The Problems of Size

If you clicked on this title expecting something naughty, you’re my people. We English majors see Christ figures and phallic symbols in everything. 

But alas, the problems of size for today’s post both relate to craft supplies. Sorry to disappoint. 

I cannot be the only stamper who has bought supplies (especially online) thinking they were one size and been surprised when opening them. For instance, I bought the Spellbinders Splatter White opaque watercolor. The jar looked quite large in the photo at Simon Says, but it turned out to be a tiny little jar and only about a third full. Not sure if that’s normal, but it is what it is.

Such was also the case with this Sizzix vase and branch set of dies, only in reverse. The package made the dies look smaller, but my, was I deceived!

I really like the stone wall embossed backdrop but do wish I’d put a shelf or something to support the vase. Nevertheless, it’s a striking card, cheerful and pretty!

There’s another problem of size we stampers have…the size of our stash. Too big, and we struggle more with organization and overwhelm than productivity. Too small, and we get frustrated and feel limited when we see such lovely work on social media, blogs, ads, and Pinterest. Each stamper has a different setting for the perfect balance, but as our skills and tastes change, so must our stash. 

As the saying goes, sometimes collecting product and using product are two VERY different hobbies. 

I’ve been collecting lots of new product lately. And it’s been fun playing and experimenting. But overwhelm is setting in, and so I have put an empty bin under my table. As I use products, some aren’t making my cut and go straight into the bin. In the not-to-distant future, I should be selling some grab boxes here. 

If you are feeling frustrated and limited by your “too small” stash, perhaps you’d like to keep an eye out for my offerings. People have NEVER expressed disappointment with my grab boxes; they are excellent deals. The best deals. You’ve never seen deals like mine. Nobody is as great as I am at making deals. Grab my boxes all you want. 

Ugh. It’s laugh or cry.

Mercy, grace, peace, and love,

Susan