Dear Martha,
Recently, I was quite excited to find one of your craft project sets on a clearance shelf for just 1.99. I snatched it up thinking that the crepe paper roses would look pretty in a vase, I wouldn't have to worry about them wilting, AND I thought that I would enjoy putting them together. Having worked on them for several hours now and having only 2 and a half roses to show for it, I have a few questions for you:
1. Have you ever tried to make these?
2. Do you have more than 10 fingers?
3. Who writes your instructions? Are you currently hiring? I would love to apply to help simplify!
4. Do your craft products end up on clearance shelves a lot? (I can't imagine why!)
Now I know you are the crafting genius and I am far from it, but really I'm not sure how this craft is supposed to be enjoyable. I gathered my supplies, sat down in front of the Olympics and settled in for an evening of leisurely crafting. There was no leisure involved I'm afraid! I quickly found myself exclaiming in frustration and having sticky fingers covered in residue from floral tape.
Well at least I have 2 pretty roses to show for it. Maybe sometime I can muster up the patience to work on the other 4.
Sincerely,
Gracie
Well... despite your apparent extreme frustration with the project I must say that the two you have successfully created are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, those are just so gorgeous and real looking!!! Get outta here! Love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI have also noticed the directions on Martha's website are REALLY SKETCHY. I usually get SO frustrated!!!
They look lovely, though! I did my first couponing trip today, I'll have to tell you about it!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny - and just when you thought you were getting some "handwork"!! I agree - some of that stuff is just over the top and I wish you could send this letter on to Ms. Stewart!
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