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[CarrieG]

how often do you purge your goodies???  I do lil general ones every couple of months...pretty much just surface ones like leftovers I know I wont use etc....and pass them along to another scrapper....
the last HUGE purge I did was a 1.5 years ago when I decided to start scrapping again...........I got rid of GOBS AND GOBS...........
but today I got a wild hair...knowing I was going to have to do a biggie before the move in 6.5 months........I surprised myself and was able to get rid of things that I didn't figure I would.....but I just don't see a reason to move papers etc that I know I wont use but didn't want to get rid of...etc.......im actually glad I did it.......I had paper and things like rub on's  from companies that dont. even exist anymore..LOL :)  it will make the next purge in 6 months when I pack stuff up sooooooooooo much easier 

[ratgirl]

I'm working on a big purge of things I no longer need, and it's hard. I feel guilty for getting rid of supplies I bought, but I also don't use my beautiful scrap room because it's too chaotic with this stuff. So...I'm trying to think of it as a Xmas gift to myself this year...giving my scraproom back to myself. I'm selling some things and giving away a lot to my friend who takes stuff like that to Ronald McDonald House. So...hopefully that will help me get over the hurdle. Wish me luck! 

I could really use some sort of scrapping support group for this kind of thing.

[CarrieG]

good luck and I got your back..lol

its hard but I was having the same problem....I was overwhelmed and not finding things I knew I had or wanted etc........I just did the same thing with clothes...if I hadn't worn it in over a year...it went bye bye...............

[average_kim]

It does feel good to get rid of stuff you know you won't use, especially if it's going to a good cause or another scrapper who will use it. I purged about 3 years ago when I finally got *mostly* organized and got all my stuff in one general area. There's still lots I need to get rid of, but haven't let go yet ....

[mgehrke]

I'm a scrappy supply hoarder and have never purged anything

[christinec68]

how often do you purge your goodies???  I do lil general ones every couple of months...pretty much just surface ones like leftovers I know I wont use etc....and pass them along to another scrapper....
the last HUGE purge I did was a 1.5 years ago when I decided to start scrapping again...........I got rid of GOBS AND GOBS...........
but today I got a wild hair...knowing I was going to have to do a biggie before the move in 6.5 months........I surprised myself and was able to get rid of things that I didn't figure I would.....but I just don't see a reason to move papers etc that I know I wont use but didn't want to get rid of...etc.......im actually glad I did it.......I had paper and things like rub on's  from companies that dont. even exist anymore..LOL :)  it will make the next purge in 6 months when I pack stuff up sooooooooooo much easier 

I did a big purge like this two years ago and again during the summer.  I had so much stuff it was a burden.  At that point, based on online estimates based on volume, I had enough supplies to last me 20 years or something equally ridiculous.  There was no way I was never going to shop again but at the same time...20 years of supplies on hand was absurd to me.  

The first purge got rid of a ton of papers and embellishments I knew I wouldn't use.  The second one was mostly things I never got to because I had so much before the first purge.  Since the first purge, my creativity & productivity went through the roof because I was no longer paralyzed by all the choices and I am also acutely aware of what I will use and what I won't so I don't over buy anymore.  I still have two bags of things I need to either sell or give away but it's separate from my working stash. 

It's so liberating, isn't it?  

[blbabe1234]

I do one every 6-9 months. I am in the process of working on a big purge right now with closing just around the corner.

[CarrieG]

how often do you purge your goodies???  I do lil general ones every couple of months...pretty much just surface ones like leftovers I know I wont use etc....and pass them along to another scrapper....
the last HUGE purge I did was a 1.5 years ago when I decided to start scrapping again...........I got rid of GOBS AND GOBS...........
but today I got a wild hair...knowing I was going to have to do a biggie before the move in 6.5 months........I surprised myself and was able to get rid of things that I didn't figure I would.....but I just don't see a reason to move papers etc that I know I wont use but didn't want to get rid of...etc.......im actually glad I did it.......I had paper and things like rub on's  from companies that dont. even exist anymore..LOL :)  it will make the next purge in 6 months when I pack stuff up sooooooooooo much easier 

I did a big purge like this two years ago and again during the summer.  I had so much stuff it was a burden.  At that point, based on online estimates based on volume, I had enough supplies to last me 20 years or something equally ridiculous.  There was no way I was never going to shop again but at the same time...20 years of supplies on hand was absurd to me.  

