Foam core board base, then I began the wire tree. This will eventually have a hang man in it.
August 15, 2012
August 12, 2012
August 10, 2012
Rattle Snake
Luckily my husband knows this about me and encourages rather than discourages my morbid tendencies...
So, this snake tried to bite our Wicket and daddy had to kill him. The downside of country living is we get a lot of critters up closer and closer to the house this time of year. In any case, he saved it for me. It is currently in our freezer until we get back next week so I can properly tan the skin and extract the skeleton. I can't wait to make projects with this.
So, this snake tried to bite our Wicket and daddy had to kill him. The downside of country living is we get a lot of critters up closer and closer to the house this time of year. In any case, he saved it for me. It is currently in our freezer until we get back next week so I can properly tan the skin and extract the skeleton. I can't wait to make projects with this.
August 02, 2012
Re-posting from my FB
I have thus far not weighed in the chick-fila thing, I can’t ignore the ridiculous BS I’m seeing any more. I am going to try and do this with as few four letter words as possible. It isn't about free speech. Everyone has the right to say what they want. It is about using money to fund organizations that infringe on others rights that everyone is upset about. If that guy is a bigot, that is his business. He has a right to be a moron, he has a right to not like gay people, he has a right to follow whatever religion he wants just like the rest of us. The fact he donates massive money and uses his company as a sounding board to try and deny other people their civil and constitutional rights that is the issue. If so many people were really concerned about the constitution and rights, they'd be as mad about someone trying to buy the ability to deny a group of people their rights as the rest of us.
Rights are by definition NOT UP TO THE GENERAL CONSENSUS. That is why they are rights and not privileges. I am the wife of a veteran, the sister of an active duty member and the relative and friend of many, many, many more veterans and active duty soldiers. We have had thousands upon thousands of our soldiers fight and die for the rights and freedoms this country was founded on, to try and infringe and deny someone else’s is like spitting in the face of every soldier this country has ever had. . I am angry that they would disrespect what this country stands for so blatantly when so many gave up their lives to defend those values.
The religions most active in this argument preach tolerance, not judging and loving your neighbor as some of their core values. Putting money into trying to deny someone their rights is the most anti-American and anti-Christian thing I can think of and I am embarrassed and ashamed that so many people think it is acceptable in this day and age. Given the teachings of those religions, I suspect people skim the part about all sins being equal (not to mention half the bible which is no longer adhered to because it would get you thrown in jail), because according to the bible judging is just as much a sin as anything else. So, you can ask all the gay people to save you a seat in hell, it will apparently be pretty crowded.
If he had donated money to the KKK, no one would support him now (well maybe skin heads and neo Nazi’s). It is no longer socially acceptable to be openly racist, being openly homophobic still is. But in the 1950's if he'd donated to the KKK he'd be getting the same responses from racists saying he had a right to free speech. It's the EXACT SAME THING, only substitute gay people for black people. If you don’t believe that, look up the arguments against interracial marriage being passed, they are literally WORD FOR WORD what most of the arguments against gay marriage are. The real underlying issue is not freedom of speech, it is socially accepted hate wrapped up to sound pretty for a sound bite.
I am a woman, up until not so long ago we did not have the same rights and protections as men. In many countries we still don’t. I know this and am thankful that people stood up and changed it here so that I don’t have to live with being a second class citizen in my country. Though g-d knows some people are trying to turn back the clock on that, but that is a different rant entirely.
I am Jewish, history has shown time and again what people will allow and condone if a group of people is socially acceptable to hate. The holocaust didn’t happen in a vacuum, it was widely acceptable and expected to treat Jews as less than other people. Dehumanizing another group makes it easier to commit atrocities against them because no one cares and people blame the victim.
I am the product of two people of differing ethnic backgrounds, which up until not so long ago was illegal for them to marry and would have been socially unacceptable as well.
Being all of things, I can see how easily I could have been in the same position as gay people are now, because in another place or time, I would be. How many people supporting this can’t say the same? How many of you, in another place or time, would be socially acceptable to discriminate against? I’m sure you are thankful as I am that you are not, yet you think it acceptable to do to someone else.
Several amazing people I love and respect happen to be gay. I say happens to be because they are people first, who they love or date doesn’t define them no matter how much the media tries to pretend it does. Even if I did not know a single person who was gay, my opinion would be the same. The fact I do makes it more personal for me though.
One of the most important people in my entire life is brilliant, gorgeous, talented, funny, responsible, artistic, loving and a million other wonderful things. He also happens to be gay. The fact that so many people think it nothing more than a right to free speech when it will affect his life appalls and sickens me. Freedom of religion means freedom from religion as well. Everyone has the right to believe whatever they choose, but your right to believe ends at your right to enforce your beliefs on others. If you are against gay marriage, then by all means do not marry a gay person. I’m sure they wouldn’t want to spend time with you anyway. Freedom of speech protects you saying what you want, it is NOT donating money to affect legislation based on your religion that denies other Americans their constitutional & civil rights.
Okay, made it all the way through without cussing. Since we all know that isn’t like me, I guess I will end with "being a bigot makes you a fucking asshole". That is all.
Rights are by definition NOT UP TO THE GENERAL CONSENSUS. That is why they are rights and not privileges. I am the wife of a veteran, the sister of an active duty member and the relative and friend of many, many, many more veterans and active duty soldiers. We have had thousands upon thousands of our soldiers fight and die for the rights and freedoms this country was founded on, to try and infringe and deny someone else’s is like spitting in the face of every soldier this country has ever had. . I am angry that they would disrespect what this country stands for so blatantly when so many gave up their lives to defend those values.
The religions most active in this argument preach tolerance, not judging and loving your neighbor as some of their core values. Putting money into trying to deny someone their rights is the most anti-American and anti-Christian thing I can think of and I am embarrassed and ashamed that so many people think it is acceptable in this day and age. Given the teachings of those religions, I suspect people skim the part about all sins being equal (not to mention half the bible which is no longer adhered to because it would get you thrown in jail), because according to the bible judging is just as much a sin as anything else. So, you can ask all the gay people to save you a seat in hell, it will apparently be pretty crowded.
If he had donated money to the KKK, no one would support him now (well maybe skin heads and neo Nazi’s). It is no longer socially acceptable to be openly racist, being openly homophobic still is. But in the 1950's if he'd donated to the KKK he'd be getting the same responses from racists saying he had a right to free speech. It's the EXACT SAME THING, only substitute gay people for black people. If you don’t believe that, look up the arguments against interracial marriage being passed, they are literally WORD FOR WORD what most of the arguments against gay marriage are. The real underlying issue is not freedom of speech, it is socially accepted hate wrapped up to sound pretty for a sound bite.
I am a woman, up until not so long ago we did not have the same rights and protections as men. In many countries we still don’t. I know this and am thankful that people stood up and changed it here so that I don’t have to live with being a second class citizen in my country. Though g-d knows some people are trying to turn back the clock on that, but that is a different rant entirely.
I am Jewish, history has shown time and again what people will allow and condone if a group of people is socially acceptable to hate. The holocaust didn’t happen in a vacuum, it was widely acceptable and expected to treat Jews as less than other people. Dehumanizing another group makes it easier to commit atrocities against them because no one cares and people blame the victim.
I am the product of two people of differing ethnic backgrounds, which up until not so long ago was illegal for them to marry and would have been socially unacceptable as well.
Being all of things, I can see how easily I could have been in the same position as gay people are now, because in another place or time, I would be. How many people supporting this can’t say the same? How many of you, in another place or time, would be socially acceptable to discriminate against? I’m sure you are thankful as I am that you are not, yet you think it acceptable to do to someone else.
Several amazing people I love and respect happen to be gay. I say happens to be because they are people first, who they love or date doesn’t define them no matter how much the media tries to pretend it does. Even if I did not know a single person who was gay, my opinion would be the same. The fact I do makes it more personal for me though.
