New Crafty...New Cuffs!

Vintage Wallpaper Craft ONE:

Okay, so I haven't been posting my own crafts, bad fruitcake. I have been making them though, I assure you. I don't feel like my pictures ever do me justice, but I try.

I recently found more vintage wallpaper in my attic stash ( its a magic stash, ha ha) and have decided on number of projects for them. The first one is more domino cuffs, cause they are so adorable! The paper is from the fifties ( maybe more?) and looks like it was meant for a child's room. I have made a dozen so far. They take more time than they look like - you have to find a good spot to cut,paste and varnish on....but, they were fun! Some have animals, some have just flowers.

***I am putting a few in the ETSY shop today, probably about 6 or so. I have to say though, they do better in person, because people ( okay women) like to play with them! I promise they are as comfy as they are cute. You should see how many end up in my room!

Limited Edition, and will be going to shows with me, get em while their fresh!

Maine: The quiet state

My parents did what most people in MA seem to do when they retire.... move to Maine.
Now, at first I thought they were crazy and wouldn't catch me up there, except for summer visits to the ocean. They built their own log cabin on and carved out a home on a rocky piece of land in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, literally. Well, I think the folks of Sullivan would not agree with me, but city folk sure would.

They live about an hour from Bar Harbor and in a very rural area. Don't make me go off on my new definition of rural, that's another story ( one with chickens in the front yard next to the half a bus,7 Christmas inflatables, 87 yard toys and perhaps a house, I am still not sure...but I digress...)

Where they live is quite beautiful and all who live on Lake Tunk take pride in their property. Mainers are as friendly as their reputation and that makes them as close to aliens as you can get, in my book. My parents live there because its quiet and peaceful and because my Mom has MS .....(and) this is a really nice place to be "marooned" if you know what happens with progressive MS. The house is wheelchair heaven and makes an excellent visiting spot for all family and friends.

In fact, the past five years has won me over. I love Maine, I really do. Exploring, eating, relaxing,talking to "folks", antiquing, and generally just appreciating the passing of time is a sweet escape. Now, I get lost in the fresh air, seaside moments and hunting out vintage goodies up there, but I am always glad to return to the hustle and bustle of my metropolitan life style.

But, if your going about 5-6 hours up to the "Down East area", call me, I know some great places you should go.

Mini Monkey Friend

PAPER CRAFT ART


Papercraft is serious business these days and all you have to do is Google for a while and you can find everything from food, to robots to little paper plants to cheer your space. Granted, you have to dig out your sharpest scissors, refine your motor skills and last but not least remember where you last saw the glue...but hey, it's fun!

You too can beat boredom and get crafty with Flickr's monkey pals to cut,paste, fold, glue and, er stick wherever you need a little oook oook. They come in 5 flavors, and you can download them here: flickr monkey's.

Other sites with papercraft fun to check out:

paper forest ( best one with lots of links to clicky clicky) Bonus - there is a "papercraft 101" post with really excellent starter information and and overview of what it will take to make unique and well made projects.
ready mech - too cute creatures that need to be played with.
recycled paper stars - a neat idea to do with all this holiday cards you can't part with!
papercraft world
cannon
pepakura designer - 3 D papercraft fun, Create your own patterns!

Easter Boy on the loose

The Easter Bunny is a normal sorta fellow, delivering good candy and semi educational toys...whilst The Mommy Bunny is no such creature. She enjoys Bunnicula - the vampire bunny books and a good old fashioned gumball pooping chicken.
Ah, the rewards of being the one in charge.... hee hee hee.

Happy Bunny, Egg, Ham whatever Day.