first layers of painting on the now attached foam layers

Next to the magnetic blackboard wall. We're still going to put molding around the blackboard.

there are two "rooms" in the raw studio, this is the one with light -- it could definitely be just a playroom/fort for the kids

The heel wheels ended up being so almost the same size as the hip wheels afterall.

Really, it would have made total sense to make this out of black foam and black piping...instead of taking the time to paint it. I just didn't realize that I was planning on leaving this solid black and matte (probably) for the final piece.

In any case, this is a good example of how the Liquitex paint matches the really subtle sheen of the original foam (probably because they are both similiar plastics.)

Here are some random bits already formed and getting painted

my first sock. working toe-up from a free pattern i found online, with some modifications.

I’m currently making two plush dolls for a special project, so I thought I’d share some in progress pics and talk about making them. :)

BLOGGED: emilybee.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/in-progress-two-plush-d...

***PIC #1***

First I start out with a rough sketch of what I want to make. I already have an idea of what their personalities are like, and I try to bring that out in their expression, outfit, and overall look. My creative process is always evolving, and new decisions are made at every step that I could never have forseen with the initial sketch (later on you can see that I scrapped the dresses, and swapped the mouths).

Library (South) Courtyard. Originally open in the summer and accessible via the Core Collection. Is now part of the Library Cafe.

today's book binding workshop was awesome! here's my ripped down paper waiting to be folded into folios and nested into signatures.

in the corner you can see some of the embellishments i was thinking of using. however, considering the tonal range the book has taken on, i think i will be using different charms.

Starting to paint letters.

Making them for 'Seven', Ayden Gallery's newest show: emilybee.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/art-show-seven-ayden-ga...

lots and lots of panels for the arms and collar

the ribbons had been previously Liquid-Stitched on one side to stay in place, while I poked the studs in by hand through the sateen. Holding the ribbons + stud in place with one hand, I flipped the fabric over and bent the stud prongs in with pliers. Then the ribbon intersection was slightly readjusted,and I moved on to the next one.

top-stitching the vinyl actually worked out okay

Intricate mold cleaned on dry ice blasting

And curtains that I paid too much for at West Elm only to discover they're pretty low quality.

...yeah. I *am* making him. ^_^;

Intricate mold cleaned on dry ice blasting

Everything is messy. But we're working on it!! Colors are happening!

Started this like...before I lived with Saeru. That's like almost 2 years? (Not like I don't have even older projects than that. XD ) Anyway, here's a shot of the interesting bit, and what the fabric looked like pre-painting, but post-quilting.

One side painted, one side in "natural" state. Pivots/posable.

Never mind who they're going to be for...

For now... ^_-

Also, ignore the boobs. They have nothing to do with this, really.

Grading a new dress download.

blogged

The small pocket watch, in pieces. How cool is this!

base of the gauntlet arm thingies, thermoformed

Cilla... a little girl from an English village in the 60's... who wanted nothing more than to be a pop star. But now that she's achieved her goal and had many hit records, she finds her greatest happiness is at home with her friends and loved ones... she takes to the stage and gives a great show - but loves to return home to quiet times and her "roots".

fitting some of the front panels together

I started this temari with the intent on making pattern 99PG04 on Temarikai. About a third of the way complete on the interwoven pentagons, I realized that I wouldn't be able to complete this as intended. The small triangles aren't supposed to be there, the three black threads are supposed to meeting there. And, I had stitched up too close the the poles. So, I could stop and rip it out and start over or I could continue and just do a more basic interlocked pentagon pattern. I decided to continue since I was enjoying how the colors were working out.

It's summer here but I am in full knitting mode. This is a cushion that I have been meaning to make for ages.

Here it is being sewn to the denim backing.

It's in my etsy shop....

sandraeterovic.etsy.com

starting making the wheels...they have really silly treads actually

Opens October 11th from 7-9

www.facebook.com/events/519393554754702/

inprogress.shaunkardinal.com

Using my favourite font book as reference.

Making them for 'Seven', Ayden Gallery's newest show: emilybee.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/art-show-seven-ayden-ga...

Ink or color pencils... think I'm going to attempt ink... comments??

#drawing #pencil #kurutoga #tomhardy #taboo #inprogress #fanart

They're all sewn up, now I'm deciding colours for noses, eyelids and dots. :)

Heart, though born of tragic circumstances, carries joy and love in her soul. Her colors are all of the colors of the rainbow, exemplifying the beauty and creativity of the Japanese people and our firm belief that they will recover fully from this ongoing tragedy.

This would have been a lot quicker to have actually just made this out of black foam to begin with. XP

I'm managing to make some really accurately shaped (to the toy) pseudo-spikes. Kinda wasn't expecting foamies to work for this, actually.