bubblegum candy stripes

here is the sewing project i told you about:

it was originally long sleeved and way too big but the stripes were irresistible!

-jmg

sassy squid

i actually made this the other day, but my camera ran out of batt's before i could get a good picture (and i promise i'll hook up my scanner soon and replace all these terrible photos, i just don't have any place to put it right now!)

so without further adieu:


this little guy was supposed to be just a sketch to get me pumped for another work in progress (involving more banners!!!) but he became a full drawing. its much more anatomically correct than i'm used to, but i think i like him that way. sass and all.


also, i have some sewing stuff to post as soon as i photograph them. it may only be one or two items but hopefully it'll be worth your while.

also, also, i really want to make the hoodie capelet that char posted before this using my black hoodie that has faux fur on the rim of the hood, i'm just trying to figure out what to use as trim on the hem. i really don't want to buy more of the faux fur, but i think thats the only way it will look good. suggestions?

-jasmine

Sweet Little Caplet

I was rummaging through Emily's older posts and found these simple instructions for this cute caplet. I think I will be on the look out for a brightly colored sweater to cut up.

Link to the post

Rosette Headband

We should really try to make these. I love how feminine they are, and the felt adds a nice touch.

Here's the girl etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=872

On there she charges $30, and I feel like we could definitely make them for cheaper.

-Char

Liz Prince

http://lizprincepower.com/

I recently got "Will You Still Love Me If I Wet The Bed?" by Liz Prince. It's about her and her boyfriend. Her comics are adorably humorous. I thought you'd enjoy them, so check her out.

Love,

Char

yes charlotte, we can do that

i just finished hemming my some curtains for my cousin who just moved recently. i didn't really make them myself so i won't bother posting them, instead, i will share some recommended listening.

Madeline Ava


she is in high school (last time i checked) and she plays the ukulele. she plays adorable music and does a great cover of neutral milk hotel's in the aeroplane over the sea.

first listen to some stuffs on last.fm
then read about her
then download her cd in the aeroplane over the sea (but not really)

-jmg

>>>edit: i forgot to mention that her original stuff is the cutest thing ever

Grandma's Dresses

So, like usual, I can't sleep and what's better to do at 3:00am than to go through your closet and rediscover amazing items that you totally forgot you had? I came across these two ancient dresses that used to be my grandma's. Im pretty sure the first one must be from the late 40's, and the second one from the 60's? Point is, Jasmine, I need your help revamping these and making them wearable and (more) cute. Pwease!

Dress 1. Green with white/black/red sketchy drawings of Paris. Theres the adorable ruffle layer around the waist that I can't get over. I couldn't get a full shot of the dress, but the skirt part it really pretty long (and pressed with pleats, like that red skirt I gave you), and considering that there is a pretty big, noticeable stain on the front, I'm thinking it would be cute if we shortened it to be right above the knees. And then the jacket's just amazing even by itself.

Dress 2. Gray/silver flowery print. It's a basic design but the dress must be 2 or 3 sizes too big, so I want to just take it in and maybe shorten it to the knees as well (right now it hits the top part of my shins and its just kind of an awkward length). And then it has this cute matching bow belt, but the belt is so old and stiff and cracked that Im thinking I'll either just take of the bow and make another ribbon belt with it, or use it in my hair.

I'm dropping them off at the cleaners before I leave, because they smell so incredibly dusty and old, so that they will be ready to be picked up by next weekend when I come back home, and then I'm hoping I can steal you for an hour or so to help me fix these. Yes?

kthnxbye,

Char

cupcakes!

jasmine again.

charlotte drew me on a cupcake for my birthday:



it reminds me of a little sketch i did a few days ago:



-jasmine

charlotte is a flapper

jasmine here!
on monday, me and charlotte hung out for my birthday (the big 19!). we went shopping in hillcrest and then we took the party back to my house and i gave charlotte a 1920's inspired 'do. here are the results:





-jasmine