These were actually really fun to make. The materials can be super cheap to get as well, all you need is a bundle of ribbon, preferably complimentary colours and a little fabric for the inner bag. Sorry guys, the pictures don’t do them justice, I suggest you try making your own so you can see…… Continue reading ~Ribbon Bags~
So it turns out that every adult can still have a ridiculously fun time tie-dying fabrics. (Oh I forgot, it’s not called tie dye when you’re an adult, it’s called shibori.) The art of Japanese resist dyeing. It involves folding, pleating and manipulating fabrics, then dipping them or submerging them in dye to create extraordinary patterns. Traditionally…… Continue reading Tie Dye Madness (Shibori)
Meet the new additions to the family! Looks like we’re gonna have to build an extension fitting all these guys in!
I’m terrible for walking into a fabric shop with the intention of going in for one thing and end up coming out with heaps of fabric. Since storage is pretty low in the house, I thought it would be best to use the material I have already before buying any more. I had some leftover…… Continue reading Colin the Cuddly Cactus
Finally after what seems like years of procrastinating I finally finished her. Gothic Gloria loves to attend high-class parties in huge mansions where she dances until midnight. You’ll never see her in the daytime because Gothic Gloria is a night owl who flourishes in the darkness.
Okay! I know! I’m sorry. I haven’t published anything for quite a while and I feel pretty bad about it, I really do. But come on, it’s kind of difficult when you’re starting a new job and you want to impress. So yes, crafting has had to take a bit of a back seat but…… Continue reading Hello! Are you still there?
So she’s not quite finished yet and doesn’t have a name but I got so excited that I had to show you my progress! I think she’s coming along quite well, just a few tweaks and some beading and she’ll be ready to dance the night away. If you have a suggestion for her name…… Continue reading Another Day, Another Doll
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