All things designy – from making a fabric design to jewelry design and any other crafts I feel like adding.
On one of my trips to Japan, I spent quite a bit of time in Nippori. Tucked away, in a tiny shop on the main street, was a shop specializing in buttons and beads. They had a few jewelry finds as well. One of many things I bought on that visit, was a set of … Continue reading Earrings For Me
The yarn dilemma... I need rugs for my place, the bathroom is probably one of the first places to get one. Our concrete floors are awesome but dust travels all around our combo home/workshop. I remembered, from WAY back in my brain vault, that I saw people making yarn from tshirts. In my stash is … Continue reading Make Yarn From A T-shirt
I took an interest in street art many years ago and took a ton of pictures on my last trip. I wanted to compare the street art I shot on my 2016 trip to what I saw on my 2018 trip. Wow - there are some things from my 2016 trip that are still on … Continue reading What’s Up With Street Art in Japan 2018?
I've decided to give Redbubble a try. Print on demand services, for some people, work really well to make some passive income. I've had a Zazzle shop for ages but I've only ever sold one piece because, well - I just don't have the time to deal with their ever changing requirements for their product … Continue reading Redbubble – Print on Demand
On our last trip to Tokyo in 2015, I noticed a lot more art popping up like I had in Los Angeles. Street Art in Tokyo is a little different however. Like the featured image, a lot of the art painted on walls is created as part of a community project. If you look closely, … Continue reading Street Art In Tokyo
HAROPLA FOR THE WIN! Gunpla is modeling Gundams so Haropla is modeling HARO! One of my favorite characters in the anime show, Gundam is not a person; its the robot, Haro! He's so cute and much like my favorite Disney character, Tink, he's a helper. Haro follows along with Amaro Rey, the main good guy … Continue reading Haropla! Quick and Satisfying Modeling
Awhile back, I helped a friend of mine with a home decorating project that involved fabric. We covered some wood panels and I made her a cover for her head board, all from the same material. Knowing she had a lot of surface to cover she bought several rolls of the print. She bought way, … Continue reading I made a skirt! Ikea fabric
So, on my last trip to Japan (which I may go back and write some posts about), I visited Nippori Textile Town in Tokyo. On all my previous trips, I either had no cash (and Nippori is almost entirely cash only) or most of the stores were closed. You have no idea how frustrating it … Continue reading I Made a Skirt! Nippori Fabrics
Many ages ago, I designed some fabric and had it printed by Spoonflower on their eco-canvas fabric. I'm pleased with how the print came out but I never did anything with it. I busted out my sewing machine and finally made something with the fat quarters! Pillows! I know, not groundbreaking crafts by any means but … Continue reading Pillows For the Couch
I never thought I would be a "California Girl" in yoga pants, toting a mat and talking about the benefits of hot yoga, but here I am, working out. My friend Melissa talked me into trying a class with her and I am HOOKED. I have never taken any classes at a gym, I've only … Continue reading A Bag for My Yoga Class – Getting Crafty
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