Gators and Fairytales

Here's a few more zipper pouches made with some scrap pieces of Japanese fabrics. I really love playing around with the color/fabric/zipper combinations. It's incredibly fun to try to use all those small pieces of fabric, and sooo much cheaper than buying them by the yard.



All available on Etsy, and with more pictures! :)

Cuteness overload!

I love those adorable Japanese cottons and linen fabrics (who doesn't?), but have a hard time forking over 10 or so dollars for half a yard of fabric. So I bought a scrap bag of 30 different prints for 7 bucks, and had some wild fun thinking of what to make with them. The pieces were a pretty good size, and I cant wait to make even more of these. They're a great way to use up scraps. I got mine from TheCraftyTurtle on Etsy. She has a great supply of cute prints, and they're really reasonably priced!

A quick dinner

My first new recipe of the New Year! I love cooking, but never seem to get around to it. I found and altered a recipe for Mozzarella Meat Pies, and they turned out absolutely fantastic!

All you do is brown some meat, add onions, tomato paste, and whatever you'd like to season. Then you take some crescent rolls, and divide them into squares (each package has 4). Press the seams together so they wont fall apart, put some of the meat mixture into the center, then top with another square and seal the edges! Bake at 375 degrees until the pastry is lightly browned.

For an awesome addition, mix together equal parts ranch dressing and salsa for a dipping sauce. Incredibly tasty, and it adds that little something extra. So simple and quick!

He only spoons with Lions and Tigers.

This is Gladiator.

He was rescued from an indoor fleamarket and has been a focal point in this house since Phillip bought him and took him home 5 years ago. And although some people don't understand why I love and accept him as the focal point of our living area, I really do like the thing. How many people have a larger than life Roman soldier by their dining table? Not too many. My house is full of random things, most of them Phillips, and I love sharing them with people!

The hall of movies. Well, part of it anyway. The third shelf down is nothing but horror movies all the way across, so I have to avert my eyes whenever Im searching for a film. I'm that big of a wuss. Strange how I ended up with a horror movie fanatic who collects anything related to the subject.

Strange little world.

My Kingdom for a Dunny

I got these three for Christmas from my fabulous boyfriend. They're dunnys, by KidRobot. Arent they CUTE??? Some of them cost a ridiculous amount, but....man. Adorable. I think I'm hooked, and have to get about 50 more. Love love love~


I did a lot of cleaning/folding/organizing this morning in my craft room. Now everything is *sorta* in its place. Above is another Christmas gift, a Unicornasaurus, also by KidRobot. How Amazing! The box is covered in all sorts of colorful artwork that I just adore.

Above that is a print of Red Riding Hood by one of my favorite artists ever, moonlightwhispers. Her work is amazing, and she's super talented. Check out her etsy shop, so you can fall in love with her too!

An awesome find.

I've been looking for this fabric for a long time, and had about given up on finding it anywhere. I was in a local thrift shop, and saw a bit of color in the corner of my eye, et voila! There is was! Needless to say, I was very excited and immediately ran off to show the boy...who wasn't nearly as impressed as I was. I mean...its Mario!


I think you find the best things at thrift stores when you aren't looking for anything. When you have no expectaions, you can really appreciate the awesome (and sometimes, really weird) things there are. For example, a couple weeks ago we were paying for our things at a differant charity shop when this woman in front of us pulls out a pair of bright red, 6 inch stilletos that she found in a pile of shoes. The one day I didnt look for them.

What are the odds.

A happy birthday!

Not my birthday, but that of the boy who shares my space! He turned 25 today, and was more than a little disturbed by that fact. Although it doesn't seem old at all in my opinion ( and Im sure most of you will agree), he seems to be feeling it. Maybe things he would have liked to have done by now? These things happen every year, but there's nothing we can do to stop the passing of time. All we can do it enjoy it as it comes (thats what she said), and strive to make each year better than the last.

First Snow!

I woke up this morning at 8:45 (early for me), and about fainted when I looked outside! The porch and forest beyond were absolutely covered in the fluffiest, whitest snow. The weather channel had said we would get some down here, but I didn't expect a lot. Gorgeous!!!
Okay, well the road looks a bit rough there, but the trees!

