Unusual Girl Studios

Here's just a little peak at some Christmas goodies for the stockings. All of you craft enthusiasts will recognize the necklaces as pre-made, available at Hobby Lobby for 1.99.  The pendant is made on top of a ceramic plate from the miniature department of the same store.    I'm a big fan of using nail polish as paint.  It is, after all, an enamel!  See- its not what things are- its what they could be..... I used various and assorted thingy-ma-bobs that I already owned to make up a dozen of these pendants.  The cupcakes are decorative brads from a scrapbooking store.  Those of you who remember Cherry Cupcake may recall what a cute brassiere they made.  I also used some shaped glitter that I had on hand.  Using clear nail polish I anchored the charm on the background and after that dried I added more layers in which the glitter floats.  When all is said and done, I intend to add a dollop of real resin to the top but honestly...I've used clear nailpolish for a lot of thing

You know I miss you all in blogger land. I'm a little behind in my Christmas preparations so I can't spend much time with you.  (Yes, I know- I look very old and my hair is very short.  Read back a few posts to understand my problem with anxiety and hair cutting.) But its that time of year where "pleasers" like myself feel obligated to not just "make people happy" but to make them "over the moon in joyous rapture" at their gift.   See Exhibit (A) below.   Yes, that is Chinamommy.   Now see Exhibit (B) below. Eeesshh!  Wowsza!  She couldn't even fake liking her Pareo.  (That's a fancy name for scarf big enough to wrap yourself in.) "Why don't you like it?"  I whined?  "Its a very popular color scheme!  See?" See?  Even major industries approve of this attention grabbing color scheme.  And speaking of attention grabbing...That yellow is a safety feature built right in!  See?  The very same shade is used to mark

I thought you's be relieved to see she's decent!  She has a little black dress made from gessoed tissue paper and undies as well.  Whew!  (I said it for you.) She also has eyes!  And a 'faux' head to wear on top of her neck.  Working on the arm replacement but not quite finished.  But, please notice her oh- so- stylish hand bag made from a mettallic brillo pad. I am working so backwards on this one!  I have to paint her which will be more difficult now that she's clothed.  I have to toss around the idea of coloration.  After all- if you've been decapitated your complexion may not be so rosy or peaches and cream.  Any thoughts?