Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Martha's Halloween Fans



Last night, MacGyver husband and the kids and I were discussing how I don't say bad words often.  Except, according to my husband, I do swear a lot when trying to create some Martha Stewart craft projects.  I have to say, at that point, I got real quiet.  This latest Martha project really did bring out the worst in me.  I can't tell you how many times I came close to throwing in the towel on these fans, but I had already invested so much time and money that I wasn't willing to give up.  We won't discuss the words that came out of my mouth, but, in the end, I think it was all worth it.  I hope you think so too, but if you would like to make some, don't say I didn't warn you!
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22 comments:

  1. DebbyOctober 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    But they are so cute. Sometimes those little words just slip out. Martha sometimes brings the worst out in us.....we can blame her for it.

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  2. CindyOctober 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Let me be the first to say how wonderful they did turn out, despite all the time, money, and swear words. That is just too funny; I thought Martha was supposed to bring out "good things." Ha! Ha!

    Your room looks so festive, and you should be proud of yourself.

    Many Halloween hugs,
    Cindy

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  3. Red Rose AlleyOctober 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thank you for visiting Red Rose Alley. I'm so sorry you have a sinus infecfion. My husband used to get them. I loved the hanging Haloween faces, especially the owl. It reminds me of my daughter who is working on her Ph.D. right now. Hope you feel better.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. Musings from Kim K.October 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Fabulous!!! Martha would be so damn proud. You should hear my potty mouth when the glue gun is in action.

    Happy Halloween, dear friend!!!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Well, they were well worth your time and money. I love them! And now I will steal them, too (or at least the idea :)

    Tyla

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  6. Pam KesslerOctober 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    They are so cute though. She does make everything look so easy it's ridiculous.

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  7. Christine E-EOctober 12, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    if they caused you a problem, you sure can't tell... your final product looks Halloween-ish...
    so - tell me - what part of the project caused the %@&!?

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  8. DianneOctober 13, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    They're so cute! Truthfully, though, I think Martha has a staff who does all of these, so you've accomplished even more! ;-)

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  9. Robin JohnsonOctober 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Hillarious! We all have something that sends us over the edge! Even after all that stress, They look amazing!

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  10. BethOctober 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Cute fans. And how funny that Martha brings out your bad language!

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  11. AnaOctober 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Hee, hee, hee. I can't imagine you swearing Heather. But you are right...they were definitely worth it. They came out soooo cute. Love them.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  12. CatherineOctober 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    But the result is SO NICE, i first thought you bought them!

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  13. HeatherOctober 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    They are adorable I will have to look for some orange paper and try to make these I love them....next time play loud music so no one can hear you hehehehe ~Spooktackular!! Love Heather

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  14. Tammy@Beatrice BanksOctober 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    You must have a massive amount of patience. I learned a long time ago that I am no Martha! These are really adorable!

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  15. Calypso In The CountryOctober 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You crack me up! Those fans are just adorable! I usually go in my laundry room if I "have to" swear because there is almost laundry in the washing machine and it gets quite loud in there. I did get caught by my 5 year old once though...Have a great weekend!
    -Shelley

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  16. La Vie QuotidienneOctober 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    There is simply only one word to describe these and that is...WONDERFUL! Hope you can store them away and use them again next year; they are great and well worth the effort even with all of the fustration.

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  17. Katherines CornerOctober 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    these turned out great...LOL Hugs and sincere wishes for a beautiful weekend xo

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  18. GwendolynKayOctober 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Hi Heather,
    You did a amazing job on the fans! I do not use foul language either, except once in a while if I hurt myself, "ship" might come out. oy!
    Hey we are only human!:)
    Blessings~

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  19. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I think it's a fantastic idea and wonderful oxymoron, and completely appropriate to swear uncontrolably while doing a Martha project. Have at it. Swear like a sailor.
    The fans are To. Die. For.

    xo Jeanne.

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  20. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingOctober 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Oh these are so adorable. What a great idea!!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Okay, so now I have tried to make one and I think I'm just going to throw in the towel. The accordion folding gets on my nerves. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever liked folding paper in grade school. If I happen to finish them I'll let you know. Miss your posts. Hope everything's okay.

    Tyla

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  22. Town and Country GalsOctober 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Heather,
    I just awarded you with the Versatile Blogger award, check out my post on Wed, Oct 19 for instructions!
    Rebecca

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