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 afford.  Yikes!

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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 the updated list:

• 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

Nine down, five to go.

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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 all too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For me it’s also another year gone by.  My birthday is in October so this time of year I start thinking of what it means to be a year older. 

Have I grown wiser, do I look my age yet, and am I a better person than before?  The age thing never seems to happen (I got mistaken for a high school student again) but I believe I have improved in other areas. 

And I look forward to more growth and improvement as I grow older.  It does seem fitting to be growing a year during a time of new beginnings such as this.  Guess it’s pretty good to be a fall baby.

Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net.  Check them out, it’s so cool.

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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.

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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
• 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

Eight down, six to go.

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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 thanks to the straight pins, the set can be easily changed and rearranged as needed.  I made a second one as well, but no looking until later.

In the meantime, I made another short film just for fun.  Enjoy.

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