A Big Uh-Oh

A Big Uh-Oh

October 14th, 2009 @ 11:29 am by Mrs. Lamb
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If you recall this post, you may remember my trial run Lambaid (aka bridesmaid) pomanders. If not, this should refresh your memory:

The test was going remarkably well. I was convinced this was a success. Then one day, sometime around move day actually, I took the pomander out of the closet, took it off its hanger and held it in front of a mirror to admire it.

IT WAS HUGE!

Umm, seriously, it had doubled in size as I stuck more and more on it. It was as big as my head. I took a picture of it next to my head. Then I proceeded to pull my lovely flowers off of it. Then I realized I didn’t have the memory card in the camera. Then I realized that if I retook the picture, the pomander had shrunk again because there was nothing in it.

Since you can’t see the picture, here’s a picture of just my head.

Now imagine that if instead of showing off my new haircut, I was giving you an image of just how large the pomander had become. See what I mean? Too big!

And yes, I’m wearing pajamas. Yes, it’s still light outside. That’s how I roll, just like my great grandmewether. There was an ever so brief period, probably from the ages of 6-16, that I did not change from street clothes into pajamas the moment I came home for the day. I’m glad I saw the light and returned to the wise ways of Great Grandma Ewe. It’s so much comfier.

Since I had already bought 6 of these (1 for me and 5 for the Lambaids), I decided that the best course of action would be to see if I can exchange 5 of the ones I have not poked full of holes, for smaller ones for the Lambaids. I’m also considering using the white balls instead of the green styrofoam balls. Since there is no greenery in my arrangements, I think the white might be a better base color. While I’m at Michaels it wouldn’t hurt to see about a white ball for my bouquet. I will still use the same size, because my bouquet should be as big as my head. It also won’t hurt to check out the clearance aisle. You know, just ’cuz. “Just ’cuz” is the reason I have spent over $100 before. Maybe it would hurt. I’ll make that decisions at game time.

Have you made an “uh-oh” on a crafting project? Were you at the point you could come up with a new game plan and correct it?

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13 Responses to “A Big Uh-Oh”

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Miss Pretzel (message) 1,899 posts, Buzzing bee

I hear ya… Jammie jams are the way to roll when you’re home for the evening. I’ve been known to do it a time or two. I’m usually too stubborn to admit defeat on a craft project. I usually get all the way done. Look at it and tear it out and have to buy more supplies. Ughh…

10/14/09 @ 11:58 am (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

I love PJ’s, have fun at Michael’s. I try to avoid it, as I spend too much there.

10/14/09 @ 12:06 pm (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 1,193 posts, Bumble bee

I’m always baffled by people who stay in real clothes all evening! So constricting! It’s jim-jams for me, the second I get in the door. Also, I like that you put a photo of your lovely head to sub for the pomanders.

10/14/09 @ 12:16 pm (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m doing tulle pomanders (like the fab Miss Beagle!) and my original poms were HUGE — we’re talking head size/volleyball size. I had to swap out the styrofoam balls, too. You’re not alone!

I also put my jammies on the second I get home. Mr. FF leaves before me for work, and gets home after I do, so some days all he sees me in are jammies!

10/14/09 @ 1:12 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Miss Lamb, I wear pajamas around my house ALL THE TIME! You’re right, so much comfier. Good luck with your pomanders!!

10/14/09 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

Changing the size of the styrofoam balls should definitely make this work for you - and as I sit here (it’s my day off work - I work the weekend so I get 2 days off during the week) I am in my pajamas. Why bother getting dressed when I’m not going anywhere? This is so much more comfy!!

10/14/09 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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MissMichele (message) 134 posts, Blushing bee

When I started working on my boquets, I used 2 layers of black tulle to cover up the green half ball. you can still see the green through it a little, but it has a nice effect, then I stuck the flowers over it. That made it look better because I really don’t want any styrofoam showing. As for your question, I tried to make cake toppers, which turned out really well, except I didn’t take into consideration making them stand up, nor how tall we are, so he ended up being WAY bigger than me. Good luck with your project!

10/14/09 @ 2:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,386 posts, Sugar bee

Im sitting on the computer with my pajamas RIGHT NOW!!
best luck with the pomanders, that’s the way some craft works, trial, correct, another trial - agggg