My mom had a birthday yesterday. So I went to Target and bought one of these.
I had big plans for it. Instead of sliding a photo into the mug, I was going to make a mini-quilt, if you will, and slide it in. Brilliant! In my mind this was going to be so cool. So I perused my fabric. I selected a killer combination. I did a little measuring, a little cutting, a little sewing. I ended up with this.
I was quite pleased with myself. With eager anticipation, I snipped off the last thread and went to slide my masterpiece into the mug. Not going to happen!!
Fabric + Interfacing=Too thick.
Oh. Yes. A snit was in order... I roared my terrible roar and rolled my terrible eyes. I gnashed my terrible teeth and showed my terrible claws. There was even some snatching of hair. Until finally I said, "Be still." (Any WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE fans out there? I haven't seen the movie, but I love the book. It was a staple on the bookshelf in my classroom and in my girls' room.)
"Be a problem solver, not a problem maker," I told myself. I thought, and I thought, and I thought. I had to settle for the next best thing. I made a trip to Kinko's to make a colored copy of my masterpiece.
Not exactly what I had in mind, but it would have to do. I carefully cut out the counterfeit and slid it in the mug. As I said before, not quite my vision but what's a girl to do? I'm pretty sure my mom will still love it. Happy Birthday to the best mom on the planet...
Now what am I going to do with my mini-quilt masterpiece? It's the perfect shape for a small apron. Perhaps the the cat would like one? I'll be sure to post a picture if that's what I decide to do. LOL!
Holy Cow -- apparently we're sisters! We must be -- we share the best mom on the planet!!! I KNEW there was a link in there somewhere.
Besides, you're brilliant. I would have ended it at the snit. (LOVE LOVE wtwta btw. And the movie is exactly what you'd expect but with even better costuming. All the criticisms about plot are legit -- how can you make a full blown story from the book, afterall? But who cares -- those costumes -- absolute eye candy!!!)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 18, 2009 at 03:35 PM
what if you made a candle cozy cover out of it?
Love the end result BTW
Posted by: julie | November 18, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Necessity is the mother of invention. Good solution!
Posted by: Hashi | November 18, 2009 at 05:24 PM
aww that's too bad, it still looks pretty though :)
Posted by: Kelly O. | November 18, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Wow - what a wonderful solution to your problem! Sometimes having a snit inspires the best burst of creativity.
And why DON'T you make a candle cosy out of the original quilt? I have a tutorial for one on my blog...
Posted by: Rachel | November 18, 2009 at 06:34 PM
How funny! You came up with a great solution and I'm sure your Mom will love it!
Posted by: Anne | November 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM
You're hilarious! I love your problem solving attitude and what a great solution.
I actually thought at first that you were referring to The Grufalo... "...terrible teeth, and terrible claws..."
Posted by: Laura | November 19, 2009 at 06:53 AM
I would so love to see it as an apron on your cat!!! Or your could make it into a soap bottle apron for your Mom and give it to her that way! (but I'd really rather see you torture...umm...dress...your cat in it!)
Posted by: Loralynn | November 19, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Maybe it would be a good apron pocket?
Posted by: Jennifer O. | November 19, 2009 at 09:30 AM
I love it SO much Cassie! It turned out great even though the original didn't fit! The apron pockets others suggested is a great idea!
Posted by: Marie | November 20, 2009 at 07:12 AM
That totally rocks!!! I found you via Spoonful of Sugar. :) Have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Diana @ The Girl Creative | November 20, 2009 at 09:37 AM
That's a great idea! I would have never thought of it.
As for Where the Wild Things Are...I loved the book, but didn't like the movie. The costumes were great, though.
Posted by: Busy Little Quilter | November 20, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Oh no! I did the exact same thing earlier this year when I was making Valentine's Day cups. I finally used Heat'n'Bond, and simply ironed my fabrics onto the heat'n'bond. I peeled off the paper backing and that did the trick. Plus I was using the Starbucks ones, so maybe there's a little more space in them???
Posted by: Jennifer | November 20, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Very innovative!! I hope your Mum had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Lisa | November 21, 2009 at 04:34 AM
fabulous solution.....and I love that book too....the movie was good :-)
Posted by: val | November 21, 2009 at 07:53 PM
I have an idea for the bitty quilt! Make an insulated coffee cozy out of it. You know those paper sleeves that you put around a latte or breve from a coffee shop? Make a pattern from the paper sleeve and make a reusable on for her coffee-on-the-go.
Like this: http://www.scribd.com/doc/3205579/Cup-Sleeve-Tutorial
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | November 22, 2009 at 06:41 PM
P.S.
My family and I are BIG "Wild Things" fans. Haven't seen the movie, but it can't possibly be as good as the book. Can it?
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | November 22, 2009 at 06:42 PM
That is a great idea. I love it, and I want to do it. Thanks you!
Posted by: Ginger | November 23, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Well it is really cute. And it is a great gift idea. I wonder if just the fabric would have worked? Hmm. It is cute just the way it is though. I should do that.
Posted by: nanette | November 23, 2009 at 04:42 PM
great solution...
Posted by: jen | November 24, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Good save! It turned out looking really great.
~Jenny~
Posted by: Jenny | November 25, 2009 at 08:21 PM
this may not be how you envisioned it but this idea totally rocks!!
Posted by: Leslie | November 30, 2009 at 08:18 PM
That's AWESOME! You could Make a bunch of them, make the copies, and sell a stack of the copies and the mug as a set. Totally cute.
Posted by: Punkinhead | December 03, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Holy smokes Cassie! You are a flipping genius!! I agree you should make a bunch of these!
Posted by: Jona | December 04, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I am laughing SO HARD at this. I cannot believe you made a color copy. That is awesome -- and completely frustrating, I'm sure. Glad I found your blog.
Posted by: Jessica Christensen | December 04, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Now that I've entered a bazillion SMS giveaways, I'm going back to actually look at the rest of people's stuff. So I gotta say, this is brilliant! You should sell these in your shop. I think the color copy is even better in a way, because that way you can always replace it if it gets damaged or coffee-stained.
And second, I covet your craft room. Lovely and so organized!
Posted by: mara | December 06, 2009 at 08:14 PM
I know this is an old post but I just had to comment. You are an amazing woman, a forward thinker, a creative genius! I would have ripped it to bits and then been angry at myself, You figured it out and the cup looks amazing! You go Girl! I'd like to know what you did with the tiny quilt? It would make a cute pot holder or you could just send it my way.
Posted by: Holly | November 02, 2010 at 07:27 AM