Clean With Me! 2025 Art Studio Defrag & Declutter

[@nancylemon4120]

"Oh, here's a random box of crap" my tea came out my nostrils & you had me wiping tears away, oh Lindsay you are so GENUINE I Love you for it!!! Thank You for the video & the laughs.😉🤣🤣🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed the video and the laughs!

[@nancylemon4120]

@@thefrugalcrafter Always!😉😁

[@InnerMagpie]

You should get some boxes and sell mystery boxes full of supplies you don’t want!

[@InnerMagpie]

It’s a crafters wet dream! 😂❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I've thought about that!

[@ladytiedi]

I’m in!!!

[@chrisblevins5143]

That's a fantastic idea. Have a box with items for a medium, like oil paints and brushes, small canvas etc. Sale them for 20 bucks or something.

[@nancyrolfe3033]

I believe you really could sell some boxes and people would be thrilled to buy them!! Lindsey, it would help you pay for the items you purchased for us because we ask you to review. You have been so kind about reviewing items and we appreciate it because you are so honest, always thinking of US and you never compromise your ethics.

[@cindybohl9593]

What a wonderful studio! So nice !

[@RinasAMaker]

I’m glad you decided to post this. You give a lot of budget friendly storage ideas and that itself is invaluable! I have things I haven’t put my hands on since pre-pandemic. Mainly because of where it is. I will be taking a bunch of things to be sold at my local stores yard sale in the spring. I’m telling you, I just want a dumpster! TFS, I’m proud of you ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

A dumpster does seem tempting sometimes!

[@veystone2580]

Omg! I was hoping you'd made a video like this, and you did! And it's over an hour long?! What a treat! 😂 This one's definitely going in my favorites! 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

I relate to what you are doing. I absolutely loved this video. Thank you💕💕

[@ladytiedi]

I am with you- put my hands on everything at least once a year so I know what I have…cuz I have a habit of forgetting…you are inspiring me!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay!

[@katpaints]

50 years ago, I appreciate time with an older woman... probably about my age now, and I was starting to paint with oils. She was inspired and got hers out and discovered her caps wouldn't come off. She wasn't surprised and demonstrated how she just got out a wooden match and heated up the area on the bottom of the cap for a few seconds and they opened! Some did take more than one attempt but they all came off.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is so smart, what a great tip!

[@starshinesoldier]

This was so inspiring and interesting! I love your yearly studio defrag/walk through! I need to go through my art supplies too, just to remind myself of what I have collected over the years! Looking forward to seeing your reviews too!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is a great way to refresh your supplies!

[@marshallee]

It's very entertaining to watch you organize Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

“Clutter blind”! My new favorite term!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

We all suffer that affliction!

[@andreaizumoto9180]

I know that you are doing an art retreat in Europe again this year but you could consider doing one in Maine one year. I’ve always wanted to see Maine in the fall and then you can use up a bunch of supplies and not have to trek them very far. Could be a way to bring some tourism to your area and get other local businesses involved. Just an idea. Thank you for sharing your space with us it’s looking great!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good idea!

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

Great video and I like your studio so amazing lindsay your great person ty for your channel

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

I keep most of my art supplies in my bags and then most of the time apart from that I keep them on my table got everything I need I do art craf on my kitchen table and then tidy up after I’m done tyvm Lindsay have a nice day

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much!!

[@averymorgan1369]

lol “clutterblind” I love it! So true!

[@alisonmartin6101]

Ok Lindsay, I think you should buy a whole house for your amazing supplies. A wonderful and fascinating video. Happy New Year 😀🩷🇨🇦🎉

[@suzannehulton2571]

Congrats you got it done. ❤ Great job

[@pandapuffs710]

Anywhoo, choosing down some new gouache colours off jerrys while I watch, with a room full of amazing expensive stuff and yet here i am, a sickness indeed 😂

[@lookup8297]

Your studio looks a lot like mine. I have a portable building I use,… half for making skin care products and half for mostly making greeting cards for our ministry and then drawing, pencils, markers … when our grandkids come to visit they get out of the car with their parents and want to head to mimi’s cardshop😂… have fun,😀. We live in the country so I order most supplies online too ❤️. I really enjoy your videos. Blessings!

