Show Your Skill/Talent/Hobby Off! - BBW Only Please

[MizzSnakeBite]

I thought it would be a good to start a thread to boost ourselves up by showing what we're proud of doing, a talent, a hobby, skill, anything!


Do you make jewelry? Take a pic and show it off!

Are you working on a home improvement project? Show us the beginning, middle and end!

Do you have some sort of hobby such as sewing, knitting, woodwork, painting, crafting of any kind, gardening, etc? Show off your project!

Did you finish a work project you're proud about? Tell us about it!




Rules:
(1) For the women only (non SS/BBW can participate).
(2) Don't be shy or humble! :D
(3) If someone compliments you, please say thank you! :bow:

[Tania]

I have a crap-ton of artsy hobbies. I enjoy making ribbon flowers with wired ribbon, needle/thread, and buckram. I'm in the middle of making some ribbon-rose hairclips...will post soonish. Also in the middle of some sewing projects (Regency day gown, ball gown, spencer, and new stays...all of my old early-19th century stuff is still WAY too small for me, so it was time to make new). Will post those whenever I happen to finish them.

I've already posted some of my drawings and graphics to the art thread In the lounge. :D But because you are a boid lady, I'll repost this. :D

http://www.strangegirldesigns.com/britsyhawk.jpg

[MizzSnakeBite]

I have a crap-ton of artsy hobbies. I enjoy making ribbon flowers with wired ribbon, needle/thread, and buckram. I'm in the middle of making some ribbon-rose hairclips...will post soonish. Also in the middle of some sewing projects (Regency day gown, ball gown, spencer, and new stays...all of my old early-19th century stuff is still WAY too small for me, so it was time to make new). Will post those whenever I happen to finish them.

I've already posted some of my drawings and graphics to the art thread In the lounge. :D But because you are a boid lady, I'll repost this. :D

http://www.strangegirldesigns.com/britsyhawk.jpg

I LOVE.............do you see parrot drawings in your future...........I do......<waving my hands over my crystal ball> :D

[aussieamazonwoman]

Great Thread MizzSnakeBite,

My hobbies aren't as visual (and are possibly a bit nutty).

I play the piano and write music, have since I was a kid and still play every day and I also love to sing jazz (I swear when I was younger I would have totally followed a creative path except for the fact that I felt I didn't *look right* then).

My other nutty hobby is that I am an astrologer, have studied the art and philosophy of the planets turning for about the last 10 years. I find it fascinating.

[steely]

I have a crap-ton of artsy hobbies. I enjoy making ribbon flowers with wired ribbon, needle/thread, and buckram. I'm in the middle of making some ribbon-rose hairclips...will post soonish. Also in the middle of some sewing projects (Regency day gown, ball gown, spencer, and new stays...all of my old early-19th century stuff is still WAY too small for me, so it was time to make new). Will post those whenever I happen to finish them.

I've already posted some of my drawings and graphics to the art thread In the lounge. :D But because you are a boid lady, I'll repost this. :D

http://www.strangegirldesigns.com/britsyhawk.jpg

That's beautiful, Tania.

[littlefairywren]

I have a crap-ton of artsy hobbies. I enjoy making ribbon flowers with wired ribbon, needle/thread, and buckram. I'm in the middle of making some ribbon-rose hairclips...will post soonish. Also in the middle of some sewing projects (Regency day gown, ball gown, spencer, and new stays...all of my old early-19th century stuff is still WAY too small for me, so it was time to make new). Will post those whenever I happen to finish them.

I've already posted some of my drawings and graphics to the art thread In the lounge. :D But because you are a boid lady, I'll repost this. :D

http://www.strangegirldesigns.com/britsyhawk.jpg

Tania, I love your drawing!
What a clever idea for a thread Devi :)

[Tau]

I have a crap-ton of artsy hobbies. I enjoy making ribbon flowers with wired ribbon, needle/thread, and buckram. I'm in the middle of making some ribbon-rose hairclips...will post soonish. Also in the middle of some sewing projects (Regency day gown, ball gown, spencer, and new stays...all of my old early-19th century stuff is still WAY too small for me, so it was time to make new). Will post those whenever I happen to finish them.

I've already posted some of my drawings and graphics to the art thread In the lounge. :D But because you are a boid lady, I'll repost this. :D

http://www.strangegirldesigns.com/britsyhawk.jpg

So,so lovely Tania!! I wish I could sew from the bottom of my heart - am taking lessons in the next month because I don't think sewing is a skill a fat girl should be without.

My hobby's - and also my job - writing and photography. Below two fave shots from two shoots last year. Sorry bout the watermark

[littlefairywren]

So,so lovely Tania!! I wish I could sew from the bottom of my heart - am taking lessons in the next month because I don't think sewing is a skill a fat girl should be without.

My hobby's - and also my job - writing and photography. Below two fave shots from two shoots last year. Sorry bout the watermark

Oh Tau, they are fantastic!! The last one is my favourite, the colour is gorgeous.

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

Great Thread MizzSnakeBite,

My hobbies aren't as visual (and are possibly a bit nutty).

I play the piano and write music, have since I was a kid and still play every day and I also love to sing jazz (I swear when I was younger I would have totally followed a creative path except for the fact that I felt I didn't *look right* then).

My other nutty hobby is that I am an astrologer, have studied the art and philosophy of the planets turning for about the last 10 years. I find it fascinating.

I don't think it is nutty at all. You sound like a really grounded person:) Anyone who can play more than Mary Had a Little Lamb on the piano gets my respect, lol.

Astrology is so interesting. I also like the Tarot and Palm Reading. I am missing a line, a major line on my right hand and find it very interesting:)

[aussieamazonwoman]

thankyou BeautifulPD for your kind words!

Yes, I like tarot as well (although can only read for other people, never myself). I wish I could understand palm reading. I find most of the esoteric arts pretty interesting to explore:)

[steely]

I can show you some of the projects I made with Harold. Not from start to finish, I wasn't that smart. I nevr took pictures all the way through. I always like the finished project. The first is a hope chest. The second is a dresser I sanded and repainted, it turned out well. The third is one of my adirondack chairs. I really love this stuff.

[steely]

Tau- Those pics are just gorgeous. :D

aussiewoman- I agree, I am in awe of anyone who can play the piano, not to mention write music. What a gift to have.

[Tau]

I can show you some of the projects I made with Harold. Not from start to finish, I wasn't that smart. I nevr took pictures all the way through. I always like the finished project. The first is a hope chest. The second is a dresser I sanded and repainted, it turned out well. The third is one of my adirondack chairs. I really love this stuff.


OMG Steely!!! Those are so beautiful!!!

And to you and littlefairywren - thank you :D

[Jes]

Steely, what a lovely, comfortable, warm and inviting house yours is!

[Tania]

*hugs* and thank you, Devi, Amy, Kimberly, and Tau. :*

Tau, I have perused your photoblog and love your work. The images from the outdoor shoot of the models in the whimsical makeup are stunning!

Amy, what beautiful furniture!

Devi, I will do a colored pencil drawing of one of your babies, if you like. :D It may take me a bit of time to finish, but I will do that for you. :)

[steely]

OMG Steely!!! Those are so beautiful!!!

And to you and littlefairywren - thank you :D

Steely, what a lovely, comfortable, warm and inviting house yours is!

*hugs* and thank you, Devi, Amy, Kimberly, and Tau. :*

Tau, I have perused your photoblog and love your work. The images from the outdoor shoot of the models in the whimsical makeup are stunning!

Amy, what beautiful furniture!

Devi, I will do a colored pencil drawing of one of your babies, if you like. :D It may take me a bit of time to finish, but I will do that for you. :)

Thank you all, I love the pieces we made together. I like to think of my home as comfortable and inviting. What a lovely compliment. :happy:

[littlefairywren]

I can show you some of the projects I made with Harold. Not from start to finish, I wasn't that smart. I nevr took pictures all the way through. I always like the finished project. The first is a hope chest. The second is a dresser I sanded and repainted, it turned out well. The third is one of my adirondack chairs. I really love this stuff.

I LOVE your projects steely...particularly the adirondak chair. I have always wanted one, they just look so comfy. And that colour blue is my fav!

[steely]

I LOVE your projects steely...particularly the adirondak chair. I have always wanted one, they just look so comfy. And that colour blue is my fav!

Thank you! You can tell I love carolina blue. The dresser is the same color. I love blues of any shade. I have two of them, I need about 4 more. I'd like to put some down by the creek. Leave them to weather to a natural grey. :happy:

[littlefairywren]

Thank you! You can tell I love carolina blue. The dresser is the same color. I love blues of any shade. I have two of them, I need about 4 more. I'd like to put some down by the creek. Leave them to weather to a natural grey. :happy:

Yes, that sounds just like the image in my head...down by the water, on a soft afternoon with a comfy pillow behind my back and a book in my lap :)

[steely]

That is just perfect, lfw. My creek is just on the other side of the fence. Harold and I built the fence, too. We were just so handy together. We planted the azaleas around the tree. I wish he could have spent his last years here, where we worked so hard together.

[littlefairywren]

That is just perfect, lfw. My creek is just on the other side of the fence. Harold and I built the fence, too. We were just so handy together. We planted the azaleas around the tree. I wish he could have spent his last years here, where we worked so hard together.

Oh, thank you for posting that pic Amy....it is so peaceful looking. The work that you and Harold put in to that fence and garden shows. What a perfect spot you have there :)

[steely]

Oh, thank you for posting that pic Amy....it is so peaceful looking. The work that you and Harold put in to that fence and garden shows. What a perfect spot you have there :)

You are welcome. It is very peaceful here, I am happy here and I was with Harold. We both liked the quiet of the country and I always will. I'm a country girl at heart, feet in the grass, hands in the dirt. :happy:

[MizzSnakeBite]

Great Thread MizzSnakeBite,

My hobbies aren't as visual (and are possibly a bit nutty).

I play the piano and write music, have since I was a kid and still play every day and I also love to sing jazz (I swear when I was younger I would have totally followed a creative path except for the fact that I felt I didn't *look right* then).

My other nutty hobby is that I am an astrologer, have studied the art and philosophy of the planets turning for about the last 10 years. I find it fascinating.

Thank you!

I wish I could play the piano! I used to play the cello; very relaxing.

I don't think being an astrologer's nutty at all! I've often wanted to go to one, but was/am afraid of what I might find out!! lol

Tania, I love your drawing!
What a clever idea for a thread Devi :)

Thank you my dear:happy:.

P.S. You're mine, not FLW's :D :p :D

S

My hobby's - and also my job - writing and photography. Below two fave shots from two shoots last year. Sorry bout the watermark

Gorgeous!! Beautiful coloration!


I can show you some of the projects I made with Harold. Not from start to finish, I wasn't that smart. I nevr took pictures all the way through. I always like the finished project. The first is a hope chest. The second is a dresser I sanded and repainted, it turned out well. The third is one of my adirondack chairs. I really love this stuff.

Those are all just beautiful! I particularly love the hope chest and the Adirondack chair! That blue is so pretty:).



Devi, I will do a colored pencil drawing of one of your babies, if you like. :D It may take me a bit of time to finish, but I will do that for you. :)

<Squeal of delight!!!> Oh I wuv you!!! I'd still wuv you if you didn't do it though:happy:.

That is just perfect, lfw. My creek is just on the other side of the fence. Harold and I built the fence, too. We were just so handy together. We planted the azaleas around the tree. I wish he could have spent his last years here, where we worked so hard together.

You have such beautiful land! I just love your fence!! Your landscaping is to die for......it must be stunning when everything is in bloom!

[Frankie]

That is just perfect, lfw. My creek is just on the other side of the fence. Harold and I built the fence, too. We were just so handy together. We planted the azaleas around the tree. I wish he could have spent his last years here, where we worked so hard together.

You live here? I'm moving in with you! To hell with you, Manhattan! You and Harold created a very beautiful yard. I love it.

