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Really love the way this dress turned out- believe me when I say that I spent a lot of time and gave this dress a lot of love. I spent a crazy chunk of time hand beading the entire hem of the dress (show here-the dark grey beads). The silk dress is about ready to disintegrate (perfect!) Even though my husband kept telling me to stop it with the beading I think it was worth it.
I've discovered that it takes way more effort to make a subtle coloured old falling apart dress than a new one. I sanded, dyed, washed and ironed the hell out of it but you couldn't tell could you? Exactly.
Completed toilets in villages in Sahibganj, along the banks of the Ganga, through the Implementation of Rural Sanitation Initiatives for Ganga Rejuvenation in Jharkhand partnership [Photo: UNDP India]
So I’ve been recycling tin cans and using them as containers for my art and writing supplies. Now in order to save more space on my new work area, I decided to hang them on my wall. Of course, I wanted each container to be completely detachable and portable; for instance, if I wanted to use only Micron pens in the living room, I can just remove that can and take it with me.
At first I was going to use magnets or one of those magnetic knife racks, but after prototyping with some heavy duty magnets lying around my apartment, I realized stuff like that couldn’t support the weight of, say, 20 Sharpies or the rounded surface area of the can.
Instead, I figured a system of hooks and loops would work.
Using small nuts and bolts, I attached D-Ring Strap Hangers (you know, the ones drilled in the back of wooden picture frames) to the cans. The D-Ring would latch onto a screw on the wall. In order to keep the cans balanced and not topple over if the weight shifted, I hammered two nails below each screw. Again, this keeps the can from shifting and its contents falling (a can full of X-acto blades would be the worst thing to fall on you).
I've uploaded a shot so random I can't even think of a title for it.
We had a quiet day today, got up late (well, I did, Lydia and the kids were up much earlier - it's Lyd's turn for a lie-in tomorrow when I get up with the kids to watch Mythbusters and Match of the Day), visited friends, got a haircut . . . and tried to come up with something cool for my 365.
This shot was borne of complete desperation - I was trying to get a shot of me smiling today - y'know, to try and lighten the overall tone of my photostream a bit, but it wasn't happening. I always look like a knob! It was getting dark so I dug out Joe's reading lamp (haven't used it for ages) to try out a bit of ghetto lighting.
The recipie for this shot was *adopts Blue Peter presenter stance*:
1 x the photo in colour
1 x the image in B&W
4 x various textures
1,000,000 x different blending of layers.
Gave it a good stir in Lightroom before adding the ingredients together, then whisked it all up in Photoshop.
I erased the section of each texture that covered the body, apart from one where I only erased over the arms.
This shot has no meaning whatsoever . . . but at least it doesn't have lyrics plastered all over it, ha ha! And I quite like it. Yes . . . yes I do. Although I'm not sure why I decided it was a good idea to have grey coloured arms?
I think I need to get out more often, find some cool places to shoot a photo in so I'm not always shooting at a magnolia wall with hardly any room. Thanks to {rebecca} and Andresblah for pointing this out! Umm, that's not being sarcastic you understand, I really mean it. Sometimes you can't see what's in front of you y'know?
I can hardly complain that there's nowhere good to shot around Weymouth because (a) me and Disco~Stu have found plenty of cool places on our travels and (b) I've seen loads of places I'd like to shoot in, but don't have the confidence to go alone in case people see me. I've thought of a way round that though: I can take Joe with me, it's a good excuse for a bit of father/son bonding time and I know he's interested in photography because he's asked for a camera for his birthday.
Oh and one other thing that's been on my mind all day: yesterday, if it sounded like I was comparing myself to Stephen Poff . . . I most certainly wasn't. I was comparing my style but not skills in both photography or Photoshop. Ha ha! I got a loooooooong way to go before I'm that good - but I'm enjoying finding out how!
PS I've thought of a title but it's crap!
