tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post6522297928110436625..comments2024-03-27T12:47:56.986-05:00Comments on Chasing Quaintness: Glutton, Glutton, Glutton....Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-32271074554822234022015-07-15T17:14:26.706-05:002015-07-15T17:14:26.706-05:00LOL…thank you for that! :-) I would love it if w...LOL…thank you for that! :-) I would love it if we lived closer…as you can see, I need ALL of the help I can get!! It is sad and pathetic, but hey, you saw my World Market hack, right? ;-) And you should definitely be painting! I wish I had the talent, but that one flew right on past and left me in the dust! HUGS!!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-33981978329410476072015-07-15T13:09:43.559-05:002015-07-15T13:09:43.559-05:00Oh honey... bless your heart! (said in my best Sou...Oh honey... bless your heart! (said in my best Southern drawl ;) ) I wish I could help you. Too bad we live so far away from each other, because I can paint, but I never do anymore. It might spur me on to pick up the brushes again :)<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-82047879166400188132015-07-14T10:51:21.735-05:002015-07-14T10:51:21.735-05:00I tried macramé….once. And left it alone. I’ve t...I tried macramé….once. And left it alone. I’ve tried crocheting and left it alone. I could never move past a chain stitch…LOL. I won’t even attempt knitting. I try to stay away from Super Glue because I always glue myself to something. I did make a lopsided pot holder once with a friend’s weave set….my mother burned herself using it…LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-7080484063758113622015-07-13T21:18:26.299-05:002015-07-13T21:18:26.299-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you--I am so glad I...Thank you, thank you, thank you--I am so glad I'm not the only one!<br /><br />At least you weren't attempting to craft back in the 1960s. All my macrame pot holders were embarrassing compared to other girls. I should have gotten the message then!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-39903859406830687472015-07-11T18:20:38.680-05:002015-07-11T18:20:38.680-05:00I would think that as many times as I’ve tried, I ...I would think that as many times as I’ve tried, I would have improved by now…LOL. But no luck so far. I feel these stories will continue for a very long time! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-8490090469922883682015-07-11T04:30:58.051-05:002015-07-11T04:30:58.051-05:00Now this reminds me of some of my early sewing pro...Now this reminds me of some of my early sewing projects! I have certainly had more fails than successes but by keeping at it they are getting better. <br />Try it again if you learned from your mistakes and you'll be a stencil queen down the line :) Though the post won't be as funny! : ) <br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-35655245428173008732015-07-10T17:41:34.076-05:002015-07-10T17:41:34.076-05:00The problem is that I'm not improving...I'...The problem is that I'm not improving...I'm regressing...LOL. And I have no idea how to fix regression! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-32273038175541470562015-07-10T17:40:46.409-05:002015-07-10T17:40:46.409-05:00Thank you so much...you are so sweet! I would lov...Thank you so much...you are so sweet! I would love the Circut....it would make my life so much easier and I would always have perfect projects! :-) So that's a deal! I will paint over it and try again....it's pretty awful when you look at it up close and personal! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-41010002974007957092015-07-10T17:38:54.999-05:002015-07-10T17:38:54.999-05:00Mine always look like crap....so I stopped worryin...Mine always look like crap....so I stopped worrying about it....LOL. If I ever hit on a good project, I post it everywhere...LOL!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-21035644484765619632015-07-10T16:04:12.957-05:002015-07-10T16:04:12.957-05:00Oh, Benita! You're cracking me up! I've ...Oh, Benita! You're cracking me up! I've lost count of the number of craft fails I've had. Your story is hilarious and I can definitely relate!Amy | Canary Street Craftshttp://canarystreetcrafts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-69494917920473861612015-07-10T15:11:34.823-05:002015-07-10T15:11:34.823-05:00Here's the deal....
