When I go to a sale, and I'm tempted to pick up another fixer-upper, I try to remember that I already have more "projects" than I have time.
For example, I still need to spray-paint that Christmas tree stand that I found by the side of the road in late December. It's in the garage, next to the closet organizer that I want to re-cover, which is by that big piece of chalkboard that I picked up to finish yet another project. You get the picture, don't you?
And here's another little thing I want to do. It's part of a transfer for what is the world's cutest clothespin apron. Now I have to find some transfer paper (or is it tracing paper?) and the time to embroider it. And then I remember I don't ever hang clothes out on the line.
Maybe I should start with something much, much smaller? In the hopes that it may be more do-able?
How about this? I found it in a box of ornaments, and because it doesn't look like much, it was free. Do you know what it is? I did, because I have something similar and because I saw the same thing on Magpie Ethel's blog.
Of course now I have to figure out where to find a tiny paper mache head. And that's another project, isn't it?
Girl, I collect projects like other's collect stuff. If I started tomorrow I probably could not finish all my "projects" in one lifetime. I try to tell myself, no more projects, but I can't stop! I did finish a couple of projects this week though, so I'm sure that will justify bringing home more of them. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | June 30, 2009 at 04:35 AM
I know exactly how you feel! I am in the same boat & my head is thinking of all the other ones I want to start!
Posted by: Wendy | June 30, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Hello! I know that I haven't commented on your lovely blog in awhile but I enjoy coming and reading your posts very much.
I have tagged you to share 6 uninteresting things about yourself! I love your stories and want to know more about you!
I tagged you at http://lindseyspaperscraps.blogspot.com/
Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | June 30, 2009 at 06:35 PM
I like to start a list with my projects and then when I FINALLY do them I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I cross them off...and I have a loooonnnnggg list! If your little snowman needs to come to my house have some magic worked with a new head...send him my way...could make a new one if you want! He looks so sad at this point....
Posted by: laurie - magpie ethel | July 01, 2009 at 02:17 PM