I began seriously thinking about a need for intervention, when I bribed my 17 year old with take out Chinese and a tank full of gas in exchange for his silence. It just so happened that HE was home when the Amazon deliveries rolled in, instead of me.
Staggering under the weight of packages over several days, he finally said "If you're out of a job, how are you buying all this crafting crap?"
"Don't use that language! It's not 'crap'! They just happen to be 'supplies'."
"Hhmmph. They still cost money." he said.
"Gift certificates." I snapped. "Now, take my wallet and get the green card...not the green and gold card...that one's maxed out. But the green card I just made a payment on, so use that to go buy yourself some Chinese. Don't get a drink with it, though...that might be pushing the limit. Literally."
Ok...look. I'm OCD. I can't help that. For some reason, God decided that I would be best served with OCD AND ADHD. I kind of imagine it like God sitting back, chin in hand, saying "Let's name this one Carmen. Alright. let's start by throwing in some ADHD, so she has zero impulse control. Then, just for kicks, let's toss in some OCD-and not the good kind that would make her clean her house, let Me give her the kind that-when she ends up doing things her ADHD makes her do, her OCD will kick in and make her KEEP doing these things until they're right. Oh! I almost forgot...let Me make sure to put her in the lower middle class bracket so that she can't afford ANY of those impulses. Heh heh. Now...who's next. This guy? Oh, what the heck. Let's give him the name Bill Gates...I'm in the mood to make a billionaire."
Story of my life.
At any rate, it all started when I thought it would be a good idea to sit down and really try some mixed media. That's right...I'm one of the rare few who never jumped on the train and was okay with it. But I wanted to do something 'arty' and I didn't want to have to complete card after card. I just wanted to play. So, I visited Tim Holtz's blawg, and decided to try his December tag.
Everything after that is a bit of a blur. The next thing I knew, I was having weird feelings for grunge board and paint dabbers. My hands were stained, my clothes were ruined and I was going nuts because I didn't have tape or tissue paper or stamps or dies or spray stains....well...you get my drift.
The next thing I know, I'm ordering little bits here and there, putting little charges on all sorts of different cards. I actually felt like a knew what a drug addict went through! Secretly hiding my stash, claiming I'd had it all along, saying I borrowed stuff from other people, etc. etc. I swear I started thinking about getting the husband to coordinate an intervention.
Actually, I TRIED to get him involved, but he was too busy on the golf course.
So, I ordered some fun foam to makes stamps out of my dies. Because that would totally save me money. Except I needed some more dies to make the stamps I wanted. It's a never-ending cycle, people.
But I'm telling you, when the husband is done golfing and I find I'm unable to bribe my children in a way to which they're accustomed, I'll quit. I swear. Just one..more..bottle..of..distress..glitter....
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 GMT Views: 1130
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Wed, Dec 30, 2015 @ 10:44 AM
What a gorgeous tag!
Your story is quite a story as well
Genesis 1:27 (made in His image), Psalm 139:14 (fearfully and wonderfully made), and John 10:3 (knows His sheep by name) tells me a bit of a different story about YOU... God literally says, "People will know here as 'Carmen,' but I will call her by the name I've given her and it is written on my heart. I made her wonderful and she will make wonderful things because we are very much alike -she and Me."
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*KellyJean*
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Drop by and say "hi!"
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because love outweighs everything."
1 Peter 4:8
Registered: December 3, 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 58080
Sun, Jan 03, 2016 @ 1:15 PM
I'm so glad I didn't miss this! Wow! And I love Kellys comment. God did make you and you are sooooo special with a talent not only for crafting but for making it so much fun to read!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83521
Sun, Jan 03, 2016 @ 6:20 PM
This is beautiful Carmen. Everything you use worked perfectly together. Great texture, sparkle, and details. I forgot how wonderful your creations are! Love your stories too. I think a lot us were in your line and not Bill's when the passing out was going on! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni