Hello again!

How are you? i’m well. 

I altered some bits and bobs that would become charms I’ll be using for necklaces. I got this wide metal heart and single round pink earring from the swap meet that I added some jump rings to. I also uncovered a few unused charms I made probably 2 years or so ago, and added jump rings to those as well. I feel like the long chain pairs nicely because they’re vertical pieces. I like wearing this chain long, but did add a jump ring so it can be altered shorter.

Excuse the crudity of the model. I’ve always loved the idea of making a funky bonnet for myself, so maybe the Bloop costume could be my chance. Still debating whether I’d add the fin to said bonnet or maybe to the back of my body suit? That’s likely a cross-that-bridge-once-we-get-there situation.

It all feels doable now, but likely because it only exists on paper. I haven’t had the chance to check any second-hand shops, but that'll be my first stop. I would like to practice affordable and resourceful costume making to the best of my abilities. Ideally, I spend as little as possible, and maybe try out a new method or two for the execution. I hope in the next week or so to do a first run at a few of the makeup looks I’d need to accomplish: likely just The Bloop and Groucho. I’ll likely post those when I do. 

Lastly, did just a little stamping on a few tee shirts. I traced this ice cream design onto a scrap of fabric to sew onto the tote bag project. 

 I haven’t been able to get myself to finish stamping the letters to the lyrics “I’ve gotta be me” on my striped sweater. Especially with this heat, I don’t plan to wear it- why bother? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Maybe soon. I still have to finish the text on my rain slicker. Although, the June gloom kind of came and went where I am, and there’s likely no inclimate weather in my future. Whatever, we’ll see. 

This week: sew tote bag? clothing pile? costumes?

I have all the pieces made for the tote bag, so I'll likely attach them when i get the chance. It'd be nice to stamp those clothes, even if they just end up sitting around. Hopefully will make a stop to look for materials, too. 

see u next time

thank u for stopping by <3

X-O-X-O 

benzie

p.s - The Stay a While refresh is nearly done if you're interested! Inspired by my good friend during her birthday month <3 

Hello again <3

Here are some views from my sketchbook. . .. . . … ..

I made a few changes, aside from the larger monthly ones, to the Stay a while page these last few days. I added a link to a page that contains all of the write-ups I’ve done thus far, and have been erased since (so the info is still there despite the cycling of new content)

I also got a chance to update my page of archived wearable pieces! I love to see all the clothing and jewelry I’ve made previously. 

I spent some time on the birthday gift projects too. I wish I could share now but I think they’ll be worth the wait :-)

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬: 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮/ 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴/ 𝘫𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘳𝘺?

Today I’m finally finding the motivation to work on some unfinished apparel projects. I also got all excited to work on purses the other week and never did it x_x finding the motivation to do that too. I’ve liked the thought of stenciling some new designs on a purse so maybe I can work on stenciling and purses simultaneously.  

I’d really love to make it to the library too, in hopes of borrowing their sewing machine. I have an additional pile of unfinished clothing projects, but these need alterations. I might even try altering by hand if the sewing machine has already been borrowed for the month. I figure it’d be worth knowing how to do.

I picked up more jump rings, too. I think I'll spend time on jewelry alterations too <3

Kind of a short one today, I know

Thank you for sticking around regardless



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ᴴᵃᵖᵖʸ ᴹᵒⁿᵈᵃʸ !!!!

I wouldn't blame you if you didn't recognize me. .. . ... it's been entirely too long! life is certainly happening for me right now, but the plan is to keep weekly updates going for the foreseeable future. ♡ ♡

The sketchbook throughout the week … ….

I haven’t customized/ painted a purse in a long time, and this week I’ve realized it was toooo long. I have more purses I’ve been meaning to do something with, so I think I’ll bring them out this upcoming week. 

i also did more planning for my 2 future head jewelry projects. There's not much to show for them yet, but i'm excited for their outcome :D i need to pick up a LOT of jump rings in the next few days, but once i do i should have more to share.

ₜₕᵢₛ wₑₑₖ: tote bag project, more leather painting, and head jewelry

I'm gonna take a closer look at the blank leather bags I have and make some plans with those :) I also want to pick up those jump rings and start piecing together the head jewelry projects. If i get a chance , I'd also love to sew up the elements on my new tote

I'm sure i'll see you sooner than later, but until then

thank u thank u so much for stopping by



til next time

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Sheesh it’s been a few weeks. . .. ... .. . .... . . . .. .. . ....

Hello again

I did some drawing –

I also did some customizing on a few apparel projects: Spray painting, stamping and drawing. 

I’ve also decided on a few costumes I’ll be working on for the next few months ☆⋆｡°✩  

(this list is subject to change)

• Mothra
• Jean Jacket (from ‘Nope’ 2022)
• The Bloop
• Groucho Marx

I have a few other ideas too, but again, all of it subject to change. I was working on a list of what I’d need to achieve these, and it’s super doable (especially if my deadline is Halloween).