I will read the instructio...Here's the deal....<br />I will read the instructions and translate for you....just so you can get the Cricut!!!! <br />That's what real friends are for :^)<br />A.C.T.U.A.L.L.Y (as my grandgirls say....all drawn out) I don't think it looks all that bad...nothing a little paint couldn't fix!<br />Have a good weekend, and blessings to you,<br />JJaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140775009986030091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-86328724741855217112015-07-10T09:29:04.318-05:002015-07-10T09:29:04.318-05:00Cracked me up!! This is why I am always hesitant t...Cracked me up!! This is why I am always hesitant to try craft projects. I have a "don't want it to look like crap" level of worry. ;)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-76005676567197530192015-07-09T19:55:02.841-05:002015-07-09T19:55:02.841-05:00Thank you Carla! I'm going to give it another...Thank you Carla! I'm going to give it another go and see what happens. I told Kim it will either be a good project or another great story to share! LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-26870982845795817982015-07-09T19:40:40.147-05:002015-07-09T19:40:40.147-05:00Yep, crafting is NOT my thing, at all!!! The stor...Yep, crafting is NOT my thing, at all!!! The stories are the only good things that come out of all of my failures....you cannot make this stuff up!! :-) I've not totally given up. I am going to paint over and try again, so I will either have a nice subway sign or another great story to share! LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-54479914363568311582015-07-09T19:38:58.754-05:002015-07-09T19:38:58.754-05:00No need to apologize…we’ve been laughing the entir...No need to apologize…we’ve been laughing the entire time…LOL And you are right, you should be selling it!! I am going to paint over it and try again. I learned a few things with this project, so maybe the next one won’t be so bad…LOL. I definitely need a support group…my ego needs it! LOL The rules are the only good part of this project! :-) Thanks so much! Hugs!!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-52352318806108752032015-07-09T16:34:24.071-05:002015-07-09T16:34:24.071-05:00LOL - you are so funny. I totally agree with Kim. ...LOL - you are so funny. I totally agree with Kim. <br />I love it. :-) <br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-60997431459148765972015-07-09T11:47:02.371-05:002015-07-09T11:47:02.371-05:00You may not be a crafty girl, but you're a ver...You may not be a crafty girl, but you're a very funny girl. These stories are ridiculous and worth every penny spent at Michael's, I'm glad they don't turn you away. I'm ready to send you a gift card so I can make sure these tales keep on coming! ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-49924886816601599102015-07-09T11:30:01.198-05:002015-07-09T11:30:01.198-05:00I'm sorry, Benita, but you had me giggling wit...I'm sorry, Benita, but you had me giggling with you! I'd just prime it and start over! Yesterday, my youngest daughter is painting,( she's 9), and on two different web sites, I saw what was considered 'gallery art', and I thought to myself, my daughter's a genius I should be selling her masterpieces! Thank you for the smiles. I'm with you, we should start a support group for the craft challenged! =) hugs, Christine<br />BTW- for the house rules, they are really cool!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239088554458993993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-78992834913213355432015-07-09T11:09:46.624-05:002015-07-09T11:09:46.624-05:00It’s okay, we’ve been laughing…a lot!! I definite...It’s okay, we’ve been laughing…a lot!! I definitely need some instruction on this stuff…maybe I can just tour the US, hitting the cities where I know you ladies who do wonderful crafting projects live and let y’all tutor me! My gift is photography and I think that is where I need to stay. This branching out is clearly not working for me…LOL! Big hugs back at ya!! Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-23806574967021556772015-07-09T10:02:20.980-05:002015-07-09T10:02:20.980-05:00Hahaha, I'm laughing with you not at you. Wait...Hahaha, I'm laughing with you not at you. Wait, you weren't laughing . Ok, the whole story was funny.My house is like a craft shop , I could teach you how to paint, stencil, arrange flower's. Not that I'm that good , but it would be fun trying !! Your gift is your photography, stick to that maybe ...... Just kidding , you'll never learn if you don't spread your wing's and try !!!! Big Hug's, TTthompsontammy6463@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333756318237495351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-64114071786016505312015-07-09T08:48:34.296-05:002015-07-09T08:48:34.296-05:00I will let you read the instructions and interpret...I will let you read the instructions and interpret for me! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-22050826656786810562015-07-09T08:41:13.887-05:002015-07-09T08:41:13.887-05:00Petra, thank you! :-) But if you decide to do any...Petra, thank you! :-) But if you decide to do any projects, please don't follow my instructions. Go to Donna or Darrielle...they can help you!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-48447181909749036852015-07-09T08:39:24.379-05:002015-07-09T08:39:24.379-05:00Darrielle, with flops like this, all I can do is l...Darrielle, with flops like this, all I can do is laugh! I wish that we lived closer also...you could definitely teach me a thing or two (or 12) because your projects are gorgeous! And I could teach you some southern recipes! :-) Have a great day!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-5362654994268225672015-07-09T08:38:58.754-05:002015-07-09T08:38:58.754-05:00I'll make a deal with you, Benita: Show me yo...I'll make a deal with you, Benita: Show me you can (and have the patience to) read the directions on a 50¢ set of stencils, and I'll buy you a Cricut for these projects. But I'll warn you, they probably have an entire BOOKLET of instructions!-Hubsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-40075760135828230652015-07-09T08:36:12.310-05:002015-07-09T08:36:12.310-05:00lol, brilliant. must be nice to do something with ...lol, brilliant. must be nice to do something with your hands tho. I don't even remember when I did that last...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com