[@j.c.7555]

Save it…doesn’t take much space…if having to replace it would cost you a fortune. 😊By the way…where is your mini fridge for snacks and drinks? Lol. Love your craft room!

[@chrisblevins5143]

What you said about missing what you did twenty years ago gave me the feels. I relate lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hugs

[@geriprior751]

So funny, I have the plastic punch to “replace” staples too. Used it for about 2 months 😏. I love rediscovering what I have, feels like Christmas all over again 😂. Just not enough hours in the day to use it all! Got all my gel prints sorted and ready for a book, while watching your video. So thank you for the video.

[@kateboyd9374]

Holy cats, Lindsay! If you can do all that, surely I can create some order in my little space. Very impressive job!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can definitely do it too! It’s all about making those small steps!

[@KarenKhen94]

I’m so excited for this 😂❤

[@farrarcrafts]

I have those envelop templates from Green Sneakers! It was really cool making envelops with liners to match the cards. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you're using them!

[@robinryder990]

Well done! I enjoyed watching your defrag. Gives me hope that maybe I can empty out some containers in my studio LOL!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Oh the joy of organizing!!!😉 I was finishing up my studio defrag as I watched (I’ve been at it for over a week), I thought I was done but the other day I decided to go through ALL of my sewing stuff and keep only what fit into my 2 door large metal office storage cabinet. If it didn’t fit I didn’t keep it. It’s so tight I don’t think I could slip a piece of paper into it! 😂 I want the majority of my space to be for artwork so I needed to declutter a bunch of that stuff. Thanks for keeping me company while I sorted! Im so glad I’m not the only one with a paint splotched rug- mine is light tan with mostly dark paint splotches. One splotch looks an awful lot like a spider, it has evoked a few squeals from visitors and has even gotten stomped a few times! I think I need to drop some more paint onto it to make it look less spiderish 😂

[@AafkeVultink]

I recently reorganised my beads. Let's say dont do that with cats around. Im still finding beads.

[@ladytiedi]

😅😅😅😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆

[@jessbutterfly1934]

Hi Lindsey, I’m only 30 minutes in and I just needed to let you know the struggle is real. You’re not alone I decided to for 2025 to have a go at my art room as well. It’s literally taken me over a week and I’ve only just done my travel watercolour brushes and then realised I had a few liners that I hadn’t put in so I haven’t finished that job and I have all my other paintbrushes out of my desk and I haven’t even touched those because I keep getting sidetracked and procrastinate with all the stuff, so trust me. when I say you’re doing a hell of a lot better than I am. Something you could do when you want to give yourself some room for extra money is if you’ve got a lot extra supplies. Even if you know you’ll eventually use them, but you won’t obviously use all of it for a very long time. You could sell some of it on Facebook marketplace, or just in your local paper or whatever and put that money aside to use for other things. Because at the end of the day let’s face it with some of the stuff we have, if we were to sit down and actually look at how long it’s been since we’ve touched it. The likelihood is, it’s probably gonna sit for that amount of time again before we actually get to it so why not sell some of it now use the money for other stuff. At the end of the day you can always re-Byatt, even if it cost a little bit more, unless it’s not sold any more obviously.

[@suzboeh633]

I loved the staple discussion!!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 you never know what you will get here.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Had a great time. Thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are very welcome!

[@pattyh2410]

I am going to reorganize soon. Dreading it, but I am always so happy when I finish.

[@poogeasaurus5684]

After I shake my New Year’s cold, I’m cleaning out!!! It’s mentally so exhausting to be surrounded by the burden of clutter. I have to be reasonable about what I am actually going to use in this lifetime and that ITS OKAY to get rid of things so that I have the mental energy to use my supplies joyfully.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is so much easier to use your supplies when you know what you have and have a system in place!

[@rosemaryrichard2332]

I started to organize and I went down a rabbit hole with my supplies, so that stopped my progress for a while. 🤣😂🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hey, it's all good!

