Frustration

Although this has been a fine day in general, I’m super frustrated that I can’t hang the diamond art picture of myself and the boys! 🥵

I framed the picture with duct tape in a shiny blue. I put that stick tack on all 4 corners and had Dave help me press it hard into place. Fail! We came back from Cortez (where we went to find a Walmart) and it had fallen off the wall. Then I added two-sided tape in small sections on all 4 sides. Fail!! Ugh! I cannot use nails or tacks, so right now I’m at a loss.

The other cause for frustration is learning Mahjong on my own by playing a free online version. I guess I’m not understanding the rules for suits, or the card I picked isn’t like the one that was given to me to practice. I can’t seem to sign in to the game online that the other players here use, so I thought I’d practice with a different one. Guess it doesn’t work, or like I said, I still don’t get it. Maybe after a couple more live games.

I may have to invest in real Alien tape, or invest in a real frame and hang it like I hung the other ones.

Proof that it worked for a little bit.

In the meantime, I’m thinking hard on how to craft my first post for the FMCA Adventures blog. Since Florida is most fresh in my mind, I will probably write on why Jupiter was so special for me that we are going back this winter. ☺️

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13 responses to “Frustration”

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  1. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    We’ve had good luck with the 3M Command brand. The adhesives hold well and are completely removable if you decide to move the things around.

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Thanks, I’ll try that next!

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  2. yvensong Avatar
    yvensong

    I’ve had luck hanging my TARDIS diamond painting with Command strips. It’s been up for a few months, without any issues.

    Here’s a post showing the TARDIS diamond painting right after I finished framing it with duct tape.

    https://yvensong.com/2024/04/04/a2z-d-is-for-dull-diamond-painting-and-doctor-who/

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Awesome, ill have to try that next!

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    2. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Ahh, nice to see it worked and that you’re a fan of Nightmare Before Christmas!

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  3. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    I completely understand I have these transistor radio blueprints with rock ‘n’ roll bands, listed on the parts and I have framed when I moved into my apartment. I hung them up using the non-hole-in-wall method and both fell down and cracked 😢

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Oh no! I’m assuming it was Command Hooks?

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  4. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Most people don’t want hangups. You need them!

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Haha, so true! I guess I’ll try command strips next!

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  5. darsword Avatar
    darsword

    i love the pictures! Your dock is gorgeous!.

    Command strips are my hang-up go-to. But like you, the framing tape fails. I’ve tried Washi or Duct tapes and they seem to peel off.😥

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Yeah, the duck tape isn’t even sticking to the edges of the painting, making it bunch up sort of. I wonder if command strips would adhere to it and then the wall.

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      1. darsword Avatar
        darsword

        I think that was how I did it. I put the strips on the back of the picture then to the wall. I hope it works for you. That is a great picture!

      2. Kim Smyth Avatar
        Kim Smyth

        Thank you, it was special for me to do it.