inspired

Lately, I have been really inspired to crochet, carve rubber stamps, and make acrylic keychains. Sometimes, I just have sudden bursts of inspiration. I bought a carving block and some carving tools, and I hope to get to making rubber stamps soon. I printed some amigurumi patterns I want to try, so I really want to crochet. I just found a simple easy-to-use website that can cut out your custom acrylic designs, so I really want to try that out. But, sadly, I am in highschool and highschool does not allow for much free time :( Yesterday, I had time to do some clay things because there is an art show coming up in November... but that is pretty much it. I really want to get my creative "juices" flowing. :( but school and lack of time has clogged these "juices" and so it just circulates through my brain all day. sighh.

amigurumi

I love crocheting little things... like animals... fruits... cups of coffee... etc.
this is called amigurumi - a Japanese art (crocheting or knitting little animals or toys.)
There are many amigurumi books I want to buy D: But, I get most of my patterns free, online! :)
Here are some great sites that use:

http://amilist.blogspot.com/

http://freeamigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/

http://amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/ <----- [this person is actually the author of the amigurumi book I want to buy! she has a few free patterns here]

Lots and lots of animals:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/animals.php

Cute octopus pattern!:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70588AD.html?noImages=0&r=1
This lionbrand site is also a great site with free patterns (for knitting too)... you have to register and sign in and all that, but I think it was worth it :)

All the sites I listed have a variety of free patterns, but if you couldn't find the pattern you were looking for, there are soo many other good sites as well! Just google something like "free amigurumi patterns" :) OR, make your own pattern! I have actually been wanting to make own for a while, but I haven't had enough time. When I get to it, I'll let you know how it goes :P

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please comment me or email me! :)

3 sculpey tips

by looking at the pictures of my last post and this post, you will be able to see a few of my clay keychain creations. I use sculpey clay and glaze them with sculpey glaze :) It's lots and lots of fun! :D

a few peachy sculpey tips!

• USE TLC: If you are making keychains or ornaments or earrings or... anything that requires a hook in the clay, I would suggest getting Sculpey translucent liquid clay to help adhere the hook and make it more durable. TLC is also very useful for many other things, which I will explain in later posts :)
  

• LINE THE PAN WITH ALUMINUM FOIL: when you bake your clay in a glass pan, line the pan with aluminum foil, shiny side down (dull side up) :) I learned this from a friend who makes things out of sculpey professionally for a living :P . She says that this evens out the heat a little better. After using this technique numerous times, I do think that this helps reduce the chances of your creations getting burned :)
  

• PASTA MACHINES ARE NOT JUST FOR NOODLES: I got a pasta machine from Michael's arts and crafts store for about $20. I use it ALL the time. Pasta machines roll out your clay into sheets at an even thickness. My pasta machine has a thickness setting (1-9). and my pasta machine has served me well. :)

if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please comment or email me! :D

introduction

hello :)
My name is Amy and I love doing artsy craftsy things. I enjoy:

• sewing
• sculpting
• drawing
• baking
• crocheting
• making things out of duct tape :D
  
• trying new things!

I created this blog to be able to share my art ideas, discoveries, and tips. look at some of my stuff :)

peach⋅y [pee-chee] /ˈpitʃi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation

adjective, peach⋅i⋅er, peach⋅i⋅est.

excellent; wonderful; fine.

( from dictionary.com :) )