tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85619150186720161712024-02-19T20:21:01.015-06:00LilDevilGrl's Midnight ProjectsLilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-54565881700760209212011-04-28T15:00:00.000-05:002011-04-28T15:04:43.987-05:00Semi-Failed Airbrush Experiment<p>Now that my airbrush is functional again, I had an idea for a new mini hat. I started with the basic outline of the crown, to which my wonderful boyfriend <a href="http://legionstudios.com/">MasterLegion</a> drew a flame outline for me onto freezer paper. Something that would take me hours to do, he does in 5 minutes.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERmziGnP2p7f1TQ8Vi91ML096x84OZE0jz1uqTkhIxJwF7NYRajfu4ZEXCULtHKHEb_-oItXZn0qXlYYgyjnIekKTQ4GDiNUIVjkgx6oL1E1PfQvFoLyfnjiHFAFObizXH0e-WN_4NFg/s1600-h/CIMG5052%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CIMG5052" border="0" alt="CIMG5052" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xvQVPGPi0nkX1qG7KfQKYSlo37Bz27IkMdRohud8OT68OLfgjN1R2k3k9etWEHvfHnxRtKMccVFzOjY7J6pTDm_IT1v_qtbpWn6MBDmjc7lDBB1cmpJtgjH848xMn_zv78cOH3UzGSM/?imgmax=800" width="505" height="225"></a></p> <p>After making a copy of the original onto another piece of freezer paper and cutting it out, I realized It needed to be just a little longer in the center back. I added 2 small sections on either end, overlapping the edges slightly, and glued them in place with just an elmersglue stick. Then ironed the whole thing to a piece of satin. If you have never used freezer paper as a stencil before, this is a great technique. Just search Google, and you will find lots of <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=freezer+paper+stencil&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=">tutorials</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtoBdv_MSelTe0xQTkhfF4t43qH4OQ6pNkPNqMAwSOa_ZdOgPPKARVpV1oqKEr7HP-dUIiIvb0loX477xF7pyCBk5_ksRcpJ1qbDYFGt19Hg6DIBtintKfLWAfj9hby7j9cnN3P5mgy_Q/s1600-h/CIMG5053%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CIMG5053" border="0" alt="CIMG5053" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8roDBXQ93emyOnFrP1NC9ztGirINQQx3uoDLLBWH6vM0PMDIN5D02xARS1q8MyWJ5WLMkPqwNoyqbNaHx3aUV31WpiEYer1uGIFmXwqtFqpEeByueKFljPwiFIOU-B_q1zLFR5edMIg4/?imgmax=800" width="518" height="302"></a> </p> <p>So onto the fun part…or so I thought. I was trying to use the airbrush paint I already had on hand. Unfortunately, nail art airbrush paint does not work on fabric, or at least black fabric. It certainly stained my light grey shirt at work. I’m thinking it’s too transparent for this use. I need to order an adapter part for my master airbrush from <a href="http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/">Chicago Airbrush Supply</a> anyway, might as well order some Createx opaque colors while I’m at it. </p> <p>This was a little disappointing. I had realy wanted to finish this hat up. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLqKiU_aVfGwEZPms-AXLhdzN3bAve8OzrbfhuJMWReab86NCUCCImhQ4_CxWsVviRctF2ijZnOtQb6bRAyi5SPvu2gpsZ7MlCZtCJfRqDZvLzkk2biFP8CuP2YjkETT0huhyphenhyphenNYKaTEM/s1600-h/CIMG5054%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CIMG5054" border="0" alt="CIMG5054" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpIJvUE4qmWKbG-u7HeDQunfS0Jk_VfGRJrHrazChyphenhyphenehM8Mi5kK7zHhiqnQTVSolwD-5IRKy2cTw5Ysp-Fig_raBsTrfA1cskXqWTSy_v-pUMiyWXA7pA_Ry-3Zdi1lX4JR4Cspyo83v8/?imgmax=800" width="537" height="329"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I did have some purple Createx opaque paint on hand, and figured I might as well try it out while I was experimenting. I also added a light mist of white pearl over the purple.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPToZB2j_6mTMlou_AXysBe43NCDLg5L0Fse-96KbxgkkUZFeb2K6lAXWmHjcNass_iG5Oplzx6qzdvOW7SRDemOb0Mt3_rsL4zrkySx-6GHzrWOatDKNIADPeZIuK3tT19M393nDumw/s1600-h/CIMG5056%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CIMG5056" border="0" alt="CIMG5056" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozVWdDy86m6QWCDA1UJU4kelvC2rqlt8tCJpfpORfhdgiIf1sNYwoC2N1srrRglJOeO4du8okpFJX-YuWE4wtSw3szvT974s3mhtE4UJLGbvIcJ_4_bfe2a52lE8EbrZxxo64HVZI1Zw/?imgmax=800" width="544" height="234"></a> </p> <p>Even though it didnt turn out the way I originally intended, It’s still kind of a neat looking piece. I will probably be turning this into a hat sometime soon. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqIlEJI7jhiWrkkh36SdMn1UEbfB8tejXWb0ESBaAkU8iko15-7qKcyN1jvmtoG49-pcZPwlmHSOPfg_vaK_8D_Jy4Srv3tSYp9LFaXRWKZO7Y-j0xHZ0diRIEGoRw3S0hMINBDkXibY/s1600-h/CIMG5058%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CIMG5058" border="0" alt="CIMG5058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBK5z1TDqnpQQFNhK-5jEEWQurrKRCzkNXtOCx6mWf2Gf-jmbctjZ4mnmiKl50MT9T6G5g4RAAIAqIkJu8En9pFMKtcA1IP7IWCZW1s522_wmMw1d7s-v1OUQE_xNSX0yoF8gkS2MaHc/?imgmax=800" width="553" height="257"></a> </p> <p>On another note…My <a href="http://lildevilgrl.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-perfect-pencil-skirt-project.html">perfect pencil skirt</a> is finished. I just need to take some final photos before I post the results.