tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28600241283840117412024-02-02T01:57:03.785-08:00Jodaeo DesignJodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-24600631662490884712012-02-08T20:32:00.000-08:002012-02-08T20:32:41.758-08:00Kong Hee Fat Choy! A Little Late...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywdPbiOl0jrABZr5UacKQQThgqqztBgQe0_gdCjiGvBoHmbcWgUoPVSog4Kjg4ohVrH2DyeEf6oVNZi8Z9A1DjfwDE4D_QO_gkxcI9P2JjTCoIRrejf-yl-ZgCstqdTFWjeaFB15iOBRF/s1600/P1010500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywdPbiOl0jrABZr5UacKQQThgqqztBgQe0_gdCjiGvBoHmbcWgUoPVSog4Kjg4ohVrH2DyeEf6oVNZi8Z9A1DjfwDE4D_QO_gkxcI9P2JjTCoIRrejf-yl-ZgCstqdTFWjeaFB15iOBRF/s400/P1010500.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">Happy New Year! Welcome to the year of the water dragon. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <o:p></o:p> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">Every year for about the past 10 years we have celebrated Chinese New Year with some very dear friends. We are treated like royalty as we feast on over 20 different dishes, each more amazing than the last. In appreciation of host’s generosity I like to present a small thank you gift. I spend a great deal of time trying to create a gift that fits that year’s zodiac animal theme. Because this is the year of the dragon and our chief and host have a very special bond to dragons I agonized over this year’s gift. I knew I had hit on an idea when I discovered this fabric in a shop. </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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I used multiply layers of fabric to create depth and tecture. A few buttons were added and I gave the dragon red glowing eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I made card banners representing the specific zodiac of each person we dine with... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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including one for a dragon.</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-89471397938918273782012-01-10T08:18:00.000-08:002012-01-10T08:21:14.836-08:00Dusting Off the Sewing Machine<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My project for the last few weeks has been window treatments. We bought this house with the intention of only living in it for 2 years. We have now been here for over 15 years. With the state of the economy we figure we will be here another 15 years. With that in mind I deiced it was time to get rid of the mid 90's lace curtains. </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I started in my 3 year old's bedroom. The nursery was originally decorated in monkeys, but I thought it was time to put away the baby stuff. That was a sad day. I let Neil pick out the fabric. It is not what I would have chosen for him, but it's his room and he wanted strips and an outer space theme.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The curtains for the kitchen are store bought, but I made the Celtic knot bunting to match. These light covers were bought on a trip we took to Seattle in June. I purchased them from the <a href="https://www.bellaluz.com/">Bella Luz Studio</a> I love them so much that I turn them on every night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the back door. I made this curtain out of some left over fabric. The bunting is made out of the same material as the ones in the kitchen. I added buttons for extra interest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The felt garland was made by local artist Dina Fernandez. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tend to buy fabric that I have fallen in love with. Then I store if for years on end until I fine the perfect project. This zodiac fabric is one of these fabrics. The bunting is made up of our families zodiac symbols.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-40414716081087275422011-12-01T06:50:00.000-08:002011-12-01T06:50:42.707-08:00Dia de los Muertos NecklacesI adore Dia de los Muertos. It happens to be one of my most favorite holidays. Every year I try to come up with a new hand crafted project. This year I found these amazing resin skulls at <a href="http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/cool/crafts.html">Mexican Sugar Skull.</a> They are really affordable at only $8 a set.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sent them to my father who drilled holes in them for me. Power tools and I do not get along well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I hit them with a coat of white paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then each piece was painted to match the personality of the person who was to receive it. I added a few beads and a chain and voila , the Dia de los Muertos necklace was born.