Melted Crayon Art

Between now and my last post, I graduated and got a full-time job. That was pretty fast! I like my workplace and co-workers even though it isn't the best pay. I don't make enough to move yet but whatever.

In the meantime, I've been trying to do some creative things. It's hard because there isn't much space here for that. My art supplies alone are enough to fill my bedroom here so I don't have any of them. I did start a new stockpile in my closet though. I've been doing a lot on canvas like Adirondack ink on canvas and tile with spritzes of alcohol. It's an interesting effect.

What I like even better is crayon art. You know that really popular idea of lining up crayons at the top of a canvas and melting them with a blow dryer? This is like that except, I think, way cooler. 

Here are two of mine:

This was my second attempt. On my first attempt I used random broken crayons from my daughters art stash. There were Crayola and then other random brands. I also used a blow dryer Those did not turn out so well but when I used all Crayola brand, it looked lovely. So definitely "splurge" for the good stuff. The other crayons barely melt and you get this clumpy sort of thing.

I also think my amazing blow dryer helped. It dries hair in 50% less time and as a result, I believe it melted the crayon quickly. It's the Infiniti Pro by Conair (and is hot pink).

Infiniti Pro by Conair

It's official. I'm graduating in December. I'm currently looking for jobs and hopefully one day I can move out and have some space to breathe. Living with several other people is difficult for me, especially when I can't swap or have hobbies! (cue violin) We'll see though because I picked a field that pays in hugs and glitter.

I'm considering going all "one red paperclip" and attempting to trade a paperclip for a house. If you don't know, a fellow started with a red paperclip and kept trading for better things until he eventually ended up with a house. Maximum santzgaut! I may not be ambitious enough.

In 23 hours I'll be 23 years old! AGHHH

Since the beginning of the semester, I've stopped having hobbies! My Etsy stores are in a perpetual vacation mode and all my stuff is boxed up. All my time goes into school work since I've taken too many classes, but there is definitely a creative aspect to early childhood education. And there is a light at the end of the tunnel considering this is my last semester. Hopefully I can get a job and stop being a poor person! Das is all maximum santzgaut!

Preschool Newsletter:

I used photoshop to create a fictional newsletter for my center "Sweet Peas". It turned out incredibly cute.

Felt Pizzas for the dramatic play center:

I cut cardboard boxes into two circles and covered them with off-white felt to create a pizza crust. Then I used felt to create the sauce and pizza toppings. Children can create their own pizzas in the dramatic play area and use the small pizza boxes to play restaurant. My preschoolers (ages 3-5) loved it.

Caterpillar ABC/Numbers felt game:

I bought several pieces of colored felt and cut them into circles. I added felt stick-on letters and numbers. I made a caterpillar head and children can create an entire caterpillar by using the pieces. Believe it or not, felt boards are a big subject in early childhood. 

I'm not good with goodbyes so...Later.

Make Stuffs!

I just opened my second Etsy shop (totally allowed), which is simply for supplies. I'll be moving a lot of the supplies from TheShriekingShack to Makestuffs. I have some new, really cute, stuff up now. Use "WELCOME10" for 10% until March 31.

 

Vampire Fang Charms!

 

Red Polka Dot Bows!

Pink and Red Kawaii Apple Cabochons!

I'm in love with these <3

Bicycle Charms!

Gingham Bows!

I'm really pleased with how these pictures came out! I made my own light box, which made all the difference :D

New Stuff

Bow Tie Necklace in Pink or Red @ The Shrieking Shack

Soft Pink Bow Tie Necklace @ The Shrieking Shack

 

Black Bow Tie Necklace @ The Shrieking Shack

 

Burberry/Tartan Bow Tie Necklace @ The Shrieking Shack

This just in.

I've been lazy lately but I've finally managed to finish two new HP items that I've had since early last year.

A tear-drop vial of Felix Felicis

Butterbeer and Polyjuice Potion Vegan Lip Balm

Beginnings

This is for a swap that is not sending correctly via email.. So if you don't understand that's OKAY otherwise enjoy ;)

Etsy

Key to my Heart Necklace (Brass) by plasticouture

I love this so much! It's romantic but more than that I really like it layered like in the picture. You could also give it the key to someone if you want, but I'd keep them together. TOO CUTE.

New Additions part 100

Later this week I'll be adding a few totally new items to my shop, which will all be vegan lip balms made by yours truly. Here is a sneak peak at my favorite two:

 Polyjuice Potion inspired lip balm. Other than "goblin piss" HP gives no clues as to what Polyjuice Potion tastes like. So I gave this lip balm a soothing eucalyptus flavor.

 Buttbeer flavored lip balm, which I am most excited about. It definitely tastes like a "less sickly butterscotch". Very true to HP! Lily has already eaten an entire tube of this.

I have a lot more concocting to do (more flavors!), not to mention label tweeking, and finally shrink wrapping! Later dudes.

New additions part 99

Sometimes I really love TV.

A necklace for a sewing enthusiast!

Luna Lovegood's Buttbeer Cork Necklace (inspired)

Earrings to match the cork necklace

Cyanide & Sprinkles