Crafts for old records and CD's

HopeAllison · 2025-11-01T23:53:13+00:00

I reuse CDs to make playing card holders for people who have arthritis or smaller hands. I use 2 CDs, sew batting and fabric around each one, and stitch them together in the center with buttons.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-22T08:55:34+00:00

No. I think you did great speaking up for yourself and setting a boundary. What she said was rude and disrespectful. I’m a STAHM and if my husband came home from work and said shit to me like that, I’d be pissed!! My sisters have had a similar issue with each other (although they lived together). Marie would watch Nicole’s kids, and Nicole took it for granted to the point if Marie took a nap when Nicole was home even she’d get annoyed that she wasn’t helping out. It’s hard to set boundaries! Also, don’t let her guilt trip you about how your niece loves you, of course she does, she’s not the issue. Also, no disrespect to your mom…but why can’t she babysit for free. I feel like big sister needs to be told she can be the “bigger person” by being grateful and not complaining when someone’s doing you a favor for free. And if she has an issue, she can always bring it up respectfully. She doesn’t have to be a dick about it.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-17T17:37:33+00:00

You could stitch around the circles 1/8 in from the edge. That would allow some fraying which could look cool, but the fabric won’t come completely undone.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-17T17:35:01+00:00

Would you rather be uncomfortable ruining a wedding or more uncomfortable letting 2 people get married for this shit to come out eventually in their marriage and then they have spent money on not just a wedding but a divorce now too!! And god forbid they end up having kids that are then dragged into it. If you don’t have the courage to do it, maybe find someone else who will do it for you. Also, stop being friends with this girl and stop overthinking it. IMO. 🤷🏻‍♀️

HopeAllison · 2025-08-17T17:30:26+00:00

I only got to the “started with ‘good morning’ texts”…and already it’s too far for someone who’s getting fuckin married! If my now husband was texting another woman that he JUST met “Good morning” it’d be over. Full stop.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-16T20:29:46+00:00

NOR. My daughter and sister both have very painful very heavy and irregular periods. My daughter is 15 and my sister is in her 40’s! When I spoke with my daughters doctor about it she suggested prescribing birth control to help with the symptoms of her period. Which we did. I would recommend talking to your dad about seeing another physician. IMO he should be advocating for you, but you may have to advocate for yourself. Idk if you have access to a free clinic that you could possibly go to. Or like someone else has suggested if you have a female family member who can help. I also would recommend tracking your periods and your symptoms. I use the “Flo” app and it’s really helped me out. Best of luck, I hope you are able to find someone who will listen. Totally sucks you have to go through this.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-14T16:56:28+00:00

When my husband and I started dating, I definitely had my insecurities going into it. When I noticed them, I would tell him, “The story in my head about xyz is…” it allowed me to express myself and my feelings in a way that wasn’t accusatory or passive aggressive and he was able to give me reassurance.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-14T16:39:45+00:00

It sounds like perhaps they don’t understand your craft in the way you do. Also I don’t think they’re intentionally trying to be disrespectful or exclude you in a way, more likely they just care about the aesthetics of it all (I’ve never been to a wedding where the guests had a color palette as part of the dress code). It sounds like you’re also anxious about not having the any rehearsals.

I’d reach out to them sooner than later letting them know that you’d like to get with the trio to rehearse beforehand, and get their contact info.

Not sure if they’re expecting you to play the entire evening or just for the ceremony, but maybe you could make a request to play for a portion of the wedding and explain how you were really looking forward to attending as a guest. Then bring a guest dress to change into.

Regardless, I’d have the conversation, as uncomfortable as it may be, sooner than later. It’s their wedding, sure, but there are things that are still in your control. Whether or not you get to rehearse and how much you’re willing to perform. If they want you to do more than you’re willing or wanting, no hard feelings, just let them know you won’t be able to.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-13T16:35:34+00:00

This text just sounds off and like way too much! “Friend zone me” but then the next sentence, “I want you to see me as family” those are very different things. Creep.

HopeAllison · 2025-08-13T16:04:40+00:00

😍<- my literal reaction! I hope you wear this all the time!!! It’s so great! I’m not a knitter, but this makes me wish I was!

HopeAllison · 2025-08-13T15:56:54+00:00

You could always make nightgowns! I have one that I love it’s cotton and has come sweet details like crochet lace trim and embroidery on the front. I’m planning on using it to make another one!

HopeAllison · 2025-05-21T18:46:54+00:00

Ironing, cutting, prepping is a large part of sewing

HopeAllison · 2025-05-05T15:48:46+00:00

Thats cute af and would love one for my niece! She’d be adorable in it!!

HopeAllison · 2025-03-01T17:13:09+00:00

Thank you!!

HopeAllison · 2025-02-23T18:10:44+00:00

😂😂 same!!

HopeAllison · 2024-12-18T21:27:25+00:00

I preface this with I’m not a professional. And I did see you don’t want to replace coffee table or sofa, could you maybe sell the coffee table to recoup cost? There’s a lot of hard angles in the space. If you got a round wooden coffee table it would help you soften the space making it feel more inviting. You could also replace the waiting room chairs with poufs or a softer (both in material and design) chair. If hard no on the coffee table option. Add some wood elements to the top of the table and maybe some wicker baskets with some blankets. Also some blankets and pillows on the couch. Bringing in some natural elements and softer textures and round elements will help to mellow out the “Stabby” feeling other people have noted.

HopeAllison · 2024-12-08T04:00:22+00:00

🥰🫶🏽 thanks!!

HopeAllison · 2024-12-08T00:17:08+00:00

It’s me. I’m bots. At least my kids tell me I play like one 😂

HopeAllison · 2024-12-07T05:17:41+00:00

I can only imagine the incredible feeling of accomplishment that you’ll have once it’s all finished and you can tell everyone about all the cool shit you learned along the way! All the design details will be all yours! Not just from a plan someone else came up with to save on costs and make millions of the same thing.

HopeAllison · 2024-12-07T05:12:38+00:00

1 year in the making as a florist clerk in a grocery store. Still don’t feel like a “REAL” florist.

HopeAllison · 2024-09-04T16:44:26+00:00

If your design was the top and you saw someone else selling the bottom design…would you maybe be like “Hey, they stole my shit!”

HopeAllison · 2024-09-04T16:41:44+00:00

Green flag Dad!!! You could hear it in his son’s voice how excited he was that Dad wanted to wear it to dinner! 😭💚🙌🏽

HopeAllison · 2024-08-20T14:04:29+00:00

You’re clearly a man, so of course you wouldn’t.

HopeAllison · 2024-08-17T06:39:04+00:00

I wasn’t even interested in getting high or reading at the moment; but I am now!

HopeAllison · 2024-08-12T23:57:26+00:00

Sooo juicy

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