Fuzzy Wuzzy and Solid

  A bit ago, I was walking along Main St., and I noticed one of the statues.  I know there are tons of them along the street, but I particularly like this one.       Mainly because of this little guy.  I thought the baby bear was just so cute, so I had to take a picture.         Judging by the price tag here, a photo is the only thing I could...

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Loose Change No More

Here are the change purse key chains I made.  The approved ones I mean, I made a prototype that came out horrible, mainly problems with adding zippers.  This design was actually quicker than the prototype and cuter, but they kind of remind me of potholders.  Maybe that’s what I should make next.  I’m glad I at least found a use for bias trim,  I found several packages that I forgot I had. Now...

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Thinking of the Seasons

What does Fall mean to you?  To some it means back to school or campus.  New clothes, supplies and the like.  It also means cooler weather, which for me means being able to go outside with clothing on and not feel hot.  There are tons of things to think about when Fall comes.  The ending of Summer vacation and start of new schedules and events, the closeness of holidays like Halloween and...

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It’s Finished!

Yes, I finished the first episode of Kailey and Boris.  The quality of the animation should be noticeably better than before, thanks to a freeware program I found.  Although there still is that amateurish charm to it.  You be the Judge. Here it is. img alt="" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('cc2ef8ad-13a6-4345-b59c-2b21f2a98307'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "";"...

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A Past Halfway Project List Update

Now more than halfway through my list with these beaded zipper charms.  I actually used sewing pins with the beads instead of the usual, I have more pins than I need anyway.  They are pretty easy it make, except I kept on dropping the pins while trying to attach them.  Now the updated list: Ribbon headbands Jean waistband cuffs Jewelry with crescent moons and stars Tote bag with umbrella appliqués...

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A Sneak Peek and Another Short Film

I am in the middle of making Kailey and Boris’ first episode.  Here’s a peek at the set I made for it.   It’s a small park with a tree, some clouds, and a low fence  and bush which both  play a small role in the plot.   I made the set with half a cardboard box and more fabric scraps. Of course I also used a good amount of tacky glue and straight pins.  The best part is that...

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A Short Film for Fun

I couldn’t sleep last night and I thought of a great idea, so I stayed up till about 2 am finishing it.   It’s a short film staring these two characters.  They are made from felt and fabric scraps, beads, a little glue, and twist-ties.  So far I made a short preview for them.  I want to make more eventually, so please stay tuned.  And please excuse the amateur quality, although I think...

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I’m Organized? and A Project List Update

Yesterday, I was featured on etsystudios.blogspot.com.  You get to see me in action there, and apparently I’m more organized than I thought.  At least, according to what it says I am, though it certainly doesn’t look like it to me.  Oh well. I finish the tote bag form my list.  I’ve been wanting to do it since April but never got around to it.  Maybe the umbrellas will bring some luck for rain,...

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Craft Closet Overload

I found this lovely green material at Goodwill months ago.  It came with matching thread and other notions needed, yet it sits there in the original bag I got it in.   I just haven’t gotten around to it, so why did I get it in the first place if I wasn’t going to do anything with it.  Why do we hoard supplies?  It’s always “oh just imagine what I can do with this”  when we have at least...

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Something New with Food and a Sweet Update

I’ve recently gotten in to putting salsa on everything, just to try it out.  Here are some ways to use it that I’ve personally enjoyed. Grilled cheese sandwich dipped in salsa—think of it as a thicker, spicier version of tomato soup. cream cheese and salsa sandwich—I find they both compliment each other well, it’s also good if you’re a wimp for spicy foods. salsa on baked potato—it’s a classic choice.  Actually...

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Felines Do the Funniest Things and an Update

Here’s a picture of Midnight, bonding with my flip-flops again.  You can actually see the spot where she licked them.  What is it about cats and my sandals.  My older sister used to have a cat who couldn’t wait until I got home so he could snuggle and lick my shoes, her other cats went for the rubber tires on her stroller.  Maybe it’s the material, should I be concerned.  Or possible it’s the...

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Better than Bracelets, a Project List Update

Another project done from the list, waistband cuffs.  Technically I only made one from jeans, the other ones are from a plaid skirt and cameo print cargos, bet you can’t guess which.  I used the skirt because I loved the cute buckle it had and the plaid was a nice touch.  I made the cameo one because it looks like something a guy might actually wear, although I’m not sure about it.  And the jean...

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So Happy and a Project Update

  Yay! One of my items was featured in a blog.  My red polka dot pencils were featured on A Scrappy Design along with some other adorable items.  Check it out here. Also I finished another project from my list.  I made a charm bracelet with two stars and a moon, a beaded necklace with a moon, and a moon zipper charm.  The charms are made with shrink plastic.  Sorry, but I can’t quite remember...

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No Zzzzzzzz

Saturday night my brother introduced me to the wonder that is visual novels.  These are hard to describe but it’s like a cross between a King’s Queste style adventure game and an e-book.  To the point, I found myself staying up to 5am reading.  What’s worse, last night I got absolutely no sleep at all.  (This is the one that kept me up, be careful.)  It’s not the first time I have had to deal...

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Lemons to Ponder

Every time I buy lemons, most of them go bad before I can use them all up.  I love the way they smell, but I don’t know what to use them for as far as eating them.   I know several non-food uses though not all are things I’d actually do.  General cleaning – several recipes are available for homemade cleaner that use lemons. Air freshener – just mix juice in water and spray, but be careful...

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Perfect Kitty Album, Nope!

  I wanted to get a few good pictures of my cat, Midnight which wasn’t easy because she wouldn’t hold still.  My photography skills are crummy enough without having to shoot a moving target.  See here how she instinctively looks away when I point the camera at her.   Here I was super lucky.  Although technically she isn’t looking straight at me, but it's close enough.   Here’s about...

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A Square Project

Another task on the list complete.  Yay!  On the list this one was purposely left vague.  I find it helps me to think outside the box, or in this case inside it. Here is my square monster doll.  He’s a cute little who loves to dress up.  I now need to think up a name for him, any ideas? Now here’s the updated list: Ribbon headbands Jean waistband cuffs Jewelry with crescent moons and stars...

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A Nifty Idea and an Update

While painting pencils and other stuff I came up with a decent way let the pencils dry without sticking to the table or getting smudged up. I used an old plastic flower pot turned upside down.  What’s great is that this is one of those pots that usual get tossed out when the plant is put in the ground.  And I didn’t have to do anything to it, it’s like it was designed for this. I also managed to tackle...

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Project List

The following is a list of project ideas I’d like to try next: Ribbon headbands Jean waistband cuffs Jewelry with crescent moons and stars Tote bag with umbrella appliqués Something square Watermelon shaped oven mitts, maybe with matching accessories Cell phone sleeping bag Change purse key chains Monster plush key chains Strawberry pins and magnets Painted binder clips bottle cap pins zipper charms butterflies...

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