However, I was not gifted with the craft gene. I can only look on in wonder as friends and family whip up artsy stuff, when I can't even draw a straight circle, do simple math, and sew a straight line.
But wait.
Pom-Pom Pals just happened to be waiting in our Receiving room one day a few weeks ago. They had just come out of the box, and were ready to be shelved. After much shrieking and jumping around, I had to explain to my co-workers that I had received a pom-pom maker for Christmas a looooong time ago and proceeded to make dozens of pom-pom chicks with the yellow yarn my Mom had available. I loved that dang thing. Besides paint by numbers, it was really the only crafty thing I could do as a child. Oh, and my Barbie fashion plates. That was about it. My rock tumbler tested my patience, and I took the rocks out after only an hour or so, disappointed they weren't polished. Patience is not my strong suit. Oh--and by the way, we do have rock tumblers for sale in our store, part of the new Barnes and Noble Educational Gift section. All the toys you wanted as a kid, and never got. I have the sea monkeys and a microscope on my list. And shrinky-dinks.
I am now the proud owner of Pom-Pom Pals and they're so cool! 21st Century Pom-Poms! Whales, weird little creatures; you name it, I can create it in any color I want. Needless to say, I hope friends and family like Pom-Poms.
I will make some and show off my little creatures like a proud Momma. Oh, I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat! Buckle up, ladies, 'cause the Pom-Pom maker is back in town, and ready to rock!
How did I miss these? Probably too busy with my Barbie fashion plates I guess :-P
ReplyDeleteOh lord, you make me giggle!
ReplyDeleteOK.... I'm so glad I swallowed my coffee before I scrolled down! I remember making those little pom pom chicks you're talking about. I seriously think my mom found the "snippings" from those little suckers around the house long after I grew up and moved out!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it was the best kind of project for me because I have this need for perfection in certain situations. (Like little pom pom critters for example.) Let's just say that it's a good thing I didn't decide on cosmetolgy as a career. My clients would probably all leave bald as doorknobs by the time I was finished getting every hair lined up and cut evenly.
This kit looks like it has all kinds of possibilities. I really can't wait to see all of your creations! At the very least, I know you'll have fun making them. Do you think Bud might try his hand at crafts and make one too? ;~)
All my best for a wonderful Friday and for the weekend ahead,
Martha
Oh Martha, I'm laughing picturing Bud making Pom Poms! I know I'll show them to him, and he'll just look at them with a puzzled look on his face and then return to the TV. He'll just be happy I'm doing a craft that doesn't require building an addition on my house.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend and take care!
All I have to say is, Zeke would have those things torn apart in 2 seconds!! But that book looks so cute!! I'm thinking, niece and nephew gifts!! :-)
ReplyDeleteZeke, fierce little creature that he is, would rip an arm off a grown man in 5 seconds flat if he got a good enough grip. No pom-poms are allowed around him!
ReplyDeleteI love the pom poms pals!!!! Seriously, I feel like a total dork, but I can't wait to see them when your all done!!!!
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