how do you lose a lightbox?

I have two 1" bias tape makers, because I bought one when they were on clearance at a store years ago, then couldn't find it when I needed it, so bought another one when I just had to have it right away.  Now, of course, I know where both are.  You know, in case, for some reason, I must use two identical bias tape makers at the exact same time.

I also have at least four or five sets of size 3 double pointed knitting needles, because sometimes you just don't feel like rooting around for that half-finished sock before you start another project, and the same goes for crochet hooks, embroidery needles, skeins of embroidery floss, safety eyes, disappearing ink pens, whatever.  A dollar or two here, a few quarters there.  I know I have a half-used bag of fiber-fill somewhere, but often it's just easier to get a new bag with my 40% off discount coupon.

But one light box is enough, and that's where I draw the line.  I can't for the life of me find mine.  I know exactly where it was before Christmas.  But then I hosted a Christmas Eve party for a few friends and relatives, and now I don't know where I stashed the light box in my cleaning frenzy.  I've searched every closet, every box, shelf, table, stack, nook and cranny.  Even the garage.  And I can't find it.  I'm the one who put it away, and now I haven't a clue where it is.

I was all set to start on some embroidered birds for Regina's swap, but now I think I might have to change my plans.  Maybe some freehand cutting and embellishing, maybe crochet, maybe paper?  I dunno, we'll have to see what develops.  And maybe right after I publish this post, my light box will want to come out of hiding.

So, what's the biggest thing *you've* ever lost?

Comments

[Suzi]

It's a bit more tricky but you can tape your design and fabric to the window to transfer your design.. You have to do it in daylight though, so I only ever start embroidery projects at the weekend!

[LizAndrsn]

Darned if we don't lose $5.00 bills in this house. Plus a ton of other things. We figure if we ever find the "safe place" I constantly put things -- it's going to fill up and be obvious. One day!

[mushroommeadows]

Oh my gosh, I can't even tell you how many double of things I have because sometimes buying the item is so much easier to look for it!

[Beth]

While decorating for Christmas in 2007, I put my regular candles away somewhere. It took me almost a year to find them. They were under my dresser, so you might want to check there for your light box. :) It's so frustrating to lose something in one's own house!

[Tracey]

I'm sorry I did laugh about a lost light box, but I do know about having multiples of equipment, I moved a lot in the nineties and often never unpacked everything before I began crafting, so just got new bits. Recently I was looking for a large box of photo's from an extended overseas trip. Three days later I found them under the bed, that was after making a big mess of the storeroom!

[Regina]

I buy unnecessary stuff all the time! Ah well. I couldn't find my big white fluffy wreath before christmas. It was sitting on one of my craft shelves. I must have looked right at it a million times before I finally FOUND it. Duh!!

[futuregirl]

Too funny! I'm sure you'll find it. I don't think I've ever lost anything ... but I'm kind of afraid saying so is tempting fate. ;)

[kristin]

don't even get me started about buying multiples...it's a scary thing we do.

as for the light box, have you looked under the bed?

[unlikelycrafter]

This is not a big item, but I hid my fiance's birthday present last May...and forgot where I put it! Then, I was going to then give it to him for Father's Day, but that went by and I still couldn't find it...and believe it or not, it didn't show up for Xmas either. I think Valentine's Day is next?