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the last few years I have been making sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos. This obsession started when Julie (a very dear friend) suggested we have a Dia de los Muertos party. We had so much fun planning and throwing the party that when she moved to Montana I decided to continue on with the tradition of making sugar skulls. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year I offered to make the sugar skulls for a group of women who like to get together and do different projects. It was so fun seeing what everyone came up with. Most had no previous experience with this traditional holiday. They had no foundation within which to start, so each skull turned out truly unique.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My old mold got broken, so I visited one of my favorite on line shops, <a href="http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/index.html">Mexican Sugar Skull.</a> They carry a large selection of molds and sugar skull making supplies. They also have a great selection of decorations, jewelry and fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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We used a selection of silk flowers, gems and jewels, and frosting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The frosting hardens and the skulls can be keep from year to year. </div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-76824800836769800052011-11-21T18:40:00.000-08:002011-11-21T18:41:56.531-08:00Black and Red Skull Coat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XG3W1dzfpWyZtRwk5h-_7YdgOZ3l6891iH79-AMzq7-cc4Fztfo1PfK5hM_S_wMzEGDbVPZa3YiP4iXXBXuECvZbK4ebqXQ1JDCID1jupeAVGd7nUPUKCM52eD2WBT7EzNMkOIUENGoV/s1600/100_4760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XG3W1dzfpWyZtRwk5h-_7YdgOZ3l6891iH79-AMzq7-cc4Fztfo1PfK5hM_S_wMzEGDbVPZa3YiP4iXXBXuECvZbK4ebqXQ1JDCID1jupeAVGd7nUPUKCM52eD2WBT7EzNMkOIUENGoV/s400/100_4760.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the jacket I made for Halloween this year. This jacket was repurposed from 2 dresses and a paints and top set. The shear skull fabric was purchased years ago and has been waiting for just the right project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loosely used a pattern I bought from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/katwise">Katwise</a>. If you are not familiar with her sweater coats they are a must see.</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-22391799564630987412011-05-24T11:05:00.000-07:002011-05-24T11:05:39.705-07:00Buddha Pin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj203_cJmGtH9sBQYS5ZVBDrk-rMPV-UPxHx0V5kZ36iP5xAnNjHOwWDVcD-FtZUe9rYIhdHMaN2shQWrgVcKOXiFjz7sZi86GxoovIwR6iIgL7Dedr5z-y4ul-9S1vVtM7FsWCgkQX0Hjp/s1600/P1000289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj203_cJmGtH9sBQYS5ZVBDrk-rMPV-UPxHx0V5kZ36iP5xAnNjHOwWDVcD-FtZUe9rYIhdHMaN2shQWrgVcKOXiFjz7sZi86GxoovIwR6iIgL7Dedr5z-y4ul-9S1vVtM7FsWCgkQX0Hjp/s400/P1000289.JPG" t8="true" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buddha Pin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Button by Dina Fernadez, sead beads and glass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another piece finished. It is amazing how much work can be done when you only sleep a few hours a night.</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-26256201601434101372011-05-17T20:25:00.000-07:002011-05-17T20:25:01.470-07:00Lowly Worm Now Lives Here<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My son has fallen in love with Richard Scarry’s Busy Town. For his birthday he asked for a Lowly Worm “lovie”. When I was a kid I remembered that I had Richard Scarry’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Biggest Make-It Book Ever</i>, it was the coolest kids’ activity book ever, but the best thing about it was the Lowly Worm doll pattern. As a kid I spent hours lovingly cutting and sewing my very own worm. I adored him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Armed with this special childhood memory I went to my computer and spent endless hours searching the Internet for a copy of this highly treasured book. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After much anticipation and excitement I was disappointed when I found out that this book is out-of-print and the most affordable copy I found was $40 over my budget. Not wanting to disappoint Neil on his birthday I put on my creative thinking cap and went to work.