am. For perspective: It’s Saturday morning, so I’m in my “Sloth is my spirit animal” t-shirt still needing to brush my hair and I think my teeth too. 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I film sat chat Friday, I'm not camera ready 7am Saturday morning lol!

[@maryannschuetz5155]

CLEAN SWEEP ♥🔥

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So good!

[@sheillaallen2538]

Word of the year is aspire

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!