Monthly Archives: August 2008

Halloween Craft – Monster Wreath

August 31, 2008 | Topic: Halloween

Just to get you in the mood, and start thinking about the Halloween Contest, here is a one of the decorations we made in years past. (Oh, and I need a catchy name for the contest (like the previous “Black Heart Anti-Valentines Day Contest” — any ideas, my clever… Read on...

Homemade Lipbalm (A Dabbled Re-run)

August 30, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

While I’m off exploring my inner geek this weekend at Dragon*Con, here’s a previous project you might have missed! Homemade Lipbalm is fun & easy, and makes great gifts.. you should try it! The Materials:

First Batch:
.25 ounces Beeswax
.66 ounces Shea Butter
.40 ounces Sweet Almond OilRead on...

Randomness

August 29, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

I’ll be letting out my inner geek at Dragon*Con this weekend, but I’ll hopefully have some scheduled posts for you, my adoring fans.. And some great pictures when I come back. Talk about CREATIVITY! In other news,
I had an Ikea date yesterday with one of the winners from… Read on...

The Space Robots go Fabric!

August 28, 2008 | Topic: craft

I’ve been meaning to create some fabric designs ever since I signed up for the Spoonflower beta. I finally got around to it, and here is my first attempt! The Space Robots (from the Robot Party) return! It… Read on...

Monday Link Love

August 25, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Flickr-surfing: I ran across these too cool robots on flickr. by magneto-man. Ok, So I’m procrastinating.. I really do have to clean up from the weekend! Here’s a few little linky goodness items that I figured you might want to know about! I’ve got to try this.. Making… Read on...

Ah, Monday..

August 25, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Busy Busy weekend — we had our big neighborhood Block Party. So no creativity to share from the weekend. Although I did make a super-large batch of the Asian Pasta Salad for the party, and it came out really well. And the lack of creative output can also be… Read on...

IF: Routine

August 23, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

Going about his daily routine.. he dreamed of something more..
Pen, colored in Photoshop

wednesday linky goodness…

August 21, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Ooohh.. Way nifty cupcakes! These are just gorgeously done. By lorijohernandez on Flickr (via) Really nifty writeup on Craftypod, a review of The Pocket Paper Engineer– a book on how to create pop up books! These are so fun and look like some… Read on...

Illustration Friday – "Detach"

August 19, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

As promised in the Myrtle Beach review post, here is your daily dose of cute robots. I think this needs a good caption… any ideas? See, I’m making up for lost time with 3 posts within the last 24 hours! Read on...

Hacking a toddler bed

August 19, 2008 | Topic: craft

April 09 edit: Thanks to Ikea Hackers for the feature! Welcome Ikea-hackers! Stick around and check the place out! You might like more stuff built by the handy hubby… I was browsing through the As… Read on...