The first purge got rid of a ton of papers and embellishments I knew I wouldn't use.  The second one was mostly things I never got to because I had so much before the first purge.  Since the first purge, my creativity & productivity went through the roof because I was no longer paralyzed by all the choices and I am also acutely aware of what I will use and what I won't so I don't over buy anymore.  I still have two bags of things I need to either sell or give away but it's separate from my working stash. 

It's so liberating, isn't it?  

yessss it is!  same thing happened to me after the last huge purge....I was a scrapping fool and was basically caught up............and altho being busy lately...I really haven't had much mojo either....so I am hoping starting out the new year with a nice clean, tidy and less overwhelming scrappy space will help    I still have enough to scrap for a couple of years without buying anything im surrrrre but owell...hehehehehe
 

[CarrieG]

I do one every 6-9 months. I am in the process of working on a big purge right now with closing just around the corner.

moving can be a big motivator...LOL I realized that I had asked DH to go thru all his stuff before his move...a painful thing.......so I must do the same...seeing as space will be at a premium in the moving pod...
 

[Sara Scraps]

Must be the cold weather and being indoors more....I just had a huge Cricut fire sale..lol. 3 machines and about 40 cartridges sold! It inspired me to continue to sort and purge...it may take me a week or two but I am on my way to a slimmed down scrapbook space...

[scrapy1967]

Not very often. I feel like if I bought it I should use it. These days I think long and hard before I buy anything. I buy mostly stamps and dies these days. I feel I get my money out of those items and I have enough paper and embellies to last me a lifetime.

[emarie803]

I did a major purge right before we moved. I think that I am going to re-evaluate my supplies every 6 months to a year, depending on how much I buy in that time lol. THat way, it doesn't get so out of control again and I can remember what supplies I have! Also, I can see if there are some staples (glimmer mist, paint, etc) that I am going to need to replace-before I run out!

[Deanna13]

Good for you! It is really hard getting rid of things we once loved enough to buy. I did a bit of purging a week or two ago before I placed an order for the Black Friday sale.

[Scrap Bug]

Not often.  I tend to buy things I like, so I don't see a need to purge.  Mostly the purges are from things given to me that I know I won't use, and paper scraps , that sort of thing.  

[karensay]

mgehrkeI'm a scrappy supply hoarder and have never purged anything

Glad to hear that I am not alone. I still have my paint swatches, am using some slide mounts and fibers on a current layout, have my twist ties, page pebbles and all kinds of metals, seed beads, wire words.....and the list goes on.

[killarney_rose]

Not very often. I feel like if I bought it I should use it. These days I think long and hard before I buy anything. I buy mostly stamps and dies these days. I feel I get my money out of those items and I have enough paper and embellies to last me a lifetime.

I couldn't have said it better although I have a purge box I have been adding some items other then purging CM products from long ago.

Brandy and Carrie, I can not even imagine the move!   Yet I probably have the most moved product of anyone on the board since I own two homes 3 1/2 hours apart.  And that is quite a bit this trip as I am at the ranch for the next two weeks.  Then back to Houston home for a week, then probably at ranch until right after HLSR!

[butterfly843]

I usually only purge supplies when we move, a lot of my older supplies I may not use in my scrapbooks I try to use on altered items or decorations I make for parties.

[blfonty]

Moving is a great motivator to purge all kinds of extras. Good luck ladies!

[croppinmama]

I go on a scrap retreat once a year. I purge then because they have a donation table for local children's charity and a women's shelter. It feels good to let go of a lot of stuff and help people at the same time.

[DN in MN]

I purge at least twice a year.  It helps me go through everything and know what I have before a retreat and to know what I need (lol, want) to buy

My friends go through the stuff first and then the rest goes to the freebie table at my retreat or to a charity.   I love the feeling of knowing exactly what I have and it organized!