Details Matter

Details Matter

I got an idea in my head for a Christmas craft. I get these ideas this time of year because of the inspiration all around me now. So I have to act on it now, to start making it for next Christmas. I am not inspired for Christmas in August.

This craft involves a lot of small pieces so I went online to find all the various bits and bobs I anticipate needing to make it. As I have never made this craft I am unsure exactly what will look right so I ordered a lot of various sizes and colors of tiny things.

In total I ordered about eight different groups of items from Amazon which were supposed to be delivered Dec. 23. Perfect. I can get started on this craft while I’m off work during the week between Christmas and New Years while all my decorations are still up and I can experiment.

I got an Alexa announcement on December 23 that six of my eight items had been delivered. I went to the front door. No boxes. I went to the garage door, no boxes. So I looked at the website to see the tracking photo.

That’s when I noticed what looked like my father-in-laws front stoop. Yes, I had not looked at the delivery address when I placed the order. Russ had ordered his father a present and changed the delivery address, but Amazon did not go back to our default delivery address.

Totally my fault, but since I didn’t order the gift, I didn’t think to look at the delivery address. Russ called his Dad, who loves to have an errand, so he is repackaging everything into one, well packed box and sending it to me. Sadly I don’t think I will get everything in time to play with it during my break.

I may keep the Christmas up a bit longer. I need the inspiration, but I also need all the supplies. Oh he details matter so much.