So, it's the first week of school. My daughter comes home for the first weekend break, and on Friday night, late before bed, she declares "oh! One of my assignments is to cover my math book!" Ok. No problem. Except... "Oops. I left the book at school!" This isn't really relevant to the project, except it gave up plenty of time to decide what cover to make. She just started reading the Harry Potter books after years of prodding and buzzed through 1-4. She's working on 5, but school slows the process down. We decided to have a mini-marathon and checked out 1-3 at the library (4 is on HBO. Why only that one, though? Really??) Bada-bing, bada-boom, long story short, the epiphany "LETS MAKE A CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES FURRY COVER!!" So we made a run to Joanns. She picked the furry fabric, what kid of eyes it would have and how many, and if we would add any more specific movie details. I measured and folded, she helped cut. I got glued, while she held things in place. It's completely held in place by hot glue. I should take some fashion photos of it later, but don't want to wait to post this. I hope it holds the whole school year, or at least as long as her new love of HP will allow. I can give more details if anyone needs help constructing it. I could also make and sell one to those of us who aren't as craft-talented. Craft-ilicious? Craft-macncheese? Craft-ka-teer? Whatever. I should have an etsy site, but I'm too lazy.
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4/13/2015 0 Comments DABO! t-shirt designThis idea has been on my mind a while. I don't have unlimited resources to print every shirt that comes to mind, and keeping the design to myself doesn't make much sense either. Maybe someday, someone will come along and buy my shirt designs from me. Until then, any individuals who would like to class themselves up with my awesome styles may do so freely. All I ask is you share a picture of whatever you make. Here's one for the Trekkies:
3/18/2015 0 Comments Dr Who party: gift box TardisIf you could find a perfectly rectangle box, you could just gussy it right on up to make a tardis, but I had to make my own. They came out a little wonky, but it's just a novelty to pass out to a kid who's gonna toss it. I weighed everything down with books until dry. Then I folded the boxes up to paint them. I did several layers of paint to give it a dimensional look, using light blue, royal blue, and purple. Once they were dry I laid them flat again. I copied the parts of the Tardis I wanted to print and paste, and made enough "police box" strips to cover all four sides of each box. Using a sharpie, I roughly drew boxes and lines for details on the door (3 instead of 4 so I didn't have to scrunch). Once I glued all the strips and posters and windows on, I weighed it down with books again until dry. Then I glued and taped the bottom flap in so it would be stable. I doubt anyone needs the step by step, so I'm not really putting much thought into what I've written. BUT AREN'T THEY PRETTY?? 💓😇😍😘💗 They turned out better than I would have guessed. We stuffed them with stickers, rubber balls, laser fingers, glow sticks. I made a little "journal of impossible things" for each one, which was totally under appreciated. Lol 2/27/2015 0 Comments Dr Who party: napkin ringsInspired by/copied from ... Some days weebly doesn't let me copy-paste text, so I give up on giving credit. Here's a pic. Google it yourself: I tried to use their information without reading anything, so it might have been explained. I copied the image, changed the text in photo shop, and it was way too big. I adjusted the size and tried again, but it's still a bit big. Oh well. I've been cutting them out slowly while I watch tv. Roll Glue Blam. Done. 2/17/2015 0 Comments Dr Who party: banner2/17/2015 0 Comments Lost: purgatory theory2/17/2015 0 Comments Dr who party: invitationsThis was another un-original idea, inspired by Pinterest finds. Here's three very similar versions you can buy from etsy or wherever, as we speak (probably): Here's my version. I found a tardis in a Google image search, and photo shopped it into this baby here: The printed section is one piece, which I meticulously cut out.* The doors fold to have color on front and back. I used rubber cement between the door fold,, then wedged the whole thing in a book to get it to dry flat. Once it was dry, I rubber cemented the back to a large sheet of poster board, and placed a book on top to weigh it down. (Could have used card stock or any firm paper. Just for stiffness). Then I cut it out a second time, being careful to get as close to the door hinge as possible without severing it.We found a pack of royal blue envelopes at Walmart for around $2.60. Bada-bing, bada-boom! Invites done.** Now for pretty photo instructions so there's no need to read this last paragraph: I've been meaning to upload the file, but it's on my "good intentions" list. I'll get around to it eventually. *i never cut anything too meticulously. I cut corners wherever possible. **and by that I mean 4 hours later. 2/13/2015 1 Comment Lost: philosophy and theologyThis last year I worked my way through Lost for the first time. I didn't have any preconceived notions about the show, and I didn't really know anything about it. I got to soak it up with virgin innocence. It was delightful. If you enjoy long winded meta stories, soap opera like drama, and suspense adventures, you'll enjoy this show too. It's better if you can keep an open mind when things cross from science fiction into pseudoscience or just flat out fiction. And if you're open to theology or religion, you'd be more accepting of all the twists and turns.
