Fakey Blythe Custom Progress

I'm finally getting back to working on her after moving and morning sickness kept me away :)

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After

She looks way better already!  I've sand matted her face, did a little carving on her lips and eyes, changed her lashes, added freckles,cut her hair, added chalk pastel make-up (borrowed from Jessi), and sealed her lips to make them glossy. I have a wig and new green eye-chips coming for her off of Ebay, so this is pretty much all I can do until they get here.  I think I might change her eyelashes...make them more lush. Also, I wish I could get a better pic of her lips...I'm so proud!!!  

I am intent on finishing her!  I refuse to let her get relegated to the graveyard of unfinished crafts :P Also, Jess said she'd make her clothes!   I'll keep you posted!

Paper Dolls

I loved paper dolls growing up...I think I need to get this from Black Apple. 

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So inspiring!  Until I do I just might have to print out some of these vintage paper doll patterns :)

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I am printing off Gloria Peters: Airline Hostess as we speak and preparing to colour her in!!!

and maybe this for Scott???

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Friday Favourites

I love Ex Librus, those little plates that you paste inside books with your name on them. I'm actually really excited about printing them off for the nugget, once he gets here...and has a name I can photo-shop in :)

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Baby Boy

Turns out that little Aqualad is a lad after all!  

Our last ultrasound confirmed that we're expecting a baby boy March 20th, 2011.  So exciting!  Also can't wait for all the great things I can make him.

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Jelly Fish

Getting ready for the craft fair weekend. I've been cranking out some little amigurumi sea creatures.  I winged this pattern and incorporated a bunch of techniques and I really like them! 

Back from NYC!

Cassie and I went to NYC for a few days and got back last night! I will do a real post later to tell you all about it!

view from our midtown hotel room

Window Seat

Scoots and I moved at the beginning of November and our new place has a window seat.  I have always wanted a window seat, the way most little girls want a pony. Once we finish unpacking, it's time to decorate! Here's a little window seat inspiration.

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Franken-bot

Part robot, part movie monster...


who could love such a creature :)

I whipped up this guy in honor of Halloweek.
I love him, and he's now up in our Etsy!

Happy Birthday Cassie!

Spooky Frames

A really easy and cheap vintage-y way to creep your house up this Halloween!!

You will need:

a printer, scissors, glue or tape, black bristol board, and white chalk or pencil crayon

First I Googled vintage photos. You can find some neato free images at The Graphics Fairy, it's a pretty good resource.  We'll use this on from her site as an example.

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I resized it to fill the page, but you can make it any size you want.  Trace the out line of your picture onto your bristol board making sure to leave a size-able amout aroung the edges for your frame and cut out.

Cut around the inside of your frame making sure to leave at least a 1/4"-1/2" extra around the inside of the frame so it covers the edge of your picture.  You can also make the frame oval, just make sure all the edges of your picture are covered.

Glue or tape your picture to the back of your frame.  At this point feel free to use your chalk or pencil crayon decorate you frame to look old and spooky.  You could also cut scrolling egdes and add other details. All Finished!!

I think I spent pennies on this....all I really had to buy was brisol board :)  They look pretty creepy all over Jessi's house!