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September 28, 2005
I got an uncle who sells sewing machines. Yeah, it's called "SEW THIS!"
I am staring right now at my brand new Brother XL-2600! w00t w00t! Unfortunately, SCAD is bloody evil and I haven't had time to play with it yet. So, it's just chillin' there. Me happy, though!
On that note, why are sewing machines nowadays so ugly? Remember them old machines? Man, those were cute! Still, here's my new baby:
Oh! And as promised, I introduce to you, Bob the Crocheted Angry Sixtopus! I have absolutely no skills in knitting and/or crocheting, so super duper awesome *Turtle Kisses* made a mini Bob for me! Didn't she capture Bob's expression so perfectly?
Despite the Absolute Suckfest that was Yesterday, today wasn't such a bad day after all. Minus the exhausting heat. I spent all day yesterday looking for turf for a photo shoot. Only one place sells turf here in Savannah (apparently), and it's a billion miles away. So I settled with that turf-like golf course material, like so:
Yes, I actually shot that neat little photo! That snazzy bag was actually bought at Banana Republic for a mere $79.99.
I am sooo returning it this week.
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September 27, 2005
sewing machine
Just popping in to say that... I have a new sewing machine!! YAY!!
About 10 days till Mutation, and I'm going nuts.
Tomorrow I will post the cutest gift Turtle Kisses made for me!
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September 24, 2005
Flowers are yummy
Wow, I actually finished this painting. According to previous experiences, I rarely finish paintings. But my dull, boring walls were a constant reminder that something needed to be done. Didn't want to paint the actual bedroom walls, 'cause, a) that means spending money; b) I'd have to repaint it once I moved out; c) would have to open my windows to circulate the paint fumes out of the room; d) which would lead to the army of bugs patiently waiting by the backyard to march in and destroy my fleeting sanity.
So I painted this colorful 16x20 acrylic on canvas. I'm obsessed with flowers. Im such a girl.
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September 23, 2005
Rarrotonga se murioooooo
Oh, crap. I just realized Mutation is in two weeks.
CRAP. I need to post MORE fliers. And find a band or person willing to play for free. And prepare a press release kit. And post threads on forums and websites.
Not to mention, finish my shizznit!!!!!! Arghhh!!
Your moment of Zen:
(Not my scooter)
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September 21, 2005
Steve Guttenberg, can you hear me?
Aren't I just so cute? Except I look nothing like the girl depicted in the drawing. Maybe the rimmed glasses or the brown hair. I certainly don't wear garments from the 1800s or have an impossibly round face (though I kinda wished). Drawn on paper, and "inked" on Photoshop. This is the first project for my Relief Printmaking class. It gives me great pleasue to know we'll be printing with the same method that Mr. Johann Guttenberg revolutionized back in the 1400's (because without him and some other smart dudes from the Early Rennaisance, we'd still be stuck in the Middle Ages).... (wait, we still are??). It may look intimidating and finger-choppin' friendly, but the Vandercook Press it's actually pretty to use. Can't wait to make cute stationery with it!
Fun stuff!
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September 19, 2005
Seamstress for the band
As promised in the previous Yeah I'd rather be partying than blogging post, here are some of the fun paper goods I've been working on recently.
(*** Okay why the heck did I write roundtable??)
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September 18, 2005
Obla-dee Obla-da life goes ooonnnn
I can't go to sleep and it's 4AM! Too many cute crafty blogs to visit. And I believe you should lose your sleep over them, as well!
+ First off, ultra-awesome Chica de Canela mentioned me in her blog, and if I had those grade-school gold stars that teachers would give us for being nice little kids, she'd be smothered all over with them! :)
+ M.Patrizio's cute and funny (CUNNY!!) illustrations and crocheted softies will melt your heart. I want them all, especially this handsome fella here and, behold, Monster Timmy. I told ya they were cute AND funny.
+ I believe Smitten Kitten has one of the most beautiful dangly earrings I've seen in a long time! Her mini-notebooks, made from vintage images, are quite impressive as well! Too bad she doesn't have an online store. :( But if you're from the Toronto area, then I shall envy you very badly.
+ Last but not least, Ezrael's Creature Comforts blog is one of my favorites. Every post is full of incredibly cute and awesome items she finds on various web shops. From stationeries to kitchenware to artwork, this blog is like a consignment store. minus the whole consignment thing. It truly is a daily delight!
+ Boyfriend just mentioned a funny thing. He still cannot grasp how I became so girly in a matter of a year. Actually less than that. I started Star Magnolia in Summer '04. So in a matter of days I turned from semi-tomboy Amy to completely girly Amy. (although my super-aweomse equally-crafty friend Mariola still calls me anti-fashion fashion girl, hehe). I've always been crafty. Just not girly crafty.
And I'm fuckin' lovin' it!
BTW, whilst I watched three Star Wars movies back to back with the Room*e along with some very thin pizza, I pasted and cut and Goccoed several planners and mini-mini-photo albums to be sold at the Mutation fair. My retro paper pack is a hit, and so are the 12x12 papers Mariola gave me! La la la I <3 papers!
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September 16, 2005
La la la
I am so mad that I completely forgot to set my alarm at 1pm so that I could subscribe to September's VERY limited Sampler baggie! Grrr Hopefuly next month I'll be able to snatch a three month subscription!
