I finally tried my hand at screen printing. Wow it was a lot easier than I thought!! I made this little happy acorn print using Adobe Illustrator and printed him on a muslin tote.
A few of these cuties will be added to the shop soon.
♥
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Plush You Book!!
Hey you! Do you know about the awesome Kristen Rask? Well, she's the mastermind behind Schmany Toys a hip little toy boutique in Seattle Washington.
She blogged about my stuffies and her new book that's coming out in the Fall called ... Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff
It's filled with plush artists all over the world (including me) and some of them even share tutorials on how to make their lovable creatures.
I can't wait to get a copy and you should check it out too!!
She blogged about my stuffies and her new book that's coming out in the Fall called ... Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff
It's filled with plush artists all over the world (including me) and some of them even share tutorials on how to make their lovable creatures.
I can't wait to get a copy and you should check it out too!!
Sunday, June 03, 2007
DIY ironing board cover
I wanted to share how super easy it is to make a new ironing board cover. I had bought one from Wally Mart awhile ago for 99 cents and it had seen it's better days! It had burns, pen marks and holes, it was a mess!
Sooo I took it apart and cut out the pattern on some cute green polka dot fabric, and woo hoo new ironing board cover!! It only took me about a half hour from start to finish. :)
So my old cover had a string that was used to pull the cover tight over the ironing board, so I reused it by serging over it very carefully (that's how the old one was made). I think you could probably use a wide zig-zag stitch to get the same effect, if you don't have a serger! Or just sew on elastic!
Finished product!
Sooo I took it apart and cut out the pattern on some cute green polka dot fabric, and woo hoo new ironing board cover!! It only took me about a half hour from start to finish. :)
So my old cover had a string that was used to pull the cover tight over the ironing board, so I reused it by serging over it very carefully (that's how the old one was made). I think you could probably use a wide zig-zag stitch to get the same effect, if you don't have a serger! Or just sew on elastic!
Finished product!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Banana Bread
There's nothin' like fresh banana bread to make your day better on a gloomy Sunday morning!
This is the easiest recipe you'll ever make!!
3 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
A couple shakes of cinnamon
1 1/2 cup of flour
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter over the smashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon (no electric mixer) mix in the sugar, beaten egg, cinnamon and vanilla. Add the baking soda, salt, and then add the flour last. Pour mixture into a greased glass loaf pan. Bake for 45 min to 1 hour. Cool, slice, and enjoy. Yum!
This is the easiest recipe you'll ever make!!
3 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
A couple shakes of cinnamon
1 1/2 cup of flour
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter over the smashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon (no electric mixer) mix in the sugar, beaten egg, cinnamon and vanilla. Add the baking soda, salt, and then add the flour last. Pour mixture into a greased glass loaf pan. Bake for 45 min to 1 hour. Cool, slice, and enjoy. Yum!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Happy Fruit Totes!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Friday, October 06, 2006
Plush You!
The Plush You show started today.
Schmancy
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle WA
October 6 - November 2
Opening reception October 6
This is one of pieces I have in the show ...
So if you are in the Seattle area go check it out! ♥
Schmancy
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle WA
October 6 - November 2
Opening reception October 6
This is one of pieces I have in the show ...
So if you are in the Seattle area go check it out! ♥
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Cookies!
My Mother and I made these spicey gingersnap cookies yesterday.
If you want to make them, be careful because they have a serious bite to them!
If you don't like spicey just put about 1/4 of a teaspoon of cayenne.
Enjoy
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Gingersnaps - Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps
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What You Need:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more
to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted
butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra
for rolling
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
1/4 cup egg whites (from about 2
eggs)
What To Do:
Combine the flour, baking soda, and
spices in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Cream the butter until smooth and
fluffy in a mixer fitted with a paddle
attachment (or using a hand mixer).
Add the sugars and mix. Add the
molasses and mix. Add the egg whites
in 2 batches, mixing to combine after
each addition. Add the dry ingredients
in three batches, mixing to combine
after each addition.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread a few tablespoons of
granulated sugar on a small plate.
Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls,
then roll each ball in the sugar until
lightly coated. Transfer to parchment
lined cookie sheets, leaving 1-inch of
space between the cookies. Bake until
browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on
wire racks and store in an airtight
container.
Yield: 60 cookies
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If you want to make them, be careful because they have a serious bite to them!
If you don't like spicey just put about 1/4 of a teaspoon of cayenne.
Enjoy
♥
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Gingersnaps - Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps
=====================================
What You Need:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more
to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted
butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra
for rolling
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
1/4 cup egg whites (from about 2
eggs)
What To Do:
Combine the flour, baking soda, and
spices in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Cream the butter until smooth and
fluffy in a mixer fitted with a paddle
attachment (or using a hand mixer).
Add the sugars and mix. Add the
molasses and mix. Add the egg whites
in 2 batches, mixing to combine after
each addition. Add the dry ingredients
in three batches, mixing to combine
after each addition.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread a few tablespoons of
granulated sugar on a small plate.
Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls,
then roll each ball in the sugar until
lightly coated. Transfer to parchment
lined cookie sheets, leaving 1-inch of
space between the cookies. Bake until
browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on
wire racks and store in an airtight
container.
Yield: 60 cookies
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
I Love Your Guts!
You can now find Heyday goodies at La Bussola in Reno, NV
It's such an awesome little boutique, please check it out if you are in the area!
I've always wanted to make a rainbow I Luv Your Guts Monster and I finally found the perfect fabric for it.
Isn't he cute?
♥
Sunday, August 27, 2006
yo-yo making
I'm yo- yo crazy right now. It's simple and cute and oh so easy to make. I've found that a 5 inch circle makes the perfect size yo-yo!
Heather Bailey has an awesome yo-yo tutorial here.
There is so many things you can make with them ...
I made some simple brooches by adding a pin back to the backside of a yo-yo.
These will be avaliable soon at MyMy!
I also turned a yo-yo into a posy on these little pouches.
Made with denim, corduroy, and cotton lining with felt "leaves".
Now lets see what you come up with.
Happy yo-yo making! :)
Heather Bailey has an awesome yo-yo tutorial here.
There is so many things you can make with them ...
I made some simple brooches by adding a pin back to the backside of a yo-yo.
These will be avaliable soon at MyMy!
I also turned a yo-yo into a posy on these little pouches.
Made with denim, corduroy, and cotton lining with felt "leaves".
Now lets see what you come up with.
Happy yo-yo making! :)
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Hey Sacramento!
I'll be doing a Fashion Flea Market show at Deep Art Lounge tonight from 4PM-8PM
Come check it out! :)
deep art lounge
2030 H Street
Sac CA 95816
(916)448-3337
Come check it out! :)
deep art lounge
2030 H Street
Sac CA 95816
(916)448-3337
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Pear Tote
I'm working on some new fruity anthropomorphic totes, they will be added to the shop next week!
Monday, July 17, 2006
Cookie Bag
This is one of my submissions for the Plush You II show at Schmancy Toys!!
The bag made from clear vinyl with snaps, felt sticky back letters, and five chocolate chip cookies. Two of the cookies are sad because someone took a bite out of them!
Monday, June 26, 2006
Friday, June 02, 2006
SELLOUT BUYOUT June 10th!
I got invited at the last minute to do a show next weekend...
Sellout Buyout
Saturday, June 10th
3-10pm
Fools Foundation Gallery
K and 18th streets. Next to the Old Spaghetti Factory
So come on down!!
What
Sellout Buyout
Saturday, June 10th
3-10pm
Where
Fools Foundation Gallery
K and 18th streets. Next to the Old Spaghetti Factory
So come on down!!
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
BUST June/July 2006
One of my camera straps was featured in the newest issue of BUST, page 41.
Also you can find my D.I.Y. Knitting Needle Kits in BUST's Boobtique! w00t!
Also you can find my D.I.Y. Knitting Needle Kits in BUST's Boobtique! w00t!
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