So, the first time I went through it, there was a toddler running about, and I went from 7 mo pregnant to having a newborn babe. So I will concede to saying I may have just been distracted. The last season was using these flashes to what seemed like either a parallel universe or alternate reality. I kept repeating the mantra "it will become clear in the end. Just keep watching." But it wasn't until 15 min before the end of the last episode that they offered any explanations, and that was just a brief conversation over a coffin (between jack and his dad) before having a cast reunion filled with warm hugs. I rushed to the internets for answers/explanations for what that supposedly all meant, and apparently most people, like me, thought the end implied "they were dead the whole time." There's plenty of support that this wasn't the case. But that got me thinking... Would it really have been so bad it the were dead the whole time?? My instinct is to say yes, that it means it all wasn't real and the people just died. But if you can imagine that in this reality, once death occurs, the soul continues into an afterlife, and this is the story of that journey, is that really so bad? I've seen several Star Trek episodes featuring non-corporal beings. This never made me feel cheated or tricked. A large number of the world population believes in an afterlife, so why should it be less interesting to explore one version of what that might mean? So I'm re watching the series. I'm on season one. I'm trying to view it as though the possibility of this being a purgatory universe exists, and being ok with that. (Not sticking to it, just being open to it). But you know what?? I'm kinda diggin' it. Let's say, after death, each person needs to be judged and assessed.* It needs to be apparent if they were, down to the core, instinctively good or evil. This isn't an easy task, and it would require more than a simple judgement of actions to conclude what the true nature of a person is. So a person dies, but is unaware of their death, and the judgement begins. Hunger game level. They're tested. A trial by fire. The way they deal with conflict, the way they respond to fear, the way they treat one another, all go to proving their true nature. And when they die a second time on the island, it is because a decision has been made on them, and they are free to move on to the next level (heaven/hell, reincarnation, whatever). Example: Jack. Jack was a surgeon. But he had a failed marriage and a tumultuous relationship with his father. He continually shirked responsibility, and never seemed like he was confident in his choices. His life didn't make it clear if he was a good human, or not. Example: John Locke When John comes to after the crash, his legs miraculously work. If this was after he died, and the beginning of a "trial reality" it makes sense that he saw himself with functioning legs. It also makes sense that he had a sixth sense that the island was testing him, that is was providing for those who believed, and took from those who fought. He understood that faith was a quality worth having. And it also makes sense, that when he got frustrated with things when they were "supposed to happen" (latch door not opening, etc) it was really an additional test of his faith, to see how far it could be pushed. "You believe-it happens" is much easier than "you believe- it doesn't happen- you believe anyways." Well, you get what I'm saying. I'm actually having fun trying to see if the concept holds through. I can't remember every twist in advance, so I'm sure my ideas will change. We shall see. *I'm not saying that ISNT what happens to humans on earth, via Jesus and whatnot, I'm just talking about in this reality, in this story. 2/10/2015 1 Comment Dr who party: wall artI wanted to have a cluster of picture frames behind the couch, but had been procrastinating since I knew it meant going on a hunt for pictures. But with the party coming up and trying to get the house prepared for guests, on top of knowing I wanted quotes displayed for decoration, the two just magically meshed together. The result being a magical medely of prettiness that's difficult to photograph. Most of the frames were purchased at the dollar store. I painted them with the extra teal blue that I used in my kitchen cabinets, which was originally $8 from Home Depot (it's shitty chalky paint. But who cares). Here's some of the art I found from my google image searches. I can't pay tribute to the original creators, since that's been lost to the internets. Much of the point was for quote art, and to save my printer the ink and to personalize it, I used some brand new pretty gel pens to draw up a few things. I'll make a new post for that. This is already a bit rambling. Also, that awesome 3D fez art. 2/10/2015 0 Comments Dr who party: wall art fezThe inspiration for this came from this with the discovery that a few of my frames had their glass broken in the move. Now, I think that you can never have too many frames, and despite having a full box of non broken frames remaining, I felt it had to be put to use. (My husband would disagree). So for your viewing and nerding pleasure, I present to you one of my only original ideas, the three dimensional fez wall art: How gorgeous. How dashing. Can't you just picture having one of your own? You may "ooo" and "ahhh" now. So without further ado, and to the best of my ability, I shall attempt to describe how you can create your own lovely little thing. I started with a square of muslin, or any fabric will do. I used a trapezoid of red felt and two thin elongated half circle type pieces. I also had red regular thread. And gold embroidery floss for the tassel. You'd also need an oz of batting or other filling. From here on out I'll attempt the instructions in a doodle. Good luck. |
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