tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78115509222946656492024-03-08T14:11:56.930-05:00David Leon MorganUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811550922294665649.post-30817074931539538632014-06-01T20:29:00.002-04:002014-06-02T08:10:01.130-04:00Shimmer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I spotted this super-simple DIY <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/95701560806344399/">on Pinterest</a>: Create garland with circle stickers! <b>Kudos to Nicoline of <a href="http://o-k-e-r.blogspot.nl/2014/04/diy-stickdot-garland.html">o-k-e-r</a> for this fun idea.</b></div>
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- string (I used embroidery thread)</div>
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Adhere the sticker to the string, then fold it in half.<br />
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Repeat for as long as you'd like. <br />
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Me and a few friends created a bunch in a random length, then tied them in random directions for a web-like effect. I then taped it on my wall and ceiling to let it cascade around me.<br />
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Create a lovely backdrop with this simple DIY. </div>
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I'm making decorations for a friend's wedding by crocheting simple chain stitches with thick, paper twine and wrapping faux flowers around some of the stitches. Inside the flowers are tiny bells, in order for this decoration to contribute to the wedding's musical landscape, as well!</div>
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In addition to paper twine and faux flowers, you'll also need:</div>
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- a large crochet hook. I think I used size <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/6030/PictPage/1922239295.html">S-35</a>, but unfortunately my hook doesn't have its size written on it.</div>
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First remove the faux flowers from their stems. Many faux flowers have a hole right in the middle, so you'll want to be sure to remove any obstructions to that hole.</div>
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The craft bells I used were similar to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181723422/100-multi-coloured-bells-charm-beads">these</a>, and had a tiny opening that made stringing easy. Tie a few knots at the end to secure the string to the bell. </div>
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Then, insert the other end into your embroidery needle, in order to insert the string into your flower.</div>
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Create a chain stitch with your paper twine into your desired length. <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/faq/109.html">See here</a> for a chain stitch tutorial from Lion Brand Yarn. I used a big crochet hook in order for the individual stitches to be wide enough to comfortably wrap the roses around. It was also much easer to crochet the thick twine with this size hook.</div>
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My twine was so thick that it created gorgeous spirals.</div>
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Once you've crocheted your desired length, tightly wrap your flowers around the stitches. I randomly chose the stitches to wrap them around. </div>
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<b>I've missed this blog.</b> The time between now and my last post has been spent adjusting to new work responsibilities and a new apartment. I've learned so much, and truly feel present, confident and eager to make an impact. I'm excited for the future.<br />
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For the past few months, I've also been helping a dear friend create decorations for her July 5 wedding. We have very big plans with a strict budget, and want the wedding to be as much of an artistic statement as a declaration of united love. Of course, it is important for me to incorporate as many handmade elements as possible. Some of the decorations that I've been making are tissue paper flowers. This is a super-easy technique that doesn't require much time at all.<br />
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- a tree branch<br />
- a scrap piece of designed paper. I used pieces of old music sheets.<br />
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The pack I used contained 10 sheets of tissue paper, and measured 20 inches by 24 inches when unfolded and laid flat. Without unfolding it, the first thing I did was cut it in half.<br />
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I then put one half to the side, and fully opened the other half.<br />
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One of these halves, which now measure 12 3/4 inches by 10 inches, will be used to create one flower. As you see, though, there's a lot of tissue paper left over. A pack of tissue paper in the size and amount I used should yield four flowers.<br />
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The half that you cut should also contain the appropriate number of individual sheets of tissue paper that you'll need. For one flower, you'll need about nine sheets.<br />
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To make the first petal, take one of the sheets of tissue paper and fold it in half lengthwise, with the pre-made creases horizontal. My folded piece of paper measured 6 3/8 inches by 10 inches. </div>
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Next, twist the bottom, which will serve as the base of your flower petal. Twist tightly, but again be careful not to rip the paper. </div>
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Then, apply glue to the twisted base of one petal. You only need to apply glue to one side of the base. I used my finger to my apply the glue, but of course you're welcome to use a brush.</div>
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Adhere the glued petal to another one, then apply glue to the other petals in the same way, in order to create your bouquet. To give the bouquet as much of a uniform shape as possible, adhere the petals to the top and bottom of the petal bases, as well as the sides.<br />
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If you prefer to have rounded petal tips instead of pointed ones, simply take a pair of scissors and curve each of the exposed tips you see. </div>
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All you need for this project are scissors, thread (I used <a href="http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Dual-Duty-Plus-All-Purpose-Thread-400-Yards_stcVVproductId47566725VVviewprod.htm">Dual Duty Plus from Coats</a>), a small needle and a diverse collection of buttons. You are likely to find interesting buttons at thrift stores, flea markets and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?q=buttons&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=ZZ">on Etsy</a>. </div>
