being the bird

Speaking of birds and trying new things and seeing them through...  I have also vowed this year to make more things.  I am throwing myself whole-heartedly into makerdom.  So far I have made a patchwork cushion, a fleece coat for my pooch, and this little fatty.  My first real embroidery project.  I'll admit it, I'm pretty fond of him.

Check out the close-up...

it's a wrap

I wanted to go sort of minimalist this year with my wrapping, but still keep it light and fun.  Done and done.

My three wrapping essentials for 2012...

jack teaser

Here's a teaser for the short film "Jack", directed by my amazing husband (yes, it's possible that I'm biased).  I was lucky enough to work on it in a number of ways, including as stylist and puppet maker and handler.  And now it's finished!  The full version isn't available for viewing yet, but even just seeing the trailer gets me all excited.

max

Remember I was making a puppet? Without having any idea how?  Well, I think Max came out a-ok in the end.

Turns out he's also a great actor, though everyone on set agreed that he didn't really have a chance to explore his talent to its maximum potential; he basically just had a cameo in the film.  I think Max has a bright future though, and I'm not just saying that as a proud mother.

Right now Max is hanging out in our living room.  It's almost like having a puppy to come home to, he's always so excited to see us, always filled with energy and joy.  You may think I'm losing my mind, but I tell you, having this little guy around is pretty awesome.

Take a peak into the creation process after the jump...

puppet master

Well now I really do have my hands in everything.  My latest endeavor?  Puppet making.  Wait, you may be asking yourself, does she know anything about puppet making?  No.  That's right, say it loud, say it proud, I have no idea what I'm doing.  But that's part of the adventure.  I'm sure he's going to change quite a bit over the next three weeks, but after only a few days he's really starting to turn into someone I want to hug.  Which is a good sign.   Meet the beginnings of Max:

I've been on the project two days and the house is already filled with white fluff and colorful splashes of dye (a purposefully turquoise kitchen sink might actually be my next home improvement project; accidental turquoise sink? not so fabulous).   But I am having a blast.

Max still has almost a month before his film debut, so I'm not too worried, but if any of you readers out there are secretly puppet masters and have any tips on creating loveable beasties, please let me know.  Meanwhile I'll just keep forging ahead, which for now means dying everything I come into contact with.