[@nancyloomis3046]

27:22 I have collected an about 6 of the empty refillable markers for acrylics. I haven't used them yet...I purchased mine when I was in my local fine art supply store and they were on super clearance and they're the Montana brand too...a very good graphic art paint brand...they also sell the very expensive spray cans (the ones always locked up) for graffiti artists and big mural artists. 😊

[@Joe_Maysky]

The annual defrag/default space tour is always so inspiring and motivates me to get my hands on everything and play! I mentioned this on Sat Chat last week, but re: the oil paint section 8:00-17:30, would you consider a video (perhaps Frugal Friday?) on what your fave combo of mediums is to revive a paint that's gotten stiffer in the tube? I have a couple of Gamblin tubes that are 4-5 years old, and I can feel how firm they are just holding the tube, so I'll be experimenting with what I like specifically just to loosen them enough to start a painting--they're earths/neutrals that work well for thin initial layers, and I want to be solvent-minimal, given my ventilation isn't industrial grade, lol, so I'd be interested in what you like and how much relative to the amount of paint squeezed out for tubes that are even older than mine. Thanks in advance for always encouraging fun, Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have an oil painting coming up this week on KZbin and Critique club. Soyls like you might need to mix in some solvent with a palette knife.gamsol is my choice for trad oils bit I just bought some medium w to try. I don't think it will think it that much but I'll do videos on it. I think a basic oil video is in order!

[@typintypos]

Thank you for all your random musings and tips - I've learnt a lot - like taping the blades on a piece of cardboard before throwing them away in case someone gets hurt. That never crossed my mind and I'm quite stunned by not thinking that before. Thankfully, I haven't had any need to throw away sharp blades much so all's good. This is a treat - being able to see your storage and how you approach things. I love your content and your cheery voice. Makes me happy. I have a very small stash of supplies so I tend to organize every so often or when things gets messy. My mind can't handle cluttered or messy so in some ways I'm in awe and also partially terrified by the fact that my crafting supplies could grow like this someday lol This video motivated me to use the things I have already so that's a good thing! =D

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's good to get a fresh perspective on things.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Clear shelves are the greatest cleaning achievement. You should be so proud of what you accomplished and when you're done there, could you make a quick trip to PA and help me declutter/purge my craft room? You have a great excuse, you teach and this is your job...I have no excuse, I'm just a crafty hoarder that can't find the ambition to do a deep dive clean, darn it....

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I thought it would be a fun business to travel to the country and help people organize their craft spaces!

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

@@thefrugalcrafter You'd only do it once if you came here...after seeing it, I think that's all it would take for you to throw in the towel, haha...but would love to see you do it somewhere..

[@tammybruner5169]

You could buy the empty paint tubes and then punch a hole in those oil tubes with stuck caps and transfer the paint.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think I'll do that once I get through the unstuck tubes! #goals

[@ladytiedi]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@pandapuffs710]

"This is a sickness" .... lmfao the great words were i believe "get down with the sickness" 🎶 and then so I am 😂😂😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

We are both infected!

[@lookupdownAni]

That was funny and informative. Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@RevJoan]

Re the fountain pens: The Preppies have a special mechanism in the cap (I think it's called "Slip'n'Seal" if my memory serves) that will keep the ink from drying out for months! In fact, I've had them start right up over a year later!!!) But I also keep mine stored horizontally; not sure if that helps but I can't complain about my Preppies drying out! I don't think your other pens have that special cap...

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’ve never heard of that mechanism but it sounds pretty handy!

[@julaya5655]

Working on my yearly defraging along with you. Thanks! May have to rewatch a few times... 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m glad you're decluttering with me!

[@Jendollla]

What a difference. I need to go through my supplies and organize. Good rime to do it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I know the feeling! I was so happy to get things straightened out.

[@colorcrazy2944]

The organizing will be nice I am sure, but I think reminding ourselves of what we own (and maybe where it is) is the best part. Even if you are not wanting to shop knowing what you have might be inspiring.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I totally agree! It's so satisfying to see what you have and then figure out what you want to do with it.

