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So I posted Keri's sugar dispenser candles on my Free Box the Magazine blog since she got the sugar shakers out of a free box. It's totally cool. Click on the link to see the photos ~
Free Box the Magazine: Free Box Gift: So my friend Keri found 20 sugar dispensers in a free box. She grabbed them all up and made candles out of them with recycled wax she got a...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Holiday Party 2011
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This is the second year I have hosted a holiday party that corresponds with Peacock Lane's car free night. I live just a few blocks from Peacock Lane and so it just makes sense to combine the two events together. Plus I have two octaves worth of bells that I provide to all the partygoers when we make our way over to the lights just to add to the festivities. Everyone loves it. If you stop ringing your bell and just listen, it sounds so cool. I imagine a lot of angels got their wings last night.
For those of you that don't know, Peacock Lane is located in Portland, Oregon and every house on the street is required to participate with decorating their house with x.mas lights. Seriously, I think it's in the contract when you buy a house on that street. Here is a link with more information if you want to check it out.
http://www.peacocklane.net/
Oh, and you might notice that Peacock Lane has its own song, which I printed out, but have yet to figure out the melody.
So I spent half of the day cooking and cleaning and preparing for the party. I made a raw pumpkin pie, which is so good! A raw cheesecake, which is equally delicious and some raw cacao macadamia nut truffles, which were yummy as well.
I had put out a couple other things like watermelon radish sprinkled with pink Himalayan salt. I went to People's Coop earlier that day where they had a sample of the watermelon radish and it was so good that I bought three and served two of them up.
Here is a photo of myself with the spread courtesy of Brandon Alleman whose help was invaluable for making the party a success. One photo is with flash and the other with mood lighting. I am still trying to figure out my new camera:
One of the guests of the party was my good friend and ex-roommate, Cory McMahon. She brought me my x.mas gift, which I opened early upon coaxing. It is a beautiful vintage beaded choker, which she repaired so that it could be worn again. I love it. I was just thinking earlier that evening that I needed a choker to make the outfit complete.
You may remember that last year Cory made me an amazing rosary style necklace, which I love. It's great to have such crafty friends.
My friend Keri Piehl made me a super cool candle and I will share the photos of that in the next post.
~Happy Holidays~
This is the second year I have hosted a holiday party that corresponds with Peacock Lane's car free night. I live just a few blocks from Peacock Lane and so it just makes sense to combine the two events together. Plus I have two octaves worth of bells that I provide to all the partygoers when we make our way over to the lights just to add to the festivities. Everyone loves it. If you stop ringing your bell and just listen, it sounds so cool. I imagine a lot of angels got their wings last night.
For those of you that don't know, Peacock Lane is located in Portland, Oregon and every house on the street is required to participate with decorating their house with x.mas lights. Seriously, I think it's in the contract when you buy a house on that street. Here is a link with more information if you want to check it out.
http://www.peacocklane.net/
Oh, and you might notice that Peacock Lane has its own song, which I printed out, but have yet to figure out the melody.
So I spent half of the day cooking and cleaning and preparing for the party. I made a raw pumpkin pie, which is so good! A raw cheesecake, which is equally delicious and some raw cacao macadamia nut truffles, which were yummy as well.
I had put out a couple other things like watermelon radish sprinkled with pink Himalayan salt. I went to People's Coop earlier that day where they had a sample of the watermelon radish and it was so good that I bought three and served two of them up.
Here is a photo of myself with the spread courtesy of Brandon Alleman whose help was invaluable for making the party a success. One photo is with flash and the other with mood lighting. I am still trying to figure out my new camera:
My friend Keri Piehl made me a super cool candle and I will share the photos of that in the next post.
~Happy Holidays~
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Chicago 2011
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So I went to Chicago last week to see Brandon's old turf. He's from Aurora, Illinois, which is a suburb, but his sister, Angie, and some friends live in Chicago. I had a full day to check out Chicago and then the rest of my time I spend with Brandon's family in Aurora, which was very relaxing.
Before I went I looked up some Chicago oddities. There was one that I was hoping to come across: the Puppet Bike. It seemed like it was going to be hard because they are never in a set location. But sure enough we were checking out Macy's holiday windows on State Street and there was the Puppet Bike. I was so excited. It was pretty awesome. I mean how could you not love some very cute puppets dancing to some groovy tunes all via bicycle. Naturally I had to support that and Angie got a great shot. Here you go:
You can tell from my maniacal smile that I was extremely happy. If you are interested in the Puppet Bike, here is the website:
http://puppetbike.com/
Another thing I was curious to check out since I had heard about it a couple times in the Intro to Religion class taught at PSU was Our Lady of the Underpass. If you don't know what Our Lady of the Underpass is, it was a salt stain underneath the freeway that someone saw Mary with the baby Jesus. It turned out that freeway underpass was the freeway ramp to Angie's house, so we got to see that the first night I was there.
So the Lady has faded and I think there was some graffiti that destroyed it at one point, but the memory is still there. Here is a photo I found off the internet during Her heyday:
I love that photo.
Here is the photo that Angie took of myself and Brandon:
Brandon just looks cold.
So a trip to Chicago just wouldn't be complete without seeing The Bean at Millennium Park. It's just too cool.
So it was a pretty fun trip and I can't wait to do it again, maybe in warmer weather.
So I went to Chicago last week to see Brandon's old turf. He's from Aurora, Illinois, which is a suburb, but his sister, Angie, and some friends live in Chicago. I had a full day to check out Chicago and then the rest of my time I spend with Brandon's family in Aurora, which was very relaxing.