[littlefairywren]

Thank you my dear:happy:.

P.S. You're mine, not FLW's :D :p :D









LOL, there is a LOT of me to go around you know...and lots of cuddles too :happy: :kiss2:

[MizzSnakeBite]

LOL, there is a LOT of me to go around you know...and lots of cuddles too :happy: :kiss2:

I don't share well :D :p :blush: :D :blush: :p :D

[Twilley]

I actually draw and whatnot every now and again...

here's my lame-o dA page:

http://solomonfaust.deviantart.com/

[MizzSnakeBite]

I actually draw and whatnot every now and again...

here's my lame-o dA page:

http://solomonfaust.deviantart.com/

Very nice, but this is just for Dims women to participate in:). Maybe in the FA board there is something like this?
Mizz

[Twilley]

Oh derp...I feel dumb. I should have read the first post! My bad!

[MizzSnakeBite]

Oh derp...I feel dumb. I should have read the first post! My bad!

That's ok! Don't feel dumb!! :)

[rainyday]

I am loving seeing everyone's creations and your beautiful home, Steely. Great thread, Mizz.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Great thread, Mizz.

Thank you :D

[steely]

Those are all just beautiful! I particularly love the hope chest and the Adirondack chair! That blue is so pretty:).

You have such beautiful land! I just love your fence!! Your landscaping is to die for......it must be stunning when everything is in bloom!

Thank you! I don't think I have any when it's in full bloom. I need to check.

You live here? I'm moving in with you! To hell with you, Manhattan! You and Harold created a very beautiful yard. I love it.

LOL, Talk about culture shock! Thank you, you are welcome anytime. :happy:

[steely]

I am loving seeing everyone's creations and your beautiful home, Steely. Great thread, Mizz.

Thanks, rainy :)

[steely]

This is a picture of the deck we built, of course attached to the house. We landscaped the front. This place was pitiful when we bought it. We worked hard in the first couple of years to get it in shape. I really enjoyed it. :)
It's strange little squashed picture but you get it, LOL.

[MizzSnakeBite]

This is a picture of the deck we built, of course attached to the house. We landscaped the front. This place was pitiful when we bought it. We worked hard in the first couple of years to get it in shape. I really enjoyed it. :)
It's strange little squashed picture but you get it, LOL.

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty!!!!!!! :bow:

[littlefairywren]

This is a picture of the deck we built, of course attached to the house. We landscaped the front. This place was pitiful when we bought it. We worked hard in the first couple of years to get it in shape. I really enjoyed it. :)
It's strange little squashed picture but you get it, LOL.

What a lovely pic Amy. I can just see you on that deck too :)

[steely]

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty!!!!!!! :bow:

What a lovely pic Amy. I can just see you on that deck too :)

Thanks, you two! I stay in the screened in part most. It is the south, we have bugs that will eat you whole.:p
I'm going to hang my porch swing in the screened in part today. I haven't hung it here but I am feeling ready for spring.

[MizzSnakeBite]

One of my many interests and hobbies is making bird toys (of course lol). I make them for charity, I make them for my guys and gal, for friends, and I've sold some. I've done an Esty shop to sell some, but haven't had the energy or time to make some stock for it (here's what the shop looks like anyway: http://www.etsy.com/shop/YouCrazyBird ).

Here are some toys I've made:

You might not be able to tell on this one, but the base is a hard plastic horse head that's used to hold embroidery floss. I call it "My Pretty Pony." There are literally thousands of beads for its "mane."
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[steely]

Those are so cool! It makes me want to get a bird, just so I can give it those cool toys! I love them!

[littlefairywren]

Devi, the toys are great!!! I really LOVE the third one....if I was a bird, that's the one I would chew on :D

[MisticalMisty]

I have others..but this is my first one.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/022-1.jpg

[MizzSnakeBite]

And here are some more.....

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Mrs. Coco Nutty:
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[MizzSnakeBite]

Those are so cool! It makes me want to get a bird, just so I can give it those cool toys! I love them!


Devi, the toys are great!!! I really LOVE the third one....if I was a bird, that's the one I would chew on :D

Thanks Steely and LFW :)

I have others..but this is my first one.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/022-1.jpg



Gorgeous Misty!

[Cat]

It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!


The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3739575791_a9380689cf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3739575963_0a97219608.jpg

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_7219-765910.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3061-733559.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3055-733681.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_5532-799175.JPG

I also did a random crafty thing for a friend of mine...Xmas stockings:

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/2009-11-21-1-775495.jpg

[Cat]

I have others..but this is my first one.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/022-1.jpg



Misty,
Way back when...my mom and I used to do the pretty sequin and pin decorations. My thumbs would be aching after pushing in all of the pins. I swear they used to make the foam out of concrete!!

The one you've shown is lovely. Post more!

[katorade]

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3055-733681.JPG





LOVE THIS! Are those Amy Butler fabrics I see?

[MizzSnakeBite]

It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!


The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:



They're all so gorgeous!!!!

Of course, I partial to the cardinal paper cutting :D :p :D

[Cat]

LOVE THIS! Are those Amy Butler fabrics I see?
Thanks! Yes, Amy Butler. I loooove her fabrics.

[Cat]

They're all so gorgeous!!!!

Of course, I partial to the cardinal paper cutting :D :p :D

Thanks, MizzSnakeBite!
Thanks for starting the thread, too.

[Inhibited]

This is a picture of the deck we built, of course attached to the house. We landscaped the front. This place was pitiful when we bought it. We worked hard in the first couple of years to get it in shape. I really enjoyed it. :)
It's strange little squashed picture but you get it, LOL.

Wow thats how i picture my dream house at the beach....:)

[Inhibited]

[QUOTE=Cat;1361206]It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!


The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3739575791_a9380689cf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3739575963_0a97219608.jpg

I really like these, they would go so well in my dream beach house....:)
So you know i like the 3rd one too but it got left out of the quote...

[steely]

I have others..but this is my first one.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/022-1.jpg



Beautiful, Misty :D

[steely]

It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!


The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3739575791_a9380689cf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3739575963_0a97219608.jpg

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_7219-765910.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3061-733559.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3055-733681.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_5532-799175.JPG

I also did a random crafty thing for a friend of mine...Xmas stockings:

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/2009-11-21-1-775495.jpg

Wow! You are incredibly talented, everything you do is beautiful.

[steely]

Wow thats how i picture my dream house at the beach....:)

Me, too! But it's at the foot of the mountains instead, it's all good. :happy:

[littlefairywren]

It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!


The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3739575791_a9380689cf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3739575963_0a97219608.jpg

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_7219-765910.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3061-733559.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_3055-733681.JPG

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/IMG_5532-799175.JPG

I also did a random crafty thing for a friend of mine...Xmas stockings:

http://www.catay.com/uploaded_images/2009-11-21-1-775495.jpg

Cat, I love your work. The cardinals are my favourite of the paper cutting and the quilts are excellent!!

I have others..but this is my first one.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/022-1.jpg



This is beautiful Misty....please put up some more :)

[Cat]

Thanks for the compliments, Inhibited, Steely and LittleFairyWren!

[Jes]

I LOVE the cardinals! They're the state bird of Illinois (right?) and I don't see them much anymore now that I live in Philly. My parents have a pair (they go everywhere together, the male and female) that visit our back porch and I love seeing them all year long.

This is a necklace I recently finished. It's brecciated jasper (pendant) strung together with tiger's eye (smaller rounds) and mahogany obsidian (larger rounds) in sterling silver. The pendant is unbelievably awesome in its color striations, but this shot only shows it from the side.

(photo credit: not me!)

well crap. photo too big. and, I don't feel like typing this out again ever, so, uh...just picture it in your mind. *sad trombone*

[MizzSnakeBite]

Thanks, MizzSnakeBite!
Thanks for starting the thread, too.

Thank you! :) I love seeing everything we've all worked on!

[MizzSnakeBite]

I LOVE the cardinals! They're the state bird of Illinois (right?) and I don't see them much anymore now that I live in Philly. My parents have a pair (they go everywhere together, the male and female) that visit our back porch and I love seeing them all year long.

This is a necklace I recently finished. It's brecciated jasper (pendant) strung together with tiger's eye (smaller rounds) and mahogany obsidian (larger rounds) in sterling silver. The pendant is unbelievably awesome in its color striations, but this shot only shows it from the side.

(photo credit: not me!)

well crap. photo too big. and, I don't feel like typing this out again ever, so, uh...just picture it in your mind. *sad trombone*

ah yes, it's just divine! ROFL

Really, it sounds beautiful :)

[MizzSnakeBite]

I just wanted to reiterate that you can post anything you've done; big or small! If you don't have room for a garden, but have a plant you've bought, and are watching it grow and bloom, post it! I love to see plants (I was a horticulture major in college)! Don't feel like what you have to contribute 'isn't enough'. So don't hold back on us!!! We're nosy and want to see what you've been up too! :D :p :D

[steely]

Ooo, Ooo, I forgot this, how I could forget this I have no idea. I guess because I didn't get to EAT them. :doh:
Feast your eyes on the loveliness of cake decorating class. I am a renaissance woman, LOL! I can grout tile and bake a lovely decorated cake!

The Rainbow cake was first, the Clown cake second and the Flower cake third. I had never decorated a cake in my life. I didn't master the rose until later but I did get it, finally.

[littlefairywren]

Ooo, Ooo, I forgot this, how I could forget this I have no idea. I guess because I didn't get to EAT them. :doh:
Feast your eyes on the loveliness of cake decorating class. I am a renaissance woman, LOL! I can grout tile and bake a lovely decorated cake!

The Rainbow cake was first, the Clown cake second and the Flower cake third. I had never decorated a cake in my life. I didn't master the rose until later but I did get it, finally.

Oh my gosh, the clown cake is sooooo sweet. The little guy on the side of the cake, looks like he is about to hop off. That made me go awwwww :happy:

[LoveBHMS]

I know this is really really stupid to list as a talent or hobby but whatevs.

As i posted about, last year I worked at a bar and restaurant and discovered I'm really good at mixing drinks and inventing new ones. The same way some people are good at cooking or baking and like trying new recipes, I really like doing that with liquor and mixers. I invented some cool shooters, and some twists on classic margaritas that were really good. I also used to love looking up really classic old drink recipes like sidecars or Gin Blossoms or Pink Ladies that nobody orders anymore and making them at work. Every now and then I could talk a customer into ordering something they'd never tried before and I loved getting to make and offer them new things they'd either never heard of or never tried. I used to get so geeked up when somebody would discover a new favorite and say they couldn't wait to order it again.

Also serving drinks properly is kind of (kind of) like plating food. The presentation is a big deal to me and I always made a point of doing the little things (like clearing the salt on a salt rimmed margarita glass out of the inside of the glass) that made them look like a magazine picture.

Sometimes on my days off I'd buy up a bunch of those little airplane sized bottles of liquor and some fruit and fruit juice and play around with new ideas.

[LovelyLiz]

It's great seeing all of the creations from the talented people on here!

The past couple of years, I've been trying to stretch my analog skills and have started doing paper cutting and quilting. Here are a few examples:

Wow, Cat! I LOVE those paper cutting pieces!!! :bow: How did you learn? And, do you sell them anywhere?

[steely]

Oh my gosh, the clown cake is sooooo sweet. The little guy on the side of the cake, looks like he is about to hop off. That made me go awwwww :happy:

Thanks, lfw. It was the cutest cake. My bil took it to work the next day, he got there at 6:30 in the morning and it was gone by 7:00. The sad thing was, he took their heads off so he wouldn't lose them. He took these headless clowns into work, it was a little gruesome I thought. :D

[MisticalMisty]

Thanks everyone for your compliments :)

This ornament is so damn hard to photograph. The purple just refuses to shine brilliantly.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/008-3.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/002-5.jpg

[indy500tchr]

I know this is really really stupid to list as a talent or hobby but whatevs.

