Monday, May 5, 2025

How ironic is that?

 I found a free design on Designbundles.net that I wanted to put on a t-shirt. I cut the design, heated up my easy press and got to work.


The design was just a little bit bigger than my press so after the initial press, I moved it over and pressed the remaining part. When I lifted the press off the shirt, that's when I noticed that my placement ruler had been laying there and I melted it BIG TIME. Not only did it ruin the ruler but some of the plastic got ironed on to the sleeve.




I have three different sizes of the placement rules and wouldn't you know this is the one that I use the most. How's that for perfectly imperfect?


21 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my goodness. It perfectly illustrates your saying! I hope they are not very expensive. I love the shirt. Maybe you can get it off by putting it in the freezer; I know that works for gum. And it can't hurt to try.

CheerfulMonk said...

That's too bad!

jabblog said...

The ruler makes an interesting design. I know it's not what you intended, but it does look good.

Liz Hinds said...

That's pretty appropriate!

Lori said...

Well that's not good.

Carol said...

Fits the saying perfect and certainly sounds like something that would happen to me.

MELODY JACOB said...

Oh no, how frustrating, but also, what a perfect example of "perfectly imperfect"! It’s so relatable when things don’t go quite as planned, especially when we’re in the creative zone. I’m sure that design turned out great regardless. I just posted a new blog about Body Confident You: Body Confident Kid, and I’d love for you to check it out and let me know your thoughts when you get a chance: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/05/body-confident-you-body-confident-kid-book-review.html. Wishing you smooth crafting (and no more melted rulers)

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Perfectly imperfect. Things don't have to be perfect to be wonderful ✨️ ❤️ 😊

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Oh no, sorry that happened.

Shug said...

Oh no....well...perhaps this little saying is the perfect reminder that we are all perfectly imperfect...

Debbie Nolan said...

Ann I am sorry about your ruler...and shirt...hope you are able to wear it...perhaps perfectly imperfect is just what it needs to be friend. Hugs!

Sandee said...

Bugger. I hate it when things don't work out.

Have a fabulous day and week, Ann. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥

My Mind's Eye said...

Well pooh on the ruler. I love the color of the tshirt.
Running late today started at 6:50 am with fasting labs, breakfast, a walk, a trip to Wegmans then home at 11.
Hugs Cecilia

photowannabe said...

I really like the example of perfectly imperfect. I think it could sell... but sorry and ick on the melting and mess.
Sue

Lin said...

Oh NOOOOO!

Chatty Crone said...

Oh, that is funny and not funny. The shirt is wonderful - but the ruler. Hmmm. I like Ginny's idea about the freezer.

Ida said...

First off I'm sorry that happened. Secondly after my "cell phone as a stamp pad" story I have to chuckle just a bit. Mainly because it's nice to know I'm not the only one things like this happen too.

Rita said...

I googled it and besides scraping with a dull knife I found this:
https://enviromom.com/how-to-get-melted-or-burnt-plastic-out-of-clothes/#:~:text=While%20you%20might%20be%20tempted

HappyK said...

An oxymoron! :)
Sorry about your ruler.

DeniseinVA said...

Oh no, isn’t that so typical! Sorry that happened Ann.

Rose said...

I hate that for you..

Related Posts with Thumbnails