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I got out some brown packing paper and drafted out a pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutkJMn2hGpkTjqv44h6Q742wsWpO2ZFXQnf0kiacXwSpvmwplvJbynPxvZyLHnN7MvKHyUYfwococO-iQ3iujCAvnFOTTUSvciweFrxzpaxXdA8dxg8pokevqmsJIXTcxI_6e3N96iFIh/s1600/P1000172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutkJMn2hGpkTjqv44h6Q742wsWpO2ZFXQnf0kiacXwSpvmwplvJbynPxvZyLHnN7MvKHyUYfwococO-iQ3iujCAvnFOTTUSvciweFrxzpaxXdA8dxg8pokevqmsJIXTcxI_6e3N96iFIh/s400/P1000172.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-33798288232345945232011-04-26T12:47:00.000-07:002011-04-26T12:47:11.983-07:00Finally Some New Work<div style="text-align: center;">Several weeks ago my computer took on a super bug . It died a horrible death, but my wonderful brother-in-law came to the rescue and was able to bring it back from the beyond. Now that I am up and running once again I can finally post some new work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWHphQVLIKJCtRSxJQ9rLfuls5YbReWDpyJmfSHt_fCBjuJ2LBQjBiUIe0suXMBvmxpWL0XAPUb-6p9cWj4Q0fCUwt4hojSjvU7TehipIslhjWzYnmtFwGbgxdWNW_V7U1Y4J9kaP8uml/s1600/P1000019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWHphQVLIKJCtRSxJQ9rLfuls5YbReWDpyJmfSHt_fCBjuJ2LBQjBiUIe0suXMBvmxpWL0XAPUb-6p9cWj4Q0fCUwt4hojSjvU7TehipIslhjWzYnmtFwGbgxdWNW_V7U1Y4J9kaP8uml/s400/P1000019.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This necklace was created around this Raku skull bead. The skull bead came from a very special friend and I have been waiting to find the perfect way to show it off. Blue crushed velvet, ribbon and mixed glass beads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-89213733913434214442011-04-19T16:21:00.000-07:002011-04-19T16:21:43.223-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made this for a gift months ago and then forgot to post the images. My friend Deidre is a partner in a theater project in Bakersfield California and I made this jacket for her to wear on opening night. I constructed this jacket out of 2 black velvet shirts, a pair of black velvet paints and 2 black velvet shirts. From this mix I created this jacket. Deidre is MUCH smaller than me so my dress form is too big, therefore the jacket is a bit stretched. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-87835960710715325042011-03-27T22:37:00.000-07:002011-03-27T22:37:07.615-07:00Old Earrings Made NewYou might be surprised to find out that I am still creating... I have been so busy with work lately that I have little time for anything else. This weekend I did make the time to convert a pair of clip on earrings. I found these beauties at an estate sale for $3. Some wire, beads, 14 karat hooks and voilà, new earrings. <br />
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I was the lucky winner of not one but two heart necklaces. <a href="http://hollysfollybeads.blogspot.com/">Holly's Folly</a> made this lovely glass heart pendant. The photo cannot do it justice as it is far lovelier in person.<br />
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This winged heart pendant is from <a href="http://ametistadea.blogspot.com/">Ametista LLC</a>. I can hardly wait to wear this with my Steampunk outfit that I am wearing to <a href="http://www.abneypark.com/">Abeny Park</a> in April.<br />
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Due to a slight mishap I was introduced to someone I may not have meet any other way. <a href="http://spiritmama-art.blogspot.com/">Waxela from Spirit Mama </a>sent me this package of goodies as a thank you. Look at these clever fabric coved buttons and this handcrafted goddess.<br />
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Winning beautifully handcrafted items is always fun, but more importantly OWOH has introduced me to some wonderful people who have replenished my faith in human kindness, and for that I am truly grateful.Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-24249040301360887762011-02-17T07:46:00.000-08:002011-02-17T20:28:35.683-08:00OWOH WINNERS<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Lisa for hosting the OWOH event and to everyone who left me a comment. To my new followers welcome, I look forward to learning more about each of you. Now for the winners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">#1 Pink Flower Earrings<br />
