Good Tuesday to you! I have a tip for you that I am sure that many of you are going to CLICK ME OFF 🙁 but I ask you….please read and take in in before you click me off! Heck…another reason for you to read on is I will share with you the end result of the move of dumb-dumb (the donkey) and Arnold (dear sweet, old Arnold) to the front field!
I am one that adores sharing with you tips and ideas that make life easier…it is as easy as that because one thing that I think we all have that uphill climb with is the 4 letter word that gets the best of us….
🙂 TIME 🙁
When I can find a way to shave off some time but still get the result that I am going for….I do a happy dance and that is what we are chatting about today. You know that I have blogged many times that I love using Stick It – a product that we do not sell but one that you can find at Amazon and who knows – maybe where you live…you have a great store that sells it . (Our Michael’s, Hobby Lobby etc….do NOT carry it)
Let me go back 3 or 4 years ago……I made some Christmas Cards for a customer and remember this was before we had fast fuse and I had no clue what Stick It was (it might not have been around) and I resorted to using a spray adhesive. Not only did it smell terrible….I actually went into the garage to use it….IT WAS A STICKY MESS.
The other day I was trying to finish up my kits and I knew that I needed to get a bunch of the flowers adhered (I was out of stick it)…..PLAN B – I was driving past a JoAnn Fabrics and thought – I’ll see if anything new has come out with adhesives….and WOW – there was a HUGE shelf of all different ones (some I remembered from the past) and then I saw good old Elmer….
I figured if Elmers glue worked for so many years as we were growing up in school – this might work out….so I had a 50% coupon and it worked out to be around $2.35. I still was skeptical but thought….if it doesn’t work – I’ll give it to my son Will that is a teacher.
It worked and WOW – it was a huge time-saver. I am one that is AGAINST aerosols because of the fumes etc….but this was soooooo minimal that I did it right in my work area with no mess. Would I use this all the time??? – NO…but it sure is a dream machine for intrigue pieces. Enjoy the parade of pictures and if I were you…..stop and give Elmer a try….he might help you out when you are working on a project!
There you go…..a tip to make life a bit easier. Again, I would not go through this all the time but it sure is a handy trick to have up your sleeve when you are wanting to get a bunch accomplished and still have a super clean and professional look.
Several weeks ago Jeanie, Rosanne and I went to a workshop (and had a blast) but they had some spray adhesive. It was a mess on your fingers and I am sure if they are reading this post – they are shaking their heads that I am blogging about it. Maybe Elmer did the trick.
SPEAKING OF TRICKS…
The darn donkey got the best of me…AGAIN – It was CLEAR TO ME that there was NO WAY he was going to let me clip him as he kept running under Arnold’s stomach and I was getting frustrated trying to catch him….and Arnold was getting upset that his donkey was stressed so all we did was move from A to B….
James and his girlfriend helped and we made it for about 10 yards before that little thing pulled the lead shank right through our hands….HE WON….we laughed as when he does this he really, REALLY thinks he has one up on you.
Well Ashleigh and I were laughing and James was saying MOM……I need help – Poor Arnold was getting “very large” as he was worrying about where is donkey is…..(we do call him Arnold’s seeing eye buddy) and when they get separated – Arnold worries. I took Arnold and we made the trek to the front field and every one is happy. 😀
Enjoy the pictures….see you tomorrow for HUMP day!
He made the escape…..
Then he has the nerve to look back to see if I am chasing him or if he is really free…
He now runs down the fence line and gets Oscar all upset …
I’m FREE…..
He gets half way down towards the front field and stops and looks to see where we are….I swear he does this to torment me….
FINALLY – life is good, Arnold is happy and dumb-dumb had an adventure (His big Sunday outing)
Great tip on the “in a pinch” adhesive. LOVE the pics and so glad it all worked out well. Crazy Antics On the Itell Farm — That would make a great book title….. lol!
Love the “sticky” tip for today. I can see how having a can of this would come in handy. And yes, we did have a blast at the workshop…perhaps we’ll need to bring this to the next one! Thanks for the pics your donkey’s adventures….I think he is adorable but then again I don’t need to clip or chase him!
We did have fun and I look for more times ahead! Elmer will be with us – it does work in a pinch! HUGS!!!! – We will miss you this weekend but there will always be more!
Great Tip! Glad I didn’t just click delete. Thanks for sharing – love that donkey!
YIPPPPPEEEEE – thanks for not clicking me off!!!! It is kind of a crazy tip but it was a keeper when I needed it! I will let “donkey” know he has a fan!
Thanks for the information. It is definitely something I am going to look for!!!
Great give it a try……remember….spray lightly…LESS is BEST!
I have been using spray adhesive when I have a large piece or many pieces as you did. But have not used waxed paper in the bottom of my designated box. Duh!! That’s one of those why didn’t I think of that moments. I love Stick It when appropriate. Love your pictures. Glad you finally had success with your goal. Have a great day!
Don’t feel bad because it did not come to me at first but then I thought – there has to be a way to do more objects and have a clean surface – WAX PAPER to the rescue!
Thanks for the Elmer glue tip. Would love to see more pictures of your farm. Looks so beautifully inviting. Have a wonderful day. We’re expecting rain in Williamsburg, VA today.
You’re sweet….it is very peaceful…we had a BEAUTIFUL DAY here ….hope it cleared up for you!