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When hand-sewing, I often think of a few tips by Alabama Chanin, who I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago. Namely, that my thread should only be as long as my fingertips to my elbow, and that I should <i>love </i>my thread by running it between my fingers. Learn why, in this <a href="http://youtu.be/8DWQB5CGY0o">lovely video</a>. </div>
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- Shirt from <a href="http://www.gap.com/">Gap</a> (similar to <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=15084&vid=1&pid=453654012">this one</a>)</div>
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I'm a chronic multi-tasker. No matter how streamlined I try to make my life, I always seem to be doing a bunch of things at once. Here are a few things that I'm working on:</div>
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I'm experimenting with making a crocheted tank top. I've never made anything like this before, and have only begun working on the front side. Once finished, I'll need to do a back side and two shoulder straps, as well. I'll be experimenting with shaping in order to get the simple design that I have in my head. Of course, it's taking forever because I'm using a 3.5 mm hook and thin yarn. This is what I prefer, though, but it will inevitably take a few months to complete this project.</div>
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I'm more than halfway done with <a href="http://handmadedeliverance.tumblr.com/">my rug project</a>! It's taken me over a year and a half to get this far, but I'm proud of the progress that I've made. I have 35 and 1/2 inches to go. I hesitate to give myself a timeline, but I aim to be at least 75% done by the end of this year.<br />
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I've been upcycling a lot of T-shirts with <a href="http://davidleonmorgan.blogspot.com/2012/06/circular.html">pencil eraser stamping</a>. This is one that I have in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidsCuriosityShop">my Etsy shop</a>. Two more have been completed, and will be added there soon.<br />
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I've found a big lot of kraft boxes at the thrift store, and have been working on decoupaging them with recycled paper. This <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150696937/small-oval-decoupaged-traysbox-for?ref=shop_home_active">one</a> is in my Etsy shop.<br />
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These are my current primary tools for the projects that I'm working on: 1/2 of a large embroidery hoop, 3.5mm and 4.0mm crochet hooks, a fabric pen, a glue (or paint) brush, a pencil and a bone folder. They're simple, but they achieve great things. </div>
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In addition to the projects listed above, I'm also trying to complete a few pieces of artwork for my Etsy shop, and am sketching a few jewelry pieces that I will eventually start working on. I also want to print and assemble at least 5 more of <a href="http://davidleonmorgan.blogspot.com/2012/05/inwithin.html">my poetry books</a>, hopefully by June.</div>
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True living takes courage. Real, hard courage. I'm learning that now, more than ever. For me, talking to strangers takes a lot of courage, and so does taking pictures in a busy park. </div>
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Discipline takes courage. Am I courageous enough to tell myself "no?" Do I have faith in my own integrity?<br />
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Honesty takes courage, and so does recognizing truth. I am 27. I am scared and unsure, confident at times, and relentless. I am a spectrum. My space is as wide as the bridge between fear and recklessness. </div>
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I made a commitment to myself a long time ago. Fear may be my enemy, but determination is my lifetime friend. Perhaps that's been my courage all along. </div>
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Where does your courage lie? Mine rests in many passions, singing, writing, creating, but at their core is the will to never let them go.<i> </i>I am determined to keep them with me, and that determination gives me courage to live with conviction. There is always a pressing in my stomach, a reminder to continue, to build and create, and walk on a road with no visible destination. When fear attacks, perhaps this is my sword. </div>
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A recently joined a <a href="http://www.meetup.com/NYC-gay-photographers/">Meetup for gay photographers</a>. We had a photo outing, and the mission of it was to take images inspired by the color red in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Here are the ones that I took and liked:</div>
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Last year, I was given a $100 gift card to <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/">Mood Fabrics</a>. It's been laying in my email inbox since I received it. A few weeks ago, however, my cousin, aunt and mother came to visit me, and I decided to treat them to some new fabric. With the remaining amount, I found a scrap of leather and decided to buy it and make a new clutch for myself. </div>
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Along with the piece of leather, I purchased <a href="http://www.joann.com/gutermann-upholstery-thread-300-m-325-yards-/prd34127/">Gutermann upholstery thread</a>. I also used an awl, a ruler, a cutting mat, fabric scissors, a fabric pen (optional), an X-acto knife and a large-eye needle for this project.</div>
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My leather scrap was uneven, so I first trimmed the uneven side edges. I discovered that a binder clip kept the leather from moving while I cut. </div>
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I also removed the uneven edges from the top and bottom of the scrap piece. I tried to use my fabric pen, but the ink doesn't show prominently on leather. I only needed a soft mark, and the pen point created a line indent, which was all I really needed anyway.<br />
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I also tried using an X-acto knife when trimming slim edges, but it is only effective on very thin leather, and on only one layer. I ended up using my fabric scissors for most of my cutting, but an X-acto knife is also good for creating a line of demarcation, if a fabric pen isn't available.</div>
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When measuring the bag, I also accounted for about 5 3/4 inches extra leather, which was the closure flap for my clutch. </div>
