I’m very (very) slowly learning how to draw. And, mostly the results have been pretty disastrous. Or really funny. Or both. But, every once in a while, the planets (or the hefeweizens) align, and one of my cat sketches actually ends up looking like a cat! (Hooray!) And so I carry on.
Category: Paper Crafts
Paper Crafts
Sunday Snapshot: Drawing Cats in Bed
Yesterday, I finally purchased a drawing book and took the first steps toward overcoming my fear of sketching. (I’ll tell you about the book later, once I’ve had a chance to work with it a bit more.) Aptly, the first exercise instructed me to get into bed and draw cats. Of course, I obliged. And, …
Sunday Snapshot: Pretty Paper Flowers
I’ve never been much of a paper crafter, but I just can’t stop thinking about making paper flowers. Ever since last weekend, when I took Kayte Terry’s paper flower class at Brooklyn Craft Camp, I’ve been looking for excuses to make more.
Pattern: Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine
Hello once again, geeky valentines! Need a last-minute card for your favorite companion? Skip the sappy stuff and get straight to the point with my Doctor Who-inspired Dalek cross-stitch valentine with free printable pattern! There’s also a TARDIS version here. Supplies:* Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine Template PDF* Embroidery floss, gold, light brown, dark brown, black, blue, …