Great advice. I tend to get bored of my hobbies very easily and have made the mistake of going all in and buying expensive equipment at the outset which end up getting used very rarely, like my sewing machine which.I asked for as a present and feel too guilty to get rid of it now. It's true that quite often you can find substitutes around your house - my most used palette for painting is actually a plain white porcelain plate. Very easy to clean and I don't need to worry about damaging it.
I recently felt overwhelmed by my many interests (to the point i stopped doing any art), so I put it all away! I organized them into boxes 'knitting' 'paper art' , jewelry etc. The next few days felt amazing, my spacious room (i live in one room efficiency space) and stored the boxes in the garage. I felt free of the tugs .. the clutter.. and began to feel so much freedom. Then the feelings of wanting to paint and draw started to fill me up to the point that i decided to just get my drawing pencils, eraser and my watercolors out. Now I am beginning from a new mindset, simpler and finding just what it is that drives me to be creative. I'm taking my minimalist supplies outdoors at times. One other hepful things is that i numbered teh boxes and wrote what is in them. So instead of looking for any supply, i just look at my list and know which box it is in. Now i am so organized, I didn't have to get rid of anything, but i live in a spacious inspiring room and my art feels pure and happy again. Like when I was a child. If years go by and i never open those boxes or if someone tells me they're starting a jewelry (or whatever) hobby then I may gift them what i have. This has been such a struggle for so many years for me. I have found almost no youtubers with this issue so I thought I'd just write what i did here for anyone that might get an idea on options for feeling that spacious freedom of minimalism and ..for me, bringing me into a much more creative space, intrinsically speaking.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'll definitely implement that method of making lists of what I keep in my boxes. I never thought about that. Thank you🙏
Yes! What an excellent idea! This could also help one to decide if they really want to continue or begin said hobby or if its just a "fantasy self" item that I could donate to a thrift shop for someone to treasure. Listing supplies is very helpful as well. I can never remember what I own once it's put away but I hate having everything out in the open in my small space. This is a great way to end up having multiples of the same item.🤦♀️
When I typed minimalism and hobbies, I didnt think I'd find any videos. I had a sewing machine that I asked for and it was two years before I even opened up the box. I FINALLY opened it and only did a few projects. I ended up selling it with all the accessories. My focus for many years is card making and I have slowly got rid of stamps and embellishments that aren't my style. I've sold some items and donated many things.For me, it's better to have less items because things are easier to keep track. Whenever I think, I need more space, it's really that I need to let go of older items. Thanks for the great advice.
I find that having a lot of materials for my creative efforts tends to kill my creativity. So, I try to keep it what I need at the moment. I also have a billion interests and can easily overwhelm myself into a state of numbness.
I love your wisdom and messages as always Ana ❤ I have collected a lot of Crafting tools, papers, fabric yarn etc through the passed years, but now they are collecting dust as I have not used them. So no more! Time to use what I need or let go. It is that kind of anxiety that I must have these things to make all the things that I want to do. But I haven’t enough energy for it all. Went to a Crafting fair 3 weeks ago, and realised that I didn’t need to buy anything at all. But just a little wooden needle holder for the sharp felt needles. But I went home with a new inspiration to craft more with what I already have. Wishing you a lovely and relaxing sunday evening, and a great new week of Crafting aswell as new adventures! ❤️
Wise insights, Ana. I don't have much space to store my art supplies, so I also have to be mindful about what I acquire. But sometimes limitations can stimulate creativity in the way that having boxfuls of 'stuff' at your fingertips can not. Your beautiful crafted items and collages certainly show the truth of 'less is more!'
I agree - limitations bring a certain discipline to creativity that actually allows us to think more clearly and DO something. Having no parameters can leave us floundering in the chaos of too much choice.
It is indeed more difficult to stop buying supplies for hobbies than clothing. Crafting and hobbies make me so happy. It is really a outlet to forget time and stress for a while. You gave me a good reminder that sometimes less is also good. I'm in the middle of organizing my craft "stuff" in my little hobby room. I would find it extreemly difficult to not have a steady place, yeah I'm one of those people. Ana I hope you will find a nice steady place yourself. Thank you for all your efforts making these video's.
