Monday, September 26, 2011

An interesting request- Rockabilly his and hers passport covers

A fun little request for some rockabilly passport covers!  Still working on a 'manly' hot rod version (pin-ups and flames maybe?)
Its printed on white cardstock and then very carefully cut out and fixed to some cute pink leopard print cardstock.   I think if I make more I'll create my own leopard print background and skip the tedious cutting out bits :P

Friday, September 23, 2011

Fun with Sharpies

So I bought this mega-pack of Sharpie markers a few weeks ago on a trip to the grocery store.  I got two packs, one big one, and one that had "80's brights" or something like that.  I've been doodling on bristol and cardstock with them, but today I decided to give ornaments a go  (my mom has about a million of these flat bisque ornaments that she paints on and she gave me some to play with, thanks mom!)

First I did a quick peacock feather, using a real one that the neighbor's peacock left behind on a visit as an example.  Then I dug out a Dover book of vintage butterflies and got to work!  I did a light pencil sketch of the basic outlines and then just started filling it in.  Who knew that the humble Sharpie could create such pretty things?
A few accents with metallic paint pens and a hit of glitter, then a few coats of clear spray sealer and voila!  I just need to seal the backs and add some pretty ribbon  :)
Now if someone could just teach me how to tie a decent bow I'll be all set for Christmas  :P

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

on tiny leopard dots

I've recently discovered the pure awesomeness that is Spoonflower!  Adventures in fabric design AND some pretty darn cool fabrics to drool over (yum!)

In my browsings I came across the most wonderful tiny leopard print imaginable.  It's destined to be a tee shirt in soft cotton in 1/3 doll size, with a pencil skirt and perhaps some tiny fishnets for Olive, my Domuya Fin BJD.  I had it printed on the organic cotton knit, which is lovely soft and supple knit, very nice to the touch.