Off With Their Heads!!!

The inspiration:The completed, finished (finally!), Queen 1:The crown:The details: The back:Queen 2:And one more because she is just the cutest little tyrant ever!

The Rule is, Jam Tomorrow and Jam Yesterday, but Never Jam Today.

The inspiration:The costume: The details:The back:

Curiouser and Curiouser. . .

The inspiration: The costume: The details: The back: The boots (yes, they are duct tape!):

Final Results of the Recent RRHOF Poll

With almost half the vote, one of the original shock rockers (Alice Cooper) is the 2011 RRHOF nominee you think most deserves to be inducted.Here are the final results:Alice Cooper- 47%Neil Diamond- 32%Bon Jovi, Darlene Love, and Donna Summer- 23% eachTom Waits- 20%Donovan and LL Cool J- 17% eachThe Beastie Boys and J. Geils Band- 14% eachDr. John- 11%Chic- 8%Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, and Chuck Willis

Results of the 2nd Spooky Edition of Pop Culture Trivia

Here are the names of the top 3 players in the 2nd Spooky Edition of PCT:3rd place: - Pjazzy- 73 pts2nd place: Rich - 90 pts 1st place: BeckEye- 91 ptsAs you can see, the difference between 1st and 2nd place couldn't get any narrower.  It all came down to BeckEye being the only player to get question 15 correct.   Congratulations to the top 3 and thanks to everyone who played! Stay tuned for the

The Retro Mix Playlist For 10/29/10

Show Theme: The 1960s6 pm hourShotgun- Jr. Walker & the All-StarsDedicated Follower of Fashion- The KinksSeason of the Witch- DonovanSugar On Sunday- Tommy James & the ShondellsTheme from The Wild, Wild WestGoldfinger- Shirley BasseyI Got You (I Feel Good)- James BrownThe Hucklebuck- Chubby CheckerHelp Me Rhonda- The Beach BoysOn the Flip Side segment:The Crystal Ship- The Doors (The B-side to "

Wardrobe Wednesday #17-- Halloween Edition!

Here are some highlights from last Wardrobe Wednesday:Over at Bolo Heads, she sewed 22 flower girl dresses and 2 adult skirts for a wedding!!!  Amazing.Love this wrap top by What Allie's Making Now: And how fun is this drawstring cardi from sneezerville?Okay, today, let's link up your HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!!Here are the details: ** Needs to be something that is part of your/your kids wardrobe that

Guest Blogging. . .

at KoJoDesigns!  Yay!Pop on over to see how to make one of these Jack and Jill Skirts:

Happy Birthday to. . . ME!!!

Sooooo, I had a birthday this past week (and yes, I am still 29, in case you are wondering).  And I am contemplating what to do with my birthday money.Since fabric is out of the question (it is coming out of my ears!), the next thing on my wishlist is Japanese pattern books.  But I am having a hard time narrowing it down. . .Do I want the book with this adorable outfit?Or this one?Or this one?Or

The Retro Mix Playlist For 10/22/10

Show theme: Classic alternativeOn this week's show, I was once again joined by my friend Denise as we spun some of our favorite classic alternative songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.  In between tunes, Denise and I had some fun exchanges and told stories as they related to the music we played.   Some of the stories/topics included: Our feeling that the early to mid 90s era of alternative music

Costume Party: The Musketeers, Part 7

So, here it is.  The final piece of the Musketeer costumes. . . and perhaps the trickiest.  You will have to forgive my pictures.  I just don't have it in me to make a new hat to take pictures for the tutorial, so I used our old hats.  Sorry!  Hope it is still clear enough.Materials Needed:1 yard Peltex extra-stiff double-sided fusible interfacing (HAS to be the stiffest you can find!)1.5 yards

A Christmas Wish

Hi again!Here's another Christmas Card for you....it's a complete case of this card that Christine did. When I saw this card, I absolutely fell in love with it and had the retired DSP to make one like hers. All I did was add a couple of embellishments.  I added some liquid embroidery for snow on the tree and the steps and then added some Iridescent Stickles to it.  I also added some red glitter

A New Necessity for the Sewing Room

 Glue sticks are awesome!  Especially when you need to applique 42 hearts on Halloween costumes. Just slap some gluestick on the back of the heart and stick it on.  It's not perfect, but it is much cheaper and faster than Wonder Under.(And I don't have to use that accursed iron!)And I certainly need to save all the money I can, since those fancy trims are SO, SO VERYexpensive!!!!