I know Mothra and Jean Jacket will likely take the longest. I even considered 2 different costumes representing 2 different iterations of the character. i know the delivery is going to be somewhat abstract, so i think I'm gonna have to iron out more details and work on more sketches before even I know exactly what to expect from the outcome.



I also have little idea of how I'm going to execute a costume design for the Bloop, and am even unsure if I'll be able to deliver how i want- but it won't stop me from trying.

For Groucho, I’ll just need a few articles of clothing- the rest will really just be makeup. 

idk we'll see c:

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬: purses & jewelry probably

I want to alter a few personal jewelry pieces, as well as make myself a few new pairs of earrings. Specifically, with the girl head charms seen here

I also want to customize more apparel and maybe paint a few purses of mine- so it looks like it’ll be a week of wearables.

More sketching for the costume projects too- so hopefully I’ll have more tangible plans to share next week ❤︎⁠❤︎⁠❤︎⁠

thanks for stopping by- i appreciate you so much.

i could give you my whole heart for giving me and my silly ideas the time of day

til next time

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ʰᵃᵖᵖʸ ⁿᵉʷ ʷᵉᵉᵏ <³

Hey ! I missed you !!

I ended up taking part in a fantastic BBQ for 4/20, so I decided to skip my last entry. Some dear friends and I grilled up some Asada and projected the movie “Smiley Face” (2007) in the backyard to celebrate the occasion <3

As far as creative projects … . . . .. . . .. . .. .

I did a little drawing in the sketchbook ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩

It’s also quite a bit early, but I’ve been pondering Summerween/Halloween costumes . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁



I‘m happy to think of them sooner than later so I can put time into sourcing materials second-hand and making the details myself. The costumes I did last year were fun, inexpensive, and mostly handmade, but I’ve set my sights on some cool projects this time around. I don’t think I’ll share them just yet? I still want to ensure the more involved ideas are possible, but in one of my next few posts I’ll probably share some ideas and their plans :,) I’m so excited!! 

It’s felt like a long 2 weeks, but that’s kind of everything I did creatively. I was needed pretty busy and needed elsewhere, but have plans for the week to come!

ₜₕᵢₛ wₑₑₖ: apparel & drawing & gift ideas

I just picked up a few blank shirts and have a few ideas for them. I also have some projects from a few weeks back I keep meaning to go back to, but just haven’t. so i'm hoping to work on some clothes this week and maybe jewelry?

There are also a few birthdays/celebrations coming up for me, so I may start putting together some gift ideas :-)

I’ll probably draw more too – I’m yearning to make doodles that make me proud.

I like u I appreciate u

Thank you for stopping by for this brief catchup

Xxooxxooxxooxxooxxooxxooxxoo

__ benzie ❤︎₊ ⊹ ❤︎₊ ⊹

Mondaayy mondaaayyyyy

I hope your week was lovely, welcome back . . . ..

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i did nothing of note. Have an old doodle.

Ⓣⓤⓔⓢⓓⓐⓨ & Ⓦⓔⓓⓝⓔⓢⓓⓐⓨ

I’ve been really into the idea of face and head jewelry lately, so I wanted to brainstorm a few ideas.

(a little inspiration if you’re curious VVVV) 

*click image to visit source*

It’s still super minimal and early in the process, but I want to spend a little extra time on it, and ideally have it done by summer. I absolutely love the idea of making a beaded one too that looks slightly different in structure, but feel less confident in my ability in beads, as I do with hardware and metal pieces. Idk maybe if I start to get the hang of the first one, I’ll dive headlong into the second- why not? Either way you’ll hear more about the progress on this endeavor in the coming weeks. 

As far as face jewelry goes- I know the execution for some of my ideas will be a bit simpler, and I have an idea of how I want a few pieces to look. Will definitely be working on at least one this week- we’ll see how far I get <3

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Ⓢⓐⓣⓤⓡⓓⓐⓨ & Ⓢⓤⓝⓓⓐⓨ

Spent some time drawing this weekend <3 

Saturday, mostly around the house, but Sunday I met up with a crafting group I’ve been taking part in! We met at Portola Coffee Roasters in Costa Mesa and tried their banana matcha, which was delightful. The seating & atmosphere was super nice and spacious too which was cool :-) I love spending time with other creatives- it reminds me that art is infinite, and that beauty can be found everywhere. 

Ｔｈｉｓ ｗｅｅｋ：metal accessories / more drawing / whatever :p 

Feeling a little consumed by the idea of wearing a metal head piece around, so I’ll definitely be working on that a bit more. I also think I want to visit a few local bead/ hardware shops to get ideas for the new projects.

Drawings felt like they sucked a little less this time around, so I’ll spend more time doing that too. I had a nightmare around a month ago and have been tempted to draw some of what I saw before I woke up. Maybe I’ll do that also, idk.

I like u I appreciate u and thank u for taking off ur shoes before coming in



Til next week

Xo

benzie