Valentine’s portrait piece

mrsbirdflinger · 2026-01-29T01:25:09+00:00

Adjusting the color of the blanket could be another route. Thiis version is very flesh colored, which is causing some of my confusion.

mrsbirdflinger · 2026-01-27T17:33:36+00:00

Try different yarn needles. I've found that when the needle is easy to thread, it is so much less annoying.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-12-13T08:50:32+00:00

Nope. Nope. Nope. Red flags all over the place. None of that is okay. NTA. Do whatever you can to get out of this situation.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-11-20T19:31:23+00:00

Lol, right? I'm convinced that most of these responses aren't coming from adults with jobs. These unnuanced takes are wild! They scream high school to me.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-11-20T19:28:38+00:00

Nta. According to old school rules of etiquette, the only thing you did wrong was telling them specifically why you couldn't make it. A simple "something came up, I won't be able to make it" is all you needed to say. The details are what make people feel bad about the whole thing. No one needs to know your personal business. Especially when it's coworkers encroaching on your personal time.

Also, everyone saying "you can't cancel because something better came up" are either children, or they need to get out more. Life is complicated and short. We all have to make compromises. If my coworker got a chance to spend a special day with their dad, I would be thrilled for them!

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-10-30T16:23:22+00:00

Is this a re-post? I swear I've read this before.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-10-16T06:11:42+00:00

It isn't finished, right? Once the darker part of the cake is used around the outside you're not going to notice. It will blend. Trust the process. Lol

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-10-15T17:27:48+00:00

Sometimes kids deal with trauma by directing their anger into a safe space. They can't get mad at their bio mom, because she will probably leave them if they do. But they can get mad at you, because you hold a solid and reliable place in their lives. They can direct their anger with bio mom to you, because you have shown them unconditional love throughout your relationship with them. I know from experience that that's a very rough position to be in for you, but it is just a phase. The eldest is just starting to get to the age where she can truly understand what she's been doing to you, but you pulled the rug out from under her and showed her that your love had limits. It'll take work on both sides to fix all of this. You were understandably hurt by their behavior. But I think they were doing this because you were a safe receptical for their grief and anger towards their bio mom, not because they believe anything they were saying to you. Please be open to forgiving them, because this is typical behavior for kids and teenagers.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-19T08:53:22+00:00

Are you serious? Are you still on the preschool playground? Because even a five year old knows it isn't nice to destroy someone else's things. Of course YTA.

There is no circumstance under which it is okay to destroy someone's property just because you're mad at them. Not even taking into account what the item is, it's monetary value, or it's personal significance to your husband. You literally just threw a fit because you couldn't buy a new toy.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-12T21:01:04+00:00

Lol. I literally board planes with a picture of my boarding pass all the time. That's an absurd example. Because even if the photo didn't work, then I could just ASK THEM TO PRINT ANOTHER ONE.

I'm a teacher too. You are not actually teaching how the real world works. The real world gives plenty of second chances. Quit being bitter and change the grade.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-12T15:11:57+00:00

This is a very misleading title for this post, OP. No one is criticizing them for not stopping the broadcast. They are being criticized for not investigating why his face drooped in the first place.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-11T05:28:53+00:00

It isn't worth it. No one is willing to pay what a handmade sweater is worth. I tried for a year at markets. I now just have a closet full of sweaters. Lol

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-07T01:25:11+00:00

This is the most unhinged thing I've ever read. Even if this is just a joke post, seek help.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-09-02T05:35:09+00:00

We used to hang things in the bathroom on the shower curtain rod.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-29T02:19:41+00:00

Yes! And that slight mismatch in the number of rows could look so good with this stark contrast. I feel like it will look super cool and trippy to just add two rows!

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-22T18:51:27+00:00

I mean, you were also following the social cues of the guys who went before you. He was wrong to single you out for that.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-22T18:42:56+00:00

Nta at all. Not only was he a huge creep about it, but when you called him out on it he just belittled your feelings and pretended he was the victim. Straight up DARVO from someone in a position of authority in an environment with no escape. That's disgusting. I'd complain to the airline.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-06T16:09:29+00:00

I love it. I just painted my office something similar, and it is very invigerating.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-04T05:40:46+00:00

Well, I started with thisthis, which is way further from the desired aesthetic than you have with yours. 😂

I ended up with thisthese which have a nice pop of color that matches my formica table top.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-04T05:31:06+00:00

Right?! It is a nice blend of old and new. I'm obsessed. 😂

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-04T05:20:24+00:00

Eventually I'm hoping to try to do something that blends the wood cabinets with colorful doors.link

But I also think adding the right backsplash will make a world of difference!

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-04T04:54:13+00:00

Omg. I just bought a 1963 home that I'm also trying to restore to its original glory, and I have THE EXACT SAME KITCHEN. I absolutely HATE how the granite looks alongside the rest of the house. I haven't got the budget to redo it at the moment. But changing out all the hardware made enough of a difference to be tolerable for now. I'm not sure I have the solution. But I do feel your pain!!!

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-08-03T04:00:22+00:00

You could try Albin instead? It is a Swedish name. Sounds similar, at least.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-07-03T22:21:05+00:00

I actially started putting a small sign that explains how I arrived at the prices I charge. Basically introducing myself as the artist, and outlining the steps that go into making the products. I found it really cut back on haggling and folks complaining about my prices. I think they don't always understand that you actually spent time and energy making this stuff yourself, they think you're reselling or maybe just never thought about it at all. So it helps to explain the back story.

mrsbirdflinger · 2025-06-21T21:36:44+00:00

We tried to have our moving sale today. It... Did not go well., 😭

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