Junker Jane style bows

I am kinda excited about these two "bows" I made completely from recycled stuff. I am thinking they could be used on a gift bag instead of a traditional boring bow. OR just to hang. I am in love with them because they are funky shabby elegant. Hee. The pirate patch is drawn on with a fade proof/waterproof ink pen and the rosy cheeks are thanks to a sweet pink Crayola crayon. This is the kind of funky mix I really like to create with! I like the idea of graffiti on clothing, too.I am still working on the backs. I can't wait to package these up! I love to create packaging for my items also.
I'm out of camera batteries! Damn, so I am short on pics even though I created three wee paintings yesterday! I am soooo excited sbout those too, but they will have to wait till later because I can't go out to get those darned batteries!!
Anyway, my brain is on overload and so are my nerves(kids) hahaha. I will try to get it all out in product form, though.

New junk

I actually had time to make three things today! Whoa! So I feel okay with myself. Hopefully they will go up on ETSY later. This is them. Two keychains and a monster dog. I haven't thought of a name or names yet.

A Sketch

This is a sketch for a little plaque painting of a bunny I keep drawing. His name is Timney. He won't look so sinister though, it is hard to draw tiny button eyes and so it kinda made him look evil.

Handmade tags

Today I made some handmade tags to go along with my packaging. I just need to holepunch and add string, ribbon or something. I am even thinking of cut scrap material. There is so much crafty packaging inspiration out there! I am thinking of sewing papers together, from junk mail, magazines etc. to make my own wrapping.

I VOW

I am so not living up to my artsy/crafty/junker potential. I vow right now to create one thing a day, even if it is a doodle on a post-it to post here or on ETSY. I mean, come on!

I stink

I mailed out two packages today but because I was so frazzled by the kids I didn't even take shots of them in their box glory......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Instead here is a fun place in Portland Oregon.....Beaterville Cafe.

Group shot

The middle bag is a new one going on ETSY later. I just love the color in this photo! I am going to start taking better photos of my etsy stuff because I have not been happy with my photos...too blah. I want the color of the items and the charm and quirkiness to show thine through.