One of the most important people in my entire life is brilliant, gorgeous, talented, funny, responsible, artistic, loving and a million other wonderful things. He also happens to be gay. The fact that so many people think it nothing more than a right to free speech when it will affect his life appalls and sickens me. Freedom of religion means freedom from religion as well. Everyone has the right to believe whatever they choose, but your right to believe ends at your right to enforce your beliefs on others. If you are against gay marriage, then by all means do not marry a gay person. I’m sure they wouldn’t want to spend time with you anyway. Freedom of speech protects you saying what you want, it is NOT donating money to affect legislation based on your religion that denies other Americans their constitutional & civil rights.
Okay, made it all the way through without cussing. Since we all know that isn’t like me, I guess I will end with "being a bigot makes you a fucking asshole". That is all.
July 29, 2012
Road trip time
Flew to Spokane, drove to San Diego.... Total travel time roughly 2.5 days including flying. Wow. Just wow. I told Jess, next road trip we are giving ourselves more than 2 days to do 22 hours of driving, as a rule.
July 18, 2012
Pride jewelry
I had some requests for pride jewery, so I've been playing around. I'm going to work on some leather cording bracelets this week I think.... In any case....
July 08, 2012
Meatloaf concert was epic
In any case, Mealoaf rocked it. The only downside is he played nothing off Bat out of hell II, so that made me a little sad. I can honestly say McHottness and I made out many a time to "I would do anything for love" when I was in 7th grade and I was feeling a tad nostalgic for that. But, he played tons of his older stuff, it was amazing and reminded me of dancing on the couch with my mom when I was 4. All in all a win.
My dear friend Jessica was my partner in crime last night. The best part of last night though, hands down, was the crazy drunken old people dancing in the aisles. I hope by the time I am that old, I have learned to dance quietly in my seat rather than look like I am having a seizure in front of thousands of people. I wish I could have gotten pictures, but as mentioned earlier, no cameras allowed. my phone doesn't do dark pictures very well....Bummer.
July 05, 2012
Steampunk charms and a magic book necklace
July 01, 2012
Only 364 more days until next years ball.....
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June 28, 2012
Costumes are finished! Steampunk Alice and Hatter
Steam Punk Alice (From the video game)
Steampunk Hatter, Toad style.
Up close of the crazy eye make up and lashes
Close up of the devishly handsome Toad.
In 48 hours, we will be at the ball, dancing, partying anf generally being awesome. Cannot wait!!!!
June 25, 2012
June 21, 2012
Zombie pony (WIP)
So, every year for the last I don't even know how many, McHottness manages to sneak a my little pony into the Toad's Christmas and birthday gifts. Sometimes it is stickers, sometimes an actual pony, sometimes just a eraser. In any case, it is a running white elephant joke between them.
Our house is also planning hard core for the zombie apocalypse. The Toad even has an arsenal of zombie killing tools, compliments of many a "Father/Son Home Depot run". Zombies are sort of a family thing with us. We plan for the end of the world, we enjoy zombie flicks on family movie night, good times are had by all.
For father's day this year the Toad managed to sneak a pony into his dad's gifts. His dad was proud. It was then decided that the fate of said pony was to become a zombie pony. I have been tasked with the transformation. This is in no way finished.... but here is what I have so far
June 19, 2012
June 16, 2012
Wire wrap beads and paperclay
Must stop playing with wire..... Apparently it borders on addiction now.
I am now officially in love with paperclay. It doesn't deform when I use molds because it dries in them, in sands like wood and takes paint like plaster. In short, the perfect thing for tons of stuff. Ditto for UTEE, now that I have the proper melting pot, none of the wait or smell from resin. Love.
June 14, 2012
Steampunk necklace and Fairy Wings
Copper wire, natural paper and UTE melted with my new ranger melting pot.
Steam punk necklace
June 13, 2012
A hole in the head... or two.
The Toad got his ears pierced today. His dad and I have agreed to a tongue ring at christmas if these are taken care of well....
He's such a stud muffin.
He's such a stud muffin.
June 12, 2012
June 10, 2012
June 03, 2012
New jewelry charms
Face is resin casted in one of my molds, background is irridecent enamel
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