I Don't Want to Embroider Today

However, that looks like what I'm going to have to do.  I decided to make an opossum embroidery piece for a stuffed bubble mailer swap, to top it off. 

I also tweaked the Princess Tina embroidery pattern.  I removed the bangs and I think it looks so much better now.

She looks a bit like Linda now though.  I won't be adding the braids on the buns either.  Princess Leia's buns weren't braided.  

I'm just not in the mood to embroider.  The two pieces are pretty small, like 6 inches max, but I'm just not motivated.  

"Bob's Burgers" Crafts

My BFF, Naomi, loves "Bob's Burgers."  It's our Easter tradition to exchange giant Easter eggs full of goodies each year.  For one of the items, I had a plain journal that I got at Target for $1.  I decided it was too boring, so I altered it into a "Bob's Burgers" themed journal.

I lined the edge of each page with a different print of washi tape like I do with most of my altered journals.  I also added baker's twine as a tie closure.

On each page, I glued a cutout from one of two free comic books I got from Free Comic Book Day.  

I really enjoyed making the altered journal, so I made another for a stuffed bubble mailer swap.  That one was just distressed and had a tie.  Then I made another distressed journal for my shop.  I haven't listed it yet, but I will soon.  It says "Schemes" on the front and has a tie as well.  It has round Chinese tapestry stickers on each page in lieu of the washi tape.  

I'm also participating in a mashup swap with Naomi.  She chose "Bob's Burgers" and "Star Wars" as her themes.  The first thing I thought of was Tina Belcher as Princess Leia.  I was looking on Pinterest for ideas.  I had always thought I'd make a doll of some sort.  I saw some BB/SW mashup embroidery and decided that's what I'd do.  I drew my own pattern freehand, but I'm not sure if it's my final draft or not.

I'm wondering if I should get rid of her bangs and redo her buns.  Plus, I don't think her cheek/neck connection is right.  Her hair clip is on the wrong side because the pattern is in reverse.  I probably will redo her hair.  

Another Peek Inside the Book--It's Magical!

I found out who my partner is for the altered composition book journal swap and learned that she likes Harry Potter.  I followed an online tutorial on how to draw a cute HP.  Here's my drawing:

She's going to get sick of my drawings.  

Inside the Book

Here are a few pages in the altered composition book that I've been working on. First, some "King of the Hill" pop art. I used Distress Inks for the background and the stamps were hand carved by my friend, Met.

The next two pages are drawings of food that I've incorporated with song lyrics.

And finally, I found this rubber stamp in the cheap bin at JoAnn yesterday which fits with the theme of this project very well. It cost a whopping $1.19. I'm stamping it on sticker paper, cutting out the images, and sticking them to the bottom right corner of every blank page that I'm leaving for my partner to journal.

I've got a lot more pages to decorate, so I'm sure I'll be sharing more in the future. Have a beautiful weekend!

Sloth Mail Art

I drew this mail art for a tag on swap-bot. I used this online tutorial. I colored the sloth with alcohol ink markers. I love how it turned out.

Kawaii Maxi Pad Vinyl Stickers Available Now!

I had my kawaii maxi pad drawing made into vinyl stickers and they are now available in my Etsy shop. They're a perfect addition to your water bottle, laptop, or your ride. Go grab one before they're gone!

My New Logo

I'm so stoked about my new logo! It represents me and my mascot, Charlie the sloth. I commissioned it from SugarOverkill. Michéle Liza Pelayre is the talent behind the company. Her influences are Japanese pop culture, kawaii, goth, punk, and Harajuku. Michéle is currently taking commissions for illustrations and tattoo designs. If you're interested, you can send Michéle an e-mail.  You can also connect with Michéle on deviantART and Facebook. 

I also commissioned my good friend, Jeanette Wummel, the owner of The Roots of Design to make another chibi of me and Charlie.  I know, I'm a little vain aren't I?  I just love seeing my characters (yes, I'm a character) drawn by different artists.  I think Jeanette made me and Charlie look so stinkin' cute!  Jeanette is also currently taking commissions for chibis.  If you're interested, just send her an e-mail.

I want to thank both Michéle and Jeanette for creating such awesome pieces of art for me!  You all have made the past two days really special. 

In My Own Little World

Just a drawing I did showing some of my favorite things. I used three different programs to make it: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and GIMP. It's my favorite drawing I've done so far.

Yeti

Ariel and Sebastian

Adventure Time!!!

This is a picture of Finn I drew from my favorite cartoon, "Adventure Time." If you haven't seen this cartoon, you should really tune into Cartoon Network and watch!

Happy Meal

This is a picture I drew for a contest on deviantART. The drawing below, "My Wish for the Future," won a 3 month premium subscription on dA! I was so thrilled and honored to win!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is officially my birthday and I am 32 years old! I don't actually turn 32 until 8:46 a.m. EST, but let's not get technical! I plan on going out to lunch with my friend, Lindy, today, but other than that I don't have big plans. Thank you to all the people who have already wished me happy birthday and have given me awesome gifts. Here are three kickass pieces of artwork made by three of my friends on deviantART in honor of my birthday. Enjoy!

by JinxBunny

by Armadilloboy

by supperfrogg

by Sugarlishes


from TechLeSSWaYz

Much love,

Whale Puzzle

I drew this cute little whale by hand and then manipulated it into a puzzle in GIMP.

Zombie Kiddo

This is a picture I drew tonight of me as a zombie. I drew the picture in pencil and outlined it in Sharpie. Then I scanned it into my computer and used GIMP to color and filter it. I think I make a cute zombie!

I Heart Sloths

Here is a picture of a sloth, based on my plushie design, that I drew today. I first drew him in pencil and then outlined him in Sharpie. Then I scanned the image into my computer and added color with GIMP. The color came out uneven, but I think it makes him look more dimensional. I love him! Once I find my t-shirt making supplies amidst my tubs of craft supplies that have been moved to my new home, I'm putting him on a tee!

Bumpo'd Again

I've Been Bumpo'd and I Look Creepy

Lapidus ATC

My fourth and final LOST ATC for the swap-bot swap that I'm hosting.

Daniel Faraday is My Constant ATC

This is the first of four LOST ATC's that I'm doing for a LOST ATC swap I'm hosting on swap-bot. I'm a sucker for Daniel Faraday!