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Next, using my awl. I made holes for the embroidery needle and upholstery thread to go through. I left about a 1/4 seam allowance from the edge.</div>
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The spacing between each hole was about 1/2 inches. I actually started from the 1/4 mark (where it says "1/32 inches"), so the image below may be a little misleading.</div>
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Once all of the holes were made, I repositioned my binder clips on either side of my clutch, in order to make it easier for me to sew through the holes. </div>
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I hand-sewed my clutch together using the back stitch embroidery technique. A great tutorial can be found <a href="http://www.sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-back-stitch">here</a>. The only variation I made, as you can see in the picture below, is that in the first stitch I brought the thread around the leather <i>horizontally</i>, then proceeded to do back stitches vertically. This is an optional variation. It just made me feel like the stitches were more secure. </div>
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This how the clutch looks with both sides hand-stitched together.</div>
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Next, I needed to add a closure. This is always the most challenging part whenever I make a bag. After a few attempts, I finally sewed a bead on the bottom of the bag, then made a small hoop with hemp twine at the bottom edge of the closure flap. </div>
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To make the hoop, you can make two small holes at the bottom edge of the closure flap, insert one end of the hemp twine piece in each hole, then tie a secure knot on the underside of the bag. Mine looks a bit wonky because it took me a while to actually reach this simple conclusion. This isn't the most functional closure, though. Maybe with the next bag I make, I'll have a better solution. </div>
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I recently completed a custom order for a Pastor in Chicago who contacted me <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidsCuriosityShop" rel="nofollow">via Etsy</a>. Her church is working on an Easter play, and she wanted a few paper crowns made that could rest on pillows. The crowns needed to sturdy and glittery, and in colors of biblical royalty (gold, silver, purple).</div>
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I used recycled cereal boxes as the base for these crowns, then decoupaged them with gold and purple paper purchased from <a href="https://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/envelopes/index.html">Paper Source</a>. Here is how one looked pre-decoupaged:</div>
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I then added glitter by using painter's tape to separate the area that I didn't want glitter applied. It created a nice, color-blocked effect. Finally, I applied an adhesive (one with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Podge-CS11302-Original-16-Ounce-Finish/dp/B001IKES5O">Modge Podge</a>, the other with <a href="https://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/PVA-Glue/2903.015/470005.html">Paper Source PVA glue</a>) on the outside as a sealant and protectant. I actually prefer Modge Podge over Paper Source's PVA glue because it leaves a flat, matte texture without any stickiness. It was good to experiment, though. </div>
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Cotton clothesline is a great, durable resource that can be found at many hardware and discount stores. I used some of it to decorate a new lamp that I got from Target. </div>
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In addition to clothesline, I also needed a large binder clip, scissors and a blunt embroidery needle for this project.</div>
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To start, use the large binder clip to fasten the end of the clothesline to the bottom of the lamp, leaving about 4-6 inches of clothesline hanging.</div>
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Once you are about halfway to the top, you can remove the binder clip from the end. As you can see, I also pushed the clothesline as close to the bottom as possible. </div>
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Secure the clothesline end by pulling it <i>underneath</i> the wrapped portion above it. You'll want to pull it through until you're about 4-6 inches from the bottom.</div>
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You may have to loosen the wrapped clothesline a little to get it through. Make sure you retighten it, though, as this is what will help to keep it secure around the lamp.</div>
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If you'd like, you use a blunt, large embroidery needle to hide the clothesline ends behind the wrapped portions.</div>
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Once you've reached the top, secure the end by following the sames steps, pulling your yarn end 4-6 inches from the top, cutting the end and hiding the edges with a needle. </div>
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Now more than ever, we need to be kind. We need to show compassion daily. We need more love in this world. We cannot become hardened to tragedy. We must all have a mother's spirit when an innocent person dies, when our children are forced to bear the burden of adult pain.</div>
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I have been grieving over the victims that died in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Hook_Elementary_School_shooting">Newtown, Connecticut</a>. The innocent babies, their laughter and wide-eyed wonder gone. Why? Why do people do bad things? Why do <i>we</i> do bad things? What small and big moments lead us to evil? </div>
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I don't know but I'm sad and confused over this, and all I can grasp right now are the words of wisdom that I hear echoing in my head:</div>
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We <i>must</i> be kind. We must show compassion, and be standards of positivity. We must work to support each others' brilliance, and the differences that often cover and support it. We must edify each other constantly, even if we don't understand. We must hug and love freely, and practice empathy until it becomes an instinct. There are too many people in this world for anyone to feel alone, and life can end too soon.</div>
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I don't do enough. I don't give enough or smile enough or love enough. I am not as free as I could be, and the world is waiting. There is a piece of God missing, and it is because I am afraid to let it loose. We must all work hard to not be afraid. We must let our truths fly. The universe's interdependence cannot be taken lately. We all really do need each other.</div>