As i posted about, last year I worked at a bar and restaurant and discovered I'm really good at mixing drinks and inventing new ones. The same way some people are good at cooking or baking and like trying new recipes, I really like doing that with liquor and mixers. I invented some cool shooters, and some twists on classic margaritas that were really good. I also used to love looking up really classic old drink recipes like sidecars or Gin Blossoms or Pink Ladies that nobody orders anymore and making them at work. Every now and then I could talk a customer into ordering something they'd never tried before and I loved getting to make and offer them new things they'd either never heard of or never tried. I used to get so geeked up when somebody would discover a new favorite and say they couldn't wait to order it again.

Also serving drinks properly is kind of (kind of) like plating food. The presentation is a big deal to me and I always made a point of doing the little things (like clearing the salt on a salt rimmed margarita glass out of the inside of the glass) that made them look like a magazine picture.

Sometimes on my days off I'd buy up a bunch of those little airplane sized bottles of liquor and some fruit and fruit juice and play around with new ideas.

Care to share some of your recipes? :)

[Fluffy51888]

All of you ladies are so creative! I'm not artsy at ALL, (drawing stick people is my specialty :p) but I like to paint pottery at a local pottery place here. As soon as I can, I'll get a picture up. :)

[LoveBHMS]

Care to share some of your recipes? :)

My three favorites:

Trail Mix Shooters (I invented this one! It tastes just like trail mix)
Put in a cocktail shaker equal parts Frangelico, Cranberry Juice, and Amaretto. Shake with ice and strain into a glass. YUM!


Tuaca Sidecars. Tuaca is an Italian liqueur with an orange/vanilla flavor. Think a slightly ligher Grand Marnier with vanilla. A "sidecar" is a margarita made with brandy or another liqueur. Chill a cocktail glass (aka the martini glass) and rim sugar. Shake together 2 ounces of Tuaca, a splash of sour mix, a splash of Triple Sec, a splash of Rose's Lime Juice and some OJ. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with a wedge of orange.

Italian Wedding Cookie Shooter. This can actually be served as a shooter or chilled in a cocktail glass. It tastes exactly like one of those Italian Wedding Cookies dusted with powdered sugar. Shake together 2 ounces Stoli Vanilla, 1/2 ounce each White Creme de Cacao and Amaretto, and 1 ounce each pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Strain into either a highball glass or a cocktail glass. Make sure to shake very hard, because when you look at your glass from the side, the "foam" will be white and look like the powdered sugar on the cookies. Super yummy.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Ooo, Ooo, I forgot this, how I could forget this I have no idea. I guess because I didn't get to EAT them. :doh:
Feast your eyes on the loveliness of cake decorating class. I am a renaissance woman, LOL! I can grout tile and bake a lovely decorated cake!

The Rainbow cake was first, the Clown cake second and the Flower cake third. I had never decorated a cake in my life. I didn't master the rose until later but I did get it, finally.

LOVE THEM!!!! I especially love the clown one :D. I've wanted to take cake decorating lessons for the longest time.

I know this is really really stupid to list as a talent or hobby but whatevs.

As i posted about, last year I worked at a bar and restaurant and discovered I'm really good at mixing drinks and inventing new ones. The same way some people are good at cooking or baking and like trying new recipes, I really like doing that with liquor and mixers. I invented some cool shooters, and some twists on classic margaritas that were really good. I also used to love looking up really classic old drink recipes like sidecars or Gin Blossoms or Pink Ladies that nobody orders anymore and making them at work. Every now and then I could talk a customer into ordering something they'd never tried before and I loved getting to make and offer them new things they'd either never heard of or never tried. I used to get so geeked up when somebody would discover a new favorite and say they couldn't wait to order it again.

Also serving drinks properly is kind of (kind of) like plating food. The presentation is a big deal to me and I always made a point of doing the little things (like clearing the salt on a salt rimmed margarita glass out of the inside of the glass) that made them look like a magazine picture.

Sometimes on my days off I'd buy up a bunch of those little airplane sized bottles of liquor and some fruit and fruit juice and play around with new ideas.

I think it's a talent and certainly a hobby! I can't for the life of me really make a decent drink, and forget about creating one from scratch! lol Everyone would be running to the restroom! :eek:

Wow, Cat! I LOVE those paper cutting pieces!!! :bow: How did you learn? And, do you sell them anywhere?

I can answer the second question :). Yes, she does sell them. She has an Esty shop (which I've hearted lol)

http://catay.etsy.com


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This ornament is so damn hard to photograph. The purple just refuses to shine brilliantly.

Just beautiful!

[QUOTE=Fluffy51888;1361896]All of you ladies are so creative! I'm not artsy at ALL, (drawing stick people is my specialty :p) but I like to paint pottery at a local pottery place here. As soon as I can, I'll get a picture up. :)

Can't wait to see!

I've done that before; it's loads of fun. I've given them as gifts.

[LoveBHMS]

I think it's a talent and certainly a hobby! I can't for the life of me really make a decent drink, and forget about creating one from scratch! lol Everyone would be running to the restroom

Awwww. Thank you. What I found is that so many bar customers nowadays are only interested in getting wasted or in having some long-winded named drink like the "White Chocolate Rasberry Appletini" or some such nonsense. So much of the real art of cocktail making and serving has gone the way of the dinosaur. One of my funniest exchanges with a patron was with a woman who ordered a martini. I asked her how she wanted it, and she said "what do you mean?" And i said, "Uhmmm. Dry? Dirty? Up? On the rocks? Twist?" and she asked me what "dry" meant. When i said it referred to the amount of vermouth, she said she 'hated vermouth' and when i asked her if all she wanted was chilled gin, she said she hated gin. I said "Miss. A martini without gin or vermouth is an empty glass. So let's try and figure out what you really want to drink." As it turned out, she thought of a "martini" as vodka served straight up, whereas I was thinking of a martini in the classic "three parts gin one part vermouth" serving.

I once had a customer tell our night manager that I was the only waitress in forever who actually understood what questions to ask when somebody ordered a martini. I was like unreasonably proud of that.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Awwww. Thank you. What I found is that so many bar customers nowadays are only interested in getting wasted or in having some long-winded named drink like the "White Chocolate Rasberry Appletini" or some such nonsense. So much of the real art of cocktail making and serving has gone the way of the dinosaur. One of my funniest exchanges with a patron was with a woman who ordered a martini. I asked her how she wanted it, and she said "what do you mean?" And i said, "Uhmmm. Dry? Dirty? Up? On the rocks? Twist?" and she asked me what "dry" meant. When i said it referred to the amount of vermouth, she said she 'hated vermouth' and when i asked her if all she wanted was chilled gin, she said she hated gin. I said "Miss. A martini without gin or vermouth is an empty glass. So let's try and figure out what you really want to drink." As it turned out, she thought of a "martini" as vodka served straight up, whereas I was thinking of a martini in the classic "three parts gin one part vermouth" serving.

I once had a customer tell our night manager that I was the only waitress in forever who actually understood what questions to ask when somebody ordered a martini. I was like unreasonably proud of that.

You're quite welcome! :D

I wouldn't be able to do what you do! :bow:

[littlefairywren]

This is my little hobby....when I find the time. I am still learning btw..

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6415/p1000527q.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000527q.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6993/p1000528p.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000528p.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5595/p1000531u.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000531u.jpg/)

[Tania]

Beautiful work, Kimberly and Cat. :*

[theladypoet]

Ok, so this picture is really old, and sideways, but it's the only one I have that shows off my hobby.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v73/126/97/606211680/n606211680_133139_4150.jpg
What is that, you ask? It's a large rug that I crocheted. I also crochet belts, scarves, and coin purses, but I don't have an pictures of those yet.

[steely]

Ok, so this picture is really old, and sideways, but it's the only one I have that shows off my hobby.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v73/126/97/606211680/n606211680_133139_4150.jpg
What is that, you ask? It's a large rug that I crocheted. I also crochet belts, scarves, and coin purses, but I don't have an pictures of those yet.

Wow, that is wonderful. It's so cute and homey looking. :)

[steely]

This is my little hobby....when I find the time. I am still learning btw..

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6415/p1000527q.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000527q.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6993/p1000528p.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000528p.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5595/p1000531u.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/p1000531u.jpg/)

littlefairy, those are beautiful. You are so talented. I can't paint to save my life. I can only paint rooms, how sad is that.

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

Everyone is soooo talented.

I'm under developed.

[Cat]

I LOVE the cardinals! They're the state bird of Illinois (right?) and I don't see them much anymore now that I live in Philly. My parents have a pair (they go everywhere together, the male and female) that visit our back porch and I love seeing them all year long.
(snip)
well crap. photo too big. and, I don't feel like typing this out again ever, so, uh...just picture it in your mind. *sad trombone*

Thanks, Jes. If you need assistance resizing your picture, let me know. I'd be happy to do it.



Wow, Cat! I LOVE those paper cutting pieces!!! :bow: How did you learn? And, do you sell them anywhere?

Thanks, McBeth. I saw some papercutting sites online and was instantly inspired. I went to a craft store and picked up some frames, paper and a new Xacto knife and started working on how to do it. I put a "how to" on my site after I figured it out. http://www.catay.com/crippycraft/crippycraft02.asp




I can answer the second question :). Yes, she does sell them. She has an Esty shop (which I've hearted lol) http://catay.etsy.com

Thanks, MizzSnakeBite, for the link to my Etsy site and for the heart!


Beautiful work, Kimberly and Cat. :*

Thanks, Tania!

The Rainbow cake was first, the Clown cake second and the Flower cake third. I had never decorated a cake in my life. I didn't master the rose until later but I did get it, finally.
Steely...I hate clowns, but think your clown cake is awesome!

[Cat]

When I found the "how to" page that I posted above, it reminded me of another crafty thing I do. Oven mitts!

These fit soooo much better than the oversized ones in the store. I made them as gifties for my family at Christmas. They were a huge hit!

http://www.catay.com/images/crippy/howto01/mittcircle.jpg

Again, I have a "how to" here: http://www.catay.com/crippycraft/crippycraft01.asp

[steely]

When I found the "how to" page that I posted above, it reminded me of another crafty thing I do. Oven mitts!

These fit soooo much better than the oversized ones in the store. I made them as gifties for my family at Christmas. They were a huge hit!

http://www.catay.com/images/crippy/howto01/mittcircle.jpg

Again, I have a "how to" here: http://www.catay.com/crippycraft/crippycraft01.asp

I love the oven mitts! How cute! I feel like a 50's housewife, LOL :D

[littlefairywren]

Thank you for the compliments steely and Tania...much appreciated :)

[littlefairywren]

When I found the "how to" page that I posted above, it reminded me of another crafty thing I do. Oven mitts!

These fit soooo much better than the oversized ones in the store. I made them as gifties for my family at Christmas. They were a huge hit!

http://www.catay.com/images/crippy/howto01/mittcircle.jpg

Again, I have a "how to" here: http://www.catay.com/crippycraft/crippycraft01.asp

OMG...I love oven mits. Like in a "I collect oven mits" kinda way, and hate using them because they get dirty. These are beautiful Cat!!

[Fat.n.sassy]

Wow, this is a stunning drawing! I envy people who can draw like this. :)

I forgot to add the quote & picture! This is about the bird drawing.

[Fat.n.sassy]

Great Thread MizzSnakeBite,

My hobbies aren't as visual (and are possibly a bit nutty).

I play the piano and write music, have since I was a kid and still play every day and I also love to sing jazz (I swear when I was younger I would have totally followed a creative path except for the fact that I felt I didn't *look right* then).

My other nutty hobby is that I am an astrologer, have studied the art and philosophy of the planets turning for about the last 10 years. I find it fascinating.