You are so wise, Ana. I have far too much craft supplies and I end up feeling bad that I don't have time to use them properly. I am in the middle of decluttering and so far have downsized by oehaps 40%. I need to get rid of a lot more, and also be more mindful what I am making so that I dont just end up throwing away things I have made because they have no purpose.
Agree! Much younger than I, I suspect zero sun damage, hydrated well. Me- lived in the Sun, Beach, many many burns. Kept a tan 365, natural. Squamous Cell Cancer stopped a/ all that, 2 yrs ago.
@@oneseeker2 ah yes, sun damage is severe, i try to avoid sun with all costs and if i go i always wear spf 50. i am happy your cancer got healed love! in your case i´ d definetely never miss on spf 50 and tretinoin cream.
Thank you a lot for the video! I was pretty surprised by the "go oldschool" section - I learned knitting from my grandma and other older ladies, so I had no idea such supplies as a blocking mat, yarn bowls or automatic skeiner ever existed 😂
Just yesterday, I looked at the many knitting needles, knitting patterns, etc. that I own -- and I haven't knit in two years! Plus I owned an interchangeable needle set, so why did I buy MORE needles? It's time to declutter! When I think of the money spent on all of this, I feel sick!
Bonjour chère Ana 😊🌷 As usual your sharing speaks to me so much !! I especially love the 1st tip because I realised some time ago that it's so much more rewarding when using things I already have (and are not meant for that purpose) and think deeply about how to manage to create something ! Some years ago as i began with jewellery creation, I fell in the trap of buying so much stuff (because I always needed another thing, another colour for a certain person, or just to have free shipping !!) And I still have so many things I rarely use... and the feeling of guilt is not enjoyable ☺️ so yes your tips are very beneficial for me ! Warm hugs for you ❤️💐
Hello, dear Violaine ❤️Haha, I can so much relate to jewelry-making overstocking! I've been there when I had a teeny tiny gemstone jewelry business back in Siberia. Still regret not taking my tools along on this travel. Thank you for sharing, dear friend 🌸 Much love!
Big round gherkin or candle jars (or any kind of bigger jar) also make excellent yarn bowls! We are all different in our needs and preferences; I prefer to use smaller sized fixed circular knitting needles, so there is no point for me having a "set" (most interchangeable sets begin at 3.5-4mm and go up to 8mm, while I prefer 2-4mm sizes). This way, I find my needles actually take up less space. It helps that I know what I like, and I can do anything with an 80cm length. I have found my favourite, medium budget brand and they will last a long time. Same with crochet hooks, I have the few I need. I do not have to be mobile in my life as you currently are, but it's still good not to clutter up my permanent home with tools! With yarn, I'm afraid it's theory v. practice and I happily admit to keeping too much! When I travel, or if I were in your situation, I stick to thin yarns and finer projects that take more time to complete, as they take up less space and I can still be creative on the road without having to carry much with me. The most minimalist tip I ever heard was one lady who said she only had one set of knitting needles or circular needle and therefore only made projects that suited her minimal tools... admirable :)
Hi, dear Ana. I wish you a happy new chapter of your life in a new place. May God bless every place you move to and every new dream you have there! Hugs from Brazil.
I do like this video, and these are valuable tips. I particularly like #6. Through the years, I have taken on a variety of hobbies and then had to let some of them go. I think sometimes I learn to do something just so I can teach someone else how to do it. For instance, many years ago I wanted to do solar cooking. I even made my own solar oven out of simple materials. Then I had the opportunity not long after to teach it to some boys at our church. After that, I lost interest. Several years later, I learned to do English Paper piecing and it came at a time when I got very sick and was sick for weeks and couldn't do much, so I enjoyed that hobby. Then, a girl needed to learn a craft for a historical project at school, so I taught her how to do the English paper piecing. Not long after, I lost interest. I am keeping that one, though, in case I get sick again like that. I also took up "junk journaling" for a time, and enjoyed it immensely. Then, one of our granddaughters expressed an interest and she began doing it also. Later, we both lost interest. My youngest daughter says that she "wants all the hobbies" and that is how we feel, but we do have to keep it under control. It can get expensive and take up a lot of space for supplies and become overwhelming. Most of my current hobbies are hibernating. But right now, I am sewing and crocheting. My biggest hobby, which I doubt I will ever give up, is cooking! I garden and preserve food and cook nearly everything "from scratch." I make all of our bread and have since 1972. Obviously, that is more than a hobby. It is a way of life. Thank you for your ideas!