I didn't want the book to say "The End" because while my 52 week project is over I will continue to take photos & push myself to look outside the box.
I'll attempt to complete teleidoscope's 52 week challange until October. After that, well, we'll just have to see if I can manage travelling overseas & being extra creative, too. Otherwise, you might have to deal with our fun vacation photos instead!
happy weekend! :)
The staybolts protrude into the firebox. During soldering, the protruding material aids torch heating. When running, the protruding material aids heat transfer from the fire into the boiler.
The completed wreath in all it's glory. I made metal brackets and attached them to the metal frame on the wreath. The brackets allowed for the buttons to hover slightly above the wreath, and also allowed the player to easily push a button with one finger without the package sinking into the wreath.
Click to see video of the wreath in action
Done with the PCB! Now it's time to drill the chassis and attach other components (power transformers, external sockets etc.). Like Kim said, looks like a toy, but I probably wouldn't recommend your average 6 year old play with electricity and toxic materials such as lead.
Holy wow, I did it! I can't even believe it really. It was incredibly challenging at times but ultimately one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done. I have a few shots I loathe when the inspiration was lacking but pretty happy with the majority of them. Yay for perseverance!
Thanks to everyone that stopped by my stream and encouraged and inspired me.
Happy New Year everyone!!!
Nose sanded, smoothed. Nostrils carved to a skull-like look, mouth's overbite sanded back slightly and top lip bow defined a little.
The precision screwdrivers arrived today allowing me to open up my MacBook Pro. I'd read horror stories on the Internet about problems stripping the screw heads and screws that refused to budge.
I had none of that, all ten screws came out without any fuss.
Next step was to remove the existing 4Gb of RAM which was in two modules. It was a little fiddly to get to the bottom module out but once that was done the new RAM went in easy.
Now to the hard drive. With the plastic retaining bracket removed the drive came out nice and simple. Next up remove the four TORX screws from the old drive and pop them in the new then fit the new drive in the laptop.
Rather than screwing the back on straight away, I took the precaution of putting it in place, turning the laptop over and firing it up.
WOW, start up times are just incredible and the RAM checks out just fine. I really have breathed new life into my MaBook Pro. As a bonus, SSDs need less power so I should get more time from the battery which you will note cannot be replaced.
Last task was to replace those tiny screws being careful not to cross thread them.
Job done, tea drunk and time to enjoy the fruits of my labour.
This is a complete build around our F5Pista frameset. Every so often we get a chance to put together a bike just how we'd like it... and here is a prime example. It's elegantly understated with a sandblasted and clear-coat raw frame that has a textured, almost gunmetal, surface.
Major components:
56cm F5Pista. Black lugged fork.
Tange bottom bracket, Dia Compe headset
48T Classic track crankset
H+Son TB-14 laced to Gran Compe Hubs
Gum-wall tyres
Cut risers with front brake
Cutout saddle with studded profile saddle.
Finally, the completed mermaid Dotee Doll =] I added a small fringe of blue & white to the bottom in lieu of the "tail". I wanted a watery look there. The dagger beads all around the face don't show very well, but OMG, a lot of work went into this one!
I hope my swap partner loves her as much as I do ^_^
After almost a whole month later, I finally finished my first fully customized bratz doll. I used a lot of different techniques to acheive her look, including repainting her shoes to match her outfit. Man, I just wish I had purchased more of that stripey fabric (_ _)
Los Angeles Firefighters assist a young adult male with moderate injuries following a solo vehicle collision in North Hollywood, California late February 17, 2010. © Photo by Mike Meadows
Ged Smith produced a Man of The Match performance, including a sublime 25 yard free kick goal, as Longridge took their Title challenge down to the final game of the season next Saturday at Blackpool Wren Rovers.
Town were missing top scorer Brad Carsley due to unforeseen circumstances, so Manager Lee Ashcroft played the returning Mark Woods up front with support from Ash Ball and Jordan Bowen.