I always get excited for the holidays once it starts snowing. It's very festive.

Kitty's first snow experience. Surprisingly, she loves it!

A day to myself...

It's not until tomorrow, but I really am looking forward to it. Not that I dont love my boyfriend, but sometimes you just need a little alone time to gather your thoughts and do whatever you want...however silly it may be. Like, say dancing around the house singing tv game show themes. He's off to a friend's place, to watch movies...and movies...and more movies. I have no idea how they can sit for 6 or so hours in front of a television. I think I'd go insane. I do love embroidering in front of the tv though. Go figure.

I plan to do some painting, and some drawing, both things that I've put on the back burner for quite some time now. I've been so caught up in the world of fabric, crafting, and sewing that I've seriously neglected one of my first loves. So! We'll see how that goes. My painting skills are not what they once were (if they were anything...)

A couple new creations for you!

Gotta love those fuzzy dinosaurs...I'm not sure why I call it a dino. It oculd be any manner of fuzzy monsterous creature. Maybe it's the Barney-esque pink color. No matter. It's cute anyway.And a very cool tmnt shoulder bag. I love Donatello. I was always drawn to the introspective ones. ;)

Hey, Blue Ranger! Where's your helmet?

Blue Ranger (sans helmet) vs. Ash Excuse me... triceraranger... *cue eye roll*



Happy (belated) Halloween!
We had a lot of fun last night, parading around. The sad thing about living in such a small area, is that people's costumes generally arent creative or original at all. Except for the off inflatable toucan or giant head, the majority of children just weren't up to snuff.
Not that i can talk. I didnt end up finishing my costume, so I made myself a candy corn skirt to wear instead. At least I was in the spirit!

And in answer to the question...Ohio. The ranger mask is in fucking Ohio. Nevertheless, people still knew who he was, although he did get some snickers. (not the chocolatey kind). One of these years, he's going to be the Green Ranger, and I'll be the pink one.

Note: He is a zyuranger. Not a power ranger. He was quite stern about this differance. (If you watch the japanese Zyuranger, its very good. I recommend it.)
Dorothy and Ash (from Evil Dead, if you dont know) He had this amazing mini chainsaw that he found at a dollar store, which was PERFECT.

After some cookie cake, smarties, and beverages everyone headed home and I did a small Samhain ritual. ( i was tired.) It was a very good night. ^_^ Hope everyones was safe and filled with candy!

Hapy new year!

Technicolor Vomit.

The garden.

I keep getting more and more irritated with technology. We were watching Sleeping Beauty (fantastic birthday gift), when out of the blue, the screen went all crazy 3-D, colors everywhere, like technicolor vomit. (Great image). It's completely ruined, and if we were to fix it, it would just break again in about a year.

Apparently that particular tv is complete crap. And I'm starting to mistrust any television with a plexiglass screen that wobbles when you touch it. Call me crazy, but I prefer the old school, boxy sets with an inch thick glass front. Plus, why spend a thousand plus on a set that's going to last maybe 5 years.

Grr.

On a happier note, P's dad found us this amazing vintage trunk in his basement to hold our new, smaller tv.

Isn't it amazing?! It needs some love, but it's going to be epic. I love the huge buckles and hardware...and just the size of this thing. They dont make these anymore!


Another plus? When we looked inside there was a box of vintage buttons, thread, and other notions, all unopened! (though slightly damaged) I love the thread in particular, especially the wooden spools they come on. Stars! Who'd have thought...

First Post and new stock.

I've been working on a bunch of stuff for the new shop, and wanted to post a few pictures. Mushrooms and owls in every color combination available, I think. ^_^ I use them for pincushions, but I think they'd be great as a little stuffie as well. I'm currently working on a batch of frog kings and a couple other surprises.

I really love making these little guys. They're so adorable!


An army of bags on stand-by, but I've only got one picture. This one is Snow White themed. It kind of looks like an optical illusion, doesn't it? Gives you a headache. I love it, its big and roomy, with lace and applique. What more could a girl want?

I'm going to try and have the shop up and running by next week, so keep checking back for more fairytale items. Thanks!