Hi! I love your advise and point of view. In a month I’ll be embarking a new adventure and chapter in my life by living on of my biggest dreams, which is traveling to Europe, I’ll be in few EU countries for 3 months. I’m not really a minimalist, but I do try to have that mindset to not consume more than I have to and certainly, the crafts supplies are my nemesis 😂 I’m an illustrator so I have a bunch of paints, markers, color pencils, pastels, spray cans and more, I also enjoy crocheting and punch needling so I can’t tell you enough how much yarn I have, lol. Since I need some money to fund my travels I came up with the idea of making some diy packs and offer some workshops, their very little packs, but I feel that’s a good way to fund my trip, some stuff I’m giving away as well as diy packs for friends and family. I’m also trying to make space in my suitcase to bring with me a couple of these items so I can crochet in the winter time. I do find it hard to not think that I can do a sweater or some socks, but honestly… I never will. Your words are giving me the strength to feel open to give this away with love and leave some room for new creations along the way. Thank you, Ana. Warm wishes from Mexico, Irma. ❤
Hello Irma! I'm wishing you many beautiful adventures and inspirations on your trip 🤗 And wow, what a brilliant idea with the DIY packs! Thank you for being here and for sharing your story. Much love to Mexico! ❤️
All good points! I currently have a few bigger items for sewing that could be sold because I haven't used them in a few years. Thanks for the motivation to do so! ❤
I have so many supplies gathered around my chair . I get so overwhelmed with the clutter. I’m disabled and craft for distraction from pain and depression. Lately my supplies have been getting me down . I’ll try to get help to be more mindful and decutter or put some away to be more focused and have more peace in my space . Thankyou Anna xxx
I have minimalist aspirations, but haven’t really had the time & energy to really go for it yet, with a husband, 2 children, and a permanent address. (I’m convinced belongings will expand to fill any available space 😅) And-I am a serial hobbyist/crafter. My craft supplies and projects-in-progress are at the heart of the difficulty of being a minimalist for me. I have never met a new skill I didn’t want to learn. The only thing saving me from financial ruin is that I DO NOT. spend money on anything craft/hobby related unless I really can’t do otherwise. My knitting yarn comes from thrift store sweaters. My fabric is scraps from old clothing or thrift store sheets, table cloths, or the like. If I want to weave, I use the scarf loom my step mother gave me. Et cetera. And I still have sooo many projects from years gone by, that I have hit a minor bump in the road, and put aside for “later”. Turns out “later” can be ten years or more if you don’t have to move said project out of storage! 😂 Thank you for this very inspirational video so I am more likely to go through my UFO (unfinished object) bins and finish some of them! And I love the idea of highly visible craft supply storage. I think that would be so inspirational!!
Beautiful tips Ana. The cooking analogy was especially genius haha! Love your videos and the wisdom and insight you bring on the topics of minimalism and intention and growth! ✨
Dear Ana, Predivan i koristan video.Imam puno hobija a poneki zahtevaju puno prostora.Tako da imam jedan stari ormar pun boja,krpica,raznih sušenih plodova i semenki... I ja padam u zamku da kupim sitnice,koje će mi nekad zatrebati. Veliki pozdrav tebi i Brajanu.❤❤❤
Wonderful video Ana! You are so wise and a beautiful artist, I look forward to your videos and seeing all your lovely creations! Have a great week! Marcia from Chicago.
