What's New? What's for Sale?

Share with us!! I'd like to take a moment to let you know what we have for sale in Destash City that's new. Why? Well, for one, well, because I can...and for two, you KNOW you want to see it. If you are following this blog you are a supplyaholic too. Go ahead, admit it...it's OKAY. We'll hold your hand.

I've added some buttons and zippers to Destash City on Artfire and some fabric yo yo's and Riley Blake on Etsy

What do you have for sale that us supplyaholics can lust after? What new finds have you gotten?

Personally I'm jonesing..I haven't been able to sew in awhile due to life, illness and other to-do's. I finished a huge load of badge reels and some pendants (which I still haven't listed because I haven't gotten pics!). I NEED TO SEW. But will I get to sew soon? NOPE. Our family has to recover from the flu and catch up on what didn't get done while we were sick. And then there's taxes to do. Ugh.

Soooooooooooo show us what you got!!! Or do you know of a good sale? SHARE! :)

~Mama

What to do, What to do... Buy more Supplies!

I think I seriously need a 12 step program. As if its not bad enough that I don't have enough room for the supplies I have now....

Okay actually, lets stop there and examine that statement. I have a 6 foot bookcase that is filled up with fishing tackle boxes. I have boxes stacked up in the bedroom too. So it's really anyone's guess as to how many boxes I really have. And to think that I still don't have enough room or boxes to put away the bags of supplies I have left.

Now, one would think that the rational person would use up some of these supplies before buying more. Right? Ha, wrong! Yeah, as if it's not bad enough that I still haven't found homes from the supply run 2 months ago, and all those in between then and now, I am still buying more supplies.

Now you may ask if I am buying the supplies for a custom piece or for an order. Well, technically yes and no. Some of what I have picked out are for special projects but most of it is just random things that I just can't live without.

So, what's the damage? You would think that it wouldn't be that bad except I just had to cut an order down that was over $1000! Yikes, that was a bit more than I could handle. Not to mention the 50 some dollar order that I am about to place for jump rings for my chainmaille. Plus, lets see... Cool new supplies that my local craft store got in, can't live without those. Another craft store is going out of business, so they are having a sale. Did I mention, SALE! And I'm sure there are some things that I am forgetting, but I think you get the point.

So why oh why am I still looking for more supplies. Plus the fact that I actually said to myself earlier, "I don't have enough supplies. I don't have what I need." What the heck was I thinking?

Oh yeah, I need to buy more supplies. Yeah, I think I need help. Yes, I am addicted to supplies. And oddly enough, I'm okay with that.

469.00 Worth of Cover Buttons on the wall....

Take one down, pass it around...

I got my order of cover buttons in...they are nearly all sent out to those who helped contribute to the buy (THANK YOU!)

And yes, I've plowed my way through quite a few of them....

Here is what 469.00 worth of cover buttons are. In case you're wondering that is 2880 buttons in sizes ranging from size 20-60.

And I mindnumbingly counted out about 800 or more (I lost track...) for my other button addicts...

 

If you have NO idea what cover buttons are..they go from that to:

So you see why I would be obsessed...

mama,
SAH Queen

The First Step....

is admitting you have a problem.

Hello, my name is Amy and I am a supplyaholic. At this very moment I have some GORGEOUS fabrics in my cart at fabric.com. I do not NEED said fabrics. And I am doing my best to leave them there and wait and see! I already have more fabric than I can fit in an armoire plus roughly 15-20 yards coming via mail in time.....I MUST BE STOPPED!

Complicating this matter is I haven't had TIME to sew lately! Soaping has kept me a little busy since the fabulous New Orleans Saints are going to the Superbowl and I just so happen to make Saint's soaps! Then of course there are the children, housewifery duties and ridding the world of all evil...

Then there are the buttons. 469.00 worth of cover buttons. OH. MY. GOD. They are all counted and sorted and ready to be shipped to those who purchased and the rest are for me to use/sell. It was actually quite mind clearing to sit and count that many buttons! 2,4,6,8,.....Now to remember to move the money from Paypal to the bank to cover that credit card purchase for 469.00 worth of buttons!

So today, perhaps I shall get some button making done while the kid rests, perhaps I shall sew, or perhaps I shall nap myself as I am attempting to get a full time job and if I get it, will not have TIME for naps!

So confess it people...what supplies have YOU bought lately? What is on your drawing board for creating??

~~Amy
SupplyaHolic Queen

Toronto Supply-A-Holics: SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Fabric and notions swap @ the Purple Thumb (Feb. 6)

I think I'll be staying away, but that's no reason you shouldn't go! If you do, make sure you share lots of photos of your new/old goodies!

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Fabric and notions swap @ the Purple Thumb (Feb. 6)

by Tasha (via Toronto Craft Alert)

Here are the details:
Time: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 6th
Location: The Purple Thumb
1887 Queen Street East @ Woodbine
What: Fabric & Notion Swap

What’s a Fabric Swap?: Bring your fabric and sewing notions that you have been keeping for awhile and exchange them for some new fabric and notions. All items will be placed on huge tables and at exactly 3:30 you get the go through the tables and pick your favorites to take home with you. So make sure to arrive early. Refreshments will be served as well.

A few important details: Each person will pay a fee of $5.00 and the remaining fabric and notions of the night will be donated to a local charity.

Ok, what next?: You can RSVP at www.thepurplethumb.net on the events page.

I have a few more questions!: Email us at thepurplethumb@hotmail.com or call us at 647-349-1009.

Melissa Hamel-Smith runs Supply-A-Holics' sister site Operation Utilize Supplies and her own personal art blog We're All A Little Mad Here.

Coupon Codes!

Got any good coupon codes for your supplies??

Fabric.com
They have added Knitting and Crochet supplies too!
Save 15% When you spend $40.00 or more use coupon code "BOXSTF27". EXPIRES 2/5/10!

Enjoy :)

Craft Forum.com....Check it out!

You really must check out this forum! It is a great place for crafters to hang out, share ideas and tips! The site is brand new and from the creators of Diaperswappers.com so you know it'll be run well!!

So hop on over, register for an account and you can even have a chance to win some cash!

Who's Your Fave Supplier?

Do you have a favorite supplier of all things handmade? We want to know! Of course if you want to keep it quiet, that's cool too, but a true supplyaholic shares their supply hoarding knowledge with others! :) So if you have a fave supplier of handmade/craft items, please let us know in the comments (if they're not already in our list on the sidebar) and we'll gladly add them.

Again, nope, we're not compensated in any way for listing these suppliers, we're just sharing resources!!

~~
SAH

To Officially be a Supply-a-holic...

Please repeat after me.

"My name is _____. It has been ____days (months/hours/minutes) since my last craft supply purchase. I realize I buy too many supplies. I promise to try to USE some before I buy more. Unless it's a really good sale. Or a discontinued item. Or on clearance......"

Ahh to heck with it..what did you buy today?

If you need some help actually USING your supplies, please visit our good friends over at the O.U.S.--Operation Utilize Supplies. See, if you actually USE your supplies then it's an excellent excuse to BUY MORE!

Supply-a-holics has a nifty new shorter URL, just go to www.supplyaholics.com and you'll end up here :) (Of course you're already here, so that is kind of a moot point, but should you NEED that URL..there you go.)

~~
SAH