[@smichh5249]

I'm gearing up to do my art room/ office as well. 2024 has been a year of purchases. Strangely, the things I've both needed and wanted were found on clearance. However, I didn't keep up on the organization. 😮 I love watching you go through your supplies. The enthusiasm for both the products and organization is contagious. Thank you for sharing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! Good luck with the decluttering and organization!

[@ShwetaC]

Hey Lindsay, I know you didnt ask but as someone who owns most of your classes, I would love to own a watercolor portraits class from you. I'd love to get good enough to record some fun times with my grandparents while they are still here. 🥰❤ Just a thought. You might not have a class yet but you have a pupil ready. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That’s a great idea! I’ve been thinking about a portrait class.

[@merydian100]

I litterally giggled out loud at "If you give a moose a muffin"-- Because I'm always telling my family I'm playing live action "If you give a mouse a cookie" when I clean, declutter, etc., and that's exactly what was in my mind when you said it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you got the reference!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I am a bit of a collector too. I do not use the "H" word. I have not seen any good videos on the Chelsea mediums. I would love to see someone I trust to use them with regular oil paints as well as the water mixable oils! Why for such an amazing product there are not more videos? or at least people talking about them?? They should work with any type of Oil paint! Well I am off to watch more of this video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll get them out. They should work with all oils but they would make watermixable oils not watermixable any longer so I'd use them with normal oils I think.

[@veggiestan9500]

This is such an inspiring video for me! Lots of great thoughts that got me thinking about my own art hoard, I mean collection 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I love getting rid of clutter!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

This was so much fun!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@robbiegayfield5088]

Love your rubber stamp storage. Cool!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That system works so well for me.

[@battygirlrachel]

1:11:07 if the space wasn't filled with crafty goodness, it would likely be filled with something else... so it might as well be filled with the stuff you love!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good perspective! And I can make a living with it as opposed to other junk in storage

[@maryannp8400]

i think you did an amazing job. inspired me to do a defrag!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is awesome to hear!

[@nancyloomis3046]

20:16 For those pretty pages from the calendar...you could definitely donate those as ephemera. For people who do collage or for art/junk journaling...all those beautiful birds...they'd love those images ...birds are a standard beloved image, aren't they? People never tire of them...same for flowers 🌺, right? I love old post cards and vintage & curious images from all sorts of genres, but Victorian era women's fashion, nature prints...all faves along with steam punk and diagrams of old machines. I just bought a stash of ephemera from a local Friends of the Library store. Not sure what I'll do with them...but they won't go to waste! They're just so cool! i'm just saying, whatever ephemera you don't want, be sure to donate it because someone will likely use it! 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I didn't think of using it for collage! It's think paper, great idea!

[@zenlife1200]

I'm 11 mins in and really feeling your conflict with the oil paint tubes. Art supplies and books are my trouble areas. Fantasy me loves to keep stuff for the me that doesn't exist. Man, she's a hoarder 😂 and she tries sneaky ways to keep things like, keeping them because my daughter might want to use those supplies, even though my daughter doesn't paint much and prefers sewing. Real me has started asking my daughter if she'll use those supplies and if not, real me sticks them in a donation box to go, even with fantasy me complaining that I'll regret that later. Sometimes that box doesn't leave the house though, so fantasy me still wins 😔 I guess the difficulty with the art supplies is because they are an important part of communicating and creating for me. They mean more to me than clothing, jewelry or kitchen stuff so they're harder to be objective about decluttering.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I hear you on the conflict between fantasy and real me - the art supplies are a tough one for me too! Also suppliescan be anything as opposed to a toaster that's just a toaster. A tube of paint and a canvass can literally be anything!

[@annelemaitre302]

I’d be happy to take any janky art supplies off your hands! I’m bull headed enough to get the caps off too! 😊

[@creartivebynature]

I'm currently reorganizing my craft space, too. Such a big job. I bought a couple of new furniture pieces to replace some old ones that aren't working anymore. Plus, I really need to purge 🤪 Thanks for the motivation. ❤🤗

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I’m right there with you! It's definitely a big job!

