Etsy Store Update: Neckwear!

Keyhole Choker, modeled by the ever lovely Alison.
For those of you who are desperate to draw more attention to your neck (head root, brain stalk... whatever you want to call it) I've been making the bejesus out of some neckwear. I'm updating my etsy shop** today with the results!

This week it's primarily steampunk jewelry, necklaces and chokers (which could also work for goth or Victorian outfits). I'm working on some more jabots because HAHAH JABOTS! I love them! I love making them, and seeing people wear them.

In the following weeks, I'm going to be working on some cute lolita style stuff, all cupcakes and hearts (after all this black and metal, I like to switch it up).


** And just in case you don't know, here's a link to my shop: Futuregirl.etsy.com. **

Mother's Day Gift

My mom got the package I sent her last week, including this early Mother's Day present - a poppy brooch!

I've seen this design somewhere, and I really loved the idea of using thread and beads for the stamens (I hope that's the right word). Though technically, I think my mom would have enjoyed it more if I'd made with a spring green, it's hard to break out of my black, white, and red habits.

This is all hand-sewn felt, with a pin-back sewn to the back to make it a lovely brooch.

Happy Birthday to Us!

Will and I have both turned 30, so here's a little party going on in our living room!

I made a few of the stuffed animals myself, most of the rest are from our very nerdy plush collection (mostly videogame inspired).

Also, you might recognize the party garland at the top as Purl Bee's Scrap Fabric Party Garland that I whipped together the day of the party! Maybe I'll make a better picture of it, but it's so easy to make, and it looks great!

I did do a few cheats, in that I didn't make it double-sided, I used paper as one of my fabric choices, and I used white thread instead of the invisible thread. Still, I think it looks festive!

Steampunk Valentine's Day Card

Free to print - Steampunk Valentine Design

I like to design a few Valentines each year, and I really wanted to do a good steampunk one this year - if you click on the image it will take you to a link to download a high-resolution version (if you want).

NCWCCC Anthology: Too Much Sun (with Bit and Dot)

I made my contribution to next year's NCWCCC Anthology. I really like doing anthologies because it gives me a reason to try out something different, or something I've been thinking about, without having to dedicate more than a few pages to it.

This one has a robot (Bit) and his mushroom friend (Dot) and they are small and go on a tiny adventure. The theme was fortune cookies, so that's in there too (but play second fiddle to the robot and mushroom!)

Mushrooms

I've noticed that mushrooms are making a comeback, I was thinking about that when I drew this

This week has been roller-coastery, to say the least. At least this time I don't feel like it's an isolated event, just me, roller-coasting around - naah, it was the whole country. I called my sister on election night, and got her voicemail, and when she tried to call back the system was down. See! Everybody! My mom left me a voicemail the next day "Happy Obama Day!" (I saved that one).

I've been working on finishing up all my outstanding gift projects, and starting some more for Christmas. Though I'm not entirely sure who wants a Kraken shirt or weird cuff links for Christmas, I've been using the Christmas deadline as motivation to refill my etsy shop.

Speaking of: I'm probably going to go to the Handmade Market on Saturday, and hit up the Flea Market while I'm over there, is anyone else planning to be there?

Platypenguin - Ball point pen drawing

I find ball point pen drawings really endearing. Over my years at school, I've gotten particularly good at hatching and cross-hatching with pens that are meant to be taking notes.

Anyway, this is one of my favorite ball point pen drawings, done while in a meeting at my former job (graphic designer at Lulu). I thought since it's a weird little creature I just can't stop looking at it!