Wonderful words of wisdom & advice. I agree with you 100% on your strategies. It’s a great gift to have hobbies that you can do & enjoy. ❤ Wishing you both all the best for your future move lol ❤
Thank you for opening a discussion about it. I always thought about how crafts needs attention and supplies, how many options and stuff i can have because i like so many things, as you, i enjoy making knitting, crochet, embroidery and stationery stuff (draw, writing, calligraphy). By fear I used to thing that i need different things to make my crafts, some times to start a new one. I need to consume, because only with the proper stuff i will could try. But in other hand i just want to use the necessary to make my art. It is to difficult to declutering crafts stuff, the feeling to stay loosing money and maybe in the future the thing will be useful. Is this make sense? Thank you for sharing about your way to have hobbies stuff and the necessary! wish you a nice day!
Hi Eduarda! If you don't feel like decluttering thinking that uoi'll use your craft supplies later, than don't do that! Especially if you don't have to move and have enough space for it. Everything is super subjective and personal, so just find your own way, it always works 😊🌷Wishing you a beautiful week!
Hi Ana, the only suggestion I didn't like was number 6. I feel the message that comes across is that it's okay to buy and get rid of stuff. This creates unnecessary waste. Not everything can be resold and actually I think that most of the stuff we get rid of will just end in the landfill or in the oceans. I'm not sure between a maximalist or a minimalist who is the one that contributes more to the environment problem. I've stopped following a Swedish minimalist RUclipsr, who seemed to praise herself and make lots of videos about declutter, because I was getting so upset about all this decluttering. What about being more environmentally conscious and not buy then in the first place? I liked everything else you said though in the other points. ❤
Hi Laura! Thank you for this very on-point comment ❤️ I 100% agree - some things are hardly resellable and we should think very thoroughly before acquiring them. The "constant decluttering" trend seems problematic to me as well...
Interesting topic! I inherited craft supplies from my mother and grandmother and it was overwhelming at first. Over time I have been whittling down this treasure trove to my essentials and have used up, given away, donated, and made gifts from most of these items-- I still have a ways to go. What i notice is that having fewer craft supplies gives me peace. I agree that keeping the materials visible keeps us honest -- it also can be inspiring and decorative in the home. I'd like to ask you if you like using the inerchangeable knitting needles. I have contemplated these for such a long time because they seem like such a simple, minimalist solution. But the price is always the kicker. I want to be certain they are worth it. What kind did you purchase?
Hi Diane! I love interchangeable needles. I didn't get much choice here in Belgrade, so I bought 4 different sizes of Prym Natural short needles and 4 different cords. So far, it's been very enjoyable to work with them. Sets cost a lot, so I just decided to get the sizes that I use most often.
Hello Nanette! 🌸I'd say the main reason is that videos on Ana's Figments took a lot of time and effort to produce and although I enjoy making them, at the moment I've chosen to focus more on this channel and making weekly videos on Patreon as this is how I make my living now. But I would LOVE to resume creating figments again as soon as I have more space and time.
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Great advice. I tend to get bored of my hobbies very easily and have made the mistake of going all in and buying expensive equipment at the outset which end up getting used very rarely, like my sewing machine which.I asked for as a present and feel too guilty to get rid of it now. It's true that quite often you can find substitutes around your house - my most used palette for painting is actually a plain white porcelain plate. Very easy to clean and I don't need to worry about damaging it.
I recently felt overwhelmed by my many interests (to the point i stopped doing any art), so I put it all away!
I organized them into boxes 'knitting' 'paper art' , jewelry etc.
The next few days felt amazing, my spacious room (i live in one room efficiency space) and stored the boxes in the garage. I felt free of the tugs .. the clutter.. and began to feel so much freedom.
Then the feelings of wanting to paint and draw started to fill me up to the point that i decided to just get my drawing pencils, eraser and my watercolors out. Now I am beginning from a new mindset, simpler and finding just what it is that drives me to be creative. I'm taking my minimalist supplies outdoors at times.
One other hepful things is that i numbered teh boxes and wrote what is in them. So instead of looking for any supply, i just look at my list and know which box it is in. Now i am so organized, I didn't have to get rid of anything, but i live in a spacious inspiring room and my art feels pure and happy again. Like when I was a child.
