My neighbor called the HOA about my patio umbrella. Plain beige one from Walmart was apparently dragging down property values. Karen actually took photos from her window. The violation notice gave me 30 days to remove it.
Fine.
Spent three weeks crocheting this beast out of pure spite. Every color as loud as possible. Now she can’t complain because it’s “handmade art.” Her husband saw me setting it up, laughed so hard he spilled his beer.
Started getting messages asking if I sell these. Posted it in my shop as a joke, priced at $400. Sold three already to other HOA rebels. Karen complained again, but a board member bought one for his wife.
Now I’m the neighborhood’s official “revenge crafter,” making custom pieces for anyone with annoying neighbors. Last week someone ordered a neon pink mailbox cozy.
Karen’s moving.
Victory tastes like rainbow yarn. 🌈🧶
Credit - Martha Barker