</p> LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-20038507555036129922011-04-28T12:48:00.001-05:002011-04-28T12:48:07.925-05:00Attack of the Craft<p>I recently joined a new message board with the intentions of just advertising and promoting my shop. I figured I would just pop in ever once in a while, post an item, and that would be it. I thought it was going to be just another crafting board. Instead I found a group of humorous, down to earth, and extremely talented crafters and artists. </p> <p>They have been running a Simon Says contest lately. Today's task is Share the Love. We are supposed to post to one of our social networking sites about the shop of our favorite member of the <a href="http://www.attackofthecraft.com/stage/">AOTC board</a>. So here are just a few of my favorites, because I found it <strong>way </strong>too difficult to choose just one. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dismantledfashions">Dismantled Fashions</a> Custom made Rockabilly and Pin Up clothing. I am in love with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43305259/sassy-pencil-dress-in-cherry-print">Cherry Print Pencil Dress</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoisonedCreations?ref=pr_shop">Poisoned Creations</a> Rockabilly and Burlesque clothing…currently on vacation</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFierce?ref=pr_shop_more">Fabulously Fierce</a> Punk Rockabilly and Gothic home furnishings. Her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFierce?section_id=5425582">corseted lamp shades</a> are to die for. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/aNGrYGiRLGear?ref=pr_shop_more">Angry Girl Gear</a> Alternative style custom clothing. I have been drooling over the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/8666403/kitty-ear-hoodie-shrug-top-diy-handmade">kitty ear shrug</a> for ages.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pzcreations22?ref=seller_info">Pet Zombie Creations</a> Bold images on resin and polymer clay jewelry. Love the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69339461/vintage-anatomy-heart-pendant-necklace">vintage anatomy necklace</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SistersOfTheMoon?ref=pr_shop_more">Sisters of the Moon</a> A mother and daughter team that create unique tutu’s and hair falls. I ordered a custom set of pony falls from them for <a href="http://www.legionstudios.com/">Legion Studios</a> short film <a href="http://mastersdevilsthemovie.legionstudios.com/">Master’s Devils</a>. It was kind of last minute, but they got them to me in record time.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tapebubba?ref=pr_shop_more">Tape Bubba</a> Duct tape wallets. I realy need to order one for my “duct tape fixes everything” cousin.</p> <p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Poppyswickedgarden">Poppy’s Wicked Garden</a> One of a kind and limited edition Custom Band, Movie, genre, Vintage, Geek and Character Tutus, clothing and fashion accessories. I actually own a Thing 1 and Thing 2 top of hers.</p> LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-22751778164878929622011-04-06T10:31:00.002-05:002011-04-06T10:33:31.789-05:00Perfect Pencil Skirt Part 2It’s been a couple weeks. I had a 3 orders to complete, a couple coats to finish(I sew patches on letterman’s jackets), and 2 hat ideas came to mind. So I’m back to working on something for me. <br />
I finished my muslin, and took the brave step of trying it on.<br />
My hips are not as curvy as the pattern, which created these weard sunk in dimples on the sides. And the back darts didn’t seem to be long enough, which caused a weird bubble over my butt. Being that I’m only 5’ tall, it’s obviously too long.<br />
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I decided to tackle one issue at a time and started with the back darts, figuring that might also remove some of the excess in the hip area too. I turned the skirt inside out and pinned out the ease in the darts and lengthened them. <br />
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<div align="left">After taking the skirt off, I then marked the end points of the darts, and redrew new darts in red so I could distinguish the new lines from the old. Then basted the darts with black thread and put the skirt back on to deal with the hips.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgkZNTdR_WzEr8WX3vfyyk5Rt5sLLirNOAfXY7ne_urlecugrMIn9EvL3aYLlaBzezhrbKQcJ4Waq65uKBkfQgacYmi2D4y0BhpBINZJB3b_Q3tLWcNHAMuINTo3JpYv2hYpldKxbTX4/s1600-h/CIMG48993.jpg"><img alt="CIMG4899" border="0" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZROWkrgsAcMoRbMWvzEXrLPArrcoYkZq2LTySJ4vzcdBO7Yk4FUY5drOnrA6c5YnfFjeEY8SY-pm5trHBInmocs8ksiukINC0v1EawxypL_aoRxyiYQ29MUrIvNACAFKdT6c-HS5fEc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="CIMG4899" width="244" /></a><br />
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I to be honest, I think part of the hip issue was my underwear. I marked the adjustment seam the same way I did the darts.<br />
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The hips didn’t need much of an adjustment, but they look much better now. I shortened the skirt 3 inches. I thought the bottom of the skirt was too wide for me, so I narrowed it by 1/2 on both sides.<br />
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I rethread traced the new seam lines.<br />
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I decided to use the original cutting lines, and just trace the new seamlines onto the fashion fabric.<br />
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I moved the slit up 3 inches and redrew the front slit directly onto the fabric using tailor's chalk.<br />
