Sugar Skulls, yum.

     Here is the first in a new line of brooches that I'm creating just in time for Halloween!

     Have you ever been to San Antonio, Texas? If you haven't I highly recommend that you go. It's one of the most beautiful cities I have seen so far. (I'll have to load some of the pictures I took while I was touring it.) What a vibrant and exciting place ♥. There, Spanish culture mixes with Mexican and American to produce brilliant colors, tastes, and sounds. With this new line of brooches I hope to try and express some of the things I saw and experienced. Sounds like fun, eh?

I'm feeling the pumpkins...

Well, it's almost time for my favorite month of the year... October!! I love the ghouls, goblins, and ghosts. But, I'd have to say that, to me, the best part is that it's pumpkin season.

Allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon... pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin soap, pumpkin cream and lip gloss. Oh yum!

So, in honor of the spectacular pumpkins I have created an Usagi to show my love ♥

So, here's to all the pumpkins. I thank you for being so delicious. ; ) This year, I want to try and make homemade pumpkin pie and a pumpkin cake. Good luck!

More Halloween and Autumn themed bunnies coming soon... ~JSyv

and... he's done!

     Whew! (*wipes forehead with back of hand*) The big brown bunny is now complete and all stitched up. I'm quite fond of him actually. And... I have a totally new found respect for all the toy makers of the world. I really think you can't comprehend how much work goes into making something until you try making something like it yourself. (*salutes all the toy makers*)

     See... his name is Julius. Well, I suppose it's time to start my next plushie. It's gonna be a small wool one. I'm thinking... something to do with food. Something sweet perhaps in pinks and browns....
Until next time, JSyv

Almost Done...

    
     Well, I seem to have underestimated how long it would take to make this HuGe rabbit! I got the bits cut out and stitched up the edges (thank you sewing machine!!). I'd say this little guy is about half way done at this point. Today I need to stitch up his sides, add his eyes, and stuff him.
     Last night I learned about 'darts' in a piece of fabric. They make things lie flat. They look pretty cool too! Sewing is a whole 'nother language, apparently.
     AH! I just realized I haven't had coffee yet. Time to slink off and pour a cup before I topple over. Then... it's off to sewing land!
     Until next time, ~JSyv

My first post!

Hey there!
Well, this is my first blog post. As if you can't tell, I'm a newbie. Hmm... let's keep this first one short and sweet. First things first, I need to figure this blogging thing out! I hope to make this an interesting page where you can learn more about me and my art. ... that's all I can think of for now. ♥ ~JSyv