This lettuce was definitely larger in my head, but that didn't translate to reality somehow. It may just be a pygmy lettuce. I made it by cutting a wavy edge along a strip of paper, then painting both sides with watercolours to look like lettuce leaves. It was then meant to be rolled into a… Continue reading Don’t Lettuce Down
Tag: Creative Processes
Anything that details the creative process of a project or skill.
Have Patience…
I was able to finish the Kindness badge since I last posted about my latest embroidery project. I also managed to get some in-progress shots of the Patience badge. It's growing! Almost finished the border... ...and my thread ended here. So close, yet so far. Patience prevailed, and both of these badges are now finished!… Continue reading Have Patience…
Is This a Bit Cheesy?
At the moment, I'm slowly making containers for all the food that came from making the burgers. As you can see, I just finished the cheese container. As far as we know, there are no mice in Sarah's apartment, but that may change... If I could have made it with clear plastic, I would have,… Continue reading Is This a Bit Cheesy?
The Brewer
Most cafes I've been to have some sort of machine that makes - or brews - the drinks, so I made one for the Three Broomsticks. It's quite simple, as it's a few pieces of paper rolled around a whiteboard marker with some cardboard and beads glued on. The spout is made of beads glued… Continue reading The Brewer
Project Roundup
My main project at the moment is four embroidered patches, three that are from Mollie Makes. The Mollie Makes ones are inspired by badges you'd get at Girl Guides or something similar, but these ones have qualities like Patience... ,,,Kindness and Creativity, which I haven't started yet. The border is entirely satin stitch, and definitely takes a… Continue reading Project Roundup
Cold Weather Gear
Where Sarah lives, it's been quite cold recently, and her jacket hasn't been keeping all the cold air out. This one looks much better than the old one, don't you think? It's got all the same things as the old one, like a hood and pockets. It's just made of a thicker fabric. Here we… Continue reading Cold Weather Gear
Mini Burgers
I made these little burgers with the same technique as the popcorn. Very tall, isn't it? The bun and meat patty are wet tissue balled up, like the popcorn, but the tomato, lettuce and cheese are all paper (or cardboard, in the case of the tomato). All the pieces are separate, so you could have… Continue reading Mini Burgers
Movie Night Popcorn
I made this little bowl of popcorn as an afterthought while making another item of food, which shall be on here soon. Wait - Sarah! I'm taking pictures of it! Ooh, you're watching a movie, never mind then. Carry on. None of the popcorn is actually glued into the bowl, which does mean it can… Continue reading Movie Night Popcorn
Crochet Occamy Pattern Part 2
The second half is here! This half of the pattern is going to cover making the wings, as well as finishing your new friend. Part 1 is here, and covers Materials, Abbreviations and the body/head of the Occamy. As before, please don't sell this pattern or make things to sell from it, it's just for fun.… Continue reading Crochet Occamy Pattern Part 2
Crochet Occamy Pattern – Part 1
As requested, this is the first part of the crochet pattern for the Occamy from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I'm splitting the pattern in half as there are a few fiddly bits that deserve their own posts. NB. This is a small and fiddly pattern, so if you are eyeing this up as a… Continue reading Crochet Occamy Pattern – Part 1
My Life in Miniature 