I mentioned in my previous pumpkin post that I might do one more this year, well I did! My choir had a Halloween party last night and since everyone else was bringing cupcakes and backed goods, I thought I’d bring a pumpkin. This danced on the line between creepy and cool but I went all in and carved the choir dad’s faces. The likenesses turned … Continue reading One More Pumpkin
Every year at Halloween (except 2010, we shall never speak of 2010) I like to carve a fancy pumpkin. When I was a kid I always loved carving pumpkins but I always made them into faces; triangle eyes, pointy teeth, maybe a jagged scar if I was feeling ambitious, but definitely nothing to write home about. Then, in university, we had a pumpkin carving contest … Continue reading The Many Faces of Pumpkins
The air is crisp with an autumn chill and summer is but a fading memory. Like many sun-revellers, I am not quite ready to give up the summer season. Unfortunately, save for championing global warming, there’s not much I can do to stop the weather from changing. One thing I can do, however, is to feign seasonal ignorance, break all the fashion rules, and paint … Continue reading So Long Summer Style
Sorry for the delay in Travel Posts – here is the next instalment of “Leaving England.” April 30, 2011. Had a late start to this day but eventually I was out the door and straight to Camden Town. It was quite busy as it was Saturday afternoon and the weather was gorgeous. I could have stayed browsing the shop stalls for hours. Once you push … Continue reading From London Town to Camden Town
So, I have a load of earrings and just a tiny box in which to keep them. I’ve had this idea for an earring hanger for well over a year and only just got my act together to actually make it! Here it is: I bought an old picture frame at a garage sale (note the chipped corners) and used the mesh from my grandma’s … Continue reading Being Handy
Day 27! The voice is back (mostly)! I bet you missed me. Continue reading Crocheted Conan O’Brien
Day 23! Please donate your time and your compassion. From the good people at Coalition of Monster Equality please adopt a monster today. Continue reading Adopt-A-Monster
Day 21! I went to the York City Art Gallery. It was very fun. I love wandering around art galleries by myself, especially because I know I don’t have to pretend to like something just because someone is watching me. Is it wrong that my favourite part of an art gallery is often the gift shop? I like having my own little Matisse on a … Continue reading Art Galleries Aren’t Boring
Day10! I decided to play a Youtube game and tag some friends in it, hopefully the chain will continue and we can see some fun responses. If you want to watch the progress of the game watch this video ON Youtube and check out the Video Response area (under the video) for replies. Continue reading Arts and Crafts
Well, April 3rd rolled around and my last Christmas gift was finally delivered to family in Canada, which means I can now post a blog with pictures of said gifts without spoiling any surprises! So here they are! I made little wire art for mi familia back in Ontario. Continue reading Presents from Christmas Past
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