If years go by and i never open those boxes or if someone tells me they're starting a jewelry (or whatever) hobby then I may gift them what i have.
This has been such a struggle for so many years for me. I have found almost no youtubers with this issue so I thought I'd just write what i did here for anyone that might get an idea on options for feeling that spacious freedom of minimalism and ..for me, bringing me into a much more creative space, intrinsically speaking.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'll definitely implement that method of making lists of what I keep in my boxes. I never thought about that. Thank you🙏
Yes!
What an excellent idea!
This could also help one to decide if they really want to continue or begin said hobby or if its just a "fantasy self" item that I could donate to a thrift shop for someone to treasure.
Listing supplies is very helpful as well. I can never remember what I own once it's put away but I hate having everything out in the open in my small space.
This is a great way to end up having multiples of the same item.🤦♀️
"There is no failure in hobbies".
That is so profound! I might even have to craft something with those words.
Aww, I'm so glad you liked it, Stine! 🥰
When I typed minimalism and hobbies, I didnt think I'd find any videos. I had a sewing machine that I asked for and it was two years before I even opened up the box. I FINALLY opened it and only did a few projects. I ended up selling it with all the accessories. My focus for many years is card making and I have slowly got rid of stamps and embellishments that aren't my style. I've sold some items and donated many things.For me, it's better to have less items because things are easier to keep track. Whenever I think, I need more space, it's really that I need to let go of older items. Thanks for the great advice.
I find that having a lot of materials for my creative efforts tends to kill my creativity. So, I try to keep it what I need at the moment. I also have a billion interests and can easily overwhelm myself into a state of numbness.
I love your wisdom and messages as always Ana ❤
I have collected a lot of Crafting tools, papers, fabric yarn etc through the passed years, but now they are collecting dust as I have not used them.
So no more! Time to use what I need or let go.
It is that kind of anxiety that I must have these things to make all the things that I want to do.
But I haven’t enough energy for it all.
Went to a Crafting fair 3 weeks ago, and realised that I didn’t need to buy anything at all.
But just a little wooden needle holder for the sharp felt needles. But I went home with a new inspiration to craft more with what I already have.
Wishing you a lovely and relaxing sunday evening, and a great new week of Crafting aswell as new adventures! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story and your kind wishes, dear Anne! ❤️🤗
Wise insights, Ana. I don't have much space to store my art supplies, so I also have to be mindful about what I acquire. But sometimes limitations can stimulate creativity in the way that having boxfuls of 'stuff' at your fingertips can not. Your beautiful crafted items and collages certainly show the truth of 'less is more!'
Hi Rowanne, thank you for your kind words ❤️I so much agree that limitations stimulate creativity!
I agree - limitations bring a certain discipline to creativity that actually allows us to think more clearly and DO something. Having no parameters can leave us floundering in the chaos of too much choice.
It is indeed more difficult to stop buying supplies for hobbies than clothing. Crafting and hobbies make me so happy. It is really a outlet to forget time and stress for a while. You gave me a good reminder that sometimes less is also good. I'm in the middle of organizing my craft "stuff" in my little hobby room. I would find it extreemly difficult to not have a steady place, yeah I'm one of those people. Ana I hope you will find a nice steady place yourself. Thank you for all your efforts making these video's.
Thank you for your kind words, my friend 🤗
Step one: I give a thumbs up, Step two: I lean back, step three: I enjoy :) Thanks for another inspiring video Ana. Have a lovely week! 💫
Aww, so sweet of you! Thank you, my friend 🌸 You too, have a beautiful week!
Thank you :)@@anagoldberg
You are so wise, Ana. I have far too much craft supplies and I end up feeling bad that I don't have time to use them properly. I am in the middle of decluttering and so far have downsized by oehaps 40%. I need to get rid of a lot more, and also be more mindful what I am making so that I dont just end up throwing away things I have made because they have no purpose.
your skin looks so youthful , clear and pretty, aw. just had to say it. whatever skin-care and/or genes you have - it is very lovely ha ha !