Waiting for Santa!

Are you ready for some Christmas cards?I have been having such fun making Christmas cards this year, I can't believe how early I'm getting started!  Usually I'm rushing around like a maniac and am totally late in gettting them mailed! {g}   So here is my first and most favourite card of the Christmas cards I've made so far. I'm really loving this little Vintage stamp set!  It's called 'Bells and

The Retro Mix Playlist For 10/15/10

Show theme: Classic AlternativeOn this week's show, I was joined by my friend Denise who shared some of her favorite classic alternative songs as well.  In between tunes, Denise and I had some fun exchanges and told stories as they related to the music we played.   Some of the stories/topics included:How the front and rear cover art for the Tripping Daisy album I Am an Elastic Firecracker scared

Spiderweb Leaves!

Hi EveryoneJust a quick share today, I love to wrap up my orders and include a thank you tag with a little note for my special ladies. Who doesn't love to get a pretty package!This little tag is really a plain shipping tag, stamped with the Bella Toile Background stamp in Early Espresso and sponged with Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Old Olive. Then I cut out the leaves with the Leaves #2 Bigz Die

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the Current RRHOF Poll... Thank You

Sewing With the Kiddos. . .

I am ashamed to admit. . . I really do not enjoy crafting with my cute little girlies.  It is too messy and too trying on my patience. . .   I am a selfish seamstress.  I sew for me. I wish I could say that was said with all the confidence in the world, but in actuality, it makes me feel extremely guilty.  With that in mind, imagine the emotions experienced when I viewed K1's latest

First Law of Mad Science

CRAZY CULTSKILLER ROBOTSA globe trotting mystery adventure! Mike Isenberg and Oliver Mertz brings you First Law of Mad Science a 12 issue arc following super scientists as they try to head off panic over eye implants that have gone terribly awry.

Top Ten Reasons Why EVILE are better than Zombies

Ben Carter: Drummer. Bald Man. Nice Smelling. Zombie Hunter? Evile's resident heavy hitter took some time out of his hectic touring schedule to enlighten me as to why his band, EVILE were better than Zombies. Coming in at Number Ten: #10 Evile have a greater knowledge of Zombie films than Zombies have of human films. #9 We (the members of EVILE) all have use of our basic motor functions . . . (

Wardrobe Wednesday #16

I can't seem to get through my to-do list.  It just keeps getting longer. . . and longer. . . and longer!  And part of it isYOUR FAULT!!!!You all keep linking up these cutesy little things that I just don't think I can live without. . .Take this sweet coat for instance:From Handmade Con Amor.Or this darling little outfit:From Fly & Nest.And how fun is this cute-ified tee from Living with Punks:

EVILE

EVILE are, by far, one of my favourite bands to shoot. Don't get me wrong, it's very hard to head bang and shoot at the same time. But it's worth it for an EVILE show. Last year they blistered the festival scene playing to tens of thousands of people. This fall they are on the road in the USA playing intimate venues. I gotta say, the gig in Brooklyn October 10, 2010 was my favourite. It was WAY

Ice Witch by Regine L. Sawyer

I had the pleasure of interviewing Regine L. Sawyer, owner and founder of Lockett Down Productions. Ms. Sawyer has plans of bringing ICE WITCH, a character introduced in The Rippers, to publication in 2011. Locket Down ProductionsYou can find more information on ICE WITCH and other Lockett Down coimcs at. . . Lockett Down deviantartRegine Sawyer on FacebookFollow Lockett Down on Twitter

Tron Evolution Game Play

Excerpts from the TRON panel at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2010Game play video for Tron Evolution

TRON iPhone App

Excerpts from the TRON panel at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2010Info about Wii game and iPhone App

Pop Culture Trivia #108: The Spooky Edition 2: I Have Nothing In Regards To A Clever Subtitle

For this sequel to a quiz I posted last year, it's once again all about ghosts, witches, mass murderers, etc. as all the questions have ties to the horror/thriller/fantasy/supernatural genres.For those who have played Pop Culture Trivia in the past, there are two new rules:1. The first person to submit their answers to me will earn 3 bonus pts. 2. I will no longer be posting the answers (along