I don't think these things are nutty, I sing and can't 'show' that either. :)

[SocialbFly]

Holy cow everything is so cool here, i will post something soon...i am working on it :)

[vermillion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgDjbSNlHUw

this is me singing

[MizzSnakeBite]

This is my little hobby....when I find the time. I am still learning btw..




They're beautiful Kimberly! You should do one of a wren!


Ok, so this picture is really old, and sideways, but it's the only one I have that shows off my hobby.

What is that, you ask? It's a large rug that I crocheted. I also crochet belts, scarves, and coin purses, but I don't have an pictures of those yet.

Looks so nice and comfy!

Everyone is soooo talented.

I'm under developed.

Awww; you just haven't found your creative niche yet. ;)
:)

When I found the "how to" page that I posted above, it reminded me of another crafty thing I do. Oven mitts!

These fit soooo much better than the oversized ones in the store. I made them as gifties for my family at Christmas. They were a huge hit!




I LOVE them!!! Thanks for all the instructions! :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgDjbSNlHUw

this is me singing

You're voice is AMAZING!!!! :bow:

[luscious_lulu]

You all make me look like a talentless hack! Nice work ladies.

I like to write, especially poetry. I wrote this for my mom's funeral.

Legacy

The sun shines upon this day,
It does not know the sadness we have faced.

A friend has passed.
A sister is missed.
A true love was lost.
A mother has gone.

Today we remember the life you lived.
The legacy that you left.

Your light shone bright.
Your spirit soared.
Your courage inspired.
Your life was lived full and strong.

Memories are shared,
Stories passed on.

We remember your wisdom.
We cherish your love.
We honour your faith.
We find in you, the strength to carry on.

Today we do not grieve,
We celebrate a life well lived.

[MizzSnakeBite]

You all make me look like a talentless hack! Nice work ladies.

I like to write, especially poetry. I wrote this for my mom's funeral.

Legacy

.

Talentless hack! I think not! ;) Your poem is beautiful. :bow:

[luscious_lulu]

Talentless hack! I think not! ;) Your poem is beautiful. :bow:

Thanks Bella!

[archivaltype]

Ooooo what a fun thread! Everybody's stuff is amazing! :D

I'm a Biomedical Illustration major, so the art that I have is all sciene-ey and can be sort of gross, but I just love these turkeys. They were pieces of an exhibition poster for our museum (which is why they are cropped funny, too) . :)
Sorry they are so biggggg. :[

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo85/polarisminirex/aztecturkey.jpg

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo85/polarisminirex/audobauhncopy.jpg

[rainyday]

Those are really awesome, Archival. I never knew there was a major in that kind of illustration. Interesting!

[archivaltype]

Thanks! :) Not a lot of people know about it...there's only 2 schools in the country that offer it as an ungrad degree, so it's a tiny field, too. It's really exciting, though. :)

[littlefairywren]

Ooooo what a fun thread! Everybody's stuff is amazing! :D

I'm a Biomedical Illustration major, so the art that I have is all sciene-ey and can be sort of gross, but I just love these turkeys. They were pieces of an exhibition poster for our museum (which is why they are cropped funny, too) . :)
Sorry they are so biggggg. :[

archivaltype I am totally blown away by your talent.....oh you are soooo gifted!!! They are just stunning :bow:

[littlefairywren]

They're beautiful Kimberly! You should do one of a wren!

Thank you Devi...would you believe that I am in the middle of another clock, and it has 3 little wrens on it :)

[Cat]

Archivaltype, those turkeys are fabulous!!
I would love to see some of your medical drawings, too. It'll take me back to my Gray's Anatomy days.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Ooooo what a fun thread! Everybody's stuff is amazing! :D

I'm a Biomedical Illustration major, so the art that I have is all sciene-ey and can be sort of gross, but I just love these turkeys. They were pieces of an exhibition poster for our museum (which is why they are cropped funny, too) . :)
Sorry they are so biggggg. :[

[

OMG! You are so talented! These are amazing! I'd love to see more!

Thank you Devi...would you believe that I am in the middle of another clock, and it has 3 little wrens on it :)

I must be psychic! :D :p :D

[steely]

Archival and lulu, you both have incredible talent. :happy:

[littlefairywren]

You all make me look like a talentless hack! Nice work ladies.

I like to write, especially poetry. I wrote this for my mom's funeral.

Legacy

The sun shines upon this day,
It does not know the sadness we have faced.

A friend has passed.
A sister is missed.
A true love was lost.
A mother has gone.

Today we remember the life you lived.
The legacy that you left.

Your light shone bright.
Your spirit soared.
Your courage inspired.
Your life was lived full and strong.

Memories are shared,
Stories passed on.

We remember your wisdom.
We cherish your love.
We honour your faith.
We find in you, the strength to carry on.

Today we do not grieve,
We celebrate a life well lived.

I love your poem lulu..I love poetry full stop. Your words are just lovely.

[MisticalMisty]

I'll have 3 more ornaments to post next week...because I've sold 3 :)

I'm so excited!!!

[steely]

I'll have 3 more ornaments to post next week...because I've sold 3 :)

I'm so excited!!!

Great news!!

[goofy girl]

what a great thread! I've loved seeing all of this, thanks for sharing!!


I try really hard to be artistic but it doesn't seem to work out for me lol

[MizzSnakeBite]

I'll have 3 more ornaments to post next week...because I've sold 3 :)

I'm so excited!!!

Fantastic!

[luscious_lulu]

I love your poem lulu..I love poetry full stop. Your words are just lovely.

Thank you

I'll have 3 more ornaments to post next week...because I've sold 3 :)

I'm so excited!!!

Can't wait to see them

[luscious_lulu]

Archival and lulu, you both have incredible talent. :happy:

Thank you! :kiss2:

[MizzSnakeBite]

Here are a couple pics of some miniature roses I grew (I also grew the one on my avatar):

75567

75569

[luscious_lulu]

Beautiful! Roses are my favourite!

[littlefairywren]

Here are a couple pics of some miniature roses I grew (I also grew the one on my avatar):



Devi, the first one is so perfect....I wish I had a scratch and sniff screen :)

[MizzSnakeBite]

Beautiful! Roses are my favourite!

Devi, the first one is so perfect....I wish I had a scratch and sniff screen :)

Thank you! :D

[steely]

How beautiful, Miz. :D

Don't get me started on the things I grow, you'll all be here for hours! LOL

[LoveBHMS]

I'll have 3 more ornaments to post next week...because I've sold 3 :)

I'm so excited!!!

Congratulations on selling your work, Misty. You must be very proud of yourself!

[MizzSnakeBite]

How beautiful, Miz. :D

Don't get me started on the things I grow, you'll all be here for hours! LOL

Thank you :). Ahhhhhhhhhh, but I was a horticulture major in college.....I don't get bored by plant talk (especially if it's flower talk! :wubu: ) ;)
:D
:D
:D

[MisticalMisty]

Congratulations on selling your work, Misty. You must be very proud of yourself!

Thanks..and yes! I am so excited. Sorry I haven't responded to everyone..I've been working my fingers to the bone..lol

Here is the latest

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/005copy.jpg

The Top

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/010copy.jpg

The bottom

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/012copy.jpg

Hanging

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/013copy.jpg




Everyone is so talented..the photos and toys..the painting and mixology...the poems..I'm just overwhelmed :)


If anyone is interested in an ornament..you can the follow the link in my sig.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Thanks..and yes! I am so excited. Sorry I haven't responded to everyone..I've been working my fingers to the bone..lol

Here is the latest

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Beautiful!

[archivaltype]

Thanks everyone! :]
Cat, I'm not sure I can post some of my stuff in the threads, but if you wanna see some of it, you can pm me. :)

MizzSnakeBite! Your roses are so pretty! I love themmmmmm. I think miniature things are so precious and wonderful.

Misty...your ornaments are gorgeous! I just love the colors you use. :happy:

[steely]

Oh, Misty, those are just divine! So beautiful! :happy:

[MisticalMisty]

Beautiful!



Misty...your ornaments are gorgeous! I just love the colors you use. :happy:

Oh, Misty, those are just divine! So beautiful! :happy:

Thank you girls :) I wanted to make ornaments that weren't traditional colors. I'll make some that are..but the majority of them will be nontraditional. Of course, I do custom work..these colors were requested and made my heart go pitter patter..lol

[LoveBHMS]

Oh I just was coming here to say the pink/brown combo was really striking.

Nice job!

[goofy girl]

I do have one thing that I wrote that Im really proud of. I'd love to try to have it published but not sure where to start. I wrote this for my little brother Cole when our Dad died. Cole was only 5 when Dad died, so I wrote this for Cole to try to help him.

A Story for Cole

This is a story about Cole. Cole is a wonderful little boy, who is the nicest boy at school. He always helps his teachers and he is extra nice to the other little boys and girls who are having a bad day.

Cole has many people that love him very much. He has his Mommy, a brother and a sister, Grandma, and lots of aunts and uncles and cousins.

But the story that I am going to tell you is a very special story about Cole and his Daddy. You see, Cole and his Daddy were best of friends. They would do everything together. One of Cole's favorite things to do with his Daddy was when they would go to the airport and watch the airplanes fly in and out. It was always so exciting!

They also had so much fun playing at the park. Cole would run around and make new friends, and play in the sprays of water while Daddy would sit on the bench in the warm sun, watching Cole enjoy the warm air and sunshine. After a long day in the park there was always ice cream! Daddy's favorite flavor ice cream was coffee.

But not everyday could be like this. Cole knew his Daddy was sick. He went to the Doctors a lot and he was always so sleepy. Then Daddy had to start going to the hospital all the time, and the trips to the airport and the playground didn't get to happen anymore. Daddy was too sick to take Cole to these wonderful places. But they were still the best of friends. Cole would go see Daddy in the hospital and Daddy's face would always light up with a smile. Seeing Cole always made Daddy feel so happy!

Then, after a while, Daddy didn't look like himself anymore. He was so skinny and had no more hair. Cole was scared, but he knew that the hospital was a good place for Daddy to be. There were Doctors and nurses everywhere in the hospital, they would help!

Then one day, Daddy was gone. Cole missed Daddy so much. He cried and cried. Daddy had gone to Heaven so he wouldn't be sick anymore. Cole was so sad. He kept thinking that if he looked hard enough he would find Daddy.

And you know what? He was right. Let me tell you about it.

One day when Cole was very sad, he closed his eyes for a moment and started to remember being at the playground with Daddy.

Cole didn't know why, but the playground looked different in his mind. Instead of monkey bars, there were little bridges over cool streams of water. And there were no swings, but groves of green leafy trees. Cole wondered why the playground looked so different and wandered over to the trees. You will never believe what he saw! Tiny fairies..flying everywhere! Cole tried to catch them in his hands, but they didn't like that! Fairies like to fly on their own. One fairy, with beautiful bright blue wings came over to Cole and buzzed around right in front of Cole's nose! She waved her finger for him to follow her. Cole was so amazed! He followed her through the grove of trees, over the bridge crossing the cool stream and into a huge field full of flowers. It was the most beautiful place Cole had ever seen.

Cole followed the little blue fairy until they came to what looked like a big rock. Cole was tired from all this walking and took a seat on the rock. All of a sudden the rock started to move!! Cole was so frightened that he jumped up. The little blue fairy thought this was very funny and started to giggle. It was then that Cole realized this was no rock..it was a magical dragon!!

Cole was scared at first. He always thought dragons were mean and breathed fire. But this dragon was so nice! He made sounds that sounded like a cat purring and had a very gentle way about him. Cole slowly walked over to the dragon and started to stroke the dragons head. The dragon liked this very much! The dragon nuzzled into Cole and purred louder. He then bent his head down and scooped Cole up onto his head. Cole was excited! He got to sit on a dragon! Very slowly, the dragon stood up. When he was standing he didn't seem too big and that surprised Cole! Even though the dragon wasn't very big, he was very very powerful.

