children playing with fire

I can't even begin to imagine the time it takes to make something like this. So not only do I love this self-portrait by Jennifer Andrews (aka Children Playing with Fire) because it's visually amazing, but also because I respect the effort and craftsmanship that went into creating it. I mean, really... wow (not the most articulate praise I know). You can purchase one her Twin Peaks creations or something from her Torture series here.

handmade sunday

Today Share Some Candy has launched a new feature which is called "Handmade Sunday". So if you like crafty things]I urge you to check it out. And subscribe to the feed here for regular updates... like say, me. Bam! That was my self-serving deed for the day.

no laughing-ish matter

This swine flu turns out may be no laughing matter, or maybe that's the overexposure to sci-fi movies talking... not that any illness is funny but honestly a name like that is begging for some chuckles. Anyway, living in Texas the reality of this craziness is unavoidable (not that it's much different elsewhere) . So how about some levity. This PSA (discovered on Public School) is pretty hilarious.



Also worth a look, if you're in need of a break from the onslaught of seriousness, is Craft Magazine's Pimp My Swine Flu Mask feature.

magnetic reminders

A couple of days ago I made some magnetic photo reminders. It's nothing terribly inventive but I thought about maybe selling them in packs of 5 in my Etsy shop.

goodbye craft

Seems that a lot of magazines have been folding lately. And while I think it's not so bad in some ways (see ya paper usage) it's still a little depressing to bid adieu to some quality publications; there is definitely something to be said for holding a good read in your hands and giving your eyes a computer break. How long until they cease to exist all together? Anyway, so long Craft Magazine, the latest kill to make the news.

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blue genie art bazaar

Alrighty, so we're down to the wire. Today is the last day for any Christmas shopping. It is also the last day for Austin's Blue Genie Art Bazaar... tons of vendors featuring local artwork/jewelry/photography. Get to it!

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ode to mod podge

For a while now my friends and I have talked about getting together on a regular basis for a craft night. Well, it finally happened, with some ornament making as the first and most obvious theme.

Second to felt, I have to say that Mod Podge is the most glorious gift to the crafting/hobby world. I made an ornament using a Styrofoam ball, some fabric scraps, and Mod Podge. Not exactly sophisticated or complicated I think it turned out ok and I had a hell of a time making it (as well as the other ornament, which involved hours of gluing felt and a 100 sequins). I'm looking forward to my next project, that will most assuredly involve some kind of gluing and channeling of my inner 5 year old.

P.S. I finally put up my Christmas tree. It almost feels like Christmas. By the time it does I think it will have come and gone. Not sure what's up with my holiday radar.

Mod Podge Products [ Plaid ]
Project Ideas [ Mod Podge Rocks ]

lazy felt

(photo by Resurrection Fern)

If you are equally (and bizarrely) obsessed with all things felt, like I am, then here is a project for you. As deemed by the crafter, it's The Lazy Girl's Guide to Felting Rock.

silly rabbit

I bought some origami paper for a $1. I have some overwhelming need to master this whole folding paper thing. Why? Because it's FOLDING PAPER and I can't ever seem to do it right. It's mocking me. This is the best I could do. This paper will be tamed... oh, it will be tamed.