The 'New' New Paddle

Aloha everyone!

I got a new paddle a while ago. The only problem: almost everyone in my club got the exact same one.

The new paddle. 

I knew that I needed to do something to my paddle to make it easier to spot and identify. But what? My sister helped me come up with a brilliant idea: make a sticker.

I bought some permanent waterproof vinyl and transfer tape, and I was ready to go. 

I knew I wanted a design with a Polynesian-vibe. Something that had to do with paddling or the island. I began sketching ideas and found that I kept coming back to two elements: the sun and taro leaves. My design represents both.

After I had my design, I cut it out of vinyl.

This was my first time using vinyl!

A little transfer tape, some delicate placement, and a lot of rubbing later... I have a 'new' new paddle!

My Friend

A card for Jeff, 

The best, most knowledgeable war reenactor I know, who also happens to be my favorite customer...large coffee, egg sandwich with raclette and/or a croissant, coffee refill (see Jeff, I still got it!). 

A scene from the Civil War. 

Biological Specimens

Aloha, all!

So I have this really fun iridescent paper I have been wanting to use. I decided to test it out on some butterflies and I think it worked really well! I put them in a shadow box frame and now I have the beginnings of my very own bug collection. I have to say, I'm MUCH happier having a paper bug collection rather than a real one, that's for sure!

What do you think?

I See A Little Silhouetto

Currently searching for a muse. I need some inspiration! 

A while ago I made a bunch of silhouettes for my good friend MP. She wanted them of her three children and nephew, and planned to give them as gifts for Christmas. It was a lot of fun! Since then I have done a number of other silhouette projects, including a set of my cousins, sister, and I. 

Silhouettes: classic, easy, and fun!

MP sent me this great picture of the framed silhouettes. Some of you might even recognize the heart on the wall... Thank you, MP!