Title: My wife picks up stones to build flower pots, and the circle of friends is on fire! Netizen: Taobao can't buy such a good-looking pot
Description: The creative move of an ordinary housewife made the circle of friends explode. Her flower pots made of collected stones are not only beautiful and functional, but also spark a discussion about the quality of life.
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Hello everyone, my name is Li Xiaomei, I am 35 years old this year, and I am an ordinary housewife. My husband works in a small company and we have a lovely 6-year-old daughter. Although life is not rich, our family of three is quite happy.
The other day, I had a whim to add some greenery to my home. But when I looked at the prices of those pots on the Internet, I had a hard time. How can we ordinary working families have so much spare money to buy flower pots!
Just when I was at a loss, by chance, I noticed a lot of pebbles of different shapes near the small river near my house. The stones are round and smooth, come in different sizes and are beautiful in color. It occurred to me that I had a flash of inspiration, why not use these stones to make pots?
Just do it! Every morning when I walked around the corner, I picked up some rocks and came back. At first, my husband laughed at me: "Are you going to bring all the stones in the river home?" I ignored him and collected it silently.
When I was almost done with the stones, I started making them. I first learned the basic skills of stone masonry online, and then bought some cement and tools. Every day, when my daughter goes to school and my husband goes to work, I work on the balcony.
To be honest, it wasn't an easy job. The stones come in different sizes, and it takes a lot of skill to build them beautifully and strongly. My hands are calloused, and sometimes my fingers are sore when I lie in bed at night. But every time I see the pots that are gradually taking shape, I feel a special sense of accomplishment.
Finally, after almost a month of hard work, I completed five stone pots of different shapes. Some are round, some are square, and one is made in the shape of a small house. I put them on the balcony and planted some pothos and succulents, which instantly brought my balcony to life.
I excitedly posted these photos to my circle of friends, but I didn't expect them to cause an instant sensation. Friends have left messages and likes, saying that this flower pot is even better than the ones sold on Taobao. Some friends even asked me if I could help them do a few.
My husband was also stunned when he saw the reaction of the circle of friends. He said embarrassedly: "Wife, I used to laugh at you, but I didn't expect you to really have a hand!" This pot is indeed much better than the one bought outside. "
When my daughter came back from school, she was overjoyed to see these flower pots. She took my hand and said, "Mom, you're amazing! Our homeroom teacher said that it takes creativity and persistence to turn ordinary things into works of art. Mom is an artist! "When I heard my daughter's words, my heart was sweet.
This incident made me understand that there is beauty everywhere in life, and the key is to discover and create it with your heart. No matter how ordinary it is, as long as you are willing to use your brain and put in the effort, it can be turned into a unique work of art.
And, through this experience, I also realized my potential. I used to think that I was just an ordinary housewife, with no special talents. But now I've found that as long as you are willing to learn and experiment, everyone can create amazing work.
This success has also made me more confident in life. I started experimenting with more handmade crafts, such as transforming old clothes into fashion bags, making beautiful photo frames out of discarded wood, and so on. Every success gives me more motivation and makes my life more colorful.
What touched me the most was that these small works of mine not only beautified our home, but also brought our family closer together. Now, every weekend, our family of three makes gadgets together. Sometimes it's a stone painting, sometimes it's a shell ornament. While the resulting product may not be perfect, the laughter and laughter in the process are priceless.
This experience also gave me a new understanding of "saving money". I used to think that saving money was not to buy it, or to buy the cheapest one. Now I understand that the real saving of money is to use your own wisdom and hands to turn cheap or even free materials into precious items. Not only do you save money, but you also get satisfaction that goes far beyond your money.
Now, these stone pots of mine have become the signature of our house. Every time a friend comes to visit my house, I am amazed. Some friends even joked that I should open a Taobao store to sell this one-of-a-kind handmade flower pot.
Although I have no plans to open a store at the moment, I did have some new ideas. I was thinking about whether I could start a small craft class and teach my neighbors how to make these small objects in life. In this way, you can not only make like-minded friends, but also let more people experience the fun of hands-on creation.
Looking back on this experience, I deeply feel that happiness in life is actually very simple. It's not about how much you have, it's about how you look at the things around you and how you use your hands to create beauty. Even if it is a small pebble that can be seen everywhere on the roadside, as long as you treat it carefully, it can become a touch of color in a warm home.
Therefore, I want to say to everyone: don't underestimate yourself, and don't underestimate the ordinary things around you. Observe more, think more, try more, and you will find that there are surprises hidden everywhere in ordinary life. Let's do it together and add a touch of our own color to our lives!