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I bought some stretch bengaline from Joann’s. When I got it home I reakized the stretch went with the lengthwise grain. Since I didn’t want my skirt to grow in length as I wore it, I decided to try a usual no-no. I cut the pieces out on the crosswise grain of the fabric. We shall see how this works out.LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-10006305288933181562011-03-14T11:15:00.002-05:002011-03-14T11:57:56.773-05:00My Perfect Pencil Skirt Project I’ve been sewing for over 30 years, and in that time I have developed some really lazy habits. Around the age of 16, sewing became a way for me to build a trendy wardrobe on a very small budget. It was also the beginning of my worst habit. I would start a blouse on a Friday night and work all weekend so I would have a new blouse to wear on Monday morning for school. They were big, oversized, men’s wear shirts, that were worn with a tank, unbuttoned, belted, with the sleeves rolled up. Most of the time my cuffs were never finished, but who knew anyway right? The sleeves were rolled up. So you would think an unfinished garment, put together half assed, would be my worst habit, but it’s not, it did however contribute to it. <br />
Large oversized shirts didn’t need fitting. So I never learned how to fit myself properly. I slowed down my construction process and honed my construction skills. I never took the time to make sure the garment would fit right. It was always a big surprise at the end. <br />
So this is my back to basics project. To teach myself the skills I should have learned long ago. Because if the project at the end doesn’t fit perfectly, then I’ve missed the entire point of sewing my own clothes.<br />
I’m starting my perfect pencil skirt off with a muslin. My entire knowledge of muslin making came from this Oct/Nov issue 151 article in Threads Magazine “Muslin Refined” .<br />
This is the basic pieces traced and cut out on my muslin. I has been many, many years since I used transfer paper and a tracing wheel. Didn’t the paper used to be more waxy? This stuff was chalky and the slightest touched transferred rub marks. At least this is just the muslin.<br />
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Close up of the dart markings. In the past I’ve just used tailors tacks.<br />
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This is after I thread traced all the seam lines. I also discovered something about my machine.<br />
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My guide is about 1/16” – 1/8” off. Which doesn’t sound like much, but could lead to the skirts entire finished measurements being off by 1/2” – 1”.<br />
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I got as far as inserting the zipper last night. I took the time to practice inserting it properly. Zippers have always been the bane of my existence. But basting it into place with 2 separate top stitching lines instead of trying to do the whole thing in 1 made a HUGE difference. I think zippers can now be my friend.<br />
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Side seams tonight.then….The Fitting. <br />
<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:da4b2055-c462-4692-bbd6-3e5fe90c1f07" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-14854162799091133832011-03-10T14:11:00.002-06:002011-03-14T10:06:24.873-05:00Project Updates and A New One In the WorksIt’s been a while since I’ve posted. I have good intentions, but one thing leads to another, (like chasing after a 14 month old) and my good intentions go right out the window. <br />
So here are the final pictures and thoughts about the Angel Devil costume. Since his father and I have decided we didn’t want to post our son’s pictures all over the internet, I used one where you can’t really see his face .<br />
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This was pretty simple to assemble. It was also the first time I did 90% of the construction on my 4 thread serger.<br />
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This is the front …I stitched the 2 front sections together, then the 2 heart sections, then appliqued the heart to the front. This was really stretchy fabric and a little tricky to applique with and onto. Stabilizing it with Stitch and Tear made it a lot easier.<br />
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My next projects were father son matching bowling shirts with tattoo flash fabric from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshCutFabricsTM">Fresh Cut Fabrics</a>. For the baby’s shirt I bought <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63417311/bowling-shirt-boutique-pattern-pdf-e">this</a> pattern from The Scientific Seamstress. I think the photo of the little blonde boy on the front is what sold me. This pattern is very well put together and gives the sewer a lot of options. The construction technique for the contrast panels on the front is simple, yet brilliant.<br />
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You strip piece the sections together, then cut your fronts out separately, aligning vertical markers on the pattern pieces with the seam lines. I liked this technique so much I used it to construct daddy’s. <br />
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I couldn’t find buttons I liked that would compliment the tattoo flash. So I made covered buttons using the star pattern from the fabric.<br />