The dragon very slowly and gently started to lift off the ground and fly..fly!! The dragon was flying and Cole got to go for a ride! The dragon soared through beautiful pink and orange clouds, and landed gently, in another part of the forest a few minutes later.

Then, the strangest thing happened. Cole heard Daddy talking to him."Hi Cole! I'm so happy you're here!" said Daddy. Cole was so very excited! "Daddy!" exclaimed Cole, and ran over to see his father and they gave each other a big hug. "Daddy I miss you so so much" said Cole. Daddy sat down under a tree, among a patch of soft green moss. Cole climbed onto his lap. "I miss you so much, too" said Daddy "but I am with you all the time." Cole was confused "But Daddy, you aren't around, I never get to see you!" Cole started to cry. Daddy held Cole tight and said "I know you can't see me, but I am always there with you. If you try really hard, you can feel how much I love you. You can feel it right in your heart. That means that I am with you." Cole thought about this. Cole's face lit up as he realized it. "I feel it in my heart whenever I remember you!" said Cole. "Exactly!" said Daddy "And anytime you need me, listen very closely. You will hear a very tiny voice. That is me. I am always with you and I will always love you. Never forget the magic that brought you here today. You can come here anytime you want. You know how to get here, right?" asked Daddy "YES!" said Cole "All I have to do is close my eyes and remember you!" Daddy gave Cole one more big hug. "I love you, Cole" "I love you, too, Daddy!!"

Then, Cole got back on the dragon and flew back to the meadow where the fairy with the big beautiful blue wings was waiting for him. The walked through the fields of flowers, over the bridge and through the grove of trees where the fairies where flying around. Then the blue fairy landed right on Cole's nose. Cole laughed! The blue fairy buzzed around and waved good-bye as Cole walked back towards the park that he remembered going to with Daddy.

Cole opened his eyes and smiled. It was so nice to see Daddy again. And now, with the help of his fairy friends and the gentle dragon, Cole knew he could use this magic to see his Daddy whenever he wanted to..all he has to do is remember.

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

Ok, I don't mean to sound daft, or offensive....but Misty...those ornaments...are they for the christmas tree or everyday showing? I'm not very domestic, lol, if I can't buy it at Ikea, it probably isn't in my house.

[archivaltype]

... It was so nice to see Daddy again. And now, with the help of his fairy friends and the gentle dragon, Cole knew he could use this magic to see his Daddy whenever he wanted to..all he has to do is remember.

I'm so glad I was sitting next to a box of tissues when I read this! It's simply beautiful. :happy:

[goofy girl]

I'm so glad I was sitting next to a box of tissues when I read this! It's simply beautiful. :happy:

Thank you! I was kind of nervous to post it. Thanks for your kind words :)

[MisticalMisty]

Oh I just was coming here to say the pink/brown combo was really striking.

Nice job!

Thank you!

[MisticalMisty]

Ok, I don't mean to sound daft, or offensive....but Misty...those ornaments...are they for the christmas tree or everyday showing? I'm not very domestic, lol, if I can't buy it at Ikea, it probably isn't in my house.

Umm..either? lol They are meant for Christmas trees...but could be show pieces on ornament holders I guess.

[MisticalMisty]

Thank you! I was kind of nervous to post it. Thanks for your kind words :)

Bridget..that's a wonderful gift for your brother..thank you so very much for sharing it with us!

(((hugs)))

[MizzSnakeBite]

Thanks everyone! :]

MizzSnakeBite! Your roses are so pretty! I love themmmmmm. I think miniature things are so precious and wonderful.



Thank you! :D

I do have one thing that I wrote that Im really proud of. I'd love to try to have it published but not sure where to start. I wrote this for my little brother Cole when our Dad died. Cole was only 5 when Dad died, so I wrote this for Cole to try to help him.

A Story for Cole



That was so beautiful! What a wonderful gift you gave your brother.

[Fluffy51888]

Ok, so not as impressive as some of the other ladies' skills around here, but if you knew how *not* crafty I was, you'd understand my excitement over this...lol. I painted this snowman for my mom for Christmas. I didn't want the body to be just plain white, so I used speckle paint. Not the best photo, but here he is. :)

[littlefairywren]

Ok, so not as impressive as some of the other ladies' skills around here, but if you knew how *not* crafty I was, you'd understand my excitement over this...lol. I painted this snowman for my mom for Christmas. I didn't want the body to be just plain white, so I used speckle paint. Not the best photo, but here he is. :)

OMG, how cuuuuute is he. Adorable :happy:
You did a great job on him Fluffy!!

[Fluffy51888]

Thank you so much! Painting pottery is so peaceful for me...it helps me get my mind off of things. Plus, my mom loved him. :happy:

[steely]

Ok, so not as impressive as some of the other ladies' skills around here, but if you knew how *not* crafty I was, you'd understand my excitement over this...lol. I painted this snowman for my mom for Christmas. I didn't want the body to be just plain white, so I used speckle paint. Not the best photo, but here he is. :)

Shush! That is the cutest little snowman ever. I could never do that, you should be excited and proud! :happy:

[Fluffy51888]

Thank you, Steely! And you so could do it! I can't even draw a stick person right, but painting pottery is kind of like coloring...you just have to stay in the lines! :p

[archivaltype]

Ok, so not as impressive as some of the other ladies' skills around here, but if you knew how *not* crafty I was, you'd understand my excitement over this...lol. I painted this snowman for my mom for Christmas. I didn't want the body to be just plain white, so I used speckle paint. Not the best photo, but here he is. :)

This is absolutely precious! I love it! :happy:

[Fluffy51888]

Thanks! It's nice to see that so many wonderful ladies like him as much as I did. :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

Ok, so not as impressive as some of the other ladies' skills around here, but if you knew how *not* crafty I was, you'd understand my excitement over this...lol. I painted this snowman for my mom for Christmas. I didn't want the body to be just plain white, so I used speckle paint. Not the best photo, but here he is. :)

Oh you're crazy! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE him!! Beyond adorable, beyond! :bow:

I sincerely mean this; you could sell that (obviously not that one lol).

:bow:,
Mizz

[goofy girl]

Great job with that little snowman!!!

[mergirl]

hmm..Some of my songs are here. The ones i recorded in a cupboard. The rocky ones are from quite a long time ago and the other few are from a time ago. I usually only get my guitar out now when i am either sad, angry or when drunk people pester me at parties to play. (which i hate).
http://www.myspace.com/lisahutchisoncom

ETA- I also have to say, i am so in awe of all the people who are so good at making things. I find that a real amazing talant.

[Cat]

All of the new additions since my last visit are fab!
The snowman is super cute, Fluffy.
Goofy, that story is so thoughtful and sweet.

Mergirl...just listened to some of your tunes. Your songs and voice are very soulful.

[ashmamma84]

Oooooh this thread! :wubu: So many talented ladies here!

Misty your ornaments would look gorgeous in a pretty glass hurricane.

[Tania]

hmm..Some of my songs are here. The ones i recorded in a cupboard. The rocky ones are from quite a long time ago and the other few are from a time ago. I usually only get my guitar out now when i am either sad, angry or when drunk people pester me at parties to play. (which i hate).
http://www.myspace.com/lisahutchisoncom

ETA- I also have to say, i am so in awe of all the people who are so good at making things. I find that a real amazing talant.

Lisa is a stahhhhhhhhr. :D Love it.

[MizzSnakeBite]

hmm..Some of my songs are here. The ones i recorded in a cupboard. The rocky ones are from quite a long time ago and the other few are from a time ago. I usually only get my guitar out now when i am either sad, angry or when drunk people pester me at parties to play. (which i hate).
http://www.myspace.com/lisahutchisoncom

ETA- I also have to say, i am so in awe of all the people who are so good at making things. I find that a real amazing talant.

Lisa,

You are soooooooo talented!!! You have an amazing, soulful voice! I LOVE your songs! :bow:

:kiss2:,
Devi

[mergirl]

Thank you very much for the compliments. :blush: :happy:

[steely]

hmm..Some of my songs are here. The ones i recorded in a cupboard. The rocky ones are from quite a long time ago and the other few are from a time ago. I usually only get my guitar out now when i am either sad, angry or when drunk people pester me at parties to play. (which i hate).
http://www.myspace.com/lisahutchisoncom

ETA- I also have to say, i am so in awe of all the people who are so good at making things. I find that a real amazing talant.

I just had a chance to listen to these, can I just say, WOW! You really have a talent, Mer. It sounds so professional, it's incredible. Just, Wow!

[MisticalMisty]

Wow Mer!!! and thanks Ash :) I hope the people that choose to purchase them will display them more than just Christmas!
The snowman is cute! I always wanted to paint pottery, but I DEFINITELY don't have the patience for that!
Here is the other brown and pink one that went with the set.


First side:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/SassyGirl2.jpg

Second Side

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/SassyGirl2sizeb.jpg

[luscious_lulu]

hmm..Some of my songs are here. The ones i recorded in a cupboard. The rocky ones are from quite a long time ago and the other few are from a time ago. I usually only get my guitar out now when i am either sad, angry or when drunk people pester me at parties to play. (which i hate).
http://www.myspace.com/lisahutchisoncom

ETA- I also have to say, i am so in awe of all the people who are so good at making things. I find that a real amazing talant.

Beautiful!

[MizzSnakeBite]

[COLOR="Purple"]
Here is the other brown and pink one that went with the set.


First side:

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Beautiful :)

[MisticalMisty]

Beautiful :)

Thank you :)

[AtlantisAK]

Wow Mer!!! and thanks Ash :) I hope the people that choose to purchase them will display them more than just Christmas!
The snowman is cute! I always wanted to paint pottery, but I DEFINITELY don't have the patience for that!
Here is the other brown and pink one that went with the set.

Wow, Misty! You said you don't have patience for pottery painting? It must have taken tons and tons of patience to make one of these.

Very beautiful indeed. :D

[MisticalMisty]

Wow, Misty! You said you don't have patience for pottery painting? It must have taken tons and tons of patience to make one of these.

Very beautiful indeed. :D

Thank you so much. Well, you have to paint in lines and stuff like that..LOL I never was one to color within the lines!

It does take some patience and time...I've redone one about 5 times..But I really enjoy it!

[mergirl]

I just had a chance to listen to these, can I just say, WOW! You really have a talent, Mer. It sounds so professional, it's incredible. Just, Wow!

Thank you :) These songs i just did myself. I dont have up the music i recorded proffessionally as they were mainly released on vinal, so these are just recorded in a cupboard. Also my voice is kinna weird because i try to do my lyrics in one take because i am very critical of my voice and end up faffing about for ages trying to make everything sound too perfect, when i don't want it to be anyway. lol. ahh.. thank you again. xx

Beautiful!
Thank you. xx

[tummytubby]

I sew. Mostly for my little girl, they're so cute, the tiny clothes!
But just finished a coat for my hub. And a jacket and skirt for myself.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/tummytubby/my%20pics/jasenrokInge002a.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/tummytubby/my%20pics/jasenrokInge004a.jpg

[steely]

Very nice, tummytubby, I wish I could sew a square. Good job! :D

[steely]

Misty, those are just gorgeous, you must have the patience of a saint. :)

[Red]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


Lace foundation up close (this is why I have fingers of steel, if I accidentally pierce my skin now it doesn't bleed because the skin is so thick!)
75760

Mid-way through knotting a wig for theatre, (it can make you loopy!)
75761

Finished and on the stage
75762




As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

[MisticalMisty]

Misty, those are just gorgeous, you must have the patience of a saint. :)

Lol..I wish. I just find the whole process relaxing and I love seeing what happens at the end! But thank you so much :)

[MisticalMisty]

Red,

I would have never guessed that's a wig. You are amazing!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Red I second what Misty said..That is amazing,it looks like her natural hair..Wish I was that talented..

[BubbleButtBabe]

Everyone is soooo talented.

I'm under developed.


