And now you are wondering, what the heck am I talking about? What is this so close to amazing?
It is a moment! A feeling you get…
When you get this close and then … you just don’t make it to the finish line.
You get this close… and the meal still doesn’t turn out the way it’s meant to.
When you get this close … and the diy project does not live up to your vision.
A sign…for the hubs!
A sign with lettering!
And with a drawing on the other side.
“I got this mom” she said!
She painted one side of the board a silvery gray color.
I had no idea she was so clever.
Now to add the rope.
Only… I couldn’t add the rope the way I had originally wanted without hiding some of the painting.
It was so close to amazing… but not quite there.
My vision had gone out to sea! No cute rope wrapped around the edges!
But you know I wasn’t going to give up after all the work my girl had put into this sign. So I did not mention it to her, but I took a bad situation and turned it around!
Using a stapler I added two round staples to the top of the sign and then tied the pretty rope right there up on top!
And so I got my sign and I got to use my rope as well.
And the hubs got a fun sign from his daughter!
A triple win!
KariAnne talks all about those moments when we get almost there to perfection but then something goes wrong. It is God’s way of letting us know that we need to slow down and re-evaluate. In our life, and even with our DIY projects.
She is supportive and reassuring, like a sister would be. And she is the worlds No. 1 cheerleader when it comes to helping us get through our own so close to amazing moments. Whether they be DIY projects or life lessons to be learned. There are plenty of those in her book as well.
I highly recommend this book and I don’t even care if you pre-order it from me on my Amazon link above or from somewhere else. Order it and you will thank me later! Oh and make sure to have tissues on hand, she is one funny lady.
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It loooks like the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Your daughter is very talented Mary!
xxx
Thank you Doreen. She does these things as an after thought. I wish I had half her talent.
Mary,
What a beautiful post! I love you sign and your solution! Thank you for being a part of this journey. 🙂
Happy day!
KariAnne
And what an amazing journey it is KariAnne. Thank you for letting me be part of it.
This post is amazing, Mary! It’s so uplifting in itself – with you taking us step by step with your vision and wonderful attitude of accepting what was not meant to be. Although our plans often turn into something so much better. And that is what happened with your awesome sign. I think it turned out so much better than you had imagined. And that, my friend, is amazing too!
Gail KariAnne has been such an inspiration for me. Even when I am down in the dumps her cheer shines through and encourages me every step of the way. And it is her inspiration that has helped me see that it is always ok and we can find solutions if we see things from a different perspective.
I think your daughter did a fantastic job on the sign. It turned out super Cute, and you saved the day once again!
I know all about those almost amazing projects, I have had plenty of those.
Sounds like a fun book, I’m going to have to check out KariAnne’s blog.
You are gonna love it. She is so full of life and enthusiasm. And of course lots of fun DIY ideas too.
Just a thought from a non-crafter! Glue the rope around the edges so it looks like a rope frame and it won’t touch the inside to obscure anything. I love KariAnne too! Thank-you and you are amazing!
Thank you Ellen that is such a great idea. I will try it and hope it stays. KariAnne is the best!!
What a beautiful sign completed with team work. And yes KariAnne is so amazing to have brought our group together through her book. I don’t know about you but since reading the book I am not so hard on myself because like you, I am #soclosetoamazing. It is a must read for everyone.
I agree Debra she inspires all of us to feel good about ourselves and to acknowledge our accomplishments. It is truly an inspiring and warm group.
A very talented mother needs a very talented daughter to stand beside her! This sign is so beautiful, I love every single detail… the colors, the rope, the design!!! So creative!!!
Thank you so much Christina. She is so brimming with talent. I am just waiting for her to reach her peak!
Karianne’s book sounds wonderful — and so is your daughter’s painting. I actually like the rope as you ended up doing it, possibly more than I would have the other way. Trying to visualize. Either way, looks good. And thanks for sharing the “dot” technique. I hadn’t heard of that but it makes some sense and I may have to try it.
Happy week!
Jeanie I am always learning new things from my daughter. I try to always keep an open mind.
This is amazing! Love this post!
KariAnne is amazing and she spreads her amazingness to all of us!
Yeah Karianne is great she was my first mentor in blogging. I took lessons years ago from her. Need to get her book, I.m just so busy with my own blogging and have so many courses I need to finish. Love the sign!
Maria
Maria those courses never end and it seems like we know half of what they are teaching already. Or by the time we read them they have changed the game on us. We just need to keep plugging away. But if you have some time get KeriAnne’s book. It is a great read. Just like having her in your home.
You Mary are AmAzIng in every sense of the word. I don’t think I have ever met someone who is quite like you. When you introduced me to KariAnne’s blog a few months ago I was smitten. She has such a beautiful natural way about her and her projects are all stunning. Kind of like you. Good, kind, talented and incredibly rare.
She is what makes me get up in the morning and not want to give up. She also make me realize that it is really okay when projects turn out less than perfect. Thank you dear Michelle for your sweet words!
The family that DIYs together! Love it!
That is exactly what we are! 🙂
What a fun post!!! I love how your daughter and your combined talents created a perfect gift for your hubby! It’s always interesting to me that sometimes we start out with a vision of how something should end up being, but then it changes with someone’s help and is even better in the end! A lovely piece of artwork… a treasure your husband will always treasure! Pinned a ton. <3
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barbara. You never know how things will turn out when you start something so it is always a good idea to be flexible.
