lite brites - for big people

i think i may attempt this for behind my couch or above my bed. i like the idea of alternative light sources & i think it is big enough without being completely obtrusive to the space. it seems to be simple and fun; it just requires one canvas, paint, mini lights & some craft glue. my only concern will be the quality of the final project, will it look shotty?

the tutorial is featured on martha stewart's site.

the poster list

i found this via the graphic style of everyone else, here is the poster list. simple, clean & funny; these are definitely worth a scroll through.

etsy shop opens

it's finally here; stilldottie on etsy. i've been busting my buns for the last week getting things ready. it's a humble stop among great artists & crafters on etsy, but i'm hoping it will keep me busy & enthusiastic, as well as get me out there a little bit more. right now i have screenprinted & fabric onesies, holiday card sets & one print. check it out & tell your friends!

thanks to ming for taking pictures!

no touching ground

i've been seeing these all over capitol hill & seattle. i am a huge fan & am now happy to know who he is, no touching ground. it is done using printed artwork & mounted using wheatpaste (very common in the obey campaigns). the work is beautiful & exactly what graffiti should be.

check out these vids - animals & girl with birds

create

here is a print that i made for nora. kacey & aaron hosted an event last weekend (in addition to a traditional catholic baptism) that honored and celebrated nora's spiritual exploration of the world. they asked a group of us to send something to dedicate to her on this special day, whether it be a book, a poem or just words of advice.

it took me a while to think of what to make & what i think makes me a more solid & spiritual person. i like birch trees very much right now; said to be tender by appearance, with unwavering strength inside (not to mention, i like the way they look in general). i decided to start with the creation of a birch forest. after that many ideas soared through my mind: a little girl hiding behind a tree or with her arms wide spread among them, when the word create came to mind; but more than just creating with your hands. my advice & dedication to nora is -

create; strength, ideas, opinions, community, power, love.

style/clicker

i just stumbled on style/clicker via pike/pine & was happy to find that it was dedicated to fashion in munich & surrounding areas. it makes me excited at a possible sweden & germany trip soon.

new prints

i'm getting geared up for the opening of my etsy store. today i signed up for a seller & paypal account, created the banner & finalized my list of things to feature. here are some of the prints i'll be featuring on onesies & toddler clothes, as well as some original prints.

cal anderson

after a meeting in the shelter house last night, a coworker noticed what appeared to be an odd shadow in the bowl of the park. with a closer look, he noticed that it was piles of leaves, arranged to read "you are beautiful."

i really enjoy the idea of spontaneous public art & this is a perfect example.

candy, gum, cigarettes

it wasn't as labor intensive as last year's costume, but here is how i made my 1920's cigarette girl costume come together.

purchased & borrowed:
- black halter dress
- back seam fishnet tights
- elbow length gloves
- black heels
- assortment of candy, gum & cigarettes

how i made:

pillbox hat
1. cut a 6" diameter circle out of a cardboard box
2. cut a 16" x 3" strip out of cardstock
3. circle the cardstock strip around the cardboard circle, secure using masking tape and staple the ends together with staples
4. spray paint the hat whichever color you like, i chose gold
5. let dry and use black book binding tape to create a black border along the top of the hat (this will make a seamless transition between the materials & add a nice detail)
6. secure a thin elastic band to the inside of the hat using book binding tape

concession tray
1. cut an 16" x 28" rectangle with 3" taps on each edge
2. using the black tape again, secure the edges together to create a tray
3. spray paint the tray
4. after it dries, use the tape to create an edge around the top of the tray
5. duct tape a bungee cord to the bottom of the tray & use an old purse strap to attach to the bungee cord hooks

it was actually pretty simple & the costume is a lot of fun, although people tend to steal things from you during the night. see more pics

little girls in my designs

here is precious little nora in the owl onesies i made her a while back. so cute, she may have to be the face of my onesies in the etsy shop as soon as it opens.

i also found out that american apparel sells adorable sweats for kids. i think that i'll get those & a matching long sleeve shirt to do some screenprinting + embroidery over for my nieces as holiday gifts. if they turn out nice, i'll put those in the store as well.