And the Craft Gene Goes To…

And the Craft Gene Goes To…

January 26th, 2010 @ 3:32 pm by Mrs. Pug
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My sister has much more skills than I do when it comes to crafting things. For example, while I love baking, I’m lazy. One bowl brownies over layer cake? Done. Drop cookies as opposed to cutouts? Done.

My sister, on the other hand, has taken a cake decorating class, now makes all her own stationery, sews sweaters for the pugs, etc. Here’s an example of her handiwork.

And yes, it has a drawstring collar. This craftiness has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages? More goodies for me. Someone who will use the Gocco after the wedding and make it worth the money. Etc.

The disadvantages?

I post about the ridiculous lengths to which Martha Stewart & Co. go to create wedding cookie favors that I wouldn’t even mentally touch with a 10-foot pole, clearly mocking the trouble it would take to make fancy confectionery favors.
My sister, in a bizarre instance of completely missing the point, takes the post a sign that there is absolutely no way she could possibly live with herself without trying the most complicated creation among the bunch.

Remember this?

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I practically snorted at how this was too much for me, considering my skills. But oh no, not for my sister (and for probably quite a few of you out there). A mere minute after the post went up, she emails me: “Those wedding cakes are adorable! We can totally do them!”

Aaarrgghh. The word “we” in the “can totally do them” sentence did not go over well. We had an email spat where I told her how off the wall she was, but she refused to budge. Finally, she pointed out, if she wants to do them (and is actually excited about them), then who am I to complain? She’s right—I’d *love* to have those (and not have slaved over them)! Bake away, sister!

Anyone have someone take charge of a project in your wedding that you would not have done on your own?

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27 Responses to “And the Craft Gene Goes To…”

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Miss Sewing (message) 2,701 posts, Sugar bee

You kill me with your puggie cuteness! And you sister is super awesome for forcing the DIY on you, can’t wait to see what marvelous cakies she comes up with! btw - is this in addition to the cookies? cause that’s some serious sweet-eats.

1/26/10 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

Your dog looks positively concerned about his/her sweater, or is that just a pug look? So funny.

My mom’s sewing my garter. I showed a picture of one I liked and was like “this looks easy but I’m too lazy” and she was all “oh oh oh I can do it I can do it” and so I let her have at it.

1/26/10 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Paisley (message) 243 posts, Helper bee

Aww, I WISH I had a sister!

1/26/10 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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Puggy (message) 455 posts, Helper bee

I need your sister’s pug sweater making ability!

Your sister is like my mom with her craftiness. My mother is making my wedding cake. And no, not a normal tiered cake, but about 100 little individual cakes. She’s super ambitious, but she’s saving me money, so I am all for it.

1/26/10 @ 3:46 pm (reply)

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Curlysue (message) 1,703 posts, Bumble bee

Ooooh I cannot wait to see how those things turn out. I agree, they are adorable. I would love to receive one as a guest and then I would inhale it I wish you both well on the journey that is cake cookie madness!

1/26/10 @ 3:46 pm (reply)

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mimi06d (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

Those are going to turn out awesome! I need one of those doggy sweaters!

1/26/10 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Rainbow (message) 1,535 posts, Bumble bee

I thought those were cute, too! I totally want to make them! I think if I can conquer macarons, I can pretty much bake anything!

1/26/10 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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kaymaroo (message) 78 posts, Worker bee

Oh my gosh, you & your sister sound exactly like me & mine! I showed her a save-the-date idea on MSW along the same lines (”Wow, can you believe someone would take the time to make those?”). Sunday she came over with all the supplies and insisted we make them. Well, ok, she just told me where to glue/stamp/stick. She did the scary ribbon-tying and putting-together. But I have to say, they turned out really cute, and they’re going out in the mail today!

1/26/10 @ 4:03 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

Hahaha, oh that pug. She seems to be saying “Are you sure persimmon is the right color for me?”

I would *love* to have someone take charge of a project in my wedding. Alas, no volunteers.

1/26/10 @ 4:27 pm (reply)

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Danish_Student (message) 396 posts, Helper bee

Your pug in that sweater makes me smile so, so much

1/26/10 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

Well, at least you get cute favors out of it! Can I borrow your sister, please?

1/26/10 @ 4:34 pm (reply)

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Kristen

I did these for my wedding favors using the Martha inspiration. I will say that they were a ton of work and ours didn’t turn out nearly as perfect and symmetrical as hers but they were well worth it in the end. Our guests seemed to really love them. My mom was more in charge of them than I was so I think it’s good that your sister is taking charge. Let me know if you want some tips or if you want to see how ours turned out! Good luck!

1/26/10 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Haha - I love the pug sweater! I am guilty of sewing or knitting sweaters and jackets for my sister’s chihuahua, I confess They’re just so fast/fun! Normal people size sweaters take for.ever. How wonderful of your sister to make the cookie/cake favors for you! They’re really cute.

1/26/10 @ 4:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m jealous, got no sisters and my mom’s crafting skills are worse than mine! Consider yourself lucky to have such a creative sister willing to do your dirty work for ya!

1/26/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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

That pug sweater is adorable — and those cookies are making me hungry!

1/26/10 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

@Kristen: i think my sister would really love some tips–please feel free to send me a message. that is so sweet of you to offer, thank you!
@Miss Sewing: the little cakes are actually towers of cookies! genius, right?
@Miss Ribbons: the pug is probably a little alarmed, but whatev. i’m with you–if someone else really wants to take it on, then, as you said, let them have at it!
@LizAnne721: @Miss Trail Mix: sisters can be pretty great!
@Puggy: holy cow! the wedding cake is a way bigger project. let me know how it goes!
@Curlysue: thanks for your well wishes, we’ll need it!
@mimi06d: @Danish_Student: @Miss French Fries: @Miss Guinea Pig: the pug sweater is pretty adorable, isn’t it? she’ll be so pleased to hear your compliments–thank you!
@Miss Spaniel: no problem. but she’s pricey. veerrry pricey.
@kaymaroo: haha, yes, that sounds totally familiar!
@Miss Rainbow: after seeing your amazing macarons, i agree with you, you can conquer anything!

1/26/10 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

i am loving all the pug love you have. and it almost seems like me and your sister and join forces to give martha and co a run for their money!

1/26/10 @ 5:18 pm (reply)

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Professor (message) 422 posts, Helper bee

Those are seriously adorable and I’d love to have someone do them for me, but if my track record is any indication, I might get a bit annoyed if I had to participate in the making of the favors.

1/26/10 @ 6:21 pm (reply)

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Miss Nachos (message) 1,734 posts, Bumble bee

My friend is making our cake for our home party - she loves to bake and she’s very excited to do it, something I would never attempt myself. I burn toast.

1/26/10 @ 7:30 pm (reply)

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