‘Handmade’ Archive

My Next Project? February 6, 2010 2 Comments

Great, thanks Ken, another song stuck in my head. New project? Most likely not, unless someone wants to animate my creations. But it is kawaii! Enjoy!

Thanks to Boing Boing for the initial post that got my attention and to U900 for their work. You can see more videos on U900’s myspace.

George the Giraffe June 14, 2009 3 Comments

Finally done. See George, I did finish him before the birth of your second child. Now when can we meet Max. I’m sure he misses his Auntie Drea!
I’ll take better pictures later in the week. I just wanted proof that he’s done.

A New Addition June 13, 2009 3 Comments

No, I’m not pregnant. And neither are any of my kids.
Look how happy he looks in his new home. He’s easy to make, except for the face. Still takes me so long to embroider, why can’t I do that right? His new owner, Ben, thinks I should fill him with potpourri. Think I’ll make a [...]

These Are SOOOO Cute March 9, 2009 No Comments

I need to get me a couple of these.
I can change them all the time, depending on my mood!

Artists Talk About A Handmade World February 8, 2009 No Comments

Yesterday I ventured out into the pouring rain to check out the Coraline Artist Panel at Gallery Nucleus.
I got there around 2pm and it was crowded. It was great seeing that many people interested in what the Artists had to say. On the panel were: Andy Schuhler, Chris Appelhans, Dan Krall, Jon Klassen, Shane Prigmore and Shannon [...]

A Handmade World February 7, 2009 No Comments

Just got back from watching Coraline. It was great, the 10pm showing was packed. Alysa and I had to sit in different rows. Why do people leave empty seats between them? It’s difficult to walk down the rows and try to ask if the seats are taken. And why do they put their coats on [...]

Oops, Missed Christmas December 25, 2008 No Comments

Well not really. It’s Christmas now. Merry Christmas!!
But for the last couple of years, I’ve always made at least some of my Christmas gifts. Except this year. I’m going to try to get a couple done before New Year’s. Yes, by January 2009. So until then, here’s some of the pieces I’ve done in the [...]

Finally… December 13, 2008 2 Comments

finished these gifts for a friend’s newborn baby. It took me months, it’s not difficult to make, I just don’t enjoy doing the face and sewing everything together. But I really like the buttons for eyes. Too bad the bunny isn’t baby-friendly. Next, some christmas gifts that I’ll be giving out. Hopefully I’ll be done [...]

I’m so jealous… December 10, 2008 No Comments

So a friend of a friend of a friend (of course I’m being overly dramatic) is excited about the movie Coraline. About a month ago he sent me the link to their website, http://www.coraline.com/ and some “Keys”.
stopmotion
moustachio
puppetlove
armpithair
sweaterxxs
buttoneyes
My favorite is “sweaterxxs”. Check it out. Anyways, he sent me this link yesterday, http://www.linesandcolors.com/2008/12/03/coraline-mystery-box/. I want one.
OMG I’m [...]