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In the spirit of giving love, I was recently given an amazing opportunity by Etsy to do something philanthropic and wonderful. Inspired by <a href="http://creativephilanthropy.org/">The Secret Society for Creative Philanthropy</a>, they gave me $100 and told me to use it in a charitable way for people I don't know. I could give it to a stranger walking down the street, or leave a bunch of $20 bills in random places. The choice was mine. I decided to break my $100 into smaller amounts, and incorporate my love of food, music and creativity into this project. I also wanted to stay within my neighborhood in the North Bronx. I truly love this neighborhood, and the people in it.</div>
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With $5, I bought a holiday card, and asked some of my fellow Etsy co-workers to write well-wishes to a random stranger. Then, I taped the card inside of a canopied bus stop in my neighborhood for someone/anyone/everyone to read and enjoy.</div>
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Then, I bought five $10 gift cards from my local grocery store. Along with these, I asked Etsy for five of their tote bags to give with the cards. There's really no need for plastic grocery bags, is there?</div>
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Next, I bought three $15 iTunes gift cards, and in of them put inside a paper with 15 of my favorite songs.</div>
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There were a few people who refused to accept these gifts. I understand. Many New York City residents are always on some level of defense. In this big city, we need to be. Nevertheless, kindness with no strings attached should still be spread freely. Caution and community can go hand-in-hand. </div>
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I'm grateful for the people that accepted my gifts. For a brief moment, they trusted a stranger. Perhaps they had faith that what I was saying was true, or perhaps they really needed money for food and had no choice but to accept a free grocery gift card. Perhaps they just needed a friend, or a happy, unexpected diversion from an otherwise confusing life, if only for a few brief seconds.</div>
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This project inspired something in me that I hope to grow. I aim to be a builder of hope, and aim to provide a safe space for kindness, even if it is with a smile or a listening ear. The world desperately needs it, and so do I.</div>
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- two cardboard boxes of the same dimensions (width, height etc)<br />
- a box cutter or X-Acto knife<br />
- a pencil<br />
- a ruler<br />
- Modge Podge glue<br />
- a paintbrush<br />
- an plastic pan or container (for the glue)<br />
- a paper cutter (you can also use scissors, but a paper cutter is preferred)<br />
- masking tape<br />
- double-sided tape<br />
- scrap paper (I used an old, thrifted textbook but you could use any type of paper you want)<br />
- a plastic bag or sheet to protect your table top when applying the glue<br />
- a bone folder (optional)<br />
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Then, take one of the boxes and measure the width of its sides. One of the boxes will be used as the sides of the shadow box's nook. The other one will be the base of the shadow box.</div>
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Choose whichever box will be used as the nook sides, then use your paper cutter to make 3-4 strips with it that are the exact size of your box width. You may need to cut these down slightly when you actually begin to assemble your box, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there :)</div>
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Now, take the other box, which will be your shadow box base, and open it completely apart. Lay it flat on your work table.</div>
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With you ruler and pencil, draw a rectangle on the inside (unprinted) portion of one side of your box. It can be any size that fits within one side, although I would suggest having it at least one inch away from each of your box's sides.</div>
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With your box cutter or X-Acto knife, cut out the rectangle you just drew.</div>
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Measure the sides of your rectangle cut-out, then cut the strips you cut from the other box according to those measurements. Make sure the sides fit comfortably in the rectangle. If they're too big, cut them down to the appropriate size. It's ok if they're a little too small (but not too much). Later on, you will be able to cover small gaps with masking tape.</div>
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Now, place a piece of masking tape on the bottom edge of one of your side pieces. </div>
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Carefully tape it to the outside (printed) portion of your box, within the appropriate rectangle side. Make sure that it is flush against your rectangle cut-out edge, and that it isn't protruding out on the other side too much. </div>
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Repeat these steps for all of your side pieces, making sure that they all stick straight up. </div>
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Then, adhere the sides together by placing pieces of masking tape around them, and covering any gaps that may have occurred from side pieces that were too small. Your tape placement doesn't have to be perfect. It will soon be decoupaged over. </div>
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Reassemble the box so that the unprinted portion can now be the outside, as this side can adhere to glue the best. Use double-sided tape to adhere any broken seams to one another, and make sure the box is completely closed.</div>
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A small part of the printed portion of the box will still be showing from your cardboard cutout. To remedy this, cover this portion completely with masking tape. Again, this doesn't have to be perfect. It will be soon be decoupaged.</div>
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Coincidentally, it holds my business cards perfectly, plus it's sturdy enough for some of my thread spools. I hung it on my wall by hammering a nail in the middle of it. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811550922294665649.post-12134483282900245622012-11-02T10:29:00.001-04:002012-11-11T16:40:47.237-05:00GrowingThe journey is far more important than the destination.<br />
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For a long time, I've been obsessed with goals, with meeting expectations and proving to people my worth. This year, these obsessions have slowly begun to peel off. Underneath the peels lay a soul that is stirring and filled with mystery. This is the real me.<br />
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Growing up, there was always an imaginary world in my head, a possibility of something and someone better, a craving to exist somewhere else, and be someone else. Honestly, this detachment often made living easier, but it also made me view my reality as inferior and something ugly. It wasn't ugly. It was truth, with all of its imperfections, simple wonders, chaos and confusion. It was something I needed to face. I coped with it, but I didn't truly face it. Even now, facing reality is difficult.<br />
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Still, the goal of a "something better" is peeling off. "Something <i>is</i>" is now taking its place, and I like this something. I appreciate the person that I am, and see its place in a society I still feel detached from. Perhaps, hopefully, inclusion will come. For now, the true self in me is coming to light. I am looking at it, and it is vulnerable and strong, wonderful and imperfect. It has a role here, in the here and now. It is still unfolding, and I appreciate the privilege of observing it. I cherish the "aha!" moments.<br />
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May I forever keep this childlike wonder. May I never be grown, but always growing.<br />
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This appreciation for growth is inextricably linked to the things I create. I am amazed at seeing my hands slowly form something. If I see progress, no matter how small, I can wait for it to fulfill itself. I have faith that it <i>will</i> fulfill itself, and this fulfillment leads to my own fulfillment.<br />
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Perhaps this is a little of what parenting is like, or what it should be like; an eternal patience. An understanding that the frustrated, little being in front of you is so beautifully unaware of itself, but yet is such a movement, such a force. Love had no meaning until this magical creation came and defined it. From now on, you are Mother or Father. You are redefined, never to be the same.<br />
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I wonder if this is what God, The Mystery felt when he and she created the world. I wonder if there was a moment when they suddenly became overwhelmed at the revelation that they would never be the same. They were now Creators, and the old things were now passed away. These small, fragile, erratic things they made now defined them, and thus an interdependence was born. The universe's first true circle, perhaps?<br />
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Creation is spiritual, no matter what it is that you are creating. In it lies the mystery of possibility, and possibility is where The Mystery dwells. Have <i>faith </i>that it's imperfect perfection will make itself known, and that you, the real you, will see it and never be the same.<br />
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Until my hair grows, I plan on wearing a bunch of head scarves. I bought two on Etsy (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/99516838">this one</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/98907351">this one</a>), and I also bought a few from <a href="http://www.rags-a-gogo.com/Rags_A_GoGo/Rags_A_GoGo.html">Rags A Go Go</a> in Manhattan.<br />
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Using a rectangular scarf ( about 63 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches), here's how I make a very, very, very simple head wrap. This works nice with flow-y, silky scarves, which are not too long. </div>
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I've always connected with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_David">King David</a> in the Bible. Of course, I was named after him, but I feel a deeper connection than the name. I resonate with his emotions; his moments of desperation, of longing, of joy. I connect with his bravery in the face of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath">a giant</a>, and his human weakness with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathsheba">Bathsheba</a>. </div>
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I connect with his humanity, and the love God had for him in spite of and because of it. </div>
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I've been really into making paper crowns lately (see another one that I made for Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-tuesday-two-gold-crowns/">here</a>). I like the idea of wearing a crown, not because of its implied superiority, but because it is distinct. It's like a reminder to the world that I <i>am</i> somebody, just like all of us are somebodies. </div>
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We are special precisely because we are who we are. Sometimes, it's good to remind yourself and others of that -- even if it's by wearing a woven paper crown.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">A few sheets of 8 ½ x 11 paper - I used Stardream Gold from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/color/8-1-2-x-11-text-weight-paper/2505.131/401.html">Paper Source</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">6). With a paper cutter or scissors, cut directly on each vertical ½ inch mark you created, stopping at the horizontal ½ inch mark. Be careful to not cut your paper all the way. This is your crown base.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">7). Lay your crown base off to the side. Now, cut paper strips that are ½ inch wide and at least 8 inches in length.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">8). Glue your paper strips together until they are about 4 inches longer than your crown base. You will need about 5 or 6 of these long strips for your crown.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">9). Now comes the weaving part! Insert one end of your paper strip into your crown base.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">10). Then, pull it over the second cut strip, then through the third one. Repeat this pattern (over and through) until you reach the end. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">11). Cut off the end and fold it inside your paper base. Glue the end to the paper base to keep it secure.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">12). Repeat this step until you reach the top of your paper base. You can glue the bottom of your paper base closed, if you’d like. I didn’t find this necessary, though. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">13). Wrap your crown around your head to determine where you can glue it closed comfortably. Mark the appropriate end point with a pencil.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">14). Apply glue to the end of your crown to close it.</span></div>