[@heathernolan902]

I had one of those stapleless staplers too 😆 I’ve been defragging our bedroom while watching… feels good!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It feels good to get those areas decluttered, doesn't it?

[@catherinegomes8457]

I have decluttered many times… all that stuff gives me anxiety. Donate time!

[@mixedmedialife7916]

Unless it's your ft job and you need these resources😅

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Looks great Lindsay!!🤗😉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! It feels so good to have a clean space.

[@letitiagossage]

I love your craft room

[@letitiagossage]

I have never tried oils painting. I have been through my craft room 2 times. When I first started painting I went all out and bought the best paint and watercolor paints and paper. I have been painting for 1 1/2 year’s. I bought out Amazon I think. Just kidding. I love what watercolor does. I will never stop painting. I have a problem with using all I have because “out of sight, out of mind “ I paint every morning 7 days a week at 6 or 7 am. Till afternoons. I have a lot of time so I spend it painting. I love all your art pieces (crafts) I used to paint rocks with acrylic. Someone introduced me to watercolor and said that I’m talented so I gave it ago and I fell in love. I wouldn’t have any other way.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

What a wonderful way to spend your days!

[@louisapdjones]

Love a good defrag! Kids today wouldn’t understand the reference 😅

[@phillipstroll7385]

I always say we have nothing to fear from anyone anymore. If they try to defeat us we just relay our plans on paper maps and rotary phones. They'd be lost. Lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 🤣 😂

[@lizdaly3410]

This was enjoyable. I have the urge to create something now!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good!

[@lizzardlaw]

I’m adding a box to toss or relocate the pens or brushes I don’t like instead of putting them back as if I’ll like it in the future … lol … the struggle is real

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is! Like putting spoiled milk back in the fridge!

[@carolynfuller6237]

To get the caps off, put the tube cap-side down in very warm water. You should be able to remove the caps off even with the oil paints.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I will definitely try that out!

[@SMCCRADY2]

Yep, when you’re ready to open the oil paints, hot water will do the trick. I’ve used it in all kinds of stuck paint tubes, acrylic too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's amazing what hot water can do!

[@VBeeMe]

Wow. My studio took a week to reorganize. Once I moved things physically I was able to squeeze back into my room.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good for you!

[@wildflower1397]

Cracking up that you still kept both kinds of staplers. 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I donated the fascinator and all the bars. I kept the standard staples for my regular stapler.

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

30:13 that looks like it would work well to weight things down as the glue dries for card making

[@sharrondaniel7847]

I thought the same thing.

[@michelleannette7994]

Love oil paints lindsay!! More oil paintings please? Question, i have older mediums too. How long do they last? Not sure if i should toss some of my older jars. Seriously some are 40 plus years old.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have an oil painting video coming this week! If the mediums are still liquid they should be fine. Some oils may darken or go rancid. If they smell weird I'd toss them, linseed should keep butbwalnut may go off and a darker oul may "antique" your colors so if you notice a lot of discoloration you might want to toss it. Otherwise they are fine.

[@debcarroll8055]

I look so foreword to this video every year. I love going through your studio rooms. I tend to hoard as well. However,not near as bad nor would I ever be considered frugal by any means. I’m not in over my head near as far as you are. lol. I don’t get paid for my work either. Go YOU!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! It can get overwhelming but I think I have it under controll now:)

[@SusansColorfulExpressions]

You have an amazing inventory of oil paint that would be extremely expensive to replace. I would have kept it, too. I want to try oil paint at some point, but I can't afford a new medium right now, and frankly, I need to use up some of the supplies I have on hand.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It’s hard to let go of those good paints even if you don't use them very much!

[@tribalstyle138]

is that a munsell book 3:49? ill buy it off of you haha. We archaeologists use them for dirt colors. edit- it is not. aww lol. they are rare, expensive, and get dirty fast so I must ask. but I know you said selling is a different thing- but you might get a lot of money back and know that your supplies will get used if you sell -as is- used open lots on ebay. I prefer used to be honest.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Interesting, I have a couple boxes to donate and I'm going with that. I hate shipping stuff. Selling adds too much Hassel unless it's something valuble.

