Jawa Doll with Real Eye Light Action

Way,  way, back  I disclosed my love of Star Wars in a meme-ish 6 Things About Me post.

 

Then last year we had a runaway sleeper  holiday hit by making the very adorable Stuffed Bantha as age appropriate stocking stuffies for the two young men in my family.

 This year my sister and I decided that Jawa dolls with light up led eyes would be a nice  way to revisit our  former glory.

And we are happy to share our pattern with you.

Click here to Download PDF pattern and instructions.
Click here to order super cool LED light sewing kit from SternLabs.
and click here to see that adorable Bantha pattern.

Many thanks to George Lucas and many hopes that he won't make me take this pattern down since Jawas are truly his creation and this is just a humble fans homage.

Stay tuned tomorrow for another tutorial!

Fashion Friday: Buy Me Indy Gifts...

Personal Advent: Day 6

click on the pictures to go right to these shops.

 Okay, it is more blessed to give than receive...Especially if you are receiving mass produced goods from China because your loving family isn't as crafty as you are (Not talking about anyone in my family...of course.).

So, sometimes taking a few minutes to decide what you'd like to get can be practically altruistic. I mean, it will save the loved ones stress, better for our fabulous craft community, and 90% of the time these come with Far Less Packaging. So Go On.. Update your Etsy Favorites, email them to "Those Who Need Hints". They will be grateful and in one more small way,

You'll be a better person.

Mushroom Box with Chewy Bunny Center

Springcraft!

I don't want to torture anyone but it is spring here in California. Daylight Savings and Easter are right around the corner.. my shoes are muddy. Sure, it may not last but right now it feels like it is mine to keep.

I am going mad with cute-craft and pastel colors.
Mad I tell you!
Perhaps it's the spring fever that is making me dizzy.

Wooden mushroom box was found at the thrift store..
but is was covered with weird flowers and melted on plastic bag ink...
repainted.
And I added some felted sweater grass
and a great big lady bug
and some forget me nots...

And what about the inside? A tiny bunny.

Grey and white needlefelted bunny,

with blue glass eyes.

Glitter Thrift and 7 Weird Jobs

Magpie Eyes... I have too much of this good stuff. The pink bracelet even has the tag attached: Gay Paree by Star. I tell you...They just don't name them like they used to.

These sweeties will also be listed on Etsy... Just in case you need to get yourself a Valentine. I usually try to get myself a back up, just in case Mr. Betty has one of his "It's a stupid meaningless Hallmark Holiday anyway... And I forgot." years.

It happens.

And after 16 years.. I'm pretty much over it. I just cover my bases and get on with my February. That's Modern Romance for you.

Seriously, I'm not bitter... It's just a nickname.

The Shop will be Updated On Wednesday.(In case you were wondering.)

On a completely seperate note: Kathi tagged me for 7 weird things so I am going to make it

7 Weird Jobs I Have Had...

1)I was the pink haired Vegetarian counter grrrl at Burger King in San Luis Obispo circa 1986. When people asked me what was good on the menu...I rolled my eyes at them.

2) I was the "Put your Face On Rambo's Body" T-Shirt Maker at Fisherman's Wharf for about 9 days.

3) I was a classroom presenter for the Sexual Assault Prevention Team. I was a date rape specialist for the high school set. My presentation partner was a recovering heroine addict, ex-hooker. No, It wasn't court ordered... it was a regular job. And my partner was really quite nice actually. And the high school kids were, without exception, pretty well behaved.

4) And at the same time I was the Juice Bimbo at the local racquetball club. The beer swilling racquetball players were much ruder than the high schoolers. A mini skirt was required part of the uniform.

5)I was the artsy-fartsy semi punkish office go-fer for an imitation crab company.Ironically, I got in trouble here because my skirts were too short.. But in my defense: My hose were opaque and my shoes were flats. I did the filing, the photo copying, and I picked up the tiny bagels for the imitation lox tastings in the fancy company car. Perks? "All the fake Krab you could eat". Eew.

6) I was a professional actress, paid 50.00 for the entire run of the show. I played one of the Pigeon Sisters in the Neil Simon classic the Odd Couple. I was 15... My "sister" was about the same age as my mom (which would have been 37, at the time).. and my British accent was pretty spot on.
No! Really, It Was! The theatre survived and is still in operation.

7) I was a visual merchandiser/stylist for a major upscale department store. It also survived and is still in operation.

If you are looking for something weirder I have done this before as well, back when it was 6 things... Not enough? I also played 2 Truths and a Lie... I hope you enjoy..

Although I am pretty excited to be tagged... I think I have to say "play along if you want to and leave a link in the comments to this post if you do"... Because I love reading about all you people, But despite what my loving Hub may say about me.. I am not real comfortable telling people what to do.

Fresh Eggs at Market.. And Postal Joy...

Well, here is what I have been up to this week: A series of decoupaged Easter eggs from an imaginary silent film about Alice In Wonderland. The are up for sale in My Shop...
Along with some $ 10.00 Goose Egg Kits which include a hand cut goose egg in box or diorama fashion and a wee hinge to put on a lid or door and some inspirational photos and instructions. I will be selling my finished goose eggs too. But these are really fun to make and pretty easy to do. A white glue and glitter kind of craft.

Had to get them in for the first day of spring and looks like I just made it!



Now every day when I go to the post office, life seems to be going my way. Here is a delightful package from my pal Lindy.
A 1940's Singer Dressmaking Guide, needle book, handmade card and the cutest swatches of her felting projects! I met Lindy at Ulla's soldered jewelry class at Castle In The Air. We have hit it off and she has taken me on a serious crafty adventure and sends me the best links via email. If she ever starts blogging ... Look Out. She will have more ideas than Martha.



Then I just got this huge bonanza from Angelina. You may recognize these from Angelina's Blog.. ( Full circle moment: Angelina also know Ulla.. Does Ulla attract the nicest people or what?) These are amazing. Thanks Angelina for being the biggest benefactor to The Project.. It is great to have a Bona Fide Fashionista cheering me on.

Speaking of which I have a few more details to finish for Garment # 3.. I am aiming for a fashion shoot tomorrow.

Ciao, Bellas!