Beautiful sign Mary! And I see your daughter is as talented as you are! I love the special paint treatment she came up with!
She is very clever! 😉
Awesome! Your sign is sooo beautiful! I love it! That’s what happens when two talented people join forces! Hope your Hubby is happy!
Hugs,
Marjan
Yes he is Marjan in fact in the next post you can see it proudly displayed on top of the shelf unit.
Mary, first off, I LOVE Bill’s sign! You two did a great job with the vision and the execution. The blue on the letters is so cool, love the technique!
Second, you are the queen of finding the bright side, I love that about you, more than you know.
Third, so close to amazing happens to us all. For me, I see the vision of what I want life to look like, and I work to get to that spot. But, that’s my vision. I fail to realize, often sadly, that God may have a different vision. And guess who wins? LOL Just because I don’t get what I want doesn’t mean that it’s not amazing, it’s just not the amazing that I planned for. I have to change my perception, look at it in another way. Most times it turns out more amazing than I could have dreamed-God thinks much bigger than I do!
You get me Nikki! That is exactly what KariAnne is telling us. God oftentimes has other plans for us we just need to keep our eyes and ears and most of all our hearts open to accept it.
The apple definitely doesn’t fall too far from the tree! You must be a proud Mama. I have a ritual when reading KariAnne’s blog posts. I carve out quiet time with my favorite blend of coffee while being transported into her eloquently written tales. I preordered my copy via your affiliate link and added another that’s been on my Must Read List for quite some time. Can’t wait to sip many cups of my favorite java while devouring her new book!
You are going to love it. It will make you laugh and cry. She truly is one in a million. And so inspiring I can’t tell you how happy she makes me. Thanks Marie for ordering it. I’ll be virtually sitting on the other side of the table enjoying a cuppa with you.
Mary,
Your daughter is so talented! She did an awesome job on the sign and I’m so interested to try her painting technique! And the best part is – you didn’t give up, you figured out what would work, which when I think about it – doesn’t nearly every project have issue? Or is that . . just me? lol Have a great week!
I think every single one of them has some sort of quirk or issue! But I always say what kind of bloggers would we be if we couldn’t find a solution. It may not always be what we originally envisioned but we will find a way nevertheless!
What a wonderful post Mary! Your daughter is so talented and sweet. I love both sides, I´m sure your hubby does too! Kari Anne is amazing and you are too!!!
Thanks Katrin. After reading her book I feel as if she has added a fire to my DIY skills.
I enjoy your writing style so much Mary. This little sign is adorable. Its obvious your daughter received some of your DIY talents. So cute. Pinning.
Thank you so much Leanna. I will pass your compliment on.
What a beautifully written reminder of what’s important! You and your daughter are crazy talented and I do need to step back and not worry about “perfection.” Whatever that is, right? Absolutely lovely 🙂
What is this thing called perfection? Let’s celebrate artistic license instead!
Yeah, but you know that this sign did turn out amazing right? It’s good to have a vision but it’s good to let it go and go with the flow – you are so good at the art of improvising Mary! Your daughter is super talented, this is just lovely.
Thanks Julie. I was really ambivalent about it till I read KariAnne’s book and then realized I was being too much of a perfectionist and that I should just embrace what we had created and celebrate that instead of something that never was.
Mary, Your sign is beautiful and amazing. A great post!
If you have ever been over to KariAnne’s blog Carol, you know exactly just how amazing she is.
Beautiful story Mary! Your sweet sign is even better than amazing since it now has a special memory of your daughter sharing her talent. I love her letters too…how perfect to give a beachy look!
We love our beachy look Wendi. And the hubs is very happy with it since it represents all he loves.
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it is a ‘new kind of amazing.’ Seriously, Mary, I love this DIY. It turned out so beautifully. While I know what you mean by the vision not matching the final product, it’s all par for the course with DIYs! This one looks terrific!
Thanks Jelica. We just need to learn to let go of our preconceptions and love what is right before us.
Such a beautiful sign Mary! And such a lovely story! Thank you for sharing.
Neelam
Thank you Neelam for your sweet comment.
Now you just got me into thinking (inspiring) for a man cave sign for my husband’s office! Great job!
That would be so much fun Katerina. Every guy needs to have one of these signs because we ladies usually take over all their spaces. 😉
Your daughter is talented like her Mum and I love the story 🙂
Thank you Amber for the compliment to my girl and for the story!
Your daughter brought your vision to life for sure. I bet your hubby was thrilled with it! Kerryanne is an amazing gal. I bet the book is wonderful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann I am so proud of her you have no idea. She does these things so effortlessly and I have to struggle and drive myself crazy!
Thanks Mary. I love the nautical sign project and do think even though it didn’t turn out the way you thought it would, your daughter made it look amazing. Amazing that KariAnne’s book looks totally amazing too.
It really is amazing. And I know that we are overusing that word but she is truly special and so giving of her knowledge.
The sign turned out quite amazing! How fun! And I love the paintbrush idea for the colors.
So Close to Amazing is one of my favorite books so far this year!!!
It is truly much more than just #SoClose, but so inspirational and uplifting. And KariAnne’s sense of humor is like no other!!