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Most of the highlights will be migrating that way, and I'll be adding new stuff exclusively to it... so head on over. :D

Oilcloth wallet prototype!

First shot at a simple oilcloth wallet. I don't really carry a lot of stuff on me, but I would like to start keeping it organized and not in three different pockets! Large enough for cash and six cards!

Tutorial coming soon. ^_^

One of the best things I have seen in forever.

1264230506554, originally uploaded by StanServo.

Honestly.

Woo woo!

I'm a Craftster Best of 2009 Winner!  

My book headboard won something! Yes!

Everyone needs one.

I've hardly done crafty stuff lately because my life got turned upside down and then shaken.

But I'm pretty proud of this.

halloweenies!

So I was supposed to be a mermaid. The night before Halloween, that
costume went all wrong and I couldn't fix it.

So this was Plan B.

 

I serged some red fabric and cut open the outer layer of the dress. I didn't have time to stuff my intestines. That would have to come later once I got around candy.

All in all, a fun night, but I will be happy to be out of school next year so
that I can concentrate on an awesome costume.

Andy Kaufman.

 

I found myself completely unable to trace his face in an appropriate (read: not deformed) manner, but this is why I made use of my insanely talented friend Jace. 

So Jace did the tracing, and I did the embroidery. Took about 2 1/2 hours, and it covers a little over 5x6 area. Jace and I think it looks a bit like a presidential portrait. I blame the part in his hair and the turtleneck. :P

I never posted the Weasley dress!

 

I made this from the burda pattern "maryy" for the premiere of the latest film. I actually wore it both times I went to see it.

I went with Gryffindor colors and the best family ever.

Plus, I have the biggest crush on Ron. <3

Meet Max.

 

 

Our newest addition!

He's around two months old and perhaps the cutest thing ever. Well, unless you ask the other cats... I don't think they'd agree quite yet!

I actually got him from work - he had been separated from his family and a couple of boys helped catch him and were trying to find him a home. I have no willpower when it comes to kittens, so of course I said yes!

Our next adventure will be going to the vet. 

Where the Wild Things Are hat!

I just realized I forgot to post about this here!

I've posted it on Burdastyle, Craftster, and as always, on instructables!

The PDF pattern and how-to are on instructables!

Felt wallet prototype.

I've never sewn a wallet before.
I'm not crazy about machine sewing felt.
The lower card pockets need to be taller, and the upper ones, shorter.
The tops of the pockets need to be reinforced.

But I do heart moustaches.
I got that part right!

Next time I'll fix the rest.

A purse to lose sleep over.

Which is exactly what I did.

But it's gorgeous, and worth it. I don't even care that I was so tired I sewed the lining and outside together inside out the first time and had to seam rip the entire top of the bag and realign the handles.

I'm also very proud of the pleats - twas my first time!

It's made from a pattern in Bend the Rules Sewing, which is an excellent book. I made the inside pocket far too big, though, because of a typo. But I'll know for next time! This time, I think I'm going to handsew pleats into the pocket as well!

Shhh.

The Didi monster is sleeping. ^_^

Maybe this will make me do more?

I sat around last night and drew some letters that I then cut out of cardboard.

Good stress release after a poopy day. I decided to leave them as-is, but I hung them up with scotch tape in case I want to decorate them later. ^_^

This morning, I woke up pretty.

Thought I should document this. It's happening more often and it makes me happy.

No makeup, no washing my hair or messing with it, just a quick shower and I'm done.

I've never been one to spend an hour or two getting ready, but spending no time getting ready to be seen by other people is preferable.

Back on track.

$24.98 of snacky mix stuff from Pauls:
dried kiwi
dried strawberries
dried apricots
banana slices
corn nuts
raw pecans
raw almonds

10 individual bags, to take with me wherever I go. 2-3 servings a piece.
I think this will serve me well for about a month. ^_^

TAKE THAT, FRY CRAVINGS!

Hanging cardboard jewelry frames!

I am really proud of these. They didn't take long at all and they hold everything I need them to.

I also like that they're super functional - I can simply lift the inner flap so that I can get the backs of earrings. A lot less fussing this way.

Full instructions at:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-cardboard-jewelry-frame/

Nicolas Cage pillow. BAM!

Finally got around to finishing it.
Pretty fantastic, I'd say.

The start of a new project!

Over 30 cardboard boxes - all from one shipment at work - just waiting to be made into something beautiful.

Finished book headboard.

Please vote for it in the Greenwala Choose to Reuse Contest!

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