I am with you BPD! I use to do crafty stuff but haven't in years..

When Mist was in the first grade I took some brown paper sack that I rolled down and glued cotton balls to the top and around the bottom and made Santa faces on the sacks..Last crafty thing I did!

[littlefairywren]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

Red, I am really intrigued by the lace foundation. So is that the baby stage of a wig? You would have to have the patience of a saint. How long to actually make a wig?

That is really impressive, and the end result is just gorgeous :)

[steely]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.

How fascinating what you do, you must be very excited to make such beautiful things, the end result is gorgeous!

[MizzSnakeBite]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


Lace foundation up close (this is why I have fingers of steel, if I accidentally pierce my skin now it doesn't bleed because the skin is so thick!)
75760

Mid-way through knotting a wig for theatre, (it can make you loopy!)





As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

Amazing!!!! :bow:

[luscious_lulu]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


Lace foundation up close (this is why I have fingers of steel, if I accidentally pierce my skin now it doesn't bleed because the skin is so thick!)
75760

Mid-way through knotting a wig for theatre, (it can make you loopy!)
75761

Finished and on the stage
75762




As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

Wow! Very impressive

[MizzSnakeBite]

I sew. Mostly for my little girl, they're so cute, the tiny clothes!
But just finished a coat for my hub. And a jacket and skirt for myself.
[

Nice! I wish I could sew! I need to take some lessons.

[MizzSnakeBite]

Wow, Misty! You said you don't have patience for pottery painting? It must have taken tons and tons of patience to make one of these.

Very beautiful indeed. :D

And why haven't you posted some of your creations my dear? ;)

:D
:D

[Famouslastwords]

P.S. You're mine, not FLW's :D :p :D


You need to give it up, had about enough, it's not hard to see lfw is mine. I'm sorry that you, seem to be confused, she belongs to me lfw is mine...
Think its time we got this straight
Sit and talk face to face
There is no way you could mistake
LFW for yours are you insane?

But see I know that you may be
Just a bit jealous of me
But your blind if you can't see
That her love is all in me

See I tried to hesitate
I didn't want to say what she told me
She said without me she couldn't make it
Through the day, Aint that a shame


But maybe you misunderstood
Cause I can't see how she could
Wanna change something thats so good
All my love was all it took
(LFW is mine)

Chorus:
You need to give it up
Had about enough (Enough)
Its not hard to see
LFW is mine (LFW is mine)
I'm sorry that you (Sorry that you)
Seem to be confused (Confused)
She belongs to me
LFW is mine

Must you do the things you do
You keep on acting like a fool
You need to know its me not you
And if you didn't know it's cause it's true

I think that you should realize
And try to understand why
She is apart of my life
I know its killing you inside

You can say what you wanna say
What we have you can't take
From the truth you can't escape
I can tell the real from the fake

When will you get the picture
Your the past I'm the future
Get away it's my time to shine
If you didn't know LFW is mine

Chorus:
You need to give it up
Had about enough (Enough)
It's not hard to see
LFW is mine (To see LFW is mine)
I'm sorry that you (Sorry that you)
Seem to be confused (Seem to be confused)
she belongs to me (she belongs to me)
LFW is mine

You can't destroy this love I've found
Your silly games I won't allow
LFW is mine without a doubt
You might as well throw in the towel


What makes you think that she wants you
When I'm the one that brought him to
The special place thats in my heart
She was my love right from the start

Mizz Give it on up
FLW Had about enough
Mizz It's not hard to see
FLW LFW is mine oh ah...
Mizz I'm sorry that you
FLW Seem to be confused
Mizz She belongs to me
FLW No no. You need to give it up
Mizz About enough
FLW It's not hard to see
Mizz LFW is mine
FLW Mine...oh mine
Mizz You seem to be confused
FLW She belongs to me

Mizz LFW is mine, not yours
FLW But mine
Mizz Not yours
FLW But mine
Mizz Not yours
FLW But mine

I'm sorry that you
Seem to be confused
She belongs to me
LFW is mine!

LOL, there is a LOT of me to go around you know...and lots of cuddles too :happy: :kiss2:

Not nearly as much as there is of me to occupy you.

[MizzSnakeBite]

You need to give it up, had about enough, it's not hard to see lfw is mine. I'm sorry that you, seem to be confused, she belongs to me lfw is mine...
Think its time we got this straight
Sit and talk face to face
There is no way you could mistake
LFW for yours are you insane?

But see I know that you may be
Just a bit jealous of me
But your blind if you can't see
That her love is all in me

See I tried to hesitate
I didn't want to say what she told me
She said without me she couldn't make it
Through the day, Aint that a shame


But maybe you misunderstood
Cause I can't see how she could
Wanna change something thats so good
All my love was all it took
(LFW is mine)

Chorus:
You need to give it up
Had about enough (Enough)
Its not hard to see
LFW is mine (LFW is mine)
I'm sorry that you (Sorry that you)
Seem to be confused (Confused)
She belongs to me
LFW is mine

Must you do the things you do
You keep on acting like a fool
You need to know its me not you
And if you didn't know it's cause it's true

I think that you should realize
And try to understand why
She is apart of my life
I know its killing you inside

You can say what you wanna say
What we have you can't take
From the truth you can't escape
I can tell the real from the fake

When will you get the picture
Your the past I'm the future
Get away it's my time to shine
If you didn't know LFW is mine

Chorus:
You need to give it up
Had about enough (Enough)
It's not hard to see
LFW is mine (To see LFW is mine)
I'm sorry that you (Sorry that you)
Seem to be confused (Seem to be confused)
she belongs to me (she belongs to me)
LFW is mine

You can't destroy this love I've found
Your silly games I won't allow
LFW is mine without a doubt
You might as well throw in the towel


What makes you think that she wants you
When I'm the one that brought him to
The special place thats in my heart
She was my love right from the start

Mizz Give it on up
FLW Had about enough
Mizz It's not hard to see
FLW LFW is mine oh ah...
Mizz I'm sorry that you
FLW Seem to be confused
Mizz She belongs to me
FLW No no. You need to give it up
Mizz About enough
FLW It's not hard to see
Mizz LFW is mine
FLW Mine...oh mine
Mizz You seem to be confused
FLW She belongs to me

Mizz LFW is mine, not yours
FLW But mine
Mizz Not yours
FLW But mine
Mizz Not yours
FLW But mine

I'm sorry that you
Seem to be confused
She belongs to me
LFW is mine!



Not nearly as much as there is of me to occupy you.

:sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:
I guess I should change my title :(

[Famouslastwords]

:sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:
I guess I should change my title :(

But I just changed mine!

[MizzSnakeBite]

But I just changed mine!

OK, then I'll keep mine <wiping tears away>

[littlefairywren]

Not nearly as much as there is of me to occupy you.

FLW, I had no idea what you meant when you said "check out the talent thread" yesterday. Of course, my mind immediately thought MEN!! Started wondering where the new thread was hiding, and why didn't I know about it.
Devi set me straight :)

This keeps making me laugh so much.....hilarious :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

FLW, I had no idea what you meant when you said "check out the talent thread" yesterday. Of course, my mind immediately thought MEN!! Started wondering where the new thread was hiding, and why didn't I know about it.
Devi set me straight :)

This keeps making me laugh so much.....hilarious :D

Don't encourage her!

[goofy girl]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


Lace foundation up close (this is why I have fingers of steel, if I accidentally pierce my skin now it doesn't bleed because the skin is so thick!)
75760

Mid-way through knotting a wig for theatre, (it can make you loopy!)
75761

Finished and on the stage
75762




As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

Red that is amazing. I'm curious what show that is?

[elle camino]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

[steely]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.

Those are all really cute! I love the seahorse, too cute!

[luscious_lulu]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

Very Cute!

[littlefairywren]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.



I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

I love these...my fav is the seahorse! Or maybe the whales :)

[MizzSnakeBite]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.


I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

Oh I LOVE them! They're too adorable!!! Thanks for sharing! :happy:

[elle camino]

Aw, thanks ladies.

[MisticalMisty]

Those are really, really cute Elle!


Ok..any Colts fans in the house :p

Side 1

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/Coltsblue.jpg

Side 2

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/Coltswhite.jpg

[supersoup]

I'm a trained make-up artist and wig maker and I currently make wigs and foundations for theatre, film and personalities. I'm still learning new techniques and find the whole process fascinating. These photos should gives you an idea of what I get up to day to day.


Lace foundation up close (this is why I have fingers of steel, if I accidentally pierce my skin now it doesn't bleed because the skin is so thick!)
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As for hobbies, I love pottery painting, designing (make-up and hair) and drawing and hopefully one day soon I'll learn how to knit properly.

i am endlessly fascinated with wigs. i spend hours watching videos of them on youtube, i think they are awesome. i love watching people make them, and how to wear them with no one ever knowing it's a wig...so awesome. i have to say i envy you something fierce...a trained MUA, and you make and sell wigs...i'd love to do those things.

[Weeze]

I do theatre and play percussion in an indoor drumline... and i'm PRAYING to get into a local orchestra playing bass clarinet. Oh man, THAT'S my baby. :)

Example?
http://www.genesiustheatre.org/ganm.php <--- I'm in the original cast, which is what you're ACTUALLY hearing in the music.

[mergirl]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.
Ohhh i LOVE These!! so cute!! You should sell them online!! I want them!! Especially the determined looking whales!! :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

Ohhh i LOVE These!! so cute!! You should sell them online!! I want them!! Especially the determined looking whales!! :D

lmcco! When I saw those, I thought to myself, "Mizz Mer would love those whales." :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

[COLOR="Purple"]Those are really, really cute Elle!


Ok..any Colts fans in the house :p

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That's adorable! I bet someone snatches that up fast!

I do theatre and play percussion in an indoor drumline... and i'm PRAYING to get into a local orchestra playing bass clarinet. Oh man, THAT'S my baby. :)

Example?
http://www.genesiustheatre.org/ganm.php <--- I'm in the original cast, which is what you're ACTUALLY hearing in the music.

I listened and ya'll sound wonderful!

I'm crossing my fingers and toes that you get your gig!

[MisticalMisty]

That's adorable! I bet someone snatches that up fast!



I listened and ya'll sound wonderful!

I'm crossing my fingers and toes that you get your gig!

The Colts ornament was a special order......but it's lead to a UT one *sigh* I cant' believe I'm going to make a longhorn ornament.

Boomer Soooonnnerrrr

[BubbleButtBabe]

You bring shame to our house my daughter..Going against everything you were taught by the "family"...You will now be ostracized for making a UT ornament..No more family gatherings for you until you redeem yourself!

[cinnamitch]

The Colts ornament was a special order......but it's lead to a UT one *sigh* I cant' believe I'm going to make a longhorn ornament.

Boomer Soooonnnerrrr

The Eyes of Texas are upon You:p

[MizzSnakeBite]

The Colts ornament was a special order......but it's lead to a UT one *sigh* I cant' believe I'm going to make a longhorn ornament.

Boomer Soooonnnerrrr

Ohhhhhhhhhhh......I guess you won't take my money and order when I eventually ask you to do a Texas A&M one.......


:(





:D

[BubbleButtBabe]

UT, A&M?????? What???? *faints*

[MizzSnakeBite]

UT, A&M?????? What???? *faints*

I'm sure we can line someone up to want custom Texas Tech and Baylor ones.

[MisticalMisty]

You bring shame to our house my daughter..Going against everything you were taught by the "family"...You will now be ostracized for making a UT ornament..No more family gatherings for you until you redeem yourself!

Whatever..your son BLEEDS burnt orange..so I don't wanna hear it..LOL

[MisticalMisty]

The Eyes of Texas are upon You:p

Lmfao..I'm SURROUNDED.

We did see a OU blanket in Hobby Lobby the other day..I just wanted to stare at it for a lil bit.

[MisticalMisty]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh......I guess you won't take my money and order when I eventually ask you to do a Texas A&M one.......


