Purse Mark II

• July 24th, 2008 • 0 Comments • sewing •

Parkinson’s Law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” My father has often applied this as “your  possessions will multiply and accumulate so as to fill  space available for its storage.”

…so I made myself a new purse!

It’s just a simple flap close, no zipper; this is my first attempt at making a reverse appliqué! Of course the design is a weenie dog, they’ll always be in style for me.

It’s Maaaaaagic!

• July 10th, 2008 • 0 Comments • experiments, fun stuff, pottery •

Honestly, these are probably prototypes. I’m still getting used to this whole “painting with glass” thing. The “photographing super-shiny objects” issue is a learning experience as well. In any event! Here is my magical plate and bowl set. Glitter is difficult to photograph in the first place, the glitter detail I put on the unicorn and the fairy don’t seem to photograph well at all! (I promise, they’re all sparkley and cute.)

My intent was to create something just a little cheesy, hence the “Believe in your dreams!” and “Magical Bowl” bits on each plate. I assume the urge to write on stuff will pass; as of now I find the idea of labeling kitchenware hilarious for some reason. How delightfully juvenile.