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Unfortunately I do not have a picture of father and son wearing them.<br />
The next two projects will be for me. A pencil skirt using <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-2219-misses-pants-and-skirts.aspx">Simplicity 5259</a> and a Dress from a vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41231047/vintage-50s-sundress-and-jacket-mccalls">1950’s Sundress pattern from McCall's</a>.LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-88810711814733637152010-09-23T14:59:00.000-05:002010-09-23T14:59:08.440-05:00Angel Devil Costume For My Little Angel<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I first started this blog to just announce when I had listed things in my etsy shop. After a life changing event, my son, I decided to document my projects, wether they end up in she shop or not.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So first on the list is my son's first halloween costume. Originaly we were going to do Speed Racer complete with a Mach 5 walker. After much searching for a sports car walker used (they are way too expensive new to be altered) we came up with an alternative. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I like this costume, but it's lacking one thing that is very important in Chicagoland in October. The fabric looks thin and not very warm. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">So I figured I could alter this pattern Simplicity 2506</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm planning on changing the velcro closure to a zipper, redraw the horns, skip the cape, and draft an angel and bat wing. Well, Daddy will be drawing the angel and bat wings,. If I have to draw them out, it will take twice as long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My pile of supplies...all purchased from our local Joanns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I can already tell this is going to be a messy project. The edges of the cuddle fleece are already shedding. I opted for a premade halo. I'll just remove the headband and attach it to the hood. That's the plan anyway.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-49868723224923849792009-06-01T17:01:00.003-05:002009-06-01T17:13:19.246-05:00Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirates Life For MeMy newest creation<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25858130">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25858130</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wD9EJgZvnJyDREtOdG4eh4NSitn5EW_Zy7NN_dz7-2Hn9B-yEjifOmEM64G2_boUvGwj5VH3u2NnZU3Qw_rDUxSirhetJlNdRuuh6yGuZcTmTCMS8RZgEYGVh98nBwHjogXo-ddNStU/s1600-h/IMG_7524.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342482918387912418" style="WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wD9EJgZvnJyDREtOdG4eh4NSitn5EW_Zy7NN_dz7-2Hn9B-yEjifOmEM64G2_boUvGwj5VH3u2NnZU3Qw_rDUxSirhetJlNdRuuh6yGuZcTmTCMS8RZgEYGVh98nBwHjogXo-ddNStU/s200/IMG_7524.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYv4JDKfCTPKoJYgpuL-REtYBGA32iCI0j8d3-c6D9Ha1nlJ8r6BDNhqXpoADhC2uz-onm0mnTHXskdNpb53ZCpNYHcG_986G55otxZOMSO5SkXag2G27VFnN53fe94CLF2udpIaQT_k/s1600-h/IMG_7527+a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342482912986928658" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYv4JDKfCTPKoJYgpuL-REtYBGA32iCI0j8d3-c6D9Ha1nlJ8r6BDNhqXpoADhC2uz-onm0mnTHXskdNpb53ZCpNYHcG_986G55otxZOMSO5SkXag2G27VFnN53fe94CLF2udpIaQT_k/s200/IMG_7527+a.jpg" border="0" /></a>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-46189349603382281822009-05-28T21:42:00.003-05:002009-05-28T21:49:06.875-05:00Just Listed TonightSlowly but surly getting my little darlings listed in my shop after the very successful Beltane Craft Faire in Chicago. Many more items to come including my first tricorn being listed on etsy. <div><div> </div><div> My classic Mad Hatter made from vintage forest green velvet. This time around I decided to change the style of my 10/6 tag. </div><div> </div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8ns5LOuIdVqO7_eVtO8hfXll3VDfOmN-_U7DGuyNUIyOwf3awVSYs1Gd1PbiHJF8CFyC397xlTnNLXOMAQZQUwUtAnMoxJqI8PsR0WYY4kYHLTsojUBMR4Hsws8HYAjdXQdxuKAmXZU/s1600-h/Mad+Hatter+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341071289732324354" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8ns5LOuIdVqO7_eVtO8hfXll3VDfOmN-_U7DGuyNUIyOwf3awVSYs1Gd1PbiHJF8CFyC397xlTnNLXOMAQZQUwUtAnMoxJqI8PsR0WYY4kYHLTsojUBMR4Hsws8HYAjdXQdxuKAmXZU/s200/Mad+Hatter+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0d_3hg2vbq2v0Azqpg4Vr_bNIZJnlqqG5pJwtfbHbKzouC1AkcQFHFuMCgxsU1-FOtZYXY8kgsBMiw-vhSmitHJTEJ1JtnnBafn4_eaLwh573Xs7p96UTZawirjRL-RedRpJ1_SG03M/s1600-h/mad+hatter+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341071296441432370" style="WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0d_3hg2vbq2v0Azqpg4Vr_bNIZJnlqqG5pJwtfbHbKzouC1AkcQFHFuMCgxsU1-FOtZYXY8kgsBMiw-vhSmitHJTEJ1JtnnBafn4_eaLwh573Xs7p96UTZawirjRL-RedRpJ1_SG03M/s200/mad+hatter+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25693186">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25693186</a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-786038860672159952009-05-01T18:41:00.001-05:002009-05-01T18:43:06.714-05:00<a href="http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/lildevilgrl/?action=view&current=beltanefairlg.gif" target="_blank"></a>Crafters, Artists