Before I went I looked up some Chicago oddities. There was one that I was hoping to come across: the Puppet Bike. It seemed like it was going to be hard because they are never in a set location. But sure enough we were checking out Macy's holiday windows on State Street and there was the Puppet Bike. I was so excited. It was pretty awesome. I mean how could you not love some very cute puppets dancing to some groovy tunes all via bicycle. Naturally I had to support that and Angie got a great shot. Here you go:
http://puppetbike.com/
Another thing I was curious to check out since I had heard about it a couple times in the Intro to Religion class taught at PSU was Our Lady of the Underpass. If you don't know what Our Lady of the Underpass is, it was a salt stain underneath the freeway that someone saw Mary with the baby Jesus. It turned out that freeway underpass was the freeway ramp to Angie's house, so we got to see that the first night I was there.
So the Lady has faded and I think there was some graffiti that destroyed it at one point, but the memory is still there. Here is a photo I found off the internet during Her heyday:
Here is the photo that Angie took of myself and Brandon:
So a trip to Chicago just wouldn't be complete without seeing The Bean at Millennium Park. It's just too cool.
So it was a pretty fun trip and I can't wait to do it again, maybe in warmer weather.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Latest in Decorated Light Switch Plates
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Hello.
I am just sharing the latest decorated light switch plates. I made them with special people in mind for holiday gifts. I hope everyone's crafting is going well this holiday season!
Hello.
I am just sharing the latest decorated light switch plates. I made them with special people in mind for holiday gifts. I hope everyone's crafting is going well this holiday season!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tilt
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Okay. So I have a ton of old Mylar balloons in my attic because I was going to make a dress out of Mylar, but now I am not so sure. Since I have invested in so much Mylar I just throw it into projects here and there, like the Mylar garland.
This summer I came up with an icon garbage collection. So far I have only made one, which I have entitled Tilt, but I have been collecting all sorts of cool car smashed aluminum cans ever since I came up with the idea.
I was first struck with the idea after seeing this smashed Tilt beer can up against the curb just glimmering in the sun like a beacon calling to me. It struck me that this would be perfect amongst a background of Mylar. I then found some scrap wood out on someone's curb for free and it was on.
I kept this piece really simple, just focusing on the can. I think I shall get more intricate in the future, but this was a good starting place for me.
Right now I am too focused on making holiday gifts to work more on this project, but I plan on making more in the new year.
Okay. So I have a ton of old Mylar balloons in my attic because I was going to make a dress out of Mylar, but now I am not so sure. Since I have invested in so much Mylar I just throw it into projects here and there, like the Mylar garland.
This summer I came up with an icon garbage collection. So far I have only made one, which I have entitled Tilt, but I have been collecting all sorts of cool car smashed aluminum cans ever since I came up with the idea.
I was first struck with the idea after seeing this smashed Tilt beer can up against the curb just glimmering in the sun like a beacon calling to me. It struck me that this would be perfect amongst a background of Mylar. I then found some scrap wood out on someone's curb for free and it was on.
Right now I am too focused on making holiday gifts to work more on this project, but I plan on making more in the new year.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Stitch Therapy: the hiyoku bird
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This is an amazing and inspiring blog. I am definitely going to make a few of these projects. The first one will be the jar votive candle. I absolutely love it!
Check out the Stitch Therapy blog below for more details and beautiful projects and creations!
Stitch Therapy: the hiyoku bird: "The Hiyoku is a bird with one body and two heads. Both of its mouths nourish the same body. Himoku are fish with only one eye each, so th...
This is an amazing and inspiring blog. I am definitely going to make a few of these projects. The first one will be the jar votive candle. I absolutely love it!
Check out the Stitch Therapy blog below for more details and beautiful projects and creations!
Stitch Therapy: the hiyoku bird: "The Hiyoku is a bird with one body and two heads. Both of its mouths nourish the same body. Himoku are fish with only one eye each, so th...
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Accordion Belt Buckle
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So my fellow busking band member of The Amazing Maelstrom had a birthday on 11/11/11, pretty sweet. I knew just the perfect gift to make.
You see The Amazing Maelstrom consists of myself on musical saw and Evan Stuckless on the accordion. It's a pretty winning combination, you could say just like peanut butter and jelly. We usually busk for art walks. First Thursday in the Pearl on a hot summer evening is our favorite. It's really fun.
We have played a few paying gigs and a couple of weddings. Those are fun, too.
So I knew that for Evan's birthday I would make him a very glittery accordion belt buckle. I think it turned out pretty great, except the glitter was originally red, but when I sprayed the fixative it changed to pink. I told Evan that I would make him another one with whatever color he preferred, but he totally loved it and here's the proof:
Hooray!!!
So my fellow busking band member of The Amazing Maelstrom had a birthday on 11/11/11, pretty sweet. I knew just the perfect gift to make.
You see The Amazing Maelstrom consists of myself on musical saw and Evan Stuckless on the accordion. It's a pretty winning combination, you could say just like peanut butter and jelly. We usually busk for art walks. First Thursday in the Pearl on a hot summer evening is our favorite. It's really fun.
We have played a few paying gigs and a couple of weddings. Those are fun, too.
So I knew that for Evan's birthday I would make him a very glittery accordion belt buckle. I think it turned out pretty great, except the glitter was originally red, but when I sprayed the fixative it changed to pink. I told Evan that I would make him another one with whatever color he preferred, but he totally loved it and here's the proof:
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