That soft fuzzy blanket that is wrapped around my absolutely adorable nephew is the first and only blanket I've ever successfully knit. He loves it but it was a ton of work. I'll stick to hats from now on.
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Monday, October 10, 2016
That time I learned how to use a wood burner
Boyfriend can be hard to get gifts for. I decided to make something that would have meaning for him. He loves his dog so I burned his face into a little box. Definitely not perfect but not bad for my first project
One of my better cakes... With a surprise inside!
Here is of my better and more exciting cakes!!! It looks pretty badass yet unassuming from the outside...
But then you cut it open...
On a whim...
My cousin posted something on fb about a similar dress in an attempt to win a drawing from a stylish boutique. It would be an Easter dress for her toddler. I then decided to go out and try to make it. I found a similar pattern and set to work making modifications to make it look like the picture.
Mermaid Costume DIY
When my friends were having a big Halloween party (with a cash prize for best costume) I took my obsession with costumes and my general competitive nature and went crazy. The cash prize wasn't much incentive (I spent more than what I would win on contacts alone) but the desire to win was a huge draw. After spending a ton of time on Pinterest I decided I wanted to be a mermaid. I'm no twig so bikini was definitely not an option ... Especially during fall in New England. I sewed the skirt myself and bought the crop top from a clearance rack at the mall. I dyed my hair red, bought turquoise contacts and used the Pinterest-famous fishnet stocking trick to give myself scales. Half pearls were glued on using eyelash glue.
Sadly I suck and didn't get a picture of me in full costume with makeup etc.
In case you were wondering, yes. I won ;)
I made that.
Yes. I made that genuine one of a kind handmade, hand sewn teddy bear... Soft brown fleece with floral accents on the paws and ears, jointed arms and head... Really quite a gem. 20+ hours of work right there. That bear is the reason I then learned how to use a sewing machine. Life changer!
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Oh right... I have a blog...
Dear Imaginary Readers,
Since all of my previous posts have sucked so far and make me look like I have no artistic talent or crafting capabilities I have decided to go back and post things I've done or created since I last remembered I have a blog. Here are photos of two sketches I happened to have on my phone.
Yes, the boy's lips were really that big. I googled sad child and that's what I found.
More to come...
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