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A recent trip to Goodwill inspired this DIY bunny ear headpiece. I love it so much. Really, I do. This is the second item I made for the <a href="http://goodwillnynj.wordpress.com/">New York/New Jersey Division of Goodwill'</a>s Halloween Challenge, in which they asked a few of their favorite bloggers to create thrifted Halloween looks for under $30. See the first one <a href="http://davidleonmorgan.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-with-goodwill-pt-1-flower-boy.html">here</a>.<br />
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The headband and wire base for my bunny ears were purchased from Goodwill. I used paper and yarn that I already owned to add the finishing touches. Aren't they adorable?!<br />
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I love these ears so much that I decided to make a second pair. Written below is how I did it.</div>
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To make this project, I used:</div>
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<li>Thrifted wire stems. I'm not sure what gauge they were but I'm sure you can find something similar in a craft store.</li>
<li>8 1/2 x 11 inch paper from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/color/8-1-2-x-11-text-weight-paper/2505.131/401.html">Paper Source</a> (I used the Peacock color)</li>
<li>Double-sided tape that is a half inch wide</li>
<li>Cotton Ease yarn from <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/newcottonease.html">Lion Brand</a> (I used the Hazelnut color - Lot 39024D)</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>A cheap headband from the 99 cent store</li>
<li>A bone folder</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Podge-CS11302-Original-16-Ounce-Finish/dp/B001IKES5O">Modge Podge</a> glue</li>
<li>A plastic, disposable bowl</li>
<li>A paintbrush</li>
<li>A pair of needle-nose pliers (not shown in the image below)</li>
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These are the wire stems I purchased at Goodwill. They were a good find because they are thick yet pliable, and had a small circle at the top, which was very helpful for this project.</div>
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To begin making my bunny ears, I removed the sequins and beads that were attached to the stems.</div>
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Then, I bent the stem to create the bunny ear shape. </div>
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Next, I inserted the stem end into the other end that had a hole (see why it was helpful?), then used a pair of needle nose pliers to bend the stem end in the opposite direction, in order to keep it from coming out of the hole.</div>
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This is what both ears looked like after these initial steps.</div>
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Since I purchased a headband that had a few decorative elements on it, I needed to removed them in order to create my bunny ears.</div>
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I then applied a layer of double-sided tape to the top side of the headband, then of course removing the covered portion of the tape. </div>
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The tape will not hold the wire stems. Instead, I used yarn to secure my newly made ears to the headband.</div>
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I cut a long piece of yarn, then tightly wrapped over, under and through my bunny ears until they were as secure as possible. I did not want them to come off, and barely wanted them move. </div>
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The small bent portion of my wire ears that I made with my needle nose pliers was flat against the headband. This portion needed to be completely wrapped with yarn, too. </div>
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When the ears were tightly wrapped and secured to the headband, I tied a few knots in my yarn to secure it. Then, I cut the yarn ends, leaving about an inch or so left (these ends will soon be covered with more yarn). </div>
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When both ears were wrapped securely around my headband, I gently squeezed the wire ears in order to create more of an oval, bunny ear-like shape. </div>
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The next step is to cover the ears with paper. I used a small plastic bag to protect my counter space when applying the Modge Podge.</div>
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To cover my ears, I poured the Modge Podge in a plastic bowl, then applied it with a brush to one side of one strip of paper. I then wrapped it around the ears. When doing this project (I hope you will try and make a pair for yourself), press the strip firmly together and as close around your wire ears as possible. Feel free to cut off any excess paper.</div>
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Be sure to also firmly press the glued paper strip snugly around your wire stem. You want to still maintain the wire's original shape that you previously created. </div>
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This is what one of the finished ears look like. I like how slightly distressed it looks.</div>
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I thought the back was a little too unsightly, so I cut a cover for it with a scrap piece of the paper, loosely in the shape of the ear. Then, I glued it to the back of the ear in order to cover the paper ends. </div>
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The next step is to cover the headband with yarn. I began at the bottom, covering my yarn end with yarn as I wrap as tight as possible. You could also tie a knot at the end, if you'd like. The double-sided tape did a good job of keeping the yarn from moving as I wrapped it.</div>
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Wrap from one end of the headband to the other. When you reach the bunny ears, you can secure them further, if necessary, by wrapping the yarn around their bases.</div>
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When I finished wrapping, I weaved in the yarn ends with an embroidery needle, then cut the ends closely to hide them. </div>
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And there you have it. Your very own handmade bunny ears!</div>
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They're so adorable that I really want to wear them outside as part of a regular outfit. Once I muster up the courage, I probably will :) </div>
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Two weeks ago, the <a href="http://goodwillnynj.wordpress.com/">New York/New Jersey division of Goodwill</a> asked a few of their favorite bloggers to take on a Halloween challenge. I had the honor of being included in their list. Each of us were given a $30 stipend to create a Halloween look using items found in one of their locations. I chose to go to their three-level <a href="http://www.goodwillny.org/Find_goodwill_detail.aspx?latlong=40.812033,-73.938187&sid=69&zip=11003">Harlem location</a>, one of my personal favorites in the city. </div>