[@scottcullen2832]

The unknown Lukas oils go for about $4, a tube I’m not an oil expert but they look to be high end student-low end pro.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the info!

[@lisaharner3720]

This was amusing and inspirational. I have a lovely craft room that has a desk and work table but it is overflowing. It’s so full that I take the supplies for my current project out to the dining room table! I just can’t be inspired to work with stuff from painting, beading, wire work and stained glass distracting me. I’ve started to tackle it but I’m not sure where to donate things, like beads and findings. I need suggestions where to donate.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Senior centers Schools Churches Scouting groups 4h groups Homeschooling groups Adult day programs Thrift stores

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Looks Beautiful before 😂!

[@hellotwinkie]

Around 29, you re talking about a dried palette of gouache (fashion pastel colors you say.) what was the brand name? ❤️ I also ran to see if I could get my paws on that Fiskar Clever Xacto blade holder but also could not find it 😭

[@scottcullen2832]

Altenew 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

amzn.to/3DMAmeR that's the fiskets knife and the gouache is by Altenew: shrsl.com/4t1m2

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I relate so, so much!😊

[@tanyaschmith9737]

Great video I would love to see you do some oil paintings this year I'm trying to decide if I want to try oils but find them scary 😨 love your studio ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am posting one this week!

[@brendawalsh8254]

Before I forget, the gel plates are recommended to be stored in clamshell without acetate

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know:)

[@brendawalsh8254]

Thanks for sharing. BTW you don’t have to explain yourself. I hate that people are probably rude about comments and that’s why you do. I am so happy that your stuff is organized by what works and is not “picture perfect “ . What palette do you recommend for the Shin Han gouache?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have a video on my channel of setting up my studio gouache palette. I use this one, but it is large: amzn.to/40qZLUh Here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZKopWSCbNeCmtUsi=w49NH4gT4xUQwOzC I also have some gouache in a travels palette, a portable painter: amzn.to/4gJEWck I like the big studio one, I add a bit of watercolor blending medium to the wells to keep it from drying out too much. I only keep basic colors out all the time but I will squeeze out other colors right thete if I need them. A ceramic egg dish would work well too. The gouache dosnt seem to flake off ceramic as much as plastic.

[@tainadelcaribe]

Putting you on my iPad to listen and watch (when I can throughout the video) while at work. Just to not only listen to you and give you the view, but to hopefully get motivated to tackle my art studio this weekend because I have NOT gone in there to actually create anything in almost 2 years (other than to get gift wrapping supplies).😅😊 It shows in my mood! I needed this year badly.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is a great idea to put it on in the background to get motivated! I am rooting for you to claim back your space! You got this!!!

[@ShwetaC]

Its funny how our psych works sometimes! I had issue with just buying budget color pencils and as long as they sit in their own tins one here one there, you never realize how much you really have, even tho deep down you know. I bought 2 case of 500 slot pencils each. I know its a spend as well but as soon as I put all my pencils in cases, its more organized, sure but more importantly now those 500 slot each pencil cases stare me in the face saying "we are 1000 pencils, chilling over here, and oh your prismas and polys are in differen cases over there, just so you know" (yes! my supplies sassy-talk to me 😂😂) and since then i haven't had mind to open any retail and order more. and instead have spend more time with those cases, uses those pencils. somehow it works for me! I did same with watercolor tubes, 2 cases, one professional and one student, staring me just in face! :D

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think it's amazing how our brains work! That sounds like a really helpful system! 😊

[@Bid390]

I do hope you never have to move house Love your channel❤❤❤

[@veystone2580]

"ATTENTION EVERYONE! The zombies are coming. We’re ready for this! Quickly, there’s no time to waste. I’ve stored all the water. Who’s next?" Thomas: "In charge of non-perishable food. Ready." Susan: "First aid supplies. Ready." John: "Weapons. Ready." Jackie: "Flashlights, clothes, shoes, basic necessities. Ready." Who’s missing? Lindsay. Lindsay? … Hey, Lindsay! Lindsay: "Well, um… I… Uh… I… Well, I have a paperless stapler, and it’s amazing. Wanna see it?" 😁

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 🤣 😂

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

You should keep that "stapleless" stapler on your desk or somewhere else you can easily see it to remind you not to buy gadgets that seem cool just because they’re cool. 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a great idea!