Great tips with the adhesive….thanks, Susan. Love the pics of the Itell barn babies! Looks like the donkey thinks he won but little does he know….dun, dun, dun! ??
You’ve got that right – the funniest thing about him is…..I think he really gets tickled with himself and thinks – “I’VE GOT YOU”
Great tip . . . darling donkey shots!
Great Tuesday Tip!!!! Thanks!!!! Love the story and pictures of Donkey and Arnold. Their friendship touches my heart. Such acceptance , the caring for each other sure is something I wish was universal. ❤
AWE….thanks for mentioning dear Arnold – he owes this world nothing….there is not a sweeter gentleman than he is – he has a part of my heart and he loves his little buddy!
We have recently become a farm 🙂 2 years ago we were given a horse…today we have a barn (built last summer) and 5 horses, a pony, 2 mini horses and a mini donkey!!! Isn’t it something how they all have their own personality?! Well, I just had to comment because we adore our mini donkey! He has the very sweetest temperament…he loves attention and loves to be right there with us. Loved seeing your farm pics! Thanks for sharing! I did want to ask what you mean by clipping him…since we are new to this we are always looking to learn more 🙂 Happy Tuesday to you! PS His name is Zoro
You sound like us!!!! We had 3 miniature horses and they were right up there with the donkey! (not the smartest) but boy were they cute….maybe I should try to get another one…..
I try to clip him when the weather breaks because he has sooooo much hair and he does not shed out as nicely as the horses do!
❤ Dumb the donkey! Great tip. I will pick some of that spray adhesive today. Just the thing for intricate and word die cuts. Thanks Susan. Love your tips.
The DONKEY dumbed me….AGAIN!!!!! Remember, less is best…you’ll like it!
Great tips with the adhesive, this will be a time saver. Thank you for sharing.
Your farm is so pretty, you must fertilize more often than we do. We no longer have live stock, only pets.
In late Spring we will have the cows from neighbors come over for several months to eat down the pasture. Then the other field gets cut for hay and given to the neighbor.
That is funny that you commented on that – the front field is very lush and I like to have Arnold down there as he needs it – next week I should muzzle the donkey so I can limit his grass intake…..he could founder.
I hope that you try the adhesive.
Great tip for the adhesive. You could probably win something on the Funniest Home Videos…you cannot make this up. Loved it!
I wish someone would take a video of a day with me…..it would be a hootl!
Okay that goes on the list for future purchase (the adhesive NOT the donkey ) I use a lot of different adhesive items and methods (except the Fine Tip Glue because it just did not work for me . I think I might try that Precision Point bottle on Amazon )
Love the pictures ! Your donkey child is cute as can be ! ( My youngest daughter used to behave like that !!) Your horses are HANDSOME !
Tuesday Tips are fun !
P.S. N.C. WON !!! Plus get you an outfit like the one Gwen had on last night !! You will be a stunner at ON STAGE !! GIGGLE !!
I have to say…..I think if you every time I watch the Voice – I will let you have Gwen’s outfit – after all…you are the cheerleader with the BIG WIN!
That’s a great tip. I have a friend who used that adhesive for almost everything she die cuts. I’d be afraid of fumes and mess but it looks like you have it nicely contained. Love the donkey photos and story. Animals sure give us a run for our money, don’t they?!
I hear you but I will say that it really is not as bad as others….spray lightly !
OK first I see the word TIME. I was just out getting the mail with Ted and a hearse drove by and the driver waved at us. Talk about the chilly willies! The one funeral home is actually just 2 blocks away and we go by there a lot. He might have been coming from the hospice house too which is 3 blocks east of us. He never waves but this time he did!
Next silly me, I saw the price of your Elmers before I really looked at the photo of the spray adhesive and thought dang, prices sure have gone up since I was a kid and you could buy Elmer’s for 29 cents or something cheap. Either prices really went up or she bought a gallon of the white stuff! Then, I quit looking at that cool orchard fruit box and saw the spray adhesive. Note to self, I need some of that a great timely tip if you ask me! The art on that box was really nifty too!
Love the photos of Arnold and Dumb-Dumb. His expressions are priceless and just as you said! Maybe you needed to tangle a carrot in the way of the “baby” at Christmas time and that would have livened him up! I told Mike the story about Dumb-Dumb flunking Christmas 101 and scaring the kids. So, Mike was wondering what smell was on it to get him so animated. Men, honestly! Doesn’t he get (the donkey not Mike) that the grass is always greener on the other side meaning pasture?
Sonny’s comment about Gwen’s outfit last night, Mike wondered if she paid half price since it didn’t include a skirt – not that he was complaining! Susan, are you going to be up On Stage demoing or anything? Inquiring minds want to know!
AGAIN….you did it – I am wining down for bed and I burst out laughing and all of the dogs stared at me like – HAVE YOU LOST YOU MIND?
You are tooooo funny. I am stuck that I cannot type me post as I forgot my password…..and need to wait – for being a bit frustrated – this made my night!
I meant dangle the carrot and not tangle it. At least i made you laugh a bit with the computer problems you gotta have a sense of humor!
thanks for yet another great tip on adhesives. and thanks for the donkey escapade story and photos. we have several mules who are very funny and adorable even though they, too, are sometimes naughty like your donkey.
I think Mules are a bit brighter than little donkeys….but I agree – they are adorable! He is our little shrek.
Great Tip. I always read your tips and have learned so much. Love the donkey stpry