DIY Roundup

Gather 'round wranglers of DIY presents!  Today I've got some mighty fine specimens (if I do say so myself) for y'alls.  So hold on to your hats, and get your lookin' eyes ready for a visual feast.

First up we have two sturdy young critters.

   

 We call this one here Nacho.

 An' this feller we like to call la Noche Negra.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to get them to cooperate together - they always seem to be attempin' to engage each other in some sort of wrestling match or something.

Never mind though, they create plenty of entertainment for us unlookers!  

(Luchador earrings made from yogurt bottle and acrylic paint)

For those of you who don't feel too handy with a pair of pliers, there's always baking.  These tricksters are always a welcome present underneath any tree!

And lastly, we've got this pair of dainty creatures, just waiting for a chance to show off their flashy looks.  Watch out though - these guys like to bite 'cha on the ears and stay there!  

It's allright though, they actually look rather dandy attached to your ear-regions - you might just decided to keep 'em there!

(Elegant hanging earrings made from various beads and wire)

phew! enough fake rodeo talk for now! 

Happy/Merry Christmas season - and ON WITH 2012!

Halloween Re-run

So Halloween was some weekends ago, and I feel as if I should catch up a bit on that weekend of fun!  I mean it's a holiday pretty much dedicated to dressing up - you can't go wrong!

(caution you may need to avert your eyes...)

OOPS! forgot your clothes did you?

Oh wait - YES YOU CAN!

College towns are chock full of the most unattractive costumes you will ever see in your life.  Seriously, I would like to have a good fist-to-face meeting with the person who came up with the sexy ______ halloween costume ideas!

Luckily I partook in no such nonsense.

Somehow I got the idea that being a painting would be a really snazzy halloween costume.  I was all geared up to go as Starry night.  Well, geared up in the sense that I had an idea but no materials what so ever!  The idea went a little something like this:

add some sparkles, a cardboard picture frame and I was ready to go!

Unfortunately, paint was outrageously expensive, I couldn't find a dress, and the broken mirror in the trashcan disappeared before I had time to nab it.  So, heart-broken and desperate I let out a great scream of despair!

 and suddenly got a brilliant idea!

Hours later, with the help of a mega piece of cardboard, scissors and some black eyeshadow and I was screamin' ready to go.  (pardon bad puns here)

The best part was walking around campus all day monday, watching peoples faces go from seriously confused - to highly amused!

Lucky for me I live by all the artsy folk, so 98% of the people I ran into got it after a few seconds.  It was really fun, I was entertained.

SO for those of you wishing to make you own scream costume to wear to the grocery store, you will simply need the following:

1 large piece of cardboard (maybe some extra to reinforce it)

a good deal of acrylic paint

a steady hand

patience

black eyeshadow for sunken eyes and hollow cheeks!

Granted - it's not the most beautiful job, my perspective is kind of funky, but it certainly got the job done! And now I can display it on my wall with pride.  And of course use it to scream when life gets a little too hectic!

Did you have a fantastic halloween costume? Leave a comment below

Prom pom pom prom

That Title was supposed to sound like a drum - like the little drummer boy (p-rum pum pum pum?)

Neato - anyway!

I figured that even though Prom was a long time ago, I might post some photos because my dress was pretty much my most intense clothing accomplishment of the season, and well this is for those outfit lovers out there (and those of you who like to read the newspaper.)

IT TOOK A LONG TIME.

The Process:

 The Results!

NU PROM:

 CF PROM:

My face says "I'll punch you in the gullet! 'cuz I'm from the wilderness!"

I like feathers - feathers are nice!

THE STATS:
Goodwill dress on inside (just incase something ripped!)
100% newspapers on the outside (plus some thread, duct tape and safety pins)
All the newspaper (minus the top) is painted with waters colors and watery-glue mixture, some of them are just painted with watery-glue for extra stability and non-rippage.  Dress lasted for about 5 outings I think, and is still in decent condition but I'm going to take it apart soon because I don't think it's really a long term garment!
I implore you: please appreciate this because it took many a day, many a week and loads of procrastination!