Agree! Much younger than I, I suspect zero sun damage, hydrated well. Me- lived in the Sun, Beach, many many burns. Kept a tan 365, natural. Squamous Cell Cancer stopped a/ all that, 2 yrs ago.
@@oneseeker2 ah yes, sun damage is severe, i try to avoid sun with all costs and if i go i always wear spf 50. i am happy your cancer got healed love! in your case i´ d definetely never miss on spf 50 and tretinoin cream.
You're sweet, thank you 😊I use the most basic skincare, btw
Thank you a lot for the video! I was pretty surprised by the "go oldschool" section - I learned knitting from my grandma and other older ladies, so I had no idea such supplies as a blocking mat, yarn bowls or automatic skeiner ever existed 😂
Just yesterday, I looked at the many knitting needles, knitting patterns, etc. that I own -- and I haven't knit in two years! Plus I owned an interchangeable needle set, so why did I buy MORE needles?
It's time to declutter! When I think of the money spent on all of this, I feel sick!
Bonjour chère Ana 😊🌷 As usual your sharing speaks to me so much !! I especially love the 1st tip because I realised some time ago that it's so much more rewarding when using things I already have (and are not meant for that purpose) and think deeply about how to manage to create something ! Some years ago as i began with jewellery creation, I fell in the trap of buying so much stuff (because I always needed another thing, another colour for a certain person, or just to have free shipping !!) And I still have so many things I rarely use... and the feeling of guilt is not enjoyable ☺️ so yes your tips are very beneficial for me ! Warm hugs for you ❤️💐
Hello, dear Violaine ❤️Haha, I can so much relate to jewelry-making overstocking! I've been there when I had a teeny tiny gemstone jewelry business back in Siberia. Still regret not taking my tools along on this travel. Thank you for sharing, dear friend 🌸 Much love!
Wonderful video and great topic!
Big round gherkin or candle jars (or any kind of bigger jar) also make excellent yarn bowls!
We are all different in our needs and preferences; I prefer to use smaller sized fixed circular knitting needles, so there is no point for me having a "set" (most interchangeable sets begin at 3.5-4mm and go up to 8mm, while I prefer 2-4mm sizes). This way, I find my needles actually take up less space. It helps that I know what I like, and I can do anything with an 80cm length. I have found my favourite, medium budget brand and they will last a long time. Same with crochet hooks, I have the few I need.
I do not have to be mobile in my life as you currently are, but it's still good not to clutter up my permanent home with tools! With yarn, I'm afraid it's theory v. practice and I happily admit to keeping too much!
When I travel, or if I were in your situation, I stick to thin yarns and finer projects that take more time to complete, as they take up less space and I can still be creative on the road without having to carry much with me.
The most minimalist tip I ever heard was one lady who said she only had one set of knitting needles or circular needle and therefore only made projects that suited her minimal tools... admirable :)
Thank you for sharing this! I agree per needle sizes - I use 3, 3.4, and 4mm sizes the most. And yes to longer projects 😊
Hi, dear Ana. I wish you a happy new chapter of your life in a new place. May God bless every place you move to and every new dream you have there! Hugs from Brazil.
Thank you so much for your kind wishes, dear Nel ❤️
I do like this video, and these are valuable tips. I particularly like #6. Through the years, I have taken on a variety of hobbies and then had to let some of them go. I think sometimes I learn to do something just so I can teach someone else how to do it. For instance, many years ago I wanted to do solar cooking. I even made my own solar oven out of simple materials. Then I had the opportunity not long after to teach it to some boys at our church. After that, I lost interest. Several years later, I learned to do English Paper piecing and it came at a time when I got very sick and was sick for weeks and couldn't do much, so I enjoyed that hobby. Then, a girl needed to learn a craft for a historical project at school, so I taught her how to do the English paper piecing. Not long after, I lost interest. I am keeping that one, though, in case I get sick again like that. I also took up "junk journaling" for a time, and enjoyed it immensely. Then, one of our granddaughters expressed an interest and she began doing it also. Later, we both lost interest. My youngest daughter says that she "wants all the hobbies" and that is how we feel, but we do have to keep it under control. It can get expensive and take up a lot of space for supplies and become overwhelming. Most of my current hobbies are hibernating. But right now, I am sewing and crocheting. My biggest hobby, which I doubt I will ever give up, is cooking! I garden and preserve food and cook nearly everything "from scratch." I make all of our bread and have since 1972. Obviously, that is more than a hobby. It is a way of life. Thank you for your ideas!
