Tie Some Knots and Make a Bird Cage
The art of tying string into knots is called "macrame." Once the knots are secured, they are formed into shapes such as birds, bird cages, plant holders, light fixture coverings, and bathroom accessories. Everyone loves macrame. YOU love macrame.
If not, you are a sick individual and need to be put away.
Many years ago, my uncle Louie made a huge white macrame bird cage. In the center of the cage was a fake bird, sitting on a fake perch, attached to a cord, which, if pulled, wafted fake bird music into the room. It was a horrifying macrame, and I had nightmares about it for years. Your macrame, however, will warm the cockles of the hearts of your friends, family, and neighbors--and their pets!
If not, you are a sick individual and need to be put away.
Many years ago, my uncle Louie made a huge white macrame bird cage. In the center of the cage was a fake bird, sitting on a fake perch, attached to a cord, which, if pulled, wafted fake bird music into the room. It was a horrifying macrame, and I had nightmares about it for years. Your macrame, however, will warm the cockles of the hearts of your friends, family, and neighbors--and their pets!
Today I saw a macrame design that I know you will love and want. It is the Toilet Paper Dispenser Macrame, and I can get it for you wholesale.
Place your orders HERE and send me a signed blank check. Or DON'T place the order but STILL send the signed blank check. That would work for me as well.
posted by Zed on Thursday, August 31, 2006
21 Comments:
I saw pictures of football player Rosey Grier doing macrame at football games. He made long wall coverings and avoided bird cages and flowerpot holders.
But the fake bird on the fake perch inside the macrame birdcage?? That would have sent me over the edge. Haaaha!
yah, I'll take 43 toilet paper macrames. i'm sure I'll be able to push them (er, sell them) in my neighborhood. knots are in great demand here.
I hate knitting, crocheting, macrame, anything in which I have to do all teh work and the person I give it (my sister, my aunt, my bf) to has to hide it in a drawer all year until they take it out when I visit.
My wife got some lingerie that had been crocheted from bridal shower. The yarn wasn't exactly what one looks for in intimate appearal, being course and prickly instead of silky smooth. Superwoman re-gifted it as a joke as soon as she could.
Eck my grammar is terrible on that last post. No wonder look at the time! Time for bed.
ummmm...I think I'll pass. Although its lovely in its own way, its just not tacky enough for me. (I am holding out for a sequined toilet paper holder.)
Yeah, macrame is great if you are in a mental hospital and it's arts and crafts day :)
Zed, macrame is so 70's, get with it.
I'll take 5 of the toilet paper holders.....my check's in the mail.
I just set my roll of TP on the toilet tank. That's why there's a lid on there, so the paper doesn't fall in and get wet before it's used.
Sushiboy--I actually almost fell off the chair laughing when you mentioned crocheted lingerie. Just the itch factor is hilarious.
Mel--I tried to be as tacky as I could. I'm so sorry I disappointed you. :)
tjotjog--and what makes you think I'm NOT in a mental hospital. Huh? Huh? Huh?
teri--sometimes things are SO 70s they are good. So I'll put you down for 5, but it's a BLANK, SIGNED check, right?
absolutely, a blank, signed check...wait by the mailbox for it...
I'm sorry but not much of anything from the 70's is worthwhile, just the memories...
I agree. The 70s stuff always makes me laugh. They had the market on tacky.
Amy, welcome to my blog. You are delusional. :)
i feel so unhip for not already owning the toilet paper dispenser. maybe I should by 15-20 for my daughter's school?
here's my blank check. you can be trusted, right Zed? yes? Well, can you be trusted? yes or no? LOL
Why of course you can trust me Jane? Just make sure the check is BLANK and SIGNED. :)
Not today... not tomorrow... maybe when Italian day comes!
Doctor Mom, you only have to wait until Tuesday for Italian Day.
I'm whipping up some manicotti and meatballs--yum-yum!
macrame
I just like saying the word
macrame
macrame
macrame
Hooray!!
I want to bring the home made bread and olive oil dipping sauce!
Dearest Fancy Zed--
Please re-read my post and dedication to you in Cul-de-Sac
Doctor Mom, it's all good. I just didn't add a :) where I should have.
I like your idea, and I'll have to get my article together because it's a sure thing I'll still be in first place in two weeks because Mr. Fab hasn't moved forward in like ... forever. :)
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