Sunday, May 24, 2009

Steampunk Fashion

I decided to do a lens to get a better handle on what "Steampunk" was, a term that I kept running across in art, Second Life, and elsewhere. Much to my surprise I found that it is a cultural phenomenon, philosophy and even lifestyle that makes my life make sense. Although I probably won't ever dress in full 'Punk drag, I will look for ways to incorporate elements of it into my wardrobe.

For more see

Steampunk Fashion 101

Friday, May 15, 2009

Decorating Cookies

Decorating cookies isn't just for Christmas anymore.


Image courtesy of Smitten on Flickr.


Take a look at what you can do with luster dust and fondant:

Image courtesy of sewmuchfun on Flickr


Molded and embossed fondant:

Image courtesy of Toni... on Flickr


Painting cookies with food coloring and brushes:

Image courtesy of neviepiecakes on Flickr.



For more info and the supplies to try it yourself see

Decorating Cookies on Squidoo

Friday, May 8, 2009

Doodling as Art

Is a doodle art?

Image courtesy of Rob Court on Flickr.

I think so.

Image courtesy of valentinadesign on Flickr.


Doodle Art on Squidoo