Create 365 - Day 191 & 192

Okay, lots of stops and starts this past week. I have also just started studying for what hopefully will be a new (additional) career. Unfortunately, since I've been trying to figure out what works best in getting both studying and sewing done, I have only finished two days worth of 365-worthy stuff. The good news is that I think I've figured out how not to exhaust or stress myself out doing both.

Anywho, now for the good stuff. This cutie pie was a test doll to work out the kinks of what I have in mine for my gaggle of nieces this Christmas. I customized it to my taste since I'm keeping it. Here is my 13" tall Cutie Vamp Doll.

The ones for my nieces will not have fangs or bat dresses but you get the idea. The next ones will be twice as large, and will be fleece where this one is felt for the most part. They'll also be all machine stitched except for detailed bits. I'd never finish if I had to sew them all by hand!

This is counting as two days because the doll body was done one day and the dress was redrafted and sewn the next available stitchy day.

Well, time for me to get studying! Yay?

xx ~Static

Create 365 - 191 to 195

Day 191 & 192

A pair of Grumpy Neko Snap Clips!

 

Day 193 & 194

 

Shark Rocket Bookmark & Checkered Rocket Bookmark

 

Day 195

Witch Neko Ornament

 

I've got a full plate today so I'm happy that I got a minute to squeeze this in. These are all available in the shop right now (click the images) if you want them. I haven't decided if they're will be more of these designs or not. Definitely limited edition though!

Alright, gotta run. Phone call to make and then studying to do. But, first, COFFEE! Aah.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 169 & 170

Nekos go marching two by two...

These two cuties already have homes lined up on the East coast. Although, I do plan on getting more Nekos listed in my shop. Eventually. :p

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 168

Looks like Batlings are starting to slowly flap their way onto my work space. The latest arrival is a smirky little Red Batling with Black and White zebra striped wings and Golden Yellow eyes.

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Also the winner has been drawn for the giveaway! Congrats to...

*~ Areeba S. ~*

Your package will be on it's way as soon as we get a minute to get to the post office!

Thanks so much to everyone that entered ♥. Stay tuned, you never know what I'll giveaway next!

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 167

Santa's come early! Oh dear, but he doesn't look too well. Maybe some cookies and milk will make him feel better?

Did you know that Etsy does a big Christmas in July Event every year? Yup. Just search Etsy for CIJ for all specials, or etsydarkteam CIJ if you like the darker side of things. Some will have markdowns applied already, some will have coupon codes posted in or under their banners. Runs from July 11th to 21st 2013.

Some Etsy sellers like to start a little early, like me! Use the coupon code CIJ15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase in my shop (excludes shipping and custom orders). Good until July 21st 2013.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 163

Nyan! So cute and so sparkly.

I may still give this one a ribbon and bell. I haven't totally decided yet. Can you tell I'm looking forward to Halloween? Well, I better get back to getting ready for possible company tomorrow. We might actually be hosting a holiday. There's a first time for everything, I guess. ;)

Enjoy the holiday & be safe, batlings. xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 138 to 142

Getting back into the swing of things slowly but surely. Just because I haven't posted doesn't mean I haven't created!

Day 138
A Grumpy Neko

 

Day 139
A loaf of bread from a different recipe than the last one.

 

Obviously it is delicious because half of it was gone before I remembered to take a pic.
Protip: Microwaves double as a decent bread box if you don't have one.

Day 140
A cotton face mask for when I have to deal with stinky things like cat boxes or bug spray.

 

Day 141
Another Grumpy Neko! This one is to sponsor a giveaway by Starrlight Jewelry -&- Sanctuary. Details as soon as they're available.

 

Day 142
And, last but not least, I am finally giving in and drafting a bodice sloper (a template to work off of) in my current size. I'm tired of looking at pretty dresses I can't afford or that are way too small for my curvy self.

 

This is the bodice back piece. The front piece will be coming along shortly. And, I'll need to redraft a circle skirt too but that's the easiest of the bunch.

Alright, well, a short sleep is in order and then it's back to work for this batling! I'll be making french toast with the homemade bread and then I've got that drafting to finish.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 137

A wee Cthulhu! Aww, isn't he just a cutie? I actually meant to make him a bit bigger but I flubbed the measurements before I reprinted my mini pattern. I didn't notice until I had already started cutting and decided to just roll with it. I can always make a bigger one later. This one is about 7" tall with semi-poseable arms.

I still feel he needs a little something-something though. Aside from his wings which are drying on the table in front of him. Any suggestions?

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 135

Look at that lazy panda, he's probably waving me over so I can get him some food. Better not say that out loud though because he'd probably kick my butt and then throw me into one of the thousand cursed pools...

