I've been doing stuff; stuff in Atlanta, stuff in Asheboro, stuff in Asheville. I like cities that start with the letter 'A' apparently. But all that's to come later. Right now, the important thing that Monday (July 29th) was my best friends birthday. It's important to note that I love celebrating other people's birthday (I don't like my own birthday just because people tend to notice you more and no thanks. BUT I'm a twin so I get to push it all off on her). So this week we're having a small get together thing and doing the party stuffs. BUT OH MY GOD WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT I MADE HER FOR HER BIRTHDAY.
They didn't turn out 100% like I had planned and there are definite changes I'll make if I ever make them again. I say if because dude, these took a solid month to make and it was the most frustrating month of my life. I cry when I get frustrated and I cried over Jared Monaco's hair for at least three hours. If I had had more time, I would have made actual clothes for them. Currently they're sporting a t-shirt and 'denim' vest because I swear on my vinyl collection that these guys all just shop at the same damn store.
This is Garrett! He's the bass player and I'm forcing him to play a blue American Vintage Jazz bass from Fender. The glasses were made to be a charm for a necklace or bracelet, but they fit his face nicely. I've also never made facial hair before so this was a decent attempt.
Here's Jared, one of the guitar players! He's playing a 'surf green' Fender 50's classic Stratocaster if you were wondering. His hair looks pretty good for doing it twice and being covered in tears.
Lead vocals and frontman, John O'Callaghan! He wears this little Amish hat that people tend to hate, so I made it too. Don't hate on the hat, peeps. Hats are good things. Amish are good people. Amish hats are therefore pretty nifty. This hat is a little too small for his head, but that my dears is why gauge is important and should not be ignored. Don't be like me. Pay attention and don't watch Game of Thrones while you craft.
Pat Kirch, drummer of your dreams. Those drumsticks are a toothpick that I broke in half and forced through his hands, kind of like in the Best Day Ever episode of Spongebob (Squidward and the jellyfishing net. anybody?). Pat's my favorite out of all of these miniatures. He was the first one I made and he has a little trouble sitting up on his own, but that's okay. His hair's a little shorter than I planned, but at least now I know that I should definitely not become a hair dresser.
And finally, here's Kennedy Brock who does vocals and plays guitar!
He was the first one I attempted the short hair with. I wish I had more time to mess with it, but alas! birthday's wait for no one. He's playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded that has stripesbecause somebody is running out of ink and doesn't feel like installing a new cartridge.
All in all, I feel like these guys are adorable and my friend loves them! They aren't perfect, but they were handmade and I think that's what counts. I need to give a huge thanks to overthebifrost for creating the pattern and allowing everyone to use it for free and to customize it however they want and a BIG HUG to mynerdcloset for answering all my questions and being ridiculously helpful and patient with all my messages about amigurumi hair. The eyes are Suncatcher brand and were bought from Michelle on Etsy!
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The Maine just finished up the 8123 tour, but will be back out this fall with Anberlin! You can download their new album, Forever Halloween, on iTunes or from their official website!
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Now Playing:
just a buncha stuffs from
Panic! At The Disco
Hands Like Houses
Secrets
The Eagles
STYX
Keep it crafty
I have this habit of being crafty but not wanting to keep anything I make. Once it's finished (if it gets finished) I'm kinda just like, "yeah. cool. what do I do with it?" and then it ends up as a Christmas present. So when I had the idea to make what's in these little boxes, I knew exactly who to give it to.
Wanna know what's inside? Of course you do. But first you have to guess because it's no fun if I just give you all the answers. So here are your hints:
They are the approximate size of the spine of the seventh Harry Potter book.
There are five of them.
The come with select accessories that correspond directly.
My best friend's favorite band is The Maine.
If you didn't get it on that last hint then you need to rethink your guessing abilities. BECAUSE LOOK IT'S THE MAINE AND THEY ARE TINY.
I've had to keep these a secret for over a month and now I get to rub them in people's faces. I AM SO EXCITED. The first thing my nephew asked me was if they were voodoo dolls. I mean, technically yes, but I'm not priestess or anything so I think the guys are safe.
They didn't turn out 100% like I had planned and there are definite changes I'll make if I ever make them again. I say if because dude, these took a solid month to make and it was the most frustrating month of my life. I cry when I get frustrated and I cried over Jared Monaco's hair for at least three hours. If I had had more time, I would have made actual clothes for them. Currently they're sporting a t-shirt and 'denim' vest because I swear on my vinyl collection that these guys all just shop at the same damn store. 
This is Garrett! He's the bass player and I'm forcing him to play a blue American Vintage Jazz bass from Fender. The glasses were made to be a charm for a necklace or bracelet, but they fit his face nicely. I've also never made facial hair before so this was a decent attempt.
Here's Jared, one of the guitar players! He's playing a 'surf green' Fender 50's classic Stratocaster if you were wondering. His hair looks pretty good for doing it twice and being covered in tears.
Lead vocals and frontman, John O'Callaghan! He wears this little Amish hat that people tend to hate, so I made it too. Don't hate on the hat, peeps. Hats are good things. Amish are good people. Amish hats are therefore pretty nifty. This hat is a little too small for his head, but that my dears is why gauge is important and should not be ignored. Don't be like me. Pay attention and don't watch Game of Thrones while you craft. 
Pat Kirch, drummer of your dreams. Those drumsticks are a toothpick that I broke in half and forced through his hands, kind of like in the Best Day Ever episode of Spongebob (Squidward and the jellyfishing net. anybody?). Pat's my favorite out of all of these miniatures. He was the first one I made and he has a little trouble sitting up on his own, but that's okay. His hair's a little shorter than I planned, but at least now I know that I should definitely not become a hair dresser. 
And finally, here's Kennedy Brock who does vocals and plays guitar!
He was the first one I attempted the short hair with. I wish I had more time to mess with it, but alas! birthday's wait for no one. He's playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded that has stripes
All in all, I feel like these guys are adorable and my friend loves them! They aren't perfect, but they were handmade and I think that's what counts. I need to give a huge thanks to overthebifrost for creating the pattern and allowing everyone to use it for free and to customize it however they want and a BIG HUG to mynerdcloset for answering all my questions and being ridiculously helpful and patient with all my messages about amigurumi hair. The eyes are Suncatcher brand and were bought from Michelle on Etsy!
***
The Maine just finished up the 8123 tour, but will be back out this fall with Anberlin! You can download their new album, Forever Halloween, on iTunes or from their official website!
***
Now Playing:
just a buncha stuffs from
Panic! At The Disco
Hands Like Houses
Secrets
The Eagles
STYX
Keep it crafty
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