Something New for Doctor Who

Well here's something to whet your appetite. The 32nd Season of Doctor Who is coming to America! No Eddie Murphy here. The two part season opener brings the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith and the lovely Amy Pond, Karen Gillan, to of all places - Utah! Stven Moffat (BLINK) is writing the episode which is set to film in November. It's being co-produced with BBC AMERICA, so we hope that doesn't mean a

The Retro Mix Playlist For 10/08/10: 70th Birthday Tribute To John Lennon

Show theme:  John Lennon 70th birthday tribute (born on October 9, 1940)6 pm hourGive Peace A Chance- John LennonThank You Girl- The BeatlesFrom Me To You- The BeatlesStrawberry Fields Forever- The BeatlesInstant Karma!- John LennonThe Word- The BeatlesTicket to Ride- The Beatles#9 Dream- John LennonRain- The BeatlesGlass Onion- The BeatlesWatching the Wheels- John LennonDig A Pony- The

EVILE in Trenton 08 October 2010

Trenton is not a place you want to get lost in. It's dark. It's hard to read the street signs. There are a LOT of cops around, but they seem to be rushing off somewhere in a red / blue blinding hurry. Luckily, the people in the 7-11 knew exactly where I was going. I thought I was late but as it happens, EVILE haven't been hitting the stage until about 10pm. Lucky for me! With the "cozyness" of

Image Comics presents: THE WRITERS

http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8757997815896348337&postID=4992640176005994540The most informative panel of Friday's Comicon was by far Image Comics presentation of THE WRITERS. Ron Marz, Nick Spencer, Steve Seagle and Robert Kirkman led an in depth discussion of the writing process. Each writer came to it a via a different route. Robert Kirkman wanted to be a writer / artist but found

The Walking Dead

Zombies are going "mainstream". From zombie books, to movies, to graphic novels - now we've serialized and hit prime time! The amazing series THE WALKING DEAD by Robert Kirkman has a full season on AMC starting this October (2010). If you haven't read the books, quickly! Go pick them up at your local comic book shop. You won't be disappointed.

Costume Party: The Musketeers, Part 6

The boots-- they totally finish the outfit, don't you think?  And really, it is not too hard to make your own.Materials needed:Pair of ballet flats that fit your little Musketeer3 yards of gold shoes laces trimsatin scraps to match (optional)scraps of Peltex extra stiff interfacing (you will need a yard for the hat-- scraps from that work just fine)a pair of old knee high socksapproximately 30

I'm Batty For You!!

Hi everyone!A quick and fun share for you today... a cute little Halloween Treat Holder!  These are so adorable and so easy to make {g}.  I saw this idea on Heather Nichols blog ages ago and just loved it and popped the idea right into my idea file!  And guess what it's made with....a file folder!  I actually searched for ages to find Pixie Stix and no luck, it seems we don't have them where I

Operation: Pay It Forward

Another month come and gone. . .And I didn't finish 5 dresses. . .I finished 8!!!!Pillowcase dresses are such a breeze-- but still look so cute!  I tend to buy sheets when they are on clearance at Target and Wal-Mart.  I picked up a few just last week.  Twin sheet sets for $3.50.  Do you know how many yards of fabric are in a sheet set?!?!?  Love it!  Plus, there is a cute little pillowcase that

The Retro Mix Playlist For 10/01/10

6 pm hourOnly Time Will Tell- AsiaFeed Yourself- SweetwaterShock the Monkey- Peter GabrielOoh Boy- Rose RoyceHigher Ground- Stevie WonderMake That Move- ShalamarAll Around the World- Lisa StansfieldNow & Then segment’s feat. Artist: Robert PlantAngel Dance (from his 2010 album Band of Joy)In the Mood (1983)Until It Sleeps- MetallicaTumbling Dice- The Rolling StonesTurn to Stone- ELOKiss You All

Happy October!

Good Morning!Can you believe it's October already? Where has the summer gone, in fact I'm wondering where the year has gone!  LOL!  My little LilyBean will be 1 year old this month and she's still so adorable.  She's curled up with her pink blankie by the fireplace after a busy morning of mischief!October is one of my favourite months... I love the coloured leaves, pumpkin patches, pumpkin pie (