:(





:D
Oh no, I'll take our money...lol...I'll have to play around with that design!


Don't be teasing me..lol..I gets all excited when someone wants one!

[LoveBHMS]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

These are so cute. Count another one who adores the seahorse!

[MizzSnakeBite]

Don't be teasing me..lol..I gets all excited when someone wants one!

Not teasin'! I can't afford to get one made right now, but expect an order for one this year, and no funny business!!!!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Whatever..your son BLEEDS burnt orange..so I don't wanna hear it..LOL

Yea but I expect that from him...He has always been a little off.....LOL

[MisticalMisty]

Not teasin'! I can't afford to get one made right now, but expect an order for one this year, and no funny business!!!!

Woot Woot..I feel you on affording stuff......*sigh*

[MisticalMisty]

Yea but I expect that from him...He has always been a little off.....LOL

lol..I know where he gets it from..lol

[Famouslastwords]

lol..I know where he gets it from..lol

You two are so cute, I had no clue my favorite BBB was my favorite MM's mom!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Thank you FLW! :kiss2:

You didn't realize we were Mom and Daughter? Did you look in the thread about the fabrics? There is a pic of us together!

[BubbleButtBabe]

lol..I know where he gets it from..lol


Dang I didn't realize you still remembered Steve.......LMAO that one even cracked me up!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

Those are really cute...I like the headbands!

[Famouslastwords]

Thank you FLW! :kiss2:

You didn't realize we were Mom and Daughter? Did you look in the thread about the fabrics? There is a pic of us together!

No I didn't realize until Cinnabitch told me and then I saw this! I'm shocked! That's too cool that you both post on DIMS too often moms are really down on their daughters about weight but you're here participating in size acceptance. I think that's the coolest thing ever!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Thank you Rachel..We have had our times when Misty and I haven't seen eye to eye on weight issues..It was more about her health then any thing..I just didn't want her to be sick..You know that is a Mother thing! Misty is the one that suggested that I come to Dims and look around..I lurked for a long time before I ever made my first post..

[mergirl]

Thank you Rachel..We have had our times when Misty and I haven't seen eye to eye on weight issues..It was more about her health then any thing..I just didn't want her to be sick..You know that is a Mother thing! Misty is the one that suggested that I come to Dims and look around..I lurked for a long time before I ever made my first post..
FLW is slow on the uptake! I knew this information MOOOONTHS ago!! :D
I love the pics of you both together as you always look happy to be there! Many family pics usually include at least one grumpy face! lol

[steely]

Count me another, I am slow on the uptake. Actually, I'm just daft. That is good to know, you must be so proud, BBB, you have such a talented daughter. :happy:

[BubbleButtBabe]

Thank you Amy :) I am very proud of Misty...She has accomplished a lot in her life and it has not been easy!

I kind of giggle when I see her being crafty,I pushed for her to be for so long and now she has got it! Goofy girl was surprised that Mist wasn't that great of a cook when she was younger nor was she ever crafty..She has gotten *coughs* older now and is settled down so she is doing crafts!

[BubbleButtBabe]

FLW is slow on the uptake! I knew this information MOOOONTHS ago!! :D
I love the pics of you both together as you always look happy to be there! Many family pics usually include at least one grumpy face! lol


There are a few threads with her calling me Mom..I guess no one ever read them.....LOL Thanks Mer,love my Sister and I am usually always happy when we are together!

[lozonloz]

สวัสดีค่ะ ผู้ชายผู้หญิงอ้วนและทุกคนชอบผู้ชายผู้หญิงอ้วน หรือ"บีบีดึบเบลเยว" และ "บีเอชะห์เม"

I'm hoping languages count as a skill though frankly either my grammer or spelling or both are probably awful in the above scentence. Looks pretty though right?

It's Thai for 'Hello large men and women and everyone who loves large men and women, or "BBW" and "BHM"'

Leaหt I hope thats what it says:P

[MizzSnakeBite]

สวัสดีค่ะ ผู้ชายผู้หญิงอ้วนและทุกคนชอบผู้ชายผู้หญิงอ้วน หรือ"บีบีดึบเบลเยว" และ "บีเอชะห์เม"

I'm hoping languages count as a skill though frankly either my grammer or spelling or both are probably awful in the above scentence. Looks pretty though right?

It's Thai for 'Hello large men and women and everyone who loves large men and women, or "BBW" and "BHM"'

Leaหt I hope thats what it says:P

That counts! :D

Welcome!

[Teleute]

(Thumbnails are links to the larger versions - I didn't want to COMPLETELY overwhelm the thread with images!)

I do a bunch of crafty things, but the one that I've stuck with the longest (since I was 7!) is origami. Examples:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball3.png)
This is a modular piece, which means I fold a bunch of identical pieces (30, in this case) and then link them together. What's awesome about this model is that it's SUPER sturdy - you can squish and pull on the finished model and it doesn't fall apart, because the links are really strong. Most modular origami pieces are pretty fragile, and need glue to stay together if they're going to be handled at all. This model is about the size of a christmas ornament when finished; I'll actually be making a bunch of them this year to give as gifts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle3.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle4.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle4.png)
This one is a cuttlefish that I've been making during my lunch break at work for the past week. <3 cephalopods! The model is great, it has all 8 arms/2 tentacles plus eyes and the siphon (the little tube thingy at the back). This is a single piece of paper, not a modular design.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cube1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cube1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cube2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cube2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_stella.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/stella.png)
These two are both modular - the first one is a cube with some corners cut off, and the second is a stellated octahedron (think of two pyramids stuck base-to-base, so they make a sort of diamond shape with 8 faces. Now stick a pyramid on each visible face. This is what you end up with.) I make a lot of modular pieces in white or light blue paper, because it's better for showing the angles and shadows.

(continued)

[Teleute]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_lobster1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/lobster1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_lobster2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/lobster2.png)
Lobster! I like the segmented tail and the contrasting-color eyes. I made this model aaaaaaages ago, when I was 13 or so, heh... dunno why I've held onto it so long!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_rose1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/rose1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_rose2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/rose2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_rose3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/rose3.png)
Modular again... I LOVE this design. I've made it from teensy squares of paper and turned it into beads - I made a pair of earrings and a necklace for my mom. It's a bit time-consuming to make a whole bunch of them for jewelry purposes, plus you have to glue it and make sure you use waterproof paper, but I really like the result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_hedgie1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/hedgie1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_hedgie2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/hedgie2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_hedgie3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/hedgie3.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_hedgie4.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/hedgie4.png)
And finally, a work in progress. This will someday be a hedgehog, but it is sloooooow going! I included a shot from underneath so you can kinda see how that carpet of spikes is formed.

Sorry for taking up so much space with pictures! :blush:

[littlefairywren]

Sorry for taking up so much space with pictures! :blush:

I wish there were more Teleute...they are fantastic. The modular designs are so clever. Please post more :happy:

[Tracyarts]

I make kaleidoscopes.

The outsides are covered in polymer clay like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/flowerscope.jpg

When you look through the eyepiece you see a round mandala pattern like these (I shot these photos through the eyepiece of two of my favorite 'scopes. One's makes a five point mandala, the other a six point.):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/banner.jpg

Here's a bigger photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/flower3small.jpg

Making the outsides is fun because I have been working with polymer clay for twenty years now. And I like to play around with both old and new techniques, sometimes combining them, sometimes experimenting and putting a twist on them. But, what I enjoy the most is building the inside. Aligning the mirrors just so, and then picking out things to put in the object chambers, thinking about what colors to use together and thinking about they will look like once you shine light through them, reflect them, and layer them on top of each other.

But the absolute best part is looking through the finished 'scope. Because unless you take a photo through the eyepiece, you get to be the only person in the world who will ever get to see this little piece of art that is gone forever as soon as you move the 'scope and the pieces in the object chamber fall into a new pattern.

Tracy

[Teleute]

I wish there were more Teleute...they are fantastic. The modular designs are so clever. Please post more :happy:

Awww, thank you! :D That'll be motivation to make some more, haha :p

Tracy, your kaleidoscopes are INCREDIBLE! Wow! Really beautiful, and I love that you use actual objects inside. I think every kaleidoscope I've ever used had a fixed pattern on the end that you would twist, so they just went through the same set of designs over and over. I LOVE the ephemeral sense of your object-based kaleidoscopes; it's really beautiful to think that nobody else will ever see exactly the same thing. :bow:

[goofy girl]

I make kaleidoscopes.

The outsides are covered in polymer clay like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/flowerscope.jpg

When you look through the eyepiece you see a round mandala pattern like these (I shot these photos through the eyepiece of two of my favorite 'scopes. One's makes a five point mandala, the other a six point.):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/banner.jpg

Here's a bigger photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/flower3small.jpg


Making the outsides is fun because I have been working with polymer clay for twenty years now. And I like to play around with both old and new techniques, sometimes combining them, sometimes experimenting and putting a twist on them. But, what I enjoy the most is building the inside. Aligning the mirrors just so, and then picking out things to put in the object chambers, thinking about what colors to use together and thinking about they will look like once you shine light through them, reflect them, and layer them on top of each other.

But the absolute best part is looking through the finished 'scope. Because unless you take a photo through the eyepiece, you get to be the only person in the world who will ever get to see this little piece of art that is gone forever as soon as you move the 'scope and the pieces in the object chamber fall into a new pattern.

Tracy


Beautiful!!!!!

[goofy girl]

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs158.snc3/18550_431906540719_897870719_10780044_996699_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs138.snc3/18550_381786125719_897870719_10336183_3745_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs158.snc3/18550_380372580719_897870719_10322611_4476069_n.jp g
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL67/899382/20403053/381718673.jpg

I sell the flower headbands at a local boutiquey-type store, but the patches are too personal - I give those away to friends.

edit: sorry about the massive images.

Adorable!! I LOVE the angel with the kitty! :happy:

[MisticalMisty]

Teleute...Christmas ornament was my first thought when I saw your first picture. Those are AMAZING.

Tracy-holy cow woman...I would love to hear the steps involved in making the inside....and how much they go for..I think my niece would love one.


Oh..and yeah..she's my mama. We fought a lot about my weight as I was growing up..but I know she had my best interest at heart.

We can drive each other crazy...but we love each other...most days :p

[littlefairywren]

I make kaleidoscopes.


Making the outsides is fun because I have been working with polymer clay for twenty years now. And I like to play around with both old and new techniques, sometimes combining them, sometimes experimenting and putting a twist on them. But, what I enjoy the most is building the inside. Aligning the mirrors just so, and then picking out things to put in the object chambers, thinking about what colors to use together and thinking about they will look like once you shine light through them, reflect them, and layer them on top of each other.

But the absolute best part is looking through the finished 'scope. Because unless you take a photo through the eyepiece, you get to be the only person in the world who will ever get to see this little piece of art that is gone forever as soon as you move the 'scope and the pieces in the object chamber fall into a new pattern.

Tracy

Just stunning Tracy...:bow:

[MizzSnakeBite]

[
Lobster! I like the segmented tail and the contrasting-color eyes. I made this model aaaaaaages ago, when I was 13 or so, heh... dunno why I've held onto it so long!

[
Modular again... I LOVE this design. I've made it from teensy squares of paper and turned it into beads - I made a pair of earrings and a necklace for my mom. It's a bit time-consuming to make a whole bunch of them for jewelry purposes, plus you have to glue it and make sure you use waterproof paper, but I really like the result.


And finally, a work in progress. This will someday be a hedgehog, but it is sloooooow going! I included a shot from underneath so you can kinda see how that carpet of spikes is formed.

Sorry for taking up so much space with pictures! :blush:

I love all of them! Especially the blue modular one, cuttlefish, and lobster! I can't wait until you're done with the hedgehog!!!

Please feel free to take up as much space with pictures as possible! :D


I make kaleidoscopes.