and patrons of such. <a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vczI4My5waG90b2J1Y2tldC5jb20vYWxidW1zL2trMjg4L2VpczRhcnRpc3QvP2FjdGlvbj12aWV3JmN1cnJlbnQ9YmVsdGFuZWZhaXJsZy5naWY="></a>The Nineteen Hundred & One Presents: The Gothic Beltane Craft Faire Sunday, May 17, 2009 1901 W. Belmont Ave. (entrance on Wolcott), Chicago 1pm-6pm All Ages $1 suggested donation Over 15 of Chicago's Gothic Crafters & Artists including: Lady Helene's Flames, DollFaced Horrors, GiGi Deluxe, Natasha Blue, Gothic Art Chicago, Pink Sprout 13, Erin, <span style="color:#ff0000;">Lucy Van Horn</span>, Land Under Wave Jewelry, Cassandra Kimmel, The Little Toy Shop of Horrors, ~E~ & Many More. Coffee, Baked goods & Surprises. www.myspace.com/1901gothiccraftfair <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thenineteenhundredandone">www.myspace.com/thenineteenhundredandone</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/lildevilgrl/?action=view&current=beltanefairlg.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/lildevilgrl/beltanefairlg.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I will be bringing several of my mini hats and lots of jewelry pieces...come check it outLilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-81206849764356819792009-04-24T07:35:00.007-05:002010-09-22T14:24:57.500-05:00"How To" Creat your own wallpaper motifsThis is my bathroom. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">lovely</span> pin up girl border around the room is simple and easy to do.<br />The stenciling is a different story <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHy2GNjgn8rI7_gKl9XRpIuY72g9DJNZ3-GJrpZzbveKuRAAyNAHJmHDZuJI7ulYf-ANgsB-XoIDht1ztLB8n6VHJi3gS91p-fG4wylvnQRXXBeuAviq6m8QsJth65mfU4fsr__sv_JwI/s1600-h/CIMG2907.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328235944340441874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHy2GNjgn8rI7_gKl9XRpIuY72g9DJNZ3-GJrpZzbveKuRAAyNAHJmHDZuJI7ulYf-ANgsB-XoIDht1ztLB8n6VHJi3gS91p-fG4wylvnQRXXBeuAviq6m8QsJth65mfU4fsr__sv_JwI/s200/CIMG2907.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjZiQRy2FijZRBB4Kka8jh_TzP1dxAsEvmXuHo7o4K74nwcloGwmCcZhzgItXab60Kx4Kg1ATunhvwLHpD0o_62h0VS7WGYRuhHkOqnvURbHeO_lCJ9mX7IE5TVvlCkYwqHWQU90433Y/s1600-h/CIMG2905.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328236153244835522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjZiQRy2FijZRBB4Kka8jh_TzP1dxAsEvmXuHo7o4K74nwcloGwmCcZhzgItXab60Kx4Kg1ATunhvwLHpD0o_62h0VS7WGYRuhHkOqnvURbHeO_lCJ9mX7IE5TVvlCkYwqHWQU90433Y/s200/CIMG2905.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpXSTTWU0aNYzupui1BjAYX3tDQm9gn-6IGzIk_vXSb1GOZ4m0dQA1cxJUdjZI3QXjoShbiEfNJz9iLTJ8Yhlt-Cvl36BAH0N5XlYvw6K_7Tv-XhktcNXTcjAxK6Eh74ytdVN6Gw9fAA/s1600-h/CIMG2908.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328235816934250930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpXSTTWU0aNYzupui1BjAYX3tDQm9gn-6IGzIk_vXSb1GOZ4m0dQA1cxJUdjZI3QXjoShbiEfNJz9iLTJ8Yhlt-Cvl36BAH0N5XlYvw6K_7Tv-XhktcNXTcjAxK6Eh74ytdVN6Gw9fAA/s200/CIMG2908.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqDZHhuai4IL4xzM2KofkKtKQ2kNUZDc4lRSaceFs2DvdYjwM9nwtAjcMiOdXHoAaVncGVh20ibkFm1EFVfq_bIRt04h_kaFpoByb_JIqhUvGj4lKRaOspfppjmL6LbsZC7HFPUIPCRU/s1600-h/CIMG2906.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328236063189648114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqDZHhuai4IL4xzM2KofkKtKQ2kNUZDc4lRSaceFs2DvdYjwM9nwtAjcMiOdXHoAaVncGVh20ibkFm1EFVfq_bIRt04h_kaFpoByb_JIqhUvGj4lKRaOspfppjmL6LbsZC7HFPUIPCRU/s200/CIMG2906.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>Whats the secret to this? Laser photo copies. Yep It's as simple as that. You can go to any office supply store and create your own motifs on the $.50 color laser copiers. </div><div></div><div>Items you will need:</div><div>Photo copies of your choice</div><div>scissors or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">xacto</span> knife</div><div>damp sponge</div><div>wallpaper paste...it is best to spend the extra $ for kitchen/bathroom wallpaper paste if your doing a bathroom or kitchen. You do not want all your hard work peeling off the wall from the humidity.</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Liquitex</span> matte varnish</div><div>1"-2" paint brush ..this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">really</span> depends on the size of the designs</div><div></div><div>I painted borders on the wall around where I was going to apply my cut outs. I thought It would be a nice touch. I do not <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> applying them over dark paints, it can show through the paper. </div><div></div><div>1. Plan your designs and cut out your motifs</div><div>2. Wash your walls with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">degreaser</span> like TSP, to achieve good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">adhesion</span>. You wouldn't want all your hard work to start peeling on you.</div><div>3. With your paintbrush, apply wallpaper paste to the back of the motif and to the wall where you plan to apply it. Apply your motif to the wall and using the damp sponge smooth it into place and work out any <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">air bubbles</span>. You can fiddle with them a bit, but don't rub too hard they may tear. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Wipe</span> off any excess paste as you go. The paste dries clear, but you don't want any large blobs. Continue around the room till you have them all applied.