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| Then, as kittens, in our boss' house | | | And now, sleeping on my ironing board |
Monday, May 15, 2006
Willowpede and Sallymander - 1 yr old!
Yes, they are cats, but it's their birthday. :o) They were born last year just before the hamvention in Ohio - I remember because I spent that week staying at the office while J and our boss went to sell computer equipment there. I stayed out there to let their momma cat in and out of the house :o) and other animal-related chores.
Happy birthday girls - we'll eat your cake for you :o)
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Hanging out with Mr. Sloth
I cleaned my desk this weekend,
but there is so much I can't throw out!
I really need to get organized... someday.
We watched the movie : A Sound of Thunder last night, which was based on this short story by Ray Bradbury. The story is much much better, but it was interesting, at least, to see an attempt. There were way too many 'gratuitous monster shots' for our taste.. especially where the girl gets grabbed by the icthyosaur just before they shoot out the window of a submerged subway cab.... totally unneccessary (and a little comical). Anyway, if you haven't read the short story, it's worth a look! I think we read it in high school English class way back when.
Carrie K: I learned a LOT making Mr.Sloth, and he is one of the biggest toys I've made in quite a while! He is 17" stretched out and has a clawspan of 15 inches. I started drafting him at 1 am on Saturday morning, and he was finished at 3 am on Sunday morning. (not continuous work of course!) He is entirely handstitched, not a machine has touched him. I hope your brother loves him!
I'd actually like to work out a supplies trade with you, if you're up for that -- instead of putting him in my shop. The only craft stores I have easy access to around here are WM, the thrift store, or a 1 hour drive to a JoAnns. If you'd like to do that, let me know!
I'd actually like to work out a supplies trade with you, if you're up for that -- instead of putting him in my shop. The only craft stores I have easy access to around here are WM, the thrift store, or a 1 hour drive to a JoAnns. If you'd like to do that, let me know!
Linky: Real sloth picture I used as reference.
Etsy linky: women's work magnets.. but the little black skulls on each one are such a turnoff for me, otherwise they would be cool.
Update on Calico kitty: I called my mom for mother's day and she told me that my niece gave calico kitty doll 'huggies and kissies' and that she loves her :o) :o) (My niece is three) My mommy said she would like lots of flavored tea, and that she got some nice planthangers from my sister for mother's day. I know she has so much stuff (like us) and I don't want to send her anything she can't use. I am on the lookout for more cute magnets for her though.. she always had so many cute ones when I was little (up so high we couldn't reach them!)
Saturday, May 13, 2006
A Case of the Early Morning Softie Making...
I wonder who this could be... coming to life here? I suddenly got the urge at 1 am to start drafting patterns and cutting fabric -- must have been all that HTML typing at work!
Well, I'm sure you know who he is ;o) and he kept me up till 5 am, but then I ran out of materials! So -- off to the store I go! 
I got a softie swap today from RomyBrett too! But I need to charge my camera batteries -- so no more pics for today :o(
Seriously awesome linky: It's Your Life presents: crafting japanese compilation I'll have to try making one of those dogs!
Blog linky: The Blue Coat - she has some beautiful bunny softies made of wonderful vintage fabric!
Plans: After the 'you know who' is done, I have an idea that this pattern could easily be made into a DRAGON! Hmm.. lots of little fire breathers wandering around the house... sounds fun :o)
Illustration Friday: Angels and Devils
I had a hard time with this one! Here are some assorted sketches from yesterday:
Rollerderby Angel Kitty
Devil Kitty: A mouse in trouble!
When there are this many kittens, even a devil's plans are foiled!
Friday, May 12, 2006
Of Socks and Bunnies and Turtles...
look who I picked up today at the office for a while...
Sally's mini-me has a new official name: Radar
This isn't the one for KTS, he's hiding in the cupboard until it's time to mail! The lady I swapped with on Etsy said she will send my items out tomorrow -- which means it will arrive next week -- think that is too long to wait??? Should I send it in two packages? I don't want my pal to think I've forgotten her!
Linky: Tortoise's great but slow escape found via Fark. Sad, but cute.
There is a lot going on here -- but I have a lot of work to do now that I'm better! Yikes - I see some of it calling to me right now!
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Neat finds, busy day
I found a wonderful red bag at the thrift store yesterday, it is just the right size for me! Then later on, I swapped with another shopowner for some great items on Etsy too! I'd give her a link here, but I want the items to be a secret, (knitter's tea swap!) and they would show up in her items sold queue :o) I hope they come soon, because I have the rest of the package contents ready now.
I stayed up until 3 in the morning sewing softies last night -- but I have more to go today. One of these softies is hopping in the package too... Have to go post office for my end of the Etsy trade, and then off to work!
we have to get along.
after all, our reputation depends on it!
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