That sucks :-( Might it be worth it to just ask her instead? Sometimes people just do too much "gatekeeping". She might be absolutely delighted at the idea and be really happy with anything you do.
(my sister was happy, too, by the way, I just don't think it ever got used)
no subject
Date: 2014-09-10 04:58 pm (UTC)From:(my sister was happy, too, by the way, I just don't think it ever got used)