In other great news! I have finally installed osCommerce on Star Magnolia. Meaning that whatever is left unsold from the Fair, will be offered at the shop! Really can't wait to open my little creation!
All spaces for Mutation The Craft Fair are full! This is really impressive! Meghan and I are working double-hard to make this an unforgettable experience for all those who attend! Please stop by and join the mailing list, perhaps you'll be a lucky vendor next time!
My dashingly awesome printer (for which I will be forever grateful to my ex-boyfriend, *sigh*) has a new color cartridge! Tonight I will design new stationery and explore new ways of cutting down prices. Initially, my plan was to print the stationery at a Print Shop, but that will cost me at least a $1.00 per 8x11 color print, and I would have to sell the stationeries at $8 minimum.
OH WAIT... scrath that... Kim Loven's Farewell Party is tonight! Can't miss the opportunity to actually socialize with the world. :D And cute guys will----- ahem, good friends will be there (Sorry, boyfriend! hehe)
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September 15, 2005
You're fired!
Oh dear God, this has been the funniest thing I've seen online in a long time! Church of Scientology
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September 14, 2005
Not the only one, staring at the Sun...
Feel so overwhelmingly exhausted. And I only started school today. It was just too hot to ride my bike, but I did anyways.
First day of my sixth year in college, mind you. Even the regular Seniors are younger than me. But finally will graduate this May!
Realizing I have only 8 classes left, instead of the 9 I believed I perfectly had, I was able to sneak in Relief Printmaking, since I need to be full-time student in order to receive my scholarship (yes, three courses is Full Time at SCAD...and it's brutal come finals. *shudders*). For Intro to Printmaking's final project I made a small book out of Bob's story (Don't have a photo of the actual book 'cause I got it back today from the professor).
Despite how tired I feel right now, I'm excited for what this year might bring. I didn't produce a single "planned" image this whole Summer. Mainly focused on crafting bags and being a complete Adult Swim couch potato. But nifty photo ideas are fluttering about already!
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September 13, 2005
Etsy Etsy Etsy!
Look at all these goodies from Sugar Lily! Isn't that octopus so friendly and adorable!
Got them via the Craft Revolution Etsy Shop, whom by the waaaayyy....
Isn't that bloody awesome!
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September 12, 2005
Mutate!
Just a very friendly reminder of the second Mutation: The Venue for Misfit Crafts to be held on October 8th at the Starland Arts Collective in Savannah, Georgia! Visit the website for more information at Mutationcraftfair.com
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September 11, 2005
*sigh*
Only two days after returning to Savannah, and I already feel exhausted. Why? Hmm, let's see...
01. Too much traveling. My bags are too heavy.
02. Computer crashing and crashing. Ordered new RAM. Funny how bad I want her to function properly, despite the fact that I would exchange her for say, a Powerbook, in the blink of an eye.
03. Am walking in a constant dronish paranoid state thanks to huge spider that was savagely killed by the Roomie and I last night in my room. It glided down from the ceiling, then disappeared for a few minutes under my bed, and then revealed herself at the corner of the wall. We feared it might've been a dangerous Brown Recluse, but it was probably a Southern House Spider. Regardless, they will all be shot on sight. Survivors will be shot again.
04. No sewing machine!!!! Really need to buy one. I can't make swirly, flowery stitches with my school's ultra-fast and unforgiving million-stitches-per-bloody-second Industrial Juki machines.
05. Need money. Ugh.
No crafty images to show you unfortunately. Perhaps in a few days, especially since I plan to buy some canvas tomorrow so my dull grey walls have something to cheer about.
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September 07, 2005
Back in the USSR, you don't know how lucky you are...
Okay, not really in the USSR. More like US of A. Yes, finally my seemingly-endless 20 week vacation in my Puerto Rico is over and now I prepare myself mentally and somewhat physically for my very final year of college (at least my last BA year). Staying with me aunt in Orlando till Friday, when I take the train to Savannah.
Before leaving, I finished about four small wristlets, all as cute as vintage buttons! Mariola was lucky enough to snatch the white Bob wristlet (thus sadly, no pictures of it). For some odd reason, I didn't upload the other photos to my computer, so that will have to wait till I'm in SAV.
JUST SO YOU KNOW, my Dottie Planner from the previous post is at Craft Revolution's Etsy shop as part of their Donation marathon. You can purchase it for $8 (Free shipping within the US, $3 international) and contribute a little bit to the relief cause. A small 5x5 painting I made was also submitted to them, but I think it was sold because I no longer see it listed. And if Movable would cooperate with me, I could upload the picture of it. But noooo.
Please visit the Etsy Shop, you will find hundreds of beautiful handcrafted items for your enjoyment. Those in need will appreciate any contribution you can provide. So far about $14,000 have been raised! Horay!
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September 01, 2005
Dottie Planner
BEHOOOOOLD! (okay so how many entries before that gets gargauntally old?)
Bulls-eye Planner's pretty orange sister: The Dottie Planner. Again, they're not quite planners yet. More like note-pads. The pages on this one are orangle, of course, and the vellum envelope on the back is green. I like this one!
Way to go people! In less than two days, Craft Revolution managed to surpass their goal of raising $1000 for the Red Cross. They're up to $2K now, sweet!
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