Monday, September 29, 2008

sunny sunny monday in kirkland...

it was such a beautiful day today. i happened to be in kirkland in the afternoon. it was so beautiful by the waterfront. i hope the parents don't mind that i took pictures of their kids :P but they're so cute playing with the ducks!




IF: packed


this week's illustration friday word is "packed." here's my first participation :)

Sunday, September 28, 2008

corset

i am making a corset for the first time! :) eventually this (along with the skirt i will make later) will by my halloween costume this year! dorothy of course :P


i created the pattern on newsprint...



cut out the fabric. make two pieces.



sew them together...



the ribbon would go in the middle



voila!

Monday, September 8, 2008

vintage book



i got this wonderful vintage book from a thrift store. the silhouette illustrations are charming.

cactus




Wednesday, September 3, 2008

calendar





i just made a 'no expiration date' calendar!