I used to have high, high hopes for my novel Nevdroonia. Such as having it entirely finished by now. Such as having it edited by now. Bah. As many of you know, many things have been going on in my family, and in addition to that I have an incredible amount of schoolwork. Whoever said that homeschooling must be easy don't know a...
I've always been facinated with Fair Isle knitting, where different colors are switched in and out of a project, often with facinating results. Through... well, I wouldn't call it stubborness, but for some reason or another, I've never actually learned to knit. And I really, really wanted to do this Fair Isle thing. So I learned about Tapestry Crocheting! I used THESE INSTRUCTIONS....
I crocheted William a new Gryffindor scarf! I did it in double crochet (as opposed to the previous hat I made) and did it while watching the Olypmpics. Its five feet long!!! After my first night of crocheting! Unfortuneatly I had to tear the bottom bit out, because it was too large (I had it sewed down in this picture). And I certainly...
Rosie had the cutest pair of bermuda jean shorts. They had a little design on them with a palm tree. She decided she would practice the splits. While wearing them. They riiiiipped down the leg-- not even on the seam!I thought it would be a shame to let those shorts go to waste. I cut the shorts along the jeans, up to the...
After my last post, where everyone seemed to think I drew a self portrait, I decided to see if I could draw a self portrait. After all, my 'drawing-people-so-they-actually-look-like-themselves' skills are terrible. Gahhhhh. *buries head* Why am I posting this? I spent, all of twenty minutes on it. Maybe less. And I'm not exactly a pretty model... its so much easier to draw...
I didn't make this to be a self-portrait. It doesn't look like me at all, to me. I drew it as a random person from my imagination. But my little sister, who watched me sketch this, said, "Oooh, Shaylynn, it's you!" Today my toddler brother, who loves going through my sketchbook and looking at all the "purples" (colors), came to me, thrust it...
Found more art pictures in an old file! :) I made the above picture when I was around 12. It was for a church/school auction. The Last Supper drawing below was also for the auction. (Click READ MORE below) ...
*WIP= Work In Progress When we first moved to R., we got some paintings to hang on the wall. They were right next to the windows and got terribly faded. I painted over them (adding my own little changes) a couple years ago. Going over two old paintings was very good for me-- it helped me realize that painting is not so difficult...
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I found these in a pictures file. They are from last year's Valentine's day. I made Valentines for all the girls involved in The Pirates of Penzance. The picture should give a clue to how many there were acting or working backstage. :) I used Mom's Stampin' Up! stamps. ...
Once upon a time, fairy-making was a favorite hobby. I remember writing about it three separate times in 4th grade English class. I have (in storage at the moment) a bag full of around 20 of them. They used to dangle from strings on my ceiling. I made this one recently for my sister. I will not post the instructions, seeing as I...
I helped my sister make this necklace! It has a rose button (because her middle name/nickname is Rose), a Miraculous Medal, a key (which is actually mine but she insisted on using. Apparently it is magical and can unlock any door or treasure chest), and two pink beads (because pink is her favorite color). The pink leaf at the bottom is just because...
Okay, so her clothes don't match it. :) I just had her slip it on for a picture! Its also two sizes too big (the pattern didn't come smaller) THIS IS MY FIRST EVER PIECE OF CROCHETED CLOTHING!!! And, for once in my life, I followed the pattern exactly. It is called Behop Cardi and can be found for free on Ravelry and...
Found this lying around; thought I'd share. Not sure what this craft is called, I strung beads onto two crisscrossing strings. Made it way back in second grade. Found this lying around; thought I'd share. Not sure what this craft is called, I strung beads onto two crisscrossing strings. Made it way back in second grade. ...
What you will need: A Bic pen, or similar pen with a removable ink/tip. Do not use a hard plastic one; it combusts Sculpey clay Clay tools (toothpick, hands, etc) Oven What you do: Remove the ink/nib from the pen. You don't want that exploding in the oven! Decorate your pen with sculpey clay Make a "holder." Use the pen to shape it,...
There is something about reading a detail-abounding book that makes you want to go and make all those neat gizmos and gadgets and whatnot. Also, watching the movies for the millionth time lets you notice the little prop details. I've already posted instructions on a light-up wand. But for a more movie-accurate, lighter, and much easier wand, I suggest this method. First, take...
I'm sure you've seen the wands that nearly all Harry Potter merchandise sellers sell. The light-up plastic wands (so horribly overpriced). Why not DIY? That's my preferred method. Above is my fully-functioning "Lumos" wand. Its obviously not finished. I won't be finishing it, though, because my brilliant 6 year old sister decided to 1) leave the already half-used bulb on for several hours,...
I finally learned how to French Braid properly! My sister usually doesn't like me to experiment with hairdos on her because it "HURTS!!!" But I convinced her. :) What you see in the picture is... rather confusing. But it holds hair back nicely, and is pretty. I did it for my friend before her basketball game, and it stayed in! Its two sets...
What is Amigurumi? I'd wondered that myself. It is, apparently, the "Japenese art of crocheting small dolls or toys." On the Fairy Tale Novels Fourm, I was on an adventure with Yaviel. We metamorphed into purple penguins and got kidnapped by The Boss... well, long story short, I made a penguin for Yaviel! I'd seen some pictures of crocheted dolls on Ravelry, and...
This, like my Fairy Hairclips, is basically a bunch of beads that are held together by some randomly twisted wire. So, I can't really give exact instructions. Enjoy the picture, though. :) This, like my Fairy Hairclips, is basically a bunch of beads that are held together by some randomly twisted wire. So, I can't really give exact instructions. Enjoy the picture, though....
I am, yet again, posting for the mere sake of taunting my few readers. :P You see, I got onto the computer with the intention of posting at least six posts, instructions and all. That would be just a small fraction of the crafts/art projects/etc I have done recently. I got onto the computer. Paint Shop wouldn't open up (and all of the...
Luna Lovegood' Radish Earrings Luna Lovegood was the slightly-wacky girl... She wore a pair of beaded radish earrings (they are called dirigible plums in England!). These are not beaded... but they still remain very Luna. I made them with Sculpey clay, stuck a wire loop in the top, baked, and attached earring loops! ...
The time-turner, minus the chain. Well, it's a bit sloppy... but it is a time-turner nonetheless. Best, all it took was some wire, a few beads, and Sculpey clay. AND it spins freely (well, until it decided to stop working). I just messed with the wire and clay alot. I can't explain how I did it; I bet there is a much better...
A stack of letters It looks inconspicuous enough, except for the fact that it is Harry Potter themed. An envelope (which I wish I had "weathered") displays a very precise address (which is smeared in the picture). It reminds one of Harry Potter's acceptance letter: Harry Potter, The Cupboard Under the Stairs, Little Whinging, etc. Other themed papers are in the stack-- a...
The Golden Snitch jewelry set Almost any familiar with Harry Potter will remember the Golden Snitch, a key ball in the game of Quidditch! I made a jewelry set based on the Golden Snitch. It is fairly simple. I simply took three glass pearls (sizes may vary, or be the same). Then, I took six feather beads off of a necklace to use...
In addition to the clay Gold Evenstar, I have made several other Elvish clay creations based on the Lord of the Rings movies. To make these, all you need is some Sculpey clay. To make your thinner clay creations sturdier, paint over the peice with Mod Podge or another kind of glue. This will also work extremely well for gluing broken creations back...
