Friday, February 27, 2009

It Lives!


Here's a quick peek at the mummy that I've been working on with Josh over at PolarGFX. I think he's just too cute. Something about those big brown eyes I guess. He's at the point where he's getting his wraps done and we've been debating on just how much wrap he needs. I say less, Josh says more. I think either way will be fine. Just personal preference.

The entire process has been a blast from the start. I've done things in papier mache before but not with this much detail and never something that was free standing. But with each step, each layer of paper, you could see the final form taking shape. And as we fumbled our way through the techniques and materials, we came up with some surprisingly successful results.

More pictures and details to follow soon.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Practical Valentines



I've been on a dishcloth knitting kick lately. They knit up so quickly and there is such a variety of patterns to choose from they help brush away the after holiday knitting blahs. The heart cloth is for Ryan because not only is his kitchen done in red and black, but his birthday is on Valentine's Day.

I love pattern clothes like this because it is fun to see the pattern develop as you knit. Plus, the red color is anything but boring.

(pattern can be found on Kris Knit's blog here: valentine surprise)