So, I know. I haven't been updating as much as I was trying to. But heck have I been doing a LOT of crafting lately!
I've recently discovered a LOVE for steampunk and neo-victorian fashion. I've always loved victorian (I mean, there are so many parallels to our society now that it is sort of scary...) but I didn't realize there was such a following about it online. I've found some like-minded folks via etsy, and have been INSPIRED. It has been wonderful.
Actually, the inspiration seems to have infected my beau as well. He has been helping me make steam victorian stuff, which is really fun, seeing as he is FORCED to hang out with me for hours at a time!
I have found it a little difficult getting metal to stick to itself, and I'm wondering how these amazing artists on etsy do it! They are fantastic! Such as
this! It is truly amazing work, and I want to achieve this ability at some point.
Until then, I will be playing with my metal bits, and hoping that they end up pretty. ^.^
I've also finished some cork stuff out of recycled wine bottle corks that my boss gave me. He's been wonderful all season about keeping all of the corks that come in and out of the restaurant in a jar for me and letting me take them home and do my crafts with them. I did a couple of little Christmas trees out of them yesterday while I was listening to the Amanda Palmer/Neil Gaiman/Kevin Smith podcast to benefit the Wayne Foundation (a group to raise money to stop child abuse, named after Batman, who is my idol.) It's been a good week. A long, but good week.
On top of ALLLLL of that nonsense ;) I've been totally dying under the weight of my exams for the end of the semester. I really cannot wait for Christmas break. I want to spend time with my family!
I promise I will put some pictures up tonight in return for some love from everyone!
Later guys!
-Brittani
