Taking Inventory

With the start of a new year just around the corner (and lots of new scrapbooking products coming out in January), it's easy to start thinking about what new products and tools you may want to add to your supplies. Consider taking inventory and cleaning out your current supplies to make room for the new ones! It's also a great way to remind yourself of what you have before you go shopping.

When cleaning out my supplies, I go through the following checklist to decide if I "need" items anymore:

• Have I used it in the last year?


• Does the theme and style look like something I'd be interested in using anytime soon?


• Is there enough left? Are there any stickers left on the sheet, glitter in the bag, or fiber on the roll?

If the answer to any of these questions is no, then you can start making space for new items. But, before you just toss all of the unwanted stuff, consider its value and usability for someone else.

Sell it.
You can sell old idea books, magazines, tools, and unused supplies on auction sites like Ebay.com, in a yard sale, at a local crop that allows a "for sale" table, or online at classified message boards.

Give it away.
Half-used sticker sheets, old magazines, and other supplies that you've grown out of or that are no longer your "style" are great starter supplies for a new scrapbooker. You can also trade used supplies with other scrapbookers. Just because they aren't new to you doesn't mean they can't be great supplies for someone else!

Toss it.
If it's bent, dirty, torn, or damaged, you can probably just toss it.

After you've gotten rid of some things, you may find that your old organization method isn't as effective anymore. Re-evaluate and re-organize your supplies so that they are easier to find. Don't forget to leave some space for new things!

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