STOP THE PRESSES- I DID A DIY. It's a horror, but I'm not doing it again. - PICS IN ALBUM

Original post by Suzanner

Mar 03, 2009 09:49 AM

The entire time I've been on this site, my self-esteem has suffered with each posted DIY pic. 'Hey, I made my invitations!' 'Check out my programs!!' 'Hey, I made my own Rolls Royce, which I will power with my own homemade alternative fuel!'

I hate those posts, because they make me realize my own creative failures. And I ALWAYS have to look at the pics to torture myself. I really have yet to see a bad DIY out of you ladies. I ordered my invites on the internet, and as far as I was concerned, that was as close to DIY as I was getting.

Now that I have completely run out of funds, I have been forced to try my hand at doing it myself. I have been sitting in my apartment with empty shower gift boxes staring me in the face for weeks, and they have been taunting me...saying, 'Make a Card Booooooxxxx out of meeeeee!!!' But alas, no box was made.

Then, this weekend, my mom dragged me to a Home Goods, which I had never been to and was a lot of fun (except for the mirrored life-sized horses head sculpture- is there anyone who needs that? And if he does, does he KNOW he's been asleep for 30 years and no one has that crap anymore? It's like Joey from Friends with the dog sculpture, but this one is mirrored. And a horse head.) Anyway, I find a box there, and think, okay. This is just one box. Maybe I can do something with this.

So I go buy some flowers, and in essence, crapped flora and fauna all over this box to create the most ridiculous card box of all time. It doesn't even resemble a card box- it's just sort of a box. You will notice I couldn't even be bothered to cover the bottom of the box- that's how it came. I hot glued leaves on the top of the box, and was just going to put on a few flowers.

I got carried away.

My point is, my deepest respect to you DIYers. I tried it, and all I have to show for it is this ridiculous box, an even lower self-esteem, a missing upper level of dermis on my hand due to glue gun burns, and confusion as to how I'm going to do everything else if I clearly have no talent. I have attached pics here (if I am able to figure it out, which I suspect, I won't) for your amusement. Feel free to chastise.

Suzanner Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:28 AM

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Posted by mandyandbrian

Posted by egem523

Give yourself some credit. It's very nice and well made!!

i have to totally agree here. the time you took to attaching all those leaves and flowers alone!! that's a LOT of work! not to mention, it's hard to work with a glue gun and NOT get all the little strings and globs all over everything. trust me, i know ALL about that! i don't know the theme or look of your wedding, but your box is so unique, i'm sure that it will fit in perfectly. It's so pretty!

and by the way... you are hilarious! i love how you write, very very funny!

You girls are just the greatest. And Mandy- I have been plagued by those strings and globs EVERYWHERE in my apartment since this has been completed. And they were a nightmare while creating this masterpiece. I am drowning in glue hair.

mlcvln129 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:32 AM

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You did better than you think you did!! Don't be ashamed of your work!!!

mlcvln129 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:33 AM

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P.S. I've always admired how effortlessly you write narratives. They are always quite witty and enjoyable to read!! (I think I've told you that before, but if I haven't, well, there you go!!!)

BarbieGrl10 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:33 AM

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Posted by evewedsjc

OMG...i was expecting a disaster...

it actually look nice...i like the leaves ..it's not the typical ribbons, pearls stacked thing...i think it's sooo pretty...

ITA!!!!! I think you did a really great job!!!

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:36 AM

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1. you know I'm gonna say it because i always do: WE NEED A DAILY SUZANNER SECTION OF THE DAY>
2. I think you need to give yourself some credit, because that cardbox is da bomb. I've never seen one like it, so it's original too! Great job kid!

Camroy Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:48 AM

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If you didn't have such a great personality...I would be hesitant to post this. I'm sure you'll find the humor in it. I actually really like it and love the colors. After reading your post and then seeing the pictures....this picture of your box reminded me of the following picture.

MrsJuneB2B Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:48 AM

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Posted by Suzanner

Posted by mandyandbrian

Posted by egem523

Give yourself some credit. It's very nice and well made!!

i have to totally agree here. the time you took to attaching all those leaves and flowers alone!! that's a LOT of work! not to mention, it's hard to work with a glue gun and NOT get all the little strings and globs all over everything. trust me, i know ALL about that! i don't know the theme or look of your wedding, but your box is so unique, i'm sure that it will fit in perfectly. It's so pretty!

and by the way... you are hilarious! i love how you write, very very funny!

You girls are just the greatest. And Mandy- I have been plagued by those strings and globs EVERYWHERE in my apartment since this has been completed. And they were a nightmare while creating this masterpiece. I am drowning in glue hair.

well, you'd never ever know it by looking at your box!! good work!!

Suzanner Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:56 AM

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Posted by Camroy

If you didn't have such a great personality...I would be hesitant to post this. I'm sure you'll find the humor in it. I actually really like it and love the colors. After reading your post and then seeing the pictures....this picture of your box reminded me of the following picture.

IS THAT FRUIT????? I LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks so much- that is just hysterical.

I seriously love all you guys.

egem523 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:04 AM

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Posted by Suzanner

Posted by Camroy

If you didn't have such a great personality...I would be hesitant to post this. I'm sure you'll find the humor in it. I actually really like it and love the colors. After reading your post and then seeing the pictures....this picture of your box reminded me of the following picture.

IS THAT FRUIT????? I LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks so much- that is just hysterical.

I seriously love all you guys.

That is an awesome picture!! Yes I agree what was said before we need a daily Suzanner post!!

PoppedInASnap Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:07 AM

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OMG SUZANNER I am taking you to a mental clinic...that cardbox is so awesome I sware!!

PoppedInASnap Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:08 AM

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Posted by Camroy

If you didn't have such a great personality...I would be hesitant to post this. I'm sure you'll find the humor in it. I actually really like it and love the colors. After reading your post and then seeing the pictures....this picture of your box reminded me of the following picture.

OMGGGGGGGg
I cant stop laughng now...

ddnsp618 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:10 AM

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is it odd that i kinda like it? i think it looks nice!!

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:11 AM

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I LOVE IT!!! I think its fantastic! great job!

KerriJohnS Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:18 AM

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It's not bad at all~
I love how the flowers match the bottom of the box so well!

i need boxes like that.... where did you get that box?

ttdiff11 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:18 AM

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lol its nice!!!!!

Ann 52409 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:22 AM

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I was ready for a disaster, that is not bad at all especially the part with the leaves, very neat and original

flairforfashion Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:58 AM

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Doooooood! I LOVE it! Looks awesome and the flowers look real! Great job Suzanne!

GT143EA Posted: Mar 03, 2009 01:44 PM

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Oh Stop!!! I love it!!

shell1879 Posted: Mar 03, 2009 02:51 PM

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it is awesome sweetie your too hard on yourself
the only thing i would so is either add a few more flowers around the opening to fill it in and/or add a ribbon trim around the opening.