July 2011
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Zombie Wizard of Oz
I finally got to give “Mosh Bitch” her birthday present yesterday, which means I get to show it to you guys too, without the risk of ruining her surprise. Abbey loves the Wizard of Oz, and zombies- so I decided to combine the two and cross-stitch my design into a whole new level of awesome. This is what I ended up with:
I’m pretty proud of it. Just as well really, as...
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Rob Ryan Rip-Off
I’m currently working on a cushion cover craft project, inspired by one I saw in my local fabric shop a few weeks ago. Have a sneaking suspicion they got the idea from Rob Ryan’s awe-inspiring prints….
The original:
My work-in-progress:
Slightly busier than the original, but I wanted to add in some bunting for extra whimsy.
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Cottontailsbaby
I found this shop today via Country Living’s website. The handmade toys are so beautiful I almost want to buy them for myself. Just look at these adorable woodland creatures:
So. Cute.
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“Are you trying to have a fridge disco?”
– ALWAYS, Tom. Always.
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“In Mauritania, west Africa larger women are considered more attractive, as their...”
– Eating entire cheesecakes = becoming more attractive and loved. WIN.
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Amazing Pro- Gay Marriage Signs →
These signs are absolutely amazing. I can’t decide if the gay babies or corduroy skirt sign is my favourite
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White Chandelier by Winnie Lui
OH. MY. GOD.
If only it weren’t £20,000!!! *sadface*
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Brighton Pod →
I just cyber-stumbled upon this amazing website that sells quirky and retro art, furniture and gifts from Brighton-based designers and artists. Some of my favourites include…
The Make A Wish Ring
The Rocket Bound for Saturn canvas
The Flying Pegasus Statue
And this INCREDIBLE floral cushion
I am definitely going to make a cushion like that as one of my next craft projects.
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“I just killed a moth… I was peeing and it flew into the stream!”
– Turns out my boyfriend is a moth murderer.
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A rhumba of rattlesnakes →
I recently realised I have no idea what the correct collective noun is for so many groups of critters. After researching a few on their own (“An eclipse of moths” was my favourite discovery), a friend sent me the link above to a page with dozens of amazing ones. I sense hours of geekery ahead, and an imminent trip to the zoo or the sea-life centre so I can show off my newly-gained...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
One of my best friends is named after Titania in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. This weekend she’s having a fancy dress party of that theme for her birthday, and I’ve managed to find her the perfect present; a teeny tiny 1917 edition of the book. I’ve sewn a cover for it as the leather is really delicate.
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"The Atlanta" from Cheese & Burger →
I have to make this for Tom.
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Pulp Parlour Pinatas →
Possibly the coolest things my eyes have ever seen. They are the most mind-blowing sculptures, and they are MADE OF PAPIER MACHE! The people designs are so Tim Burton I’m sure they’re verging on copywrite infringement (although would you sue a company who makes things to weild bats at? I imagine they’ve got a few spare bats lying around for product testing…), and the...
