New project debuting this weekend...very exciting!

Latest Project

I've been working on human-size costumes for Boobs of Khan, a Star Trek Burlesque show opening September 9th at Gorilla Tango Theatre in Chicago. It will be funny, it will be naked, so come check it out!

It's all gone!

Shiny and Pretty and New!

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Spring is here!

Everyone in Chicago seems a lot happier.

Some new invitations

I created these little invites for Betsy's bridal shower and bachelorette parties in June. I can't wait for the Gilmore Girls-themed shower...coffee, pie, yellow daisies and Sam Phillips!

For the lady of Longchamps

A Saturday well spent.

This is a Piranha Plant (the little guy that pops out of pipes and tries to eat Mario) I made yesterday. All made of felt, with some floral wire inside to make a little bendy.

I love you, Gumballhead.

I want to make a new drawing to send to my nephew every week. He'll probably critique them and say they're not very good, but it's the thought that counts, right?

Programmer Puppet (Puppet #3)

My love for googly eyes knows no bounds.

Puppet #3...tiny hoodie!

Finally Finished! Puppet #2

Milwaukee Public Museum 2/5/11

There are creepy "historical" mannequins everywhere, including these terrifying children. The Mummies of the World exhibit was really cool though-the first time I've seen mummies from anywhere but Egypt or the Roman Empire. They had South American mummies that were so well preserved their skin still had color and their hair looked like a live person's.

Also check out the butterfly room:
Butterflies are everywhere, and sometimes they'll try to escape on people's clothing so there's a mirror to check yourself before you leave!

I will never love you more!

I just saw this little video on Racked. I love the song, the clothes, the guy...and especially the little story he types out during the video:

this is the story of a charming girl
she laughs out loud, sings off key and believes in taking chances
she is quick and curious and playful and strong
she lets her imagination run away with her
she has never been one to stick to convention
she is fond of daydreams that take her places
she can order a cocktail in six different languages
she feels that understated is overrated

Functional and decorative

Swarthy Frenchman Finger Puppet Ornaments for Everyone!

Just finished this little guy!

Green and Red!

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I love Pushing Daisies, and I'm so sad it lasted only two seasons. Christmas always makes me think of the green and red color scheme that was always in the set decoration and sometimes costumes too. There's a lot of red and green, but it's all so subtle that it looks really different and pretty.

Reckless Curiosity

Andrew Bird's TED Talk from earlier this year (I think)..pretty interesting. I really like the concept of his new song-breaking one's own heart because no one else can. AND he has a silly sock monkey in a vest sitting on his equipment!

It's the KaPuppet herself!

Trying some new things with the construction this time around to make less work and more flexibility. You can see on my desk Amy Sedaris' new crafting book which is FANTASTIC go buy it! Penny bookmarks for everyone!