[@battygirlrachel]

Was that bone folder from craft treat? I have several of their stencils and some decoupage papers.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, they are fantastic!

[@battygirlrachel]

@thefrugalcrafter I agree! My first layering stencils came from them. Maymay made it has started carrying some of their stuff... mostly photo album type stuff.

[@elizekohler6199]

I'm desperately trying to think of ideas how to organise my space( not a room) to know where everything is. And label it somehow. So I can choose easily, without going through all my containers 😂

[@starshinesoldier]

My fountain pens dry out all the time, but thankfully the fountain pens inks can be easily revived with water

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yup!

[@olderendirt]

Maybe this is a good year to embrace our younger artistic selves. I've been in such a slump and wonder if it's a delayed midlife crisis. I need to defrag and give myself a reboot! I loved watching this and laughed out loud several times. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So glad it made you laugh! I think we all get in those ruts. Winter is a bad time for me. It helps to just sift through your supplies sometimes.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

so good

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@deirdreryan7402]

Donate stuff to MECA&D! Take it there and ask to leave it in the lobby with a sign that says FREE. Boom! Problem solved 😂

[@madhabitz]

I totally get your hesitation about getting rid of the oil paint right now. Oil paint is having a moment with your discovery, and the CoolFactor, of making your own oil paint sticks. Now that you're playing with encaustics, it's like you said -- you have the luxury of the space to hang onto them until you are well and truly ready. Decluttering doesn't mean tossing everything you still love. And there is still the thing where one man's clutter is another's joy. There was nothing in this video that you should feel the need to justify to anyone. Honestly, your stashes couldn't be more organized and actually used. Pfffftttt!!!! to anyone giving you any guff over it. I love the idea of fountain pens, but like you I don't love the bother of the time it takes to get them flowing, nor the upkeep, so I don't have any expensive ones anymore -- just the Preppy pens. Oh man, they are a workhorse that always flow when you need them to. With fountain pens drying out, maybe store them horizontally so that the nib and the feed both stay wet? Yannooooohhh....... A lot of those little embellishment tchotkes would make some pretty awesome/fun charm bracelets, necklaces, or earrings. ~just sayin' I, too, have one of those drawer units with wheels where the drawers don't pull all the way out. At first I hated it, but quickly realized how much I love the fact that I never have to worry that I will accidentally pull it all the way out. To remove the drawers, if your unit is truly like mine, al you need to do is to squeeze the sides of a drawer, then wiggle it from side to side as you're pulling to easily remove it. You're welcome :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll try that!

[@brackalack1]

It hurts, but get rid of all that old oil paint and treat yourself to a nice new set. If you teach again, they can bring their own, or factor the cost of some basic colors into the price. A lot of the paint might be bad anyway, even though its soft. It hurts the soul, but let it go. Been there done that 😢

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I get what you are saying, but I used some of that paint in the big tubes recently, and it was perfectly fine.

[@brackalack1]

@thefrugalcrafter I had a similar pile I inherited and it took me over a decade to finally admit it was too much. I always reached for the newer tubes, and when I did go for the older ones they were always a but chunky and funky smelling... Glad yours was ok, and the encaustic art plan sounds very cool! ❤️

[@jankitteringham8483]

🥰🇬🇧

[@lindaperry5770]

You are finding acres of diamonds in your own backyard

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I sure am!

[@the-great-experimentdotcom9744]

Random box of crap! 🤣😂

[@nancyloomis3046]

Oh boy...what fun....not 🫤Wow, I'm glad I don't have as much stuff to deal with. But you have been doing what you do for a long time. Best of luck...I'm sure you'll work through your pile successfully and feel better for it!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am definitely glad I got a lot of this stuff out of the way! It’s been a long time coming.