Elizabezalel

Amazing Ruffle Scarf #3

2008-01-07T19:23:00.001-08:00

I've made 3 new scarves!

Amazing Ruffle Scarf #2

2008-01-07T19:22:00.001-08:00

So I showed the scarf to a friend of mine, and she commissioned me to create this scarf....and paid $20 for it! (Though I charged her $15. She didn't have change ;))

Things changed:
- Color (obviously)
- Button/button hole are placed on the scarf symmetrically
- Fringe taken away - replaced with scallops (but they curl under when worn)

Onward to the pictures!

Amazing Ruffle Scarf #1

2008-01-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

My sister and I were walking through the mall yesterday, when we came across a beautiful scarf that looked like it could be easily made. So we went to Walmart, picked up some fleece, and got to work.

The scarf is made with elastic thread, and we added a cute button.

We'd love to have your opinions on it!
Thanks!

The bag inspired by a font

2008-01-07T19:20:00.000-08:00

I watched the documentary "Helvetica" today about the font and...I was enthralled. I think I'm in love...or inspired...as I watched, I knew I just had to make something! This font was so beautiful, and as I sat soaking in the goodness of Helvetica I felt that whatever I would make be amazing...such awesomeness just had to rub off on me.

(video: http://imdb.com/title/tt0847817/ )

(Yeah...I'm a weird graphic designer.)

So! A purse I made a few months ago fell apart, so I decided to create a new one with this gorgeous "Hunting Scene" Cowtan & Tout fabric a fellow classmate of mine gave me. (Thanks Susanne!) It's lined with some kind of red quilted fabric.

On to the photos!

I'd love to hear your comments/criticisms. The flap is too big, and so the straps get in the way...but that's my only complaint :)

God bless!

Black & Red Ribbed Scarf

2008-01-07T19:18:00.000-08:00

My first completed knit scarf!

I knit this up for a friend at school. I'm really pleased with how it turned out...I love how the ribbing adds extra warmth. I used Caron Simply Soft so it's incredibly cozy!

I added a label with my initials...just to customize it a bit :)

Enjoy! I'm excited ... now on to trying to knit a hat!

Crocheted Scarf: the Shell Stitch

2007-11-15T11:41:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of my lovely sister Michelle modeling a scarf I made recently, with the amazing Lion Brand Cotton-Ease yarn.

Since I photographed and made this scarf, Michelle has made about 3 of them herself. When I left for school today, my brother Sam was crocheting one!

Adventures in Knitting & Swapping!

2007-11-14T20:09:00.000-08:00

I have begun experimenting with knitting. Well, dove right in is a more correct phrase. I've purchased yarn, two point needles, cable needles, circular needles, and a large box to organize them all in. Here's my experiment in changing colors:

It will be interesting learning to weave in and block for the first time.

On an especially fun note, after a year of wanting to, I've finally joined a Craftster swap! This one is the Winter Scarf Swap. I'd post pictures of the absolutely beautiful wool yarn I bought for it, but my swap partner may see this...so I'll wait 'til after the swap :)

And to end on an adorable note:

Fashion Illustration

2007-11-06T14:24:00.000-08:00

In my Fashion Illustration class, our latest project was to draw 9 pieces of clothing. I decided to try out a technique mentioned by a member of the Craftster forum, Loukr, to do the watercoloring.

The process:

Transfer my figure & design onto watercolor paper
Paint over the entire figure with masking fluid to prevent the paint from getting on it
Used a large paint brush to get the paper slightly wet
Dropped on colors of watercolor. Doing this on the wet paper made the softer look.
After that had dried, I painted on some more watercolor paint and blew it with a straw to get the, as Sam says, "Spiderman" effect.
Once everything had finished drying, I peeled off the masking fluid and painted on the flesh colors.

Intro to Stamping

2007-11-06T13:51:00.000-08:00

In preparation for my Graphic Design III class next semester, I bought a stamp making kit. My first project was a dart board for my friend at school Karla who plays darts competitively.

The stamp in progress. I used the exacto knife to cut out the little bits. The tip I had for the stamp-carver was too broad.

Another shot of the stamp in progress.

Finished and on note cards & envelopes!

A closer view

Karla holding the finished product!

Inspiration Links

2007-11-05T10:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.goodonpaperdesign.com - Custom Design & Stationary
http://www.papermonkeypress.com - Letter Press Printing
http://www.lisasolomon.com - Graphic Design & Embroidery

Embroidered Sparrow Shirt

2007-11-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

I embroidered this shirt as a birthday present for my friend @ school, Kate, who really likes sparrows. It is all outlined with the split stitch. I was going to color it in, but it looked so clean and pretty all white that I kept it this way.

In the box! This is the most accurate color.

All wrapped up and ready to go

Kate with her shirt!

I am Elizabeth

2007-11-04T18:45:00.000-08:00

Also known as Elizabezelel.

Not really, but I like the way it sounds - not too many names have two "z"s.

Bezalel was actually a real guy, talked about in Exodus 35:

"Then Moses said to the Israelites, 'See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts- to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers.'"

I like God. I like crafts. I'm not too bad at crafts. I sometimes
teach people
crafts. I'm kind of like Bezalel!

Elizabezalel.

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craft blog.