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This challenge, while really fun, was especially difficult because Halloween is a new holiday for me. Raised in a strict Christian house, I never celebrated it growing up. Halloween was the devil's holiday (literally), so that meant us kids were either sitting at home watching t.v., or at church (one church we attended had an alternative called "Hallelujah Night," which is a whole other topic of discussion). </div>
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As a result, now that I'm older I still have a few reservations about Halloween. Not necessarily regarding its demonic inferences, but due to the idea of creating an extravagant, silly and/or scary costume for just one night's use. I decided to use this challenge, then, as a way to create fun photo props that I can use for Halloween and beyond. The first photo prop I created was a flower crown. </div>
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I feel like a greek god, a saint or something else classical and romantic. I like this type of beauty. </div>
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This inspiration for this in Goodwill came from an unusual source:</div>
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I spotted this wreath, but it was a bit too expensive for my budget. Instead, I found a few fake flowers to create my crown. I also found a beautiful silk red robe, but decided against it while creating the final look, opting instead for a simple white piece of fabric I had in my closet. Goodwill had a great array of material, though, so it's easy to recreate this simple look at their nearest location. </div>
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This headpiece was pretty easy to create. I found a few shimmery wire stems that served as a great base, then wrapped the wire stem of the fake flowers around them and each other until I had a size that fit my head. The flowers popped off their stems pretty easily, so I mixed the different flowers I found until I had a design I liked. Unfortunately, I couldn't use the beautiful red bouquet in the photo above because it was made out of a wooden and styrofoam material, and wasn't easily malleable. It's so pretty to look at though, isn't it?</div>
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I hope to create a proper tutorial for making a fake flower crown in the future. In the meantime, you can find a great tutorial using fresh flowers <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/weddings/how-to-make-a-floral-crown/">on Etsy</a>, although the steps I used to create my version is different.</div>
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Once I'm finished wearing my new crown, it makes a great addition to my room.</div>
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I recently was given the opportunity to make <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-tuesday-two-gold-crowns/">a craft project</a> for Etsy, the world's premier online marketplace for handmade goods, vintage and supplies! In the spirit of Halloween, I created a fun, simple and kid-friendly paper crown. My goddaughter Zoé took time out of her busy schedule to model it for me :)<br />
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I have so many beads. Big beads, small beads and in-between beads of varied shapes and colors. They're currently filling a large jar in my room. </div>
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I have a growing need to use what I have, and to fill my hands with results. As a result, I need to use these beads somehow.</div>
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I decided to make three necklaces with three types of beads.<br />
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I used black waxed cording for the green and yellow beads. For the large brown ones, I used <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85510174/hemp-twine-red-scarlet-red-high-quality">red hemp twine</a>.<br />
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I cut two extra-long pieces for double the strength (I have a mild fear that my necklaces will break unexpectedly), then made a simple knot at the beginning.</div>
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I then put five beads on at a time, then made a knot directly below the last bead, like a <a href="http://martinseclectic.net/Tutorials/PearlKnotting.htm">pearl knot</a>. Since the cord was relatively thick, I just alternated between pushing the knot up with my fingers and pulling the end of the cord in the opposite direction to get it as close as possible to the last bead, Sometimes, it took a few tries to get it just right, and oftentimes there was a little bit of space between the knot and the last bead, but that's alright. </div>
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I bought this outfit, besides the socks, at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/urban-jungle-brooklyn">Urban Jungle</a> and the accompanying thrift store behind it this weekend in Brooklyn. I haven't worn sweats in a long time. They're <i>so</i> comfortable. </div>
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Pepsi or Coke? I have no clue. Honestly, they both taste the same to me. I like this logo, though. It's like 1980s, <a href="http://youtu.be/po0jY4WvCIc">Michael Jackson-era</a> Pepsi. </div>
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When I find a pair of shoes that fit and that I like, it's like I've struck gold. These are vintage Pierre Cardin's, and they fit so well. This was a magical find, especially considering that my right foot is about 1/4 of an inch longer than my left, or that scoliosis (which I have) causes my torso to push my right foot forward further than my left, giving me the appearance that it's longer. I don't know which one is true, <i>and this is probably too much unimportant information for you, anyway</i>.</div>
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I'm currently reading "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tar-Baby-Toni-Morrison/dp/1400033446">Tar Baby</a>" by Toni Morrison. This book is beautifully and powerfully written. It's immersive, with perfect transitions into small story lines that make up the larger one, like a river with streams or a tree with branches. Toni has such a poetic way of writing. This book feels experimental in its approach. It's not rigid. There are tangents and asides, but it all makes sense. It all fits. It's deep, too. The subject matters are complex, and it definitely gets you thinking.</div>