The outsides are covered in polymer clay like this:
[

When you look through the eyepiece you see a round mandala pattern like these (I shot these photos through the eyepiece of two of my favorite 'scopes. One's makes a five point mandala, the other a six point.):
[


Making the outsides is fun because I have been working with polymer clay for twenty years now. And I like to play around with both old and new techniques, sometimes combining them, sometimes experimenting and putting a twist on them. But, what I enjoy the most is building the inside. Aligning the mirrors just so, and then picking out things to put in the object chambers, thinking about what colors to use together and thinking about they will look like once you shine light through them, reflect them, and layer them on top of each other.

But the absolute best part is looking through the finished 'scope. Because unless you take a photo through the eyepiece, you get to be the only person in the world who will ever get to see this little piece of art that is gone forever as soon as you move the 'scope and the pieces in the object chamber fall into a new pattern.

Tracy

Absolutely beautiful! They remind me of stained glass windows :)

[supersoup]

(Thumbnails are links to the larger versions - I didn't want to COMPLETELY overwhelm the thread with images!)

I do a bunch of crafty things, but the one that I've stuck with the longest (since I was 7!) is origami. Examples:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_ball3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/ball3.png)
This is a modular piece, which means I fold a bunch of identical pieces (30, in this case) and then link them together. What's awesome about this model is that it's SUPER sturdy - you can squish and pull on the finished model and it doesn't fall apart, because the links are really strong. Most modular origami pieces are pretty fragile, and need glue to stay together if they're going to be handled at all. This model is about the size of a christmas ornament when finished; I'll actually be making a bunch of them this year to give as gifts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle3.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle3.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cuttle4.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cuttle4.png)
This one is a cuttlefish that I've been making during my lunch break at work for the past week. <3 cephalopods! The model is great, it has all 8 arms/2 tentacles plus eyes and the siphon (the little tube thingy at the back). This is a single piece of paper, not a modular design.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cube1.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cube1.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_cube2.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/cube2.png)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/th_stella.png (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Teleute/stella.png)
These two are both modular - the first one is a cube with some corners cut off, and the second is a stellated octahedron (think of two pyramids stuck base-to-base, so they make a sort of diamond shape with 8 faces. Now stick a pyramid on each visible face. This is what you end up with.) I make a lot of modular pieces in white or light blue paper, because it's better for showing the angles and shadows.

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endlessly fascinating!!

origami is something i've always loved, and i could look at these photos all day!! more plz.

[luscious_lulu]

Telute, Wow you must have some kind of patience to be able to do the intricate origami. It would drive me insane! Plus I suck at even the simplest of them! Nice work.

Tracy - Wow, I wouldn't even know where to begin with the Kalidascopes! they are very funky! Do you sell them?

[SuperMishe]

I love how talented everyone is!!

My passion is scrapbooking:

[MizzSnakeBite]

I love how talented everyone is!!

My passion is scrapbooking:

Adorable! :bow:

[Carrie]

I don't mean to brag, but I can flip my tongue over upside down in my mouth. In both directions.

[Teleute]

Teleute...Christmas ornament was my first thought when I saw your first picture. Those are AMAZING.


Well, you ARE the christmas ornament lady! :p Thank you :blush:

I love all of them! Especially the blue modular one, cuttlefish, and lobster! I can't wait until you're done with the hedgehog!!!

Please feel free to take up as much space with pictures as possible! :D

Aw, thank you! Those are really some of my favorite patterns. I'll definitely post the hedgehog when I'm finished!

endlessly fascinating!!

origami is something i've always loved, and i could look at these photos all day!! more plz.

The call for more is overwhelming, haha! I'll definitely be working on some new models. It's kinda tough to photograph them, especially when they have a lot of "flat" details like the cuttlefish does, but I think I have the hang of it now! Thank you for the compliment :D

Telute, Wow you must have some kind of patience to be able to do the intricate origami. It would drive me insane! Plus I suck at even the simplest of them! Nice work.

Tracy - Wow, I wouldn't even know where to begin with the Kalidascopes! they are very funky! Do you sell them?

Why thank you miss Lulu! :happy: It does take a while for some of them - the more complex models, like the modular ones that take a lot of pieces or the animals with a lot of legs, can take several hours to finish. I think the cuttlefish was about 7 hours total, it took me just over a week's worth of lunch breaks to finish it. I wouldn't be able to just sit down and do it for 7 hours straight, but breaking it up little bits at a time lets me really relax and enjoy it.

+1 on wanting to know if you sell the kaleidoscopes, Tracy... I'd certainly be interested!

[Teleute]

I love how talented everyone is!!

My passion is scrapbooking:

Ooooh I love it! I used to admire my aunt's scrapbooks, but when I tried it myself I just didn't have any good ideas for laying out the pages. I am officially jealous. Very cool!

[Gordo Mejor]

One of my odd assortment of achievements is that I won a Bronze medal in aerobatics at the 2nd Great International Paper Airplane contest with a flying wing design I developed myself. It's equivalent to an olympic bronze medal in paper airplanes.

[Famouslastwords]

I've been told I suck some pretty good d**k :p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

[Linda]

I've been told I suck some pretty good d**k :p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

bwahahahahaha You have mad skills?

[Famouslastwords]

bwahahahahaha You have mad skills?

Yeah, I'm mad talented. I like to go down. Like Mary J. Blige says "I'm going doooooooooooown, baby."

[Linda]

Yeah, I'm mad talented. I like to go down. Like Mary J. Blige says "I'm going doooooooooooown, baby."

LOL I just love you!

[Famouslastwords]

LOL I just love you!

Why thank you!

[BubbleButtBabe]

Teleute those are truly amazing..Such delicate work!

Tracy amazing,those are fantastic..I really love them!

Mishe,that scrapbook looks like it is filled with interesting things.

All of you ladies are so talented and have such patience to be doing that type of work...


FLW you are suppose to keep that secret until you get a chance to use it......LMAO

[MisticalMisty]

I love those pages Mishe!


Happy Valentines Day y'all :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/v-day.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/magan97/v-dayside.jpg

[MizzSnakeBite]

I don't mean to brag, but I can flip my tongue over upside down in my mouth. In both directions.

Maybe you and FLW can get together and perform an act? :D

I've been told I suck some pretty good d**k :p:p:p:p:p:p:p

What if it's a bad one? ;)

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Happy Valentines Day y'all :)

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Beautiful!

[Famouslastwords]

Maybe you and FLW can get together and perform an act? :D


That's actually what made me think of my little talent!


What if it's a bad one? ;)


Depends, is it bad because it's attached to a bad boy? Yes
Is it bad because it smells bad? No

[Teleute]

Teleute those are truly amazing..Such delicate work!

Thank you! :happy:

I love those pages Mishe!


Happy Valentines Day y'all :)

I like the Valentine's Day theme - I would not have thought of making an ornament for that! It came out beautifully.

Is it bad because it smells bad? No

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. :p

[Famouslastwords]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. :p

Just had to cover my bases, yo.

[Tracyarts]

About my kaleidoscopes. The way you configure the three sides of the triangle shaped mirror assembly on the inside of the 'scope determines what kind of image you will see when you look through it. There are different kinds of configurations, but the ones I make produce either a traditional image where you get an endless repeating pattern that reflects against itself in every direction; or a mandala image where you get a multi-sided round pattern that is symmetrical like a snowflake. The ones I make have little chambers at the end where you can put pretty much any transparent object that light can pass through, like beads and chips of colored glass.

I did have some up for sale on Etsy for a while, but had somebody want to buy a dozen of them to give for Christmas gifts. They bought up all I had except for the few I kept for myself that had flaws on the outside but nice images when you looked through them. I took a break from working on them in January to work on other things but have some supplies on order and will have more up sometime around the middle of the month.

Here's a photo taken through one of the ones I kept that had a crack in the polymer clay outer layer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/purplesmaller.jpg

Tracy

[Famouslastwords]

About my kaleidoscopes. The way you configure the three sides of the triangle shaped mirror assembly on the inside of the 'scope determines what kind of image you will see when you look through it. There are different kinds of configurations, but the ones I make produce either a traditional image where you get an endless repeating pattern that reflects against itself in every direction; or a mandala image where you get a multi-sided round pattern that is symmetrical like a snowflake. The ones I make have little chambers at the end where you can put pretty much any transparent object that light can pass through, like beads and chips of colored glass.

I did have some up for sale on Etsy for a while, but had somebody want to buy a dozen of them to give for Christmas gifts. They bought up all I had except for the few I kept for myself that had flaws on the outside but nice images when you looked through them. I took a break from working on them in January to work on other things but have some supplies on order and will have more up sometime around the middle of the month.

Here's a photo taken through one of the ones I kept that had a crack in the polymer clay outer layer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Tracyarts/purplesmaller.jpg

Tracy


This image warps my mind, I've stared at it too long and it keeps moving. I swear to you I thought it was a .gif

CRRRRAZZZZZY

Must be the combination of Coca Cola and sleeping medication.

[kayrae]

i heart this thread

[Famouslastwords]

I'm on crack, the picture is still moving. Just stare at it for a long time. JUST DO IT LOOOOOK.

[MizzSnakeBite]

I'm on crack, the picture is still moving. Just stare at it for a long time. JUST DO IT LOOOOOK.

Sooooo that's what you gave me! :D

It looks like it's moving to me too.

[Famouslastwords]

Sooooo that's what you gave me! :D

It looks like it's moving to me too.


Btw I no longer live in Burbank, Ca. *wink*

*waits to see how long it takes her to figure out what she means*

[littlefairywren]

Btw I no longer live in Burbank, Ca. *wink*

*waits to see how long it takes her to figure out what she means*

I see where you live :D

[MizzSnakeBite]

Btw I no longer live in Burbank, Ca. *wink*

*waits to see how long it takes her to figure out what she means*

hehehehehehehehehehehe! I know where! :D

[luscious_lulu]

I wrote this last night


They say we become our parents.
I am my father's daughter.

I am quick to anger and slow to forgive.
I am sometimes moody and distant.
I can be frustrating and difficult.
I am never without an opinion.
I live my life they way I see fit.
I will fight for what I believe in.
I will not give up when things are tough.
I am fiercely protective of those I hold dear.
I live my life with my head held high.

I may not be perfect, but...
I am my fathers daughter.

[Red]

Red,

I would have never guessed that's a wig. You are amazing!


Thank you :)

Red I second what Misty said..That is amazing,it looks like her natural hair..Wish I was that talented..

I still have so much to learn, so chuffed you think it looks natural!

Red, I am really intrigued by the lace foundation. So is that the baby stage of a wig? You would have to have the patience of a saint. How long to actually make a wig?

That is really impressive, and the end result is just gorgeous :)

It varies depending on the finished piece but probably around 75hrs depending on the speed of the knotter!

How fascinating what you do, you must be very excited to make such beautiful things, the end result is gorgeous!

Thank you sweet pea!

Amazing!!!! :bow:

Wow! Very impressive

Blushing now...!

Red that is amazing. I'm curious what show that is?

This was for a tour of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds in 2009

Red, as always I'm in awe. I was just telling my friend irl about you and your wigmaking. We both decided that it blows any of our beautytype crafty-endeavors (ooh I make my own lip balm on the stove! durf.) way out of the water.


I myself make silly things out of felt.



Ummmmm...yeah right YOU are too cool for school missy, your work is amazing, you have a real skill :D Your silly things out of felt are unique and beautiful (<3 the ginger girl one!)

i am endlessly fascinated with wigs. i spend hours watching videos of them on youtube, i think they are awesome. i love watching people make them, and how to wear them with no one ever knowing it's a wig...so awesome. i have to say i envy you something fierce...a trained MUA, and you make and sell wigs...i'd love to do those things.

Seriously hun, any questions feel free to fire them my way and I'll do my best to help you out. Why don't you try an evening course in make-up as a taster to get you going?