<a href="http://lamoreallure.blogspot.com/">Linda</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">#3 Spiral Shells </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://mustlovepaint.blogspot.com/">Annie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6_COYC8Mcto2ngmLJU8Kzrmg7VH5Ul26ErAhnTV_ezfxtCufJrksnjCd2UKfoBVJYrThlWirSYY5_Pr4EFRxKQvmexkVihJCFqEl9NDgInqqV2AImxp6ww-sFC8g-HxqJHY7tWfrjrUW/s1600/Jodis+Artwork+2011+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6_COYC8Mcto2ngmLJU8Kzrmg7VH5Ul26ErAhnTV_ezfxtCufJrksnjCd2UKfoBVJYrThlWirSYY5_Pr4EFRxKQvmexkVihJCFqEl9NDgInqqV2AImxp6ww-sFC8g-HxqJHY7tWfrjrUW/s400/Jodis+Artwork+2011+021.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I just found out that I have won the heart/wing pendant from <a href="http://calkatthejewelryjunkie.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart-2011.html">Calkat the Jewelry Junkie</a><br />
I will post more on this wonderful surprise later. I am so excited!</div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-81045557441078415032011-01-31T06:50:00.000-08:002011-02-17T06:41:12.450-08:00One World One Heart International Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/2010/12/annoucning-the-fifth-and-final-one-world-one-heart-event-.html"><img alt="Logo2011" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e5538b84f388330147e090e7db970b image-full" height="254" src="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5538b84f388330147e090e7db970b-800wi" title="Logo2011" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Here is how it works. Just leave me a comment on THIS link. Please leave me only one comment; I will delete all extra comments before I draw names. Remember to leave me a current email address so that I can contact you if you happen to be a lucky winner. This is open to all people worldwide and you do not have to be a follower of my blog. I will contact each winner on February 17th. If I do not hear from you within 3 days I will redraw another name and announce that person the winner. <br />
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Now for the bad news. I have no pictures of myself from the ball. I was so preoccupied with everyone else’s costumes that I forgot to take one of myself. Silly!!! Here is a picture, minus me, of my corset. <br />
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We had the most amazing night. I was fortunate enough to see <a href="http://www.koreshakti.com/">Koreshakti Tribal Fusion</a> which is a remarkable blend of contemporary belly dancing accompanied by industrial, traditional, hypnotic live music. Another reason as to why I forgot to take more photographs. I was so enthralled with their performance that I did not want to miss one moment of the entertainment.<br />
If a picture ever pops up of me I will post it<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My hat making skills leave much to be desired. I am working on a costume for a masquerade ball that is happening at the end of this month. I decided to add a hat to my costume. I visited the local costumer and looked for a hat to decorate. Unfortunately for me, I have a VERY small head. Nothing fit. So I had this bright idea of making my own. When I worked for the Civic Theater in the costume department, many years ago, I was asked to create some very simple, clip in the hair, hats. It should be easy, right. Not really. I put pencil to paper and drew up some plans. After many stops and starts, this is what I created. My mother would call this a 20 pacer. Good thing the ball is being held in a darkened room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The basic hat construction is out of poster board. The velvet came from a second hand skirt and the feathers were pilfered from a feather duster. I think the overall look turned out well, just don’t get to close.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Paper making is one of my many other hobbies. These goddesses are made from paper pulp. I whipped these up for a craft faire I am attending at the end of the month.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have been asked to create a “Halloween” item for a basket that is being raffled off at the end of this month. Because my time is so valuable right now (neck deep in costume making) I fell back on old talents. In another life I was a full time florist, for 10 years as a matter of fact. Wreaths are one of those rare things I can put together while, balancing the checkbook, planning dinner, chasing after Neil, talking to my mother on the phone and running a load through the washer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been more than 11 years since I work in a flower shop yet, I still dream about flowers and the crazy ladies I worked with. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-59301932170458711562010-10-03T11:23:00.000-07:002010-10-03T11:23:12.501-07:00New Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_gzxByWT3g_2pWMHsgCCWSEXkpR7PHwVT4UxbmwavHw0xN4gxE8ccAqy7NaL5XDzrS3Xvh92RzwQFXutPdr-V0H_DCQF5S7lhv2dAe_0sTPVHfgjJMkJJlCzQe2ZseR8ZOBC8Zj4R9qy/s1600/Jodi's+Artwork+2010+400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_gzxByWT3g_2pWMHsgCCWSEXkpR7PHwVT4UxbmwavHw0xN4gxE8ccAqy7NaL5XDzrS3Xvh92RzwQFXutPdr-V0H_DCQF5S7lhv2dAe_0sTPVHfgjJMkJJlCzQe2ZseR8ZOBC8Zj4R9qy/s320/Jodi's+Artwork+2010+400.