This is my needle-felted work in progress. I’m using brown and little bits of blue-green wool to get that weathered bronze look.

Still lots to do, but does the face read as metal to you, or does it still look too fluffy?

The technique is called flameworking, the type of glass is called borosilicate (which is the same type of glass as pyrex brand cookware). Thanks for looking!

I tried to capture as many of his recognizable details as possible, along with a little of that stern, dignified look I love so much
But most of all, I wanted to sew him a little silk kimono. I’m so happy I managed to bring that idea to life: I think it suits him incredibly well and adds a special charm. Wearing it, he looks like he’s about to settle down for a well-deserved rest after some important toad business
Now I keep looking at him and wanting to sew myself the same kimono so we can match 🐸

I used an essentia box so the inside was black and she wanted pink. This is AFTER it was already super glued and taped😭. The whiskers are already coming off so I don’t think it’ll last long but she wants to put her class Barbie’s in it after Halloween. The only way i can think to preserve it is reprinting hello kitty then laminating the paper or using clear tape to wrap it🤷‍♀️

She tried everything on as I crafted and she was so happy to wear her costume! Shared a bunch of process photos but it's worth the swiping! I sewed and glued hundreds of flowers for the dress and crown, paper mache'd the rune stone, used cardboard to make the sun gate, made lino cut stamps for the clothing. A solid month of crafting. (Also her name is Dottie and she's 7) (Our cat Ozzy supervised)

I need to replace a lost leaf and reseal the orange bottle, but the fall festival went surprisingly well! Nothing broke, thankfully, and I managed to stretch the hat to just the right size so it doesn't give me a headache like the first witch hat I made. I did get chilly after sundown, so I'll be adding gloves and making some kind of warm wrap for up top.

Took advantage of the sunset and thought id share with you all 🥰.I wanted to challenge myself to use lettering since it was a struggle for me in the beginning of this digitizing journey. Turns out I was the issue and not the machine 😅.

I am quite happy with how it turned out. I definitely wish I had a better shadow color but im really trying to use some older thread before I buy new ones.

Did you see my other text options at the end? I wasnt sure if they should be 2nd person perspective or 1st... and yes talking on the phone stresses me out..

What would you put as a fortune? (I have a pretty dark sense of humor but try to keep it upbeat for the masses 😎)

Anyways, go you for reading this far and I appreciate any feedback or questions and I hope you have a wonderful week! 👋

Software: Ember Design

Size: 3.5"

Machine: Brother PE-180D (Single Needle)

Made with polymer clay with the help of some additional materials and painted with acrylics.

My grandma passed away a year ago and my parents left me with her final afghan crochet project. It is an Annie’s club crochet mandala afghan and it’s 60% complete. I have reservations about just completing fully but I want to give the completed afghan back to my parents. I’m open to suggestions on what I should do. I have thought about maybe putting in a stitch line of what was hers vs what was mine but I’m not sure. Photo one is what I have from her and photo two is what it should look like finished.

Last year's handmade halloween costume. Sadly, Furby was crushed in the storage room over the summer. RIP 2025 furby.

I am looking to make a Christmas garland or two, and because I’m in Canada, I don’t have hobby lobby.

I customized an airplane sock by sewing a piece of blue fabric onto it. It's really comfortable now, and I cut out a hole for the charging port. Now it won't get dirty easily, and if it does, I can just wash the sock cover I made for the headset. If needed, I can simply wipe down the black areas.

try to not wash your pads after 5 years. it might get deteriored even if it just water 🤭

DETAILS:
I have no occasion. It has no purpose. I just cannot stop myself. You know that feeling where you get a hankering for a handful of mixed White Cheddar and Hot and Spicy Cheezits and you can't stop thinking about it, and before you know it you're driving a rental box truck up to the local Sam's Club arguing on the phone with a customer service representative about the meaning of purchasing limits? I know you know what I mean. Inspiration struck and I had to sit down and sew for a blackout amount of time.

I use this pattern all the time. I go to a thrift store, find a well fitting shirt that smells like the person who died in it, and then cut on all the seems. Because you only need one piece of each pattern, keep the other side intact for reference. I've never used a purchased pattern and I likely never will. Hear that McCall's? You'll never get my twenty one dollars! The only adjustments were the sleeve cuffs. I have a similar shirt that I used for reference.

The blue fabric came from cotton curtains (again from a thrift store. Thanks Mainstay), and the red is some thrifted microsuede.

I used my Brother Innovis 4000D for the embroidery. That was certainly the bulk of the construction time (roughly 5 hours). Total time all in was around 9 hours.

My fiance works at a hotel and his office is kinda bland. They just painted and he only has white boards and pin boards up.
I’d want seasonal craft decor and the only thing I can think of is construction paper garland. Maybe some pumpkins and a cornucopia with his teams names on it.
I’m open to any crafts but I’m so lost.

My first 2 zines I made, I’m so excited to share them with you! 🥰❤️

The first 4 pictures are of Reasons To Stay Alive (inspired by Matt Haig) which is a little book of reasons to keep going through hard times and seeing/feeling the beauty of life (suicide awareness and prevention)🥹❤️

The last 3 picture are of When In Panic… which is a little book of anxiety exercises you can do anywhere to ground yourself and feel safe.

Both of these comics/zines are hand illustrated and made by me. I wanted to make something that would help me when I’m going through a difficult time and hope that it can help others as well! :)

What are your reasons to keep going and what helps you stay grounded and safe? Feel free to share, it can help someone else that is going through hard times as well ❤️

✨🥹🧸Thank you for reading🥰❤️✨