Wow, Yolanda! Thank your for sharing your hobby experience, it's so interesting 🤗
Hi! I love your advise and point of view.
In a month I’ll be embarking a new adventure and chapter in my life by living on of my biggest dreams, which is traveling to Europe, I’ll be in few EU countries for 3 months. I’m not really a minimalist, but I do try to have that mindset to not consume more than I have to and certainly, the crafts supplies are my nemesis 😂 I’m an illustrator so I have a bunch of paints, markers, color pencils, pastels, spray cans and more, I also enjoy crocheting and punch needling so I can’t tell you enough how much yarn I have, lol.
Since I need some money to fund my travels I came up with the idea of making some diy packs and offer some workshops, their very little packs, but I feel that’s a good way to fund my trip, some stuff I’m giving away as well as diy packs for friends and family.
I’m also trying to make space in my suitcase to bring with me a couple of these items so I can crochet in the winter time. I do find it hard to not think that I can do a sweater or some socks, but honestly… I never will.
Your words are giving me the strength to feel open to give this away with love and leave some room for new creations along the way.
Thank you, Ana.
Warm wishes from Mexico,
Irma. ❤
Hello Irma! I'm wishing you many beautiful adventures and inspirations on your trip 🤗 And wow, what a brilliant idea with the DIY packs! Thank you for being here and for sharing your story. Much love to Mexico! ❤️
All good points! I currently have a few bigger items for sewing that could be sold because I haven't used them in a few years. Thanks for the motivation to do so! ❤
Yay, I'm so glad the video was helpful 😊
Another great topic ana. Have a worderful week
Thanks Liam, you too!
I have so many supplies gathered around my chair . I get so overwhelmed with the clutter. I’m disabled and craft for distraction from pain and depression. Lately my supplies have been getting me down . I’ll try to get help to be more mindful and decutter or put some away to be more focused and have more peace in my space . Thankyou Anna xxx
Love the calm background music you use on your videos!
Keeping my supplies in eyeline definitely ensures they remain purposeful . I do tend to hoard if I am not careful ! x
I have minimalist aspirations, but haven’t really had the time & energy to really go for it yet, with a husband, 2 children, and a permanent address. (I’m convinced belongings will expand to fill any available space 😅) And-I am a serial hobbyist/crafter. My craft supplies and projects-in-progress are at the heart of the difficulty of being a minimalist for me. I have never met a new skill I didn’t want to learn. The only thing saving me from financial ruin is that I DO NOT. spend money on anything craft/hobby related unless I really can’t do otherwise. My knitting yarn comes from thrift store sweaters. My fabric is scraps from old clothing or thrift store sheets, table cloths, or the like. If I want to weave, I use the scarf loom my step mother gave me. Et cetera. And I still have sooo many projects from years gone by, that I have hit a minor bump in the road, and put aside for “later”. Turns out “later” can be ten years or more if you don’t have to move said project out of storage! 😂
Thank you for this very inspirational video so I am more likely to go through my UFO (unfinished object) bins and finish some of them! And I love the idea of highly visible craft supply storage. I think that would be so inspirational!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Jenny! It's very inspiring and relatable 🌷And I love the "serial crafter" term, haha 😂
Beautiful tips Ana. The cooking analogy was especially genius haha! Love your videos and the wisdom and insight you bring on the topics of minimalism and intention and growth! ✨
Hi Ash! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos 🌿 Thank you for being here.
Dear Ana,
Predivan i koristan video.Imam puno hobija a poneki zahtevaju puno prostora.Tako da imam jedan stari ormar pun boja,krpica,raznih sušenih plodova i semenki...