</div><div>4. Let them dry for a few hours. The time needed depends on your area and humidity level.</div><div>5. Apply the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Liquitex</span> matte varnish over just the motif. Its a great protective coat, and I find a necessary step. Some have used the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">varnish</span> to apply their motifs. Which will work. But if you ever plan to redecorate you will have a heck of a time removing them.</div><div>6. Enjoy all your hard work.<br /></div><div><div><div></div></div></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-90003007623703690942009-04-10T07:51:00.006-05:002009-04-10T18:30:07.420-05:00Anatomy Of A Hat pt.1<div>Took a couple snap shots of one of my hays in it's very early stages.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I've cut my pattern out of buckram and sewn millinery wire around the edges for stability and support.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYWrEYCX6xpO-sFpAkt17Ti3Jopby4g489d-NjveFifoqgnbKR4aDwb5c6Tpoqjcrud09ScNtLJT_z6MRdS267rs-LOBhtviKO7EtM82WrdrV3nJABE7I4X25RIiQTteCwrEWsaMjdHs/s1600-h/CIMG2856.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323204960008534434" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYWrEYCX6xpO-sFpAkt17Ti3Jopby4g489d-NjveFifoqgnbKR4aDwb5c6Tpoqjcrud09ScNtLJT_z6MRdS267rs-LOBhtviKO7EtM82WrdrV3nJABE7I4X25RIiQTteCwrEWsaMjdHs/s200/CIMG2856.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The pieces have been partially assembled and mulling has been applied.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARg54LLHejhJbUiu_AsfVOFs2vOWddSXSjvColYK9bOZq0W1M5n3XimNeIoPJiyjhc5Z9fTPW350ivD8C_7Iye2A-kBnkbvNg95lrIW8L3erUA0Z6G3caXsF5u-S5sI0D80Pm2TkUktI/s1600-h/CIMG2901.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323206913081757746" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARg54LLHejhJbUiu_AsfVOFs2vOWddSXSjvColYK9bOZq0W1M5n3XimNeIoPJiyjhc5Z9fTPW350ivD8C_7Iye2A-kBnkbvNg95lrIW8L3erUA0Z6G3caXsF5u-S5sI0D80Pm2TkUktI/s200/CIMG2901.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>I usually make several of these bases at a time so I will have them handy when my inspiration strikes. I already have a fabric picked out for this mad hatter mini hat. I've dismantled a jacket to recycle, upcycle, reinvent...you get the picture. The jacket was this textural faux suede. Love the way it feels. And I swear this was on the back side of the washing instructions tag "Warning Buddy! Wearing this garment will increase your chances of scoring. So wear it at all times!!"</div><div> </div><div>I think I'm going to include that tag on the inside of this hat lol. </div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-17184336169228830552009-03-30T15:00:00.008-05:002009-04-10T22:22:55.548-05:00It's been a whileLife got away from me latley and I haven't been able to list items in my shop like I had wanted to...<br />Until this week<br /><br />New for the week of March 30th<br /><br />My newest Mini Top Hat made from black velver ...I call her Hannah<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23004411"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319074015577477218" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9utrwAMNaG8taLFrFXiB2_GeNmeTK2n5L_xZqxC33zlQe4m7P4GyB3eH_Vz-rdtilwrShsEyh4j1djjSUweikcbvCr3WH4OMeiSZvH_HIpuE9Uf997UwM2YKX9uP__pjKuQYr6EQvRbc/s200/Hannah+black+velvet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A couple of new pieces I've been working on..<br /><br />I give you Mad Hatter<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23005407"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319073764393186834" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZW3DZrxR0s085dHeC9ayCGdxW3YeFl5qnTgvDOX1m7tawOhzvajXlPjcFM07gL1yRNHuaY4sa06Jlk7FuXZPJPrRXwA2E9YurEkQU7ek7DIZJT4cDCzt0yr3vxIHdJbWbHiXrptSVOU/s200/mad+hatter+face.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And Angelic Faces<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23005883"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319073898459153170" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbM3rBm-tVOucV29SJESzju2rAk0FO-c_wC6Mi_ZugNOLcDyDMIOBwNQCi_rgR81Jiuuyg9aMjUHoW1uJE-yhFICexyyqJw9CSv6e67AZjVq4rNqSAwHSj5C92cgCBRhjcZofrJKeGiYU/s200/ac+face.jpg" border="0" /></a>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-48584311054527735092009-03-09T22:44:00.002-05:002009-03-09T22:52:07.484-05:00Just got home from the Field Museum in Chicago ... They have a new exibit <a href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pirates/">Real Pirates</a>...awesome exibit..had a blast today...just wish i had worn better shoes my feet are killing me... only downside ...they wouldn't let us take pictures ...check it out if your in Chicago<br /><br />Then i get home to find mew crafty supplies in my mailbox... yaaaaayy...gonna be playin with clay at 11pm lolLilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-44732016097515403022009-03-08T18:44:00.006-05:002009-03-08T18:59:58.955-05:00New for 3/8/09I was having ALOT of fun this week playing with clay<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22025856"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968040822539986" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3ZwB1Hekb0T_IvMORUM7lfnDjkangFYBnlWz7D8D17YjQQtGR9eNf2pI6OeijiByZ_eOVAqHC-unsBgPbdBbvKJm6jozn5PlWNPN5eNShjGsvlZdVWSdEdeEZKU29tsZhq-44gHNRqw/s200/winged-web.