Kitchen tables. Desks. Dresser tops, counters and bench tops. Fertile grounds for clutter. Almost a magnet, if you will. But now that all my hobby stations are in place and being used, tidy and cleared top surfaces are a happy thing.
Hot dog.
In other news, I failed my no spend on hobbies for the rest of March. I didn't buy fabric, that I did good with. However, I did buy a new ruler. The Folded Corner Clipper and I LUUUUUUVVVVVES this tool.
There's a larger one, I went with the little corner clipper because I wanted a smaller tool that works well with my home-cut jelly rolls and itty bitty squares and triangles.
What a time saver.
What a treat.
And in other, other news .....
This is new to me. I have never heard of a Corner Clipper. I will check them out next time I am in Michael's. Yes, my table and counters are clear!!
ReplyDeleteHey Ginny. I've not seen Creative Grids at Michael's in store. I got mine at a quilting place. Though maybe Michael's online.
DeleteHere's their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeGridsUSA/videos
Me neither and I will also check them out. My tables and counters still are not clear. The spirit is willing but the body’s saying not today Josephine, lol! May tomorrow but you sure are an inspiration :-)
ReplyDeleteShould have looked at your cute photos the first time. Should have put my glasses on :) have a wonderful day Ivy!
DeleteHi Denise. It can be a challenge for sure. Having a station for all my new hobbies for sure helps.
DeletePS: Here's Creative Grids on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeGridsUSA/videos
DeleteIt's good you had a clean up. Mostly my dining room table is clean and clear as are the benches in the kitchen - can't stand clutter, but that's me :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have them clear. Now that all my new hobbies have their stations in place, things have home. No clutter needed.
Deletemy house was clutter free Sunday because Ruby and Keith were coming to meet Bob and Beau and I was forced to put things away.. Still there because she came to walk with us yesterday. This means Ruby will make me pick up clutterr... I went to Google and looked at what a corner clipper is for and wow, looks like a winner... of course I don't quilt or do corners so no need to have one but I can see many ways for you to use it.. forget the budget, ha ha you needed this... my decluttered closets are still decluttered.
ReplyDeleteLove that she came to walk with you. Just the best.
DeleteI'm sorry about that. I should have added a video or talked better about the corner clipper. Used each day since buying it and it does SO MANY THINGS. OMG. Love, love, love it.
lol on the no spend on crafts. I almost made it but then ... well, now I'm a happy corner clipper.
The corner clipper couldn't have cost much anyway. With the Minions, it almost looks like a real commercial or something - impressive!
ReplyDelete20 smackers with the tax. Not bad at all. Thanks, Alex about the Minions. They are fun to shoot with.
DeleteIt never fails. I clean off my kitchen table and the clutter just magically starts building up again.
ReplyDeleteThe bench tops and tables have super powers. lol. Everything wants to land on them.
DeleteI haven't heard of a corner clipper but then again I haven't been sewing much lately. My kitchen table and counters are almost always clutter free but with the college boy moving home next month it might not stay that way. He has far more kitchen counter sitters than I do.
ReplyDeleteHey Joanne. I never heard that term and I love it. Kitchen counter sitters. lol
DeleteI do a reset of all surfaces every day or two to keep things picked up because I love to have things in their place. TBG is a work in progress.
ReplyDeleteReset I'm finding is quite peaceful and calming. Love that. I was the work in progress vs Tim. That's funny.
DeleteThe thing about cleaning, hobby or kitchen, is that it unleashes a new frenzy of making!
ReplyDeleteI do love the making part and now that my newer hobbies have homes/stations/benches, man alive it makes things better. Thanks, Boud.
DeleteThe minions look happy with your purchase!
ReplyDeleteThe minions did!
DeleteLove those minions. And right now, it seems all the flat surfaces except the kitchen counters could use some cleaning. :( Enjoy yours.
ReplyDeleteIf you're looking to buy them, I got my Mini Minions at Five Below. Thanks, Erika.
DeleteFun photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine!
DeleteI've never seen a corner clipper before! How interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie. That's my bad because I didn't explain it better. Here's their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeGridsUSA/videos
DeleteKeeping clutter off surfaces is a full time job.
ReplyDeletelol. Sometimes yes for sure! Does help now that the new hobbies all have a home.
DeleteYay for you! I am all about clutter less counters! My husband, however? Not so much! LOL Happy Wednesday, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHowdy Billie Jo! That was us only Tim less clutter, me always putting stuff down. The new hobbies having their own homes/stations really helps with that though. Happy Weekend!
DeleteAwesome post!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteTrue story, I had to watch a video on what's a folded corner clipper. New stuff learned today! Happy cutting.
ReplyDeleteThat's my bad, Abby. I should have added their YouTube page or explained better what it was. Here's their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeGridsUSA/videos - Thank you on the Happy Cutting. I've used it each day since buying it.
Deletehahahaha, GOOD FOR YOU!!! i am pretty much organized myself, i got a lot done this winter!! and my kitchen table is clear, 4 placemats and a vase of flowers. i am proud!!
ReplyDeleteThat's excellent to read, Debbie. I love that feeling too. Just when things are in their home and nice. Such a good feeling. Great job on having a kick-butt productive winter. Those rock!
DeleteHahahaha there are still 6 days left in March 🤣🤣
ReplyDeletelol I know and to be honest, I'm not sure I'll make it with a no spend on fabric ...