It was a complete change of style for Town without Carsley as a renowned front man but I'd paid off straightaway as Ball and the effervescent Woods chased the visiting defence into blind alleys.
Vickers were struggling to cope and committed several fouls early on, one which resulted in a free kick to Longridge 25 yards from goal after just 11 minutes.
Ged Smith, playing at left back as Danny Morris moved inside to partner Captain George Melling, stepped up to curl a sublime free kick into the far corner that went in off the post, leaving the visiting keeper no chance. 1-0 to Longridge , and any pre match nerves in this must win game were surely calmed.
If that wasn't enough, just 7 minutes later Ryan 'The Horse' McKenna scored the second goal, firing home at the far post to put Town two up. His celebration was one not seen at the MRG for some time, and the crowd favourite clearly enjoyed his first strike of the season for Longridge as he made his way back to the half way line, to the applause of the biggest crowd of the season at Town with 161 attending the final home game of 2016/17.
Vickerstown created an excellent chance after 30 minutes, which Lee Dovey in the home goal did well to save with his feet, as prolific Vickers goalscorer Danny Keenan broke free to fire a right footed goal bound shot.
Town remained in control however and, with Mark Woods looking dangerous in a central role,they had several efforts saved by the Vickerstown keeper as Longridge looked to kill the game before the break . It wasn't to be though as the teams went in with Town 2-0 up at half time.
Jack Preston was brought on at half time in place of the injured Ash Ball, who had had an excellent first half, but Town were on the defensive as the visitors started the second half on the front foot.
Dovey made an excellent save just two minutes into the half, touching a goal bound shot onto the post, before crowd favourite Joe Melling reacted to clear the danger.
Vickers youngster Jackson Round, just 17, was causing Town problems with his touch and pace, as they enjoyed a good spell of pressure but the home defence held firm as they looked to preserve their two goal lead.
Jack Preston was easing himself into the game, holding the ball up well, as Woods and Bowen moved forward beyond him, and he had an excellent turn and shot saved by the Vickerstown keeper on the hour.
Preston clearly grew in confidence from this moment onwards and his movement and hold up play helped Longridge retain possession at a vital point in the game.
Jordan Tucker replaced the injured Joe Melling with twenty minutes to go, and slotted in seamlessly at right back as Town looked to see the game out.
With 15 minutes left Vickerstown youngster Jackson Round produced a moment of magic that belonged at a far higher level than this, controlling a high clearance from the keeper with a superb touch,before finishing past Dovey into the top corner with the outside of his right foot.
To the relief of the home crowd, the flag was raised for offside but the 17 year old Round jogged back to the half way line with the applause of everyone watching ringing in his ears. It was worth many times more than the £3 admission and, on another day, could've put Town's title hopes in jeopardy.
Town settled into a professional game plan after this, keeping the ball at will, knowing that the win was vital as they travel to title rivals Wren Rovers next Saturday in, what is now a 'winner takes all' title match.
After the game Manager Lee Ashcroft was delighted with his teams performance, and the crowd turnout, as he commented , " I'm very pleased, which takes some doing I can assure you! We were in control for almost the whole game, with two early goals which settled us down and allowed us to play to our strengths. We've missed both Ash and Woodsy ( through suspension) and they made a difference for us today. Ged was excellent at the back, scoring a great goal, and Alex O'Rourke was once again outstanding."
"It's all still in our own hands, and it was brilliant to see the biggest crowd of the season down today to cheer the lads on. This Club has great potential and the interest for the Football Club in the town is clear for all to see. We travel to Wren's next Saturday knowing that a win will give us our first ever West Lancashire League Premier Division Title, and that would be a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, when you think that just 10 years ago we were playing on the Rec in the District League."
Next Saturday sees Town travel to title rivals Blackpool Wren Rovers, level on 80 points each, with the winner being crowned Champions for the 2016/17 season.