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22025120"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968047508309266" style="WIDTH: 189px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFUW6_tRQoehttYVXKpgQZzolVaQTch69Al26HhRK5-FGKHvcLbrjm-OzhS2iOBLqGu0kFd2hdI51193OjP5304dbIp4_ujhk0GuxzA2BC7xH0PpL2YvUorMB_-j9OHeqO30vVn2X1fE/s200/red-horn-b3-web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>I alos listed a few more of my charms</div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22012487"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968708023064594" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 97px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylZl1i_gZjxIoE_3gPA_e3Y20WHSG7XUrsG_gCvzuved-ESy4zyX7J9pyadb0_7PUTbgVTHP6rW84bEqjXd8RThaOKyVT5nujd52_20VtfRxgiHgWZo32QtSuzObz5qH8N-ZeaYTQz3Q/s200/bela+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22024685"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968715970098850" style="WIDTH: 87px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 98px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb77Qm1HRf1Oi8MaFYAhgowo_TkqKxnD0al4GNtdhnvOviqrTwVm0h7dnXOgx3dyxTvfqTP0oOjOut1-pHvlojvuPzf3FqgfrK_3iyxSNM6bEMlzf7mnAcQAAF295lottemtOsJz4Dj_I/s200/devil+grl+web.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />These 2 are double sided<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22011911"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968713088785106" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 79px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzVh9DWaLbSxZPhINeTLIP_JLLQu-SZ9-1O21rl9RBXOjPWM8Kqk2Te6wognOYPPt_QUF43Q1yNxn39ccwhk8dJ8pE_eUIzIjZs7h-Y533Y6NXcL3zbAhr1huHpuABxsUi3UuJH78otM/s200/yvonne+split+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22011655"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310968705383250994" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 77px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1J8iG9x08SPKH1HaPyNp3-vbTayKDvaUw0GdgPCgyIGLuY1psnYCgUwWk03G3LTRUENe2PbMsavbO6B6kRaCA603SKHDWHj5EVf8hxLmGGoKTkUiR6Hm2gEkSriP5yc-2UPRib1GZvk/s200/split+bride+web.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>Click on any of the pics to view their listings</div><div> <a href="http://www.carpenoctem.etsy.com/">Carpenoctem.etsy.com</a></div><div></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-4306847059996868612009-03-01T19:27:00.012-06:002009-04-10T22:22:40.622-05:00New for the week of 3/1-3/7 2009I give you "Ode to Captain Spaulding"<br /><div><div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21717602"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308397966971901762" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 102px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpq7ZjQHnsoilJ5Fpg8L4cwGDS4PR9qvis6hNWwjY57CNqplHOqYmrS5NwdPS8MdLemIPYSINEemIfHdWUHYqZrzeaXUZx40tlqjZ4r4iPPQ7tdzCggofHLuoZxps_o3FHdF1m3BMHj3g/s200/captain-spaulding+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>And Some Vintage Nude Double Sided Photo Charms</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21718368"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308398565772335810" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 84px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX6B8J6SoSA65LYnR6C6i_ow17-yP0aPzuVaqwjF3OeGojhcermyVU_lRqvUAwBBp20RRaU60QF6Ifs0ifNgH1MU4ierEf2dXFYlI8d6Ct0RYfEimGOfF9suY3gAXEqwJTHj3IihuG_0/s200/v1+split+web.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21719035"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308398732734922290" style="WIDTH: 107px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 83px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlKTlM3dY-Aka_tUlSjaDUCQCF5Amp1-PcKDKOhEs10pJ6k79ExptiOHPLdfzRUXkfOYo6ZmQtQtuPKBG0ZoKQNAKKLu4M_jAkaR78jcX1Y26I-KY1H563egSsFK2uZD2rfRC2pVw1hw/s200/v3+split+web.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21719221"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308398788328344706" style="WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 74px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZ0iSzogKXUGlDndlatUJYJfKMIo9XqkVDXMPhDCMlyngBZWi9gV4-9iOrJQ47U16bVtJx5OZwnUv9aayF6e4liuwuk3Xhl78XvVWj78VguFFHKxcyRHtbAnoqqRSkfMsnvTWjhGU1XQ/s200/v4+split+web.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21718792"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308398666419787650" style="WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 72px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fKNyA471wLtckU-k9NqusLF6zLrsBEqls_BJkyAr5K8yRmM_3so_wabZZzl235iF-gX6HoSakQwQBwHf3iOiPynQCGionQenUzdEE6NbK8my6sx-cHNi-25lqm7VXd0PRBkkU0fSogc/s200/v2+split+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div>Click any of the photos to view their listing.<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-46462049645018601042009-02-08T13:13:00.009-06:002009-04-10T22:22:12.468-05:00New for 2/8/09-2/14/09A few listings from last week had to be pulled because they became damaged. And a few of my listing that were planned for this week have disapeared, I'm assuming feline involvement on both incidents.