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Ever since I recently learned how to use a sewing machine, I've been using it to make the most practical things ever (sarcasm)- food shaped pillows (see strawberry pillows here). I found this DIY donut pillow online here. It's very simple to make and doesn't require any fancy sewing skills at all. Best of all, the material is fleece which makes the pillow the perfect softness for napping on.
The sprinkles are pieces of felt paper sheets cut into little strips. Another great thing about this project was the low material cost. Felt paper sheets are $0.50 - $1.00, and you only need 1/2 yard of fleece (which I also happened to find on sale!).
Fair warning though- this pillow will make you crave doughnuts every time you look at it.
donut disturb
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Although it's nowhere near fall weather where I live (a high of 93 degrees today), it's October which means pumpkin flavored things. While the idea of drinking a hot pumpkin spice latte with it being 93 degrees outside irks me, these pumpkin cranberry oatmeal cookies are an awesome way to celebrate pumpkin season. I made a batch of these for my team at work and I'd like to think it made getting through day call just a bit easier.
They basically taste like Thanksgiving. Minus the turkey. And they make your place smell like warm, pumpkin-y deliciousness.
pumpkin cranberry oatmeal cookies
Saturday, October 10, 2015
I did this piece using Prismacolor colored pencils. I'm constantly amazed at the quality of these pencils. With a little patience, they can create great work, especially when doing a photorealism piece. While working on this project, I used a Prismacolor wax colorless blender pencil to blend heavily. It's a great tool to eliminate harsh lines without changing the color.
The reflections of light in the chandelier is what inspired me to attempt to replicate this onto paper. It's one of my favorite pieces.
And yes, the chandelier actually hangs a little crooked in my dining room.
chandelier
Sunday, October 4, 2015
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