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I washed this outfit by hand, in a bucket in my tub. There was something so wonderful about this process. I need to do more hand-washing, and I need to wash with vinegar and castille soap more often. Vinegar is a great <a href="http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/vinegar">cleaning agent</a>, and castille soap is just great, especially <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/">Dr. Bronner's</a>.</div>
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I <i>feel </i>genuine. I am genuine, but I <i>feel</i> it now, too. I feel it's importance. It's like my soul is insisting that I be true to myself at <i>all </i>times. "All" is an overwhelming concept, and I don't know what it really means yet. I mean, I can't grasp it. Extremes like "all," "everything" and "nothing" elude me. </div>
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<i>These are the things that I'm currently thinking about, in no particular order:</i></div>
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- late-night phone conversations that fill me with hope; that are filled with hope<br />
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- uncorrupted dreams</div>
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- movies that linger ("<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Lady_(film)">The Iron Lady</a>," "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Is_Burning_(film)">Paris is Burning</a>," "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_World_(2005_film)">The New World</a>")</div>
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- supreme knowingness<br />
- the frailty of humanity.<br />
- destiny<br />
- halal food is amazing, but (I think) my face is getting fat<br />
- imperfections<br />
- acceptance (?)<br />
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- "mistakes" that could be impossible to correct</div>
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- success, and the amount of work needed to attain it<br />
- happiness versus discipline<br />
- Michelle Obama<br />
- genuine spirits<br />
- politics<br />
- vision<br />
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- strategies for winning<br />
- methodical mindsets<br />
- unwavering conviction<br />
- a trust in one's spirit<br />
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- swing-dancing<br />
- hamburgers and red wine<br />
- a quest for good beer<br />
- family and family responsibility<br />
- singing and vocal chords.<br />
- jealousy<br />
- power, and an imaginary throne<br />
- an obsessive search for validation (why?)<br />
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<li>Shirt - thrifted</li>
<li>Scarf - thrifted</li>
<li>Jeans - vintage, from Rags-A-Go-Go</li>
<li>Shoes - vintage, from Vice Versa</li>
<li>Bag - thrifted</li>
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Life is an accumulation of moments; a slow, cyclical building. Isn't it profound to think about? Exhalation and inhalation. The stubborn <i>progressiveness </i>of life, in spite of tragedies that seem to halt us and loves that churn seconds into honeyed butter. Regardless of mistakes that break us, life does not stop to rebuild. It moves.<br />
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Accumulation, building and repetition (breathe in, breathe out) are things that I think about when working on <a href="http://davidleonmorgan.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-ive-been-feeling-lately-project.html">my rug</a>, my longest, ongoing project to-date. It is taking months to make this and I am not halfway done. It will be 75 inches when completed. Over 6 feet tall. Of those 75, as of Sunday, August 26th 2012 I have 15 1/2 completed.<br />
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Each row takes about 1 1/2 hours to complete. I do it mostly en route to work. The train is my quiet place, in spite of curious stares. I achieve as doors open and close.<br />
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I want this project to be the first of many large-scale creations that serve a purpose. Things that reuse and recycle; that puts discarded materials to good use; that confronts the human construct of waste. I want to help, and clean up. I want to understand, and be a reflection of that understanding.<br />
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<b>I want to build, so I build.</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811550922294665649.post-79812705983158599822012-08-13T07:34:00.002-04:002012-08-26T17:50:48.682-04:00For Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I opened up <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/davidleonmorgan">an Etsy shop</a>. Here's some of the things I have for sale right now. Each one is handmade, a reflection of hours spent thinking, dreaming, wishing. </div>
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106241962/orange-cascade-necklace">Orange Cascade Necklace</a>. Cotton yarn + crochet. Aso in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106237825/blue-crocheted-cascade-necklace">blue and white</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106134355/eclectic-felt-garland">Eclectic Felt Garland</a>. Needle-felting + hemp twine.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106597215/blue-and-black-recycled-beaded-necklace">Blue and Black Recycled Beaded Necklace</a>. Cotton yarn + beads from a thrifted seat cushion + crochet.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106129245/two-green-wrapped-and-knotted-bracelets">Two Green Wrapped and Knotted Bracelets</a>. Hemp twine + macrame. Also in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/104402583/two-wrapped-and-knotted-bracelets-red?ref=v1_other_2">red</a>. </div>
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More items will be added in increments. Check back often <3</div>
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If you are in or near New York City, come and upcycle a garment with me on <b>August 4th, 2012</b>, starting at 2 pm. The event will be hosted at Goodwill's <a href="http://www.goodwillny.org/Find_goodwill_detail.aspx?latlong=40.7330768,-73.998486&sid=197&zip=11003">Village Boutique Store</a>. </div>
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See the flyers below for more information.</div>
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We'll be using the pencil eraser and stamping technique as <a href="http://davidleonmorgan.blogspot.com/2012/06/circular.html">seen here</a>. If you also sign up for Goodwill's Reward Card program, you'll also receive a free T-shirt to upcycle with at the event. </div>
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Please register for the event by calling Marco or Coco at (212) 477-7024 or via email at coco.ogilvie@goodwillnynj.org.</div>
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It should be a lot of fun!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0