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are for a friends birthday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">By the light of the moon a child dreams of a magical place. The song of silver bells and laughter rings out through the ancient majestic trees. Fairies dance in light of the shinning face of the sister, and the child dreams on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClGtgUhw1JVOK_uvGCTgg0x3latMJfMmDz7pPNLoOeMHG5JCbsgXQydi29_1zvlpX2SLESpz9KGfIaLsHnIZMtXmAgRGDhHawu9O-i8RlkZ71rbsaxu8T5R6QGBdfp5LGhRFq86SjprUP/s1600/Jodi's+Artwork+2010+245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClGtgUhw1JVOK_uvGCTgg0x3latMJfMmDz7pPNLoOeMHG5JCbsgXQydi29_1zvlpX2SLESpz9KGfIaLsHnIZMtXmAgRGDhHawu9O-i8RlkZ71rbsaxu8T5R6QGBdfp5LGhRFq86SjprUP/s320/Jodi's+Artwork+2010+245.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hint of Spice</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Market air shimmers with the scent of exotic spices, unfamiliar music and the sense of adventure around every corner. </div><br />
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</div>No birthday is complete without a crown for the birthday girl. This started out as a cheap ($1) paper crown. After glitter, paint, paper, glue and a few gems this is what I created.<br />
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I made this bunting out of left over fabric.<br />
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Julie is a fan of owls so I made her this purse out of Japanese fabric.<br />
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And for a little touch of retro she got this owl apron. The pattern is the same one I used to make my <a href="http://jodeaodesign.blogspot.com/2010/06/aprons-and-3-heels.html">Dia de los Muertos apron</a>. She will look very "professional" while she is baking cookies for her family.<br />
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I hope her special day is filled with much merry making and joy.Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-77150678769724699992010-08-26T21:11:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:11:07.116-07:00Heart of Gold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLO0SQwGcyKZb56eC1RDCrmrUHCEoDyaAgZqPdMo34e72QyMLuRi5czth4hCBEtBC3ow-Apm-60RpWW0kycYafP-zu5HRh7lRmT58G-Xitszy7qBpcD5mUNTqqTjJx3Esyw8r2YOQIYWH/s1600/100_3866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLO0SQwGcyKZb56eC1RDCrmrUHCEoDyaAgZqPdMo34e72QyMLuRi5czth4hCBEtBC3ow-Apm-60RpWW0kycYafP-zu5HRh7lRmT58G-Xitszy7qBpcD5mUNTqqTjJx3Esyw8r2YOQIYWH/s320/100_3866.jpg" /></a></div>My garden is in harvest mode. We have had corn, peas, two batches of potatoes and collard greens. I have already put up three types of pickles and am now debating on what I should do with the abundance of tomatoes. But noting is more exciting than this wee-little cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is a new crop for us and while many would say growing one, little, still green cantaloupe is no real feat in gardening; we look upon this as a success. It might be small, but we hope that it will someday grow into a real cantaloupe.Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860024128384011741.post-43804431161315818432010-07-30T22:21:00.000-07:002010-07-30T22:21:54.957-07:00Summer Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gITeV58lPXmWmSZ-C8hJF_Ehy1vuKbU0NbXSDSsgVSHVyd7OfvLWVKnriUJwVzmBQr1Z3GzUX4AOOwEIrwJ3YnsCGkXA9fhzlHfNVSFIfvoUqb9MS0T2l6s2ZM2EkCBOE0GNdoC_gj0z/s1600/100_3585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gITeV58lPXmWmSZ-C8hJF_Ehy1vuKbU0NbXSDSsgVSHVyd7OfvLWVKnriUJwVzmBQr1Z3GzUX4AOOwEIrwJ3YnsCGkXA9fhzlHfNVSFIfvoUqb9MS0T2l6s2ZM2EkCBOE0GNdoC_gj0z/s400/100_3585.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Wow, what has happened to summer? I know that it has been a long time since I posted my last blog and for that I am sorry. Between out of town guests, gardening, multiple birthday celebrations (too many to count), yard work, the occasional swim and all of the things we put off due to snow, most of my time has been sucked up into a one-way void. Yet with all of the summer mayhem that happens from June through September I have been able to create a few new pieces of work. <br />
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I hope all of you are enjoying summer/winter (depending upon which hemisphere you happen to be in).Jodaeodesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716037165619824136noreply@blogger.com2