DeleteThanks for sharing this new-to-me ruler. I usually use my Go Big cutter for making strips but I look forward to seeing what you make with the new stripology ruler as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanna. That's my bad because I didn't explain it better. Here's their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeGridsUSA/videos
DeleteI LOOOOVE the XL Stripology. And I can see the mini being good too.
I''ll look up the Go Big. That's a great name.
My kitchen table is always cleared. Now my desk, it looks like a junk pile. I had no idea what a corner clipper is. Now I do!
ReplyDeleteHey Sandra! I get that about the one surface but not the other.
DeleteMy bad on not explaining the ruler better.
FUN photos my dear. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy kitchen table has a centerpiece on it, a little rabbit dish full of jelly beans. Well only, 1/2 full of jelly beans because I have eaten many.
Hahahaha on the 1/2 full. I get that.
DeleteYou might have failed your no spend thing, but what you bought is good! And you are loving it, so it's all good!
ReplyDeleteOMG Mari. I've used that little ruler each day many times in each day, since buying it.
DeleteDear Ivy, I totally agree with Mari! And your illustrations and artwork always brings a huge smile to my face, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteMuch, much thanks, Linda!
DeleteBoy, you are on a roll !!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you and I'm sure you will use that corner clip tool many times.
We are having company tomorrow night so there is some Clutter Cleaning going on ...
It seems there is always something to keep me busy doing the mundane things of life.
Sue
OMG, Sue. I've used it each day and many times in each day since getting the Corner Clipper. Soooo good. Worth it. Loved your liminal space shot you recently shared. You got a very, very good eye.
DeleteGood for you Ivy to buy something that can be used and something you enjoy! NO material? I bought plenty for both of us. lol. YEP, you are so correct..these places are for sure collectors of all kinds of items. Magnets to say the least. I thought I was the only one. I did just clean off the breakfast table which makes me feel like I've really done something..lol. Happy March 25th...
ReplyDeleteI know, no fabric but ... I'll be honest, I'm THIS close to breaking down and getting some before the month is out. This close I say, this close.
DeleteI love that you have a breakfast table. I always wanted a breakfast nook. Something so peaceful about that.
Can't wait for Spring and to get out in the garden and play in the dirt!
ReplyDeleteLove that. I love getting dirt on my hands. Happy planting soon.
DeleteWe talk about having flat surface disorder lol. If there is a flat surface, watch out. Like you say, they are a magnet.
ReplyDeletelololol. Flat Surface Disorder. OMG.
DeleteIt's good to have clutter free surfaces.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy using your folded corner clipper ... which I too had not heard of before.
Happy midweek and rest of the week :)
All the best Jan
Hey Jan. My bad for not explaining the corner clipper. Such a great tool. Will do a post on it soon. Happy Weekend now! Week flew by. Whoosh.
DeleteMy kitchen table is clean too
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Hi Cecilia. That's the best!
DeleteIf it has a top....I use it to put things on. Nothing stays clear here for long. Your new tool looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
OMG, Jackie. I've used the corner clipper each day since buying it and more than one time in each day. For me, worth it.
DeleteI hope you'll get lots of chances to use your new corner clipper.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Used it a billion times and counting. I love this one and I also love the XL Stripology from them.
DeleteHappy Weekend, Granny Marigold!
Clean, it gets me pumped too.
ReplyDeleteThanks DB! Happy Weekend.
DeleteLove those photos. With 6 cats and a 7 year old and a male partner....my house is a riot!! Haha!
ReplyDeletelol I get that for sure. Thanks, Ananka!
DeleteMy kitchen table is always clean as are all my counters. My mess is on my desk. I'm always cleaning it up.
ReplyDeleteI get that. Nice that one stays clean though. Thanks, Judee.
DeleteI have never heard of nor seen a Folded Corner Clipper until today. My table is the only one in the entire flat so it always has stuff on it.
ReplyDeleteHey River. That's my bad for not explaining the Folded Corner Clipper better. Not bad though that only one surface is covered. Those tables have super powers. They draw stuff in. lol.
DeleteI am with many of the others-never heard of that tool before. our table is most always clean and ready to use
ReplyDeleteOMG Kathy. This tool, I've used each day more than once a day. Love this one and I love the XL Stripology. Both time savers. And FUN!
DeleteLike so many others, I had never heard of the Folded Corner Clipper. Since I don't normally work with fabric, I would have no need for one, but it is obvious you will. It appears to be a sound purchase.
ReplyDeleteI'm a clutter free person. I can't stand clutter, but dust is another matter (grin).
I get that. If you don't work with fabric that makes sense. Yes, I'm loving it. Used it many, many times already. It's a must have for me now.
DeleteWith the new hobbies all now having their own stations and homes, things get put back and it's just sooooooo nice. lol on the dust. I dusted yesterday, the walls. Boy those dust bunnies really love to come out to play.
Okay. I have a few items on my table. But I been getting clutter out under my stairs.
ReplyDeleteVery cool on getting the under the stairs clutter. Woohoo!
DeleteIt always feels so good to tidy up !
ReplyDeleteIt really does!
DeleteHi Ivy! It's so nice to have clutter-free surfaces, but mine never seem to stay that way! It might last a day, but then it's back to clutter. I will continue to work on this because, honestly, I'm not a person who even likes clutter. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI can understand that. For sure. It's a work in progress for me as well. Having the stations helps a lot but things can still get messy.
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