If you don't know what I'm talking about, well, then you're probably not as into anime as I am. At least not the same kinds of anime (the silly kind). But, you can still enjoy the cute panda-ness!

xx ~Static

Create 365 - 131 to 133

Because of the giveaway I got a bit behind on 365 posts but not on creating!

 

This is Nyateshi, an angel cat who got the heavenly boot for his unseemly behavior towards females. Naughty Nyateshi! As you can see he even misplaced his halo.

 

I also finished up the second winners Nyanpire and made another for good measure.

If you don't know the anime, just search for Nyanpire. It's ridiculously cute.

xx ~Static

And the winners are...

Chosen by random.org via Rafflecopter...

.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨) Maria P. (¸.·*´¨ (¸.·*´¨

~and~

.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨) Jett P. (¸.·*´¨ (¸.·*´¨

(no relation.)

 

Oh, did I not mention that if I got over 100 entries I'd make another Nyanpire? I guess it was just one of those things that came up in my brain but never made it past my finger tips. It just makes it that much more of a surprise, right? Right. So I had random.org chose a second winner, too! Yay!

Much thanks to everyone that entered and spread the word. We'll have to do this again sometime real soon. Leave a comment about what you'd maybe like to see in the next giveaway. I'm always happy to hear suggestions.

xx ~Static

Giveaway Time!

Want to win me?

Giveaway Info:
I am giving away 1 LE Vampire Neko (Nyanpire) Keychain Plush Charm Ornament. See photo above, prop not included.
Plenty of ways to enter so read on!
This sweet, but blood-lusting, little LE Vampire Neko is apx 3.5" tall, hand cut from 100% synthetic felt, and hand-sewn and -embroidered. All black cat with glittered black bat wings and pink reverse applique inner ears. Lots of work and love went into this tiny critter! He will come on a ballchain so he can be dangled from you keys, bag, or hung as an ornament.
This contest will close on May 19th at 11:59 PM CST. I will randomly select one winner after the contest closes.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Create 365 - Day 118

Today I stitched up a anime Nyanpire!

I did a reverse applique on the ears and the wings are made of glittered felt for a little contrast on this all black sweetie. Everything is hand stitched, of course. Isn't he just the cutest with his big round blood-lusting eyes?

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 115

Tonight was a chili night so I made cornbread to go with it. With my edible contribution done I then stitched up this little cutie...

Another Night Owl! I'll hopefully have better pics soon. The color is not quite right, the dark red is heathered with black, and there too much flash but you get the idea. I still need to embroider the chest feathers but I think I'll do that tomorrow. I am sleepy!

I might even keep this one for myself. xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 109, 110 & 111

So I may have fallen asleep before posting my 365. Twice. Oopsie!

Here are not one but 3 Grumpy Nekos --the center one is from Day 108 but it looks so cute with it's clones I had to included it again-- and an origami lotus.

These will be listed sometime this week along with the Halloween Batling.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 108

One more little detour before diving into the next chibi adventure.

Hmm, This Grumpy Neko doesn't seem real pleased with the prospect of more clones. Well, too bad, Grumpy Neko! You can say "no" all you want but It's gonna happen.

Side note: Bet you didn't know that it takes 13 hand cut, and hand sewn, pieces to make each one. Yup. 17 parts total, if you include the beads, ribbon loop and ball chain.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 105

For a hot minute I thought I wouldn't have anything to post for today and I wasn't even feeling up to even folding origami. Damn it, weather and allergies, stop messing with me.

I did get the final touches on the chibi doll I was working on and just I got the go ahead to post a pic. Yay!

This is a custom ordered chibi version of Kayako Saeki, the mother ghost, from Ju-On. She has a reverse applique open mouth, hand stitched eyes and back part of hair, hand painted and splattered "blood", also hand painted bags around the eyes which are a little hard to see here. I am so glad the outfit worked out too because I totally winged it on the nightdress and matching panties.
She is finally ready to go to her new home and stop freaking me the hell out. Creepy damn doll, if I do say so myself.

Note to self: Never work on something like this again, late a night, when everyone but you is asleep. O_O

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 103

I'm feeling a little Halloween-y today so I stitched up an Orange Batling with sparkly Black wings and Golden Yellow glass eyes.

This one's got a bit of an underbite but it can still nibble your fingers and toes just fine! Not really. Or, could it?

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 102

Here's that sleepy, little, pink-eyed Owl's brother.

He's definitely not your typical Night Owl, he doesn't mind being woken up as long as he gets to go back to sleep shortly there after. Or, if you give him cake. He really likes chocolate cake.

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 101

I took a wee break from chibi making and stitched up this little Owl.

She looks a bit sleepy, maybe even a little hung over? And, I just realized in looking at the picture again that I forgot to embroider her belly feathers. Well, I'll just have to fix that along with finishing her brother. Then it's back to chibi-ness for me!

xx ~Static