I ja padam u zamku da kupim sitnice,koje će mi nekad zatrebati.
Veliki pozdrav tebi i Brajanu.❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me! I like your tip, not to regret the end of a hobby and feeling bad. ❤❤. Love from Anke 🙋🏼♀️😘
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Good information and advice. Thank you Ana!
Wonderful video Ana! You are so wise and a beautiful artist, I look forward to your videos and seeing all your lovely creations! Have a great week! Marcia from Chicago.
Thank you so much, Marcia! You too, have a beautiful week ❤️
Wonderful words of wisdom & advice. I agree with you 100% on your strategies. It’s a great gift to have hobbies that you can do & enjoy. ❤ Wishing you both all the best for your future move lol ❤
Thank you, dear Sharon 🌸
Thank you for opening a discussion about it. I always thought about how crafts needs attention and supplies, how many options and stuff i can have because i like so many things, as you, i enjoy making knitting, crochet, embroidery and stationery stuff (draw, writing, calligraphy). By fear I used to thing that i need different things to make my crafts, some times to start a new one. I need to consume, because only with the proper stuff i will could try. But in other hand i just want to use the necessary to make my art. It is to difficult to declutering crafts stuff, the feeling to stay loosing money and maybe in the future the thing will be useful. Is this make sense? Thank you for sharing about your way to have hobbies stuff and the necessary! wish you a nice day!
Hi Eduarda! If you don't feel like decluttering thinking that uoi'll use your craft supplies later, than don't do that! Especially if you don't have to move and have enough space for it. Everything is super subjective and personal, so just find your own way, it always works 😊🌷Wishing you a beautiful week!
Hi Ana, the only suggestion I didn't like was number 6. I feel the message that comes across is that it's okay to buy and get rid of stuff. This creates unnecessary waste. Not everything can be resold and actually I think that most of the stuff we get rid of will just end in the landfill or in the oceans. I'm not sure between a maximalist or a minimalist who is the one that contributes more to the environment problem. I've stopped following a Swedish minimalist RUclipsr, who seemed to praise herself and make lots of videos about declutter, because I was getting so upset about all this decluttering. What about being more environmentally conscious and not buy then in the first place? I liked everything else you said though in the other points. ❤
Hi Laura! Thank you for this very on-point comment ❤️ I 100% agree - some things are hardly resellable and we should think very thoroughly before acquiring them. The "constant decluttering" trend seems problematic to me as well...
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Interesting topic! I inherited craft supplies from my mother and grandmother and it was overwhelming at first. Over time I have been whittling down this treasure trove to my essentials and have used up, given away, donated, and made gifts from most of these items-- I still have a ways to go. What i notice is that having fewer craft supplies gives me peace. I agree that keeping the materials visible keeps us honest -- it also can be inspiring and decorative in the home. I'd like to ask you if you like using the inerchangeable knitting needles. I have contemplated these for such a long time because they seem like such a simple, minimalist solution. But the price is always the kicker. I want to be certain they are worth it. What kind did you purchase?
Hi Diane! I love interchangeable needles. I didn't get much choice here in Belgrade, so I bought 4 different sizes of Prym Natural short needles and 4 different cords. So far, it's been very enjoyable to work with them. Sets cost a lot, so I just decided to get the sizes that I use most often.
thank you! good to know as my knitting journey continues!@@anagoldberg
Thank you so much Ana, this is really helpful. Is this one of the reasons you stopped posting on Ana's Figments?
Hello Nanette! 🌸I'd say the main reason is that videos on Ana's Figments took a lot of time and effort to produce and although I enjoy making them, at the moment I've chosen to focus more on this channel and making weekly videos on Patreon as this is how I make my living now. But I would LOVE to resume creating figments again as soon as I have more space and time.
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I like your crohet items in this video. Have you made it yourself? Can you repeat more about your hobby, to show it?
I have another channel "Ana's Figments" where I talk about my hobbies, but unfortunately I haven't posted there since early spring 😊
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