Wreath-Making Supply Hoarding

5 Signs of Wreath-Making Supply Hoarding (And How to Fix It!)

If you love making wreaths, you probably also love collecting all the beautiful ribbons, mesh, florals, and embellishments that come with it. But at what point does your love for supplies turn into a *hoarding* situation? If you’ve ever found yourself buried under piles of ribbon or buying the same roll of mesh twice because you forgot you already had it—this post is for you!

Let’s go over five signs that you might have a wreath-making supply hoarding problem and, most importantly, how to get it under control so your creativity can flourish!

 You Buy Supplies Without a Plan
🛒 Sign: You see a cute ribbon or mesh roll on sale, and *instantly* add it to your cart—without knowing how or when you’ll use it.

✅ Fix: Before purchasing, ask yourself: *Do I have a wreath or project in mind for this?* If the answer is no, put it back (or at least take a picture for future reference). Keeping a wish list instead of impulse buying can help you make smarter purchases.

2. Your Craft Space is Overflowing
🏠 Sign: Your wreath-making supplies have taken over multiple rooms in your house—or worse, you’re hiding bags of ribbon and mesh in closets so no one notices!

✅ Fix: It’s time for a craft space clean-up! Set up shelves, bins, and racks to store your supplies in a way that makes them easy to access. A well-organized space will make creating more enjoyable and stress-free. Plus, you’ll be able to find what you need *before* buying more!

3. You Forget What You Already Own
❓ Sign: You stumble upon rolls of ribbon, unopened mesh, or floral picks that you *totally forgot* you bought—sometimes still in the original shopping bag!

✅ Fix: Keep an inventory of your supplies. Use a simple spreadsheet, a planner, or even a photo album on your phone to keep track of what you have. Label your storage containers so you can *see* what’s inside without digging through piles of supplies.

4. You Keep Saying, “I’ll Use It Someday”
📆 Sign:*Your stash is full of supplies from two years ago that you *swore* you’d use but never did.

✅ Fix: Challenge yourself to a “no new purchases” rule for a set time (like a month) and commit to making wreaths with what you already have. You can also join a supply swap with fellow wreath-makers to trade items you’re not using for something fresh!

5. You Feel Overwhelmed Instead of Inspired
😩 Sign:*Instead of feeling excited to create, you get stressed out by the clutter in your craft area.

✅ Fix: Take a weekend to declutter. Sort through your supplies and donate or sell anything you don’t absolutely love. A clear and organized workspace can help boost your creativity and make wreath-making fun again!

Your Challenge:  This week, take 15 minutes each day to organize and declutter your craft space. Start small—sort through one box or ribbon bin at a time. Drop a 📦 in the comments if you’re ready to clean up and make space for fresh creativity!

Do any of these signs sound familiar? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!