I was so excited to get started on several projects yesterday. I had gotten so much inspiration the day before and had so many ideas I just couldn't wait to jump in. But as with what usually happens when you jump first and look second, I made a boo boo. Trying to be thrifty and not waste anything, I had picked up an old can of black paint from projects past to use again. Not taking the time to read the label, I shook the paint, pried the rusty lid open with my straight-head screwdriver and poured it into my paint mix. As soon as I started stirring, I realized what I had. It wasn't the lovely smooth, milky, creamy latex paint that I was wanting (and needing) for my project. Oh no. It was oil based. Sticky, gluey, slimy, messy oil based. SHOOT! And I had already poured it into my paint mixture, so it wasn't like I could just pour it back into the can for a day when I actually wanted to use the slimy mess. "Oh well," I thought. "Now what?" "Lord, what am I going to do with this mess?" It wasn't long before I remembered. I had another idea for a project in the back of my mind. It would stay outdoors, so the oil-base might not be a bad thing. I got to work. I prepped Plan B and started painting it with the oil based nightmare. Immediately I was happy with the results. Thrilled, actually. The Boo Boo Paint was perfect for this piece. I hadn't thought of painting it black, but was tickled over the way it turned out. And I had mixed just enough paint for that piece. I mean JUST ENOUGH. It was like I had chosen the paint and mixed it for that project to start with!
Later in the day I was opening more paint (LATEX this time - I read the label first!), but wasn't happy with the darkness of the color. Thinking I would lighten it up a little, I pulled out a small can of unopened white to use as a lightener. Because the can was full, the paint poured out faster than I expected. I panicked and jerked the can upright, causing even more paint to slosh out the backside and into the mix. I had almost doubled the amount of white I had intended to use. I just knew it was going to turn out too light. As I started stirring, a new color started forming. No, it wasn't the color I had intended. It was much lighter, much softer...and absolutely GORGEOUS! I had wanted a medium green. What I ended up with was a turquoisey blue-green that was just divine! But what was I going to do with it? Turns out I did lots with it. Emilee even cashed in on my mistake and painted some picture frames with it. I used it for several projects, but the best part was that it went perfectly with my prior Boo Boo episode. Remember the black? YEP, turns out that turquoisey blue-green and black look really good together! I added it to the black on that Plan B project and ended up with one of my favorites of the day! Stay tuned for pics. Not bad for Boo Boos!!
I saw this on a friend's Facebook wall today, "Thought for the Day: “When you look around, if you see problems that are holding you back and frustrating you - change the way you see things – try to see opportunities to overcome your challenges and move forward victoriously towards the future that God has in store for you.” I hope you have a marvelous day today my friends! – Elmer Laydon The Whisper of God
Don't let your problems and BooBoos hold you back or slow you down. Find an opportunity to use them for good. The results will be amazing!!
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." ~ Romans 8:28
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