The other day, I broke out my knitting needles and went about making a dent in the stash of yarn I have acquired over the last couple of years. I had two skeins of this lovely thick/thin wool f...
I am extremely fortunate to be able to say that I am very much so doing what this video says. I have not one but two amazing and rewarding jobs, and have the most wonderful and incredible peopl...
Ive been obsessing over these beautiful polymer clay necklaces by A Merry Mishap for awhile now. Clockwise from top left: Coal Beaded Geo Necklace, $21.99; Geo Ring, $13.99; Pick a c...
For tomorrows big fashion show, I need to have eight outfits. Now, in my graduate collection that I am planning to showcase, I only have five complete outfits. As the only designer showin...
I know theyre pretty trendy, but I love raw gems and crystals. When I was a kid I collected them, and last year when I worked at a naturopathic health clinic, many of the practitioners recommen...
I know this has already made the blog rounds--several times over, at that. But still. I cant get enough of this video. I dont know very much about putting together movies, but if I did, I...
I figured that Ive left you in the dark long enough, dear readers. So here, at long last, is my graduate collection. Or, the fashion half of my graduate collection, I should say. You can check out th...
I think Ive mentioned before that there is no overhead lighting in the living room at my place. I havent really spent much time in here until recently, so its never bothered me too much up unti...
Remember this ottoman I made? Well, while putting it together, not only did I hammer my hand, but, while attaching the little feet I also managed to break my Torx screwdriver. Its th...
Three weeks ago I ran a marathon. You know, 42.2km. Or 26.2miles. Just up and decided that since I like running, and wanted to do something big to celebrate graduating school and my...
Okay, so I actually made this piece back in December; I realize its not quite those images of my graduate collection I promised you, erm, three months back. Those are coming though, I ...
Ive been working lots on my graduate collection for school these last few months, which is why there havent been a ton of posts about projects; super secret grad projects have been taking up my time....
Over the past few years, Ive developed a sensitivity to metals. Especially earrings. Once upon a time I had a collection of fancy earrings I would change daily, but these days I leave the same ...
This past weekend a couple of friends of mine hosted a masquerade party. It was fun to get all dressed up, rather than just spending the weekend in my paint clothes. I was originally going to m...
Yesterday we had a book making workshop at school. It was a lot of fun, and so gratifying. All those crisply folded pages...ahhh.I ran to the art supply store the day before and picked up...
One of the many tasks I do at work is mix up tempra paint for the kiddies. We dilute it with a bit of water so that it dries quicker and has a better consistency for the Pollock inspired pieces...
A few months ago I had the honor of being asked to make a piece for Design Hope Toronto. Its a volunteer initiative that raises funds and awareness for local organizations dedicated to helping ...
Last year I had a project where I had to heat set fabric and make a project that somehow addressed the concept of "cover". Being somewhat overly ambitious, I decided to make a queen-siz...
I made up this rather large weaving sample last semester with a 1" roll of industrial felt. It got to be rather large (for a sample). So I decided to make it a rug...although its actu...
Just before my roomies came back home from the holidays, I decided to switch up the front door decor. Our welcome sign was getting kind of old and loosing some of its, erm, abilities to make ou...
Over the holidays I finally got around to making some new throw pillows for our living room. It was great because they used up a little of my rather excessive collection of fabric, I got to practice ...
I know that the whole mirror-to-a-chalkboard transformation isnt new or groundbreaking in the least, and perhaps its even a little overdone here on the blog scene, but I thought Id share with you my ...
Two more days, then Ill be finished for the semester. Hardly any time at all, I know, but it feels like its going to take forever. Ive been sick with some kind of cold/flu since Wednesday...
Im so sorry that Ive been away the past while. To make it up to you somewhat, I thought Id share this little anecdote with you...a bit of a change from my usual arts&crafts content!Last sem...
Its kind of crazy that my first studio project was due today, ten weeks into the semester. But, thats how it worked out and Im not complaining. I was able to come up with a fairly complet...
The one bad thing about our place is that there is no ceiling light in the living room. I mean, as far as things to be wrong with in a house, its no big deal at all. But still. Its ...
This is my fabulous fathers first week as a full-fledged retiree! Congratulations Dad!His last day of work was on Friday. My mum, brother and I are super excited for him; he had been a co...
Ive been home sick the last couple of days. Coughing like mad and Ive lost my voice. Ive gone to the clinic to see if its viral or bacterial, but until my results are back I loathe to sta...
I used to try really hard not to follow trends. But these days, Ive stopped fighting it. I love scarves, skinny jeans, coloured tights, and leggings. Crystals. Geometry. And th...
People say that you should know your nervous tendencies if you ever give a presentation or go for a job interview. Do you shake your leg? Do you touch your face? Play with your hair? &nbs...
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