Hey friends! Ever find yourself digging through bins, like—“where the hell is that sticker sheet?”

Yeah, same. And if it’s not the stickers, it’s the paints. Or the papers. Or the entire drawer of supplies that used to be perfectly amazing and make total sense…until it didn’t.

This week on Crafty Ass Female, we’re zooming in on the stuff—all our supplies that supposedly help our creative process but sometimes just end up getting in the way.

Why You’ll Care:

Friction in your creative space—and how it might be hiding in plain sight (like a paper pile or a too-far-away paint drawer)

What’s changed?—why a system that used to work might not anymore, and how to adapt without guilt

Procrastination or progress?—the sneaky way organizing your stickers can still be self-care, even if it’s not “the most productive” thing

If you’ve been feeling frustrated with your supplies, your systems, or your space—give this one a listen, I think you’ll like it.

Big Takeaways

🎨 You don’t need a new studio—you just need less friction.I promise, you do not need to blow everything up just to start again. Your paint and paper don’t need to be perfectly organized — they just need to be close enough to use.

✏️ Temporary mess is part of the process.Living through a disorganized moment often teaches you how you really use your stuff. Just because it sucks, doesn’t mean it’s pointless.

🖌 Organizing one thing is better than ignoring everything.Whether it’s one drawer, one sticker bin, or just your scissors—pick one thing and make it 10% easier to use.

Your Turn

What’s one supply that’s bringing the most friction to your creative routine right now?

Is it hard to find?

Hard to put away?

Hard to figure out how to use?

Choose just one thing and ask: How could I make this 10% better?

Then let it be enough for today. You’re not behind — you’re in process.

Your story matters. And your space should help you tell it.

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