So, here’s my life lately:

[adult swim] swap: Rocking my world! I’m done with 1 item, half way on another and just need to settle down and get started on the rest. I plan on mailing my taxes and my swap items on the same day. My Partner? She’s awesome! She loves the Monarch too. Match made in heaven.

Sock Wars III: like a rolling stone! It all starts May 2nd, the build up is killing me! If that doesn’t the socks I get in the mail will. I’m signed up and SUPER excited. I hope I remember how to knit a sock, it’s been years since I’ve turned a heel…

Carly Smithson: is a stone fox! Normally, I avoid American Idol like the plague.. but I managed to catch Carly singing and fell in love with her. She’s so talented, cute, and different. Maybe it’s because she’s like my alter ego, but she seems like someone I would want to be friends with… she seems so sweet and nice. And she sang Total Eclipse of the Heart.

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls: is the most rockin’ thing ever! I know… Rock camp?! Some say true musicians don’t go to rock camp. Well, I’m not a true musician! I fell in love with a $60 guitar because it’s robin egg blue, and the first song I’ve learned to play on it is Rod Stewart’s “Reason to Believe”(which is quite simple, by the way). But Rock Camp isn’t just for 18 and under girls, the camp does a fundraising Rock Camp for Ladies. For $350 you can learn or get advanced instruction for Voice, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, or Drums. I’m thinking of signing up for the October session. My choice is voice. I’m a bit rhythm dyslexic, I do fine for awhile then accidently switch it. And trust me, just because you’re good at Guitar Hero doesn’t mean you can play guitar (See the Rod Stewart bit above for proof) I’ve always wanted to ROCK! And at the camp you even learn songwriting, promotional stuff, and you perform a song at the end. Sign me up! I’m totally gonna rock!

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls has been featured a ton of times on NPR now, but it is totally something I wish they had when I was younger. They have a documentary out and about. You can learn more about the movie here.

Rock and Roll, Chickadees!

So it’s Saturday morning and my alarm goes off. Something in my head is telling me to keep sleeping. I sit up, think about taking a shower and getting dressed, dreading the thought of bundling up to go outside and interact with people. Grrr. I turn off my alarm, flip over in my nice warm bed and decide, No, I really want to do this. It’s only one day a week for 18 weeks, not that big of a deal I get out of bed, and get ready for school.

I thought school was over?! I graduated a year and a half ago, but something is calling me back! Intermediate sewing classes! I told myself, You don’t have to take it. Just go to the first day, and see how you like it. Well, now I’m SUPER excited and can’t wait to get going! (Notice how many !!! I’ve used so far… not counting those).

I’ve always been kinda lazy when it comes to fitting patterns. I’ve never really had to. I kind of fit after the fact, trying on the garments as I go. This needs to be adjusted here or take this in a bit here and it’s always worked fine, but advanced fitting!!! Yay!

Granted, the projects aren’t the most exciting. A vest (I’m not exactly the vest type, but I’m thinking the short vest from Simplicity 3690 but it needs a welt pocket, so maybe she’ll help me add one in or something), a skirt (with a waistband! I guess its time to get in Vouge [giggle] and make a high waisted shirt using Vogue 8425 [get the giggle now?]), a plaid blouse with short sleeves (I know plaid is in and all… I’m thinking of Built by Wendy 4112) and a V neck knit top (I have a triangle body type, so I know V necks would look good, but I usually don’t rock the V neck..) maybe even underwear or a slip if there is time. I’m hoping for a slip she’ll let me make a fufu petticoat!

All and all, I’m super excited to learn to tricks and to socialize again. Maybe I’ll even get a degree or something… Either way, Super Excited!

~*Happy dance*~

*Happy dance looks a lot like my “New Couch” dance, but not quite as excited

The Muppet Show Cake decorated by Heather Haynes of Clarksville, Indiana. See more shots here

So, lately I’ve been watching the Muppet Show season 1. It Brings backs o many memories. I mean, puppets are really neat. there’s this option on the DVD to watch fun muppet facts while you watch the show. It’s really quite cool. Did you know the first Kermit the Frog was made out of a jacket by Jim Hensen’s mom? Also, Jim Hensen took a trip to Europe, which showed him that puppetry can really appeal to adults as well as children. Thus the Muppet Show was born.

Now, I know I share the love of Muppets with many of you. My boyfriend, Todd, just loves the Swedish Chef. Every time he watches him “cook” he gets this little kid smile of face and just giggles. As I watching the show, I myself found myself just smiling. The Muppets makes so many people happy! Puppetry really is an artform.

(I’ll bring it around to sewing, just give me a minute)

© Photos provided from Project Puppet

Well, I started talking to my friend Omie about the Muppets, and he showed me Project Puppet . How great would it be to make a puppet? I Just love their gallery! Apparently there’s foam carving and dying involved which just seems fascinating! I wonder if it’s like carving Ivory soap, like I did back in Girl Scouts? In any event, you can get a pattern kit for 3 puppets for only $149.00! It seems incredible affordable considering what you get. The foam itself is about $30 a sheet. Two sheets are included in the kit. Want a more affordable puppet? Try their Glorified Sock Pattern (think Kermit). The instuctions are only $19.99. Get that pattern here .

I Found this video on YouTube of puppet making.

Part 1

Part 2

And if foam carving seems a little too daunting, maybe you can still puppet with Shadow Puppets. MAKE: Magazine has instructions you can download here.Mine favorite Muppets are Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem! They crack me up! When I was younger, they did nothing for me, but now I get it! So who are your Favorite Muppets?

I hope you all give puppet making a try! Let me know how it turns out.Happy Puppeteering!

I just wanted to say Hello!

This is still under oh so much construction, and not exactly that fantastic wonderful blog wonderland it soon will be developed into.

So please, pardon my mess! And check back for something more beautiful in the future