<br /><br /><br />That being said....New for this week<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20800818&ref=em"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300508132855626450" style="WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPazpJIRtgepAUknXYImV2uWfBOqsglhUInJ5de_9Y4rUELxG-k5Ox45HFbrNCtXgAFJgpsL7_wp98m99HO7dAMLGHS8jjZPkK-4O1Gl8pFuzqeMdkGXy6jR05DgXZ85MszCw4jUhl7JU/s200/bride+2+web.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20800818&ref=em"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300508058195098978" style="WIDTH: 122px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeqyYixbpyMohrbun9uMZJDPcnHd6fr3ft8Hmli-Zkvng99VEHfi9oZ6XFZ5kM_qHtPzFdrK1FDyuUAaLRbfn7yJCedMrcoigVMsU0j5yVJM-DIpnA14J6dT54YC-e2SprFcOI1svWo8/s200/bettie+1+web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20801491&ref=em"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507944216544738" style="WIDTH: 111px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 85px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5SWTQajQOPsHhShtWNj6kwpiI7LzUVF-vyFPsx4ACHkSupxrks8c6i5MBnGr5B1oJxJWY-48a95KJfjI5fSDgaUljYXpLmKjiboLxprPv9gDzUEwElEQsH3TgQ8sxIAcXGoUf-xgfhM/s200/CIMG1762.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20801181&ref=em"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507781439908178" style="WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 85px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx96XbhC5ldXH-6scCMM7PgmQQZCQq1rO6fcMgzIeXYYWow-gwtwVZ8WAK5_j5t3nv55RQYDFiSuj0N8vzYzHntxde4dRYLdkenETE7a7COHwfxzjrmsCer43cYRmaEIc0eFtN0DhTxtk/s200/CIMG1750.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm going on vacation from Feb 16th-23rd. My shop will be on vacation mode durring that time and will reopen Feb 24th.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carpenoctem.etsy.com/">CarpeNoctem.etsy.com</a>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-18021427803523333662009-02-06T22:30:00.006-06:002009-04-10T22:21:56.997-05:00On The Drawing Board1.House of 1000 Corpses/Captain Spaulding Mini Top Hat.<br />2.Yet another Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter.<br />3. Full size top hats.<br />4.Head wraps in fun funky fabrics for men and women. Not the cheap ugly crap you find at walmart.<br />5.Lunch totes that aren't ugly lime green calico, brown corduroy, or blue and puke green stripes.(the women I work with actualy carry these)and will be big enough to carry a lean cuisine, a Dean Koontz hard cover, childrens silverware, a tootsie pop and video taped episodes of True Blood. What?? Doesn't everyone carry this much crap to work? lolLilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8561915018672016171.post-9768066962720606772009-02-02T00:10:00.013-06:002009-04-10T22:21:27.509-05:00New Items For The Week Of 02/01/09-02/07/09Two New Hats<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20497899"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298079022442189154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 113px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6Qx0Ox53ytj8bS16c-gR2q3MDPqj-RZ2YBX-hvh6-sTnUawWw1-FT6H0F5j4-XO-pUFooSH7MLIjUD7MVDMu20z3EyTUQcVvK6XuYtW3Ios_ROo4J0mRuQzjVCq1XBWT4ITQXl2XLwA/s200/red+velvet+swirl+web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298079177236214594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2SNh3cpfNyoaExn2_DQynjwOVmjjpbeQArk0yQKZkLnJIl0GX3qqrHYMQmsI4fVs5ladoQLSDGBgmC-2TBUiowoviIzbJSMfZ9vDeSddCGA_vMid7QlklvRQr36Ofil1VEpeQjTn-F4/s200/silver+floral+web.jpg" border="0" /> SOLD<br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Four New Necklaces</p><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20498318"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298079579043928642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OGCZ1sG2jwwkZ087DTwZjOy5Uw8HwJ_0CvJd-jG0kL8_u8BtNcCkyeFzFjq9aeotGVJlpiJMPixwfZx0A5QirKFAoExLN9Xgdzm_Y6sTkgm1ewjUz8qonqgB4Bo4eb26YMp3vL0DsSk/s200/bela+1web.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20499105"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298079753338576482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 127px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFP8oBOd0zRDcjQ9FBuHi3eMHv6BRZLh63eu4ia91T-YCXYsMWFexGGEdf481HqMys_ASiTtjyRBNd7OdgrhSKjqL0U-1Mz2E-1x8na99uUQMEGJ7yX7-Of2tpZoFftzlT7vKZmYadME/s200/frank+1web.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20499105"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298079662981393906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 136px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 128px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAu5mOBlPJnsayTKJidTY6sUlGHTlwz14LomBgD-ngeFvsSD1r_Du0CvxTYOFd5pq_RzGpg8LqlYz74iYVvIvT6DgjmY3NTPpE5khHCUvEv2zwj8_rkpEKzkDI-Iz3yH-g0Evn0z6Kt0/s200/bride+1+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20500209"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298081116481319698" style="WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 127px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKYABEJihJ2PIRHPqN8cnGy7G3m9Zeds688caartn1x2qpcUPtlsAbuoMF5pGMLyU3F5H68VBSLSEmaG29LLhsCg_N8lTm69OmVtHRhwDkepePeFqgL2ZLXG0qvaHSzhm_KLd3sK6sBY/s200/QOS+1+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><br />Click on any of the pictures to see their listings at <a href="http://carpenoctem.etsy.com/">http://carpenoctem.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /></p><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p>LilDevilGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382581219567986351noreply@blogger.com0