Showing posts with label upcycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label upcycle. Show all posts

Rick from Rick and Morty- Paper Mache Mask



First layer of paste and newspaper going on the beach ball.


This is the shape I made out of cardboard to create Rick's nose.


This is after the third and final base layer of paste and newspaper.

Figuring out what to use for an eye mold. If I would have done anything differently it would have been shaping the eyes manually instead of finding and object use as a mold. 


Adding the shape or contour around the eyes and mouth.....


Eyes are taped on and ready to be officially added. 



Base layer of blue paint just so I can visualize what needed to be added.... 


Added ears and cut out the eye shape. 


Making the mouth a nice clean edge and trying to fix some of the bulgy eye action.


Formed the hair out of an old frozen pizza box. 

Attached the hair with more paper mache and the final product is starting to come through.


Added the teeth.


Old knee high sock was used to create the black mesh so I could see. 


Final coat of flesh tone after the eye lids were added. 



Then it was just the final details like the final coat of blue on the hair, pupils, eyebrow, and the green spit up. 


I know I was a slacker with the rest of the outfit but everyone who know Rick and Morty knew who I was instantly. 



















Mouse Wall Hanging - Paper Patter Pieced

Here is a creation I made from a free pattern I downloaded Here: http://quiltinginamsterdam.blogspot.com/.
Finished product:
Made from an unwanted fitted sheet (actually just the scraps remainging from my circle skirt/dress) + 2 x 2" scrap of white canvas for eyes and nose + unwanted, stained, dress pants. + 10% of a skein of grey embroidery floss + 25% of a skein of black embroidery floss.
Process shot:
I know this one will be cherished. Momma collects mice and loves it when her daughter makes things with her in mind. 

Bonus dog pic.....

Upcycled Sheet- Before & After

From this no longer needed twin sheet: 

To this:

+ Tons of scraps to quilt with......


Bassnectar Dreamcatcher is Complete


Bassnectar Dreamcatcher

An awesome friend of mine won the "golden ticket" to the "festival" at Dicks last month and got to meet Lorin in person before the show recently. Instead of selling the ticket he purchased when he received the golden ticket, he gave it to me. This was one of the items I created to thank him and his pretty lady for providing me with the lovely experience.  I hope they enjoy this, even if it becomes an ornate cat toy.... 

There are many tutorials you can follow on Pinterest; it was much easier than I thought it was going to be.  You should really try making one for yourself or someone you think is doing awesome things..... 




Creating my first dreamcatcher has been a success. I will always remember this because I found the stick I used to make the hoop during my first Colorado camping trip.  Sitting by the fire, keeping warm in the hammock, and frolicking in the woods, I spent some time with a pint sized dog that would be put down 3 days after this adventure.  

It's funny how a few short moments with certain souls can impact your life more than others who you've spent hours and hours with....  That little Chihuahua, Tink, took a chunk of my heart  with her and I'm grateful to have connected before she passed. 

Clutch pattern by Sue Kim- DONE

After flipping through, this clutch is the only design that struck my fancy from the Bags; the modern classics book by Sue Kim. I think it turned out alright and I'll probably end up making a second or third down the line. 

The instructions are easy to follow for a beginner or seasoned seamstress. 


DIY Plush Dog Toys

I had some faux fur laying around so I cut it into small squares, added elastic arm and felt eyes for the dogs to chew on and sewed it up with a squeaker to create a dog toy. Soon I'll have Christmas present for every pet owner I know. 



Next time I'm going to try stuffing it with ugly fabric scraps I don't want to utilize.... Anyone tried it before? 





Sew Plush Balls From Scrap Fur

I'm growing a collection of plush balls to give to others for Christmas presents... These were all created from scrap fur pieces I saved from the trash bin. 



..... a few photos of the first batch.







Happy 1st birthday to Blake! 
He is having a barn party so I made them special for the birthday cowboy. 




My try at making a felt robot

After seeing this....   I had to try to make my version of the felt robot. 


Bachelorette Party Wearables

Hey America, stop spending money on chintzy products from China to make bachelorette parties a good time. 

It seems today the importance of these cheap props lies in being a noticeable group. Instead of purchasing t-shirts, plastic junk, or tank tops, I suggested making fabric accessories. I have an immense amount of broadcloth scraps at my disposal so the total cost was my time and $11.29 (for the elastic, metal clips, and metal broach pins from the craft store). The colors of the wedding are grey and yellow so it was easy to just go with that.


Here are a few tutorials I referenced while making these:
simple fabric flower tutorial
DIY Braided Felt Cuff tutorial
Fabric flower earings  <didn't have posts in the house :(
pom pom necklace tutorial
Fabric Flower Earing Tutorial 2

Reverse applique sweatshirt blanket....

Yesterday I put my scraps to good use by making this reverse applique sweatshirt blanket. 




Check out what I made on Sunday....




I dyed some of the fabric myself and used fabric scraps for the rest of the front.  Shiva Sticks rock!

Recycled T-Shirt Shag Rug



I made this almost a year ago... Started a new one today and thought maybe I could inspire someone else to reuse old t-shirts or jersey to make something awesome! 


I'm using a latch hook canvas for the new one but I'm regretting not just sewing it. Sewing is much faster. Just sketch out your design and stitch many 1"x 4" strips in rows. Starting on the inside and working your way out is best so it doesn't get too bulky.