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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__  kenzie . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

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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__ ʷᵉⁿᶻⁱᵉ

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

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOOO

__ ᴮᵉⁿᶻⁱᵉ

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

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, & 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

ⓜⓞⓝⓓⓐⓨ & ⓣⓤⓔⓢⓓⓐⓨ

lots of time in the sun drawing in the sketchbook . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ and finishing the panda stamp :3

ⓦⓔⓓⓝⓔⓢⓓⓐⓨ & ⓣⓗⓤⓡⓢⓓⓐⓨ

i was killing time during my mid-week lull and got into a little pre-shower makeup, so thought I'd share ^^

the makeup i used was not ideal for face painting at allll - i mostly used lipstick, eyeliner, and a white foundation corrector. I liked doing it so much, though, I'm kind of currently looking into face paints to use when i feel like it. Maybe I'll post more who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This was kind of the little project I was referring to in my past post? My initial idea was to use this reference picture and make my face into a 3d paper mache piece or even a mask, but the thought kind of overwhelmed me. I haven’t finished my chuck e cheese project, and have barely started my unicorn project :,) so I guess this idea can wait? Idk that hasn’t stopped me before, we’ll see what happens D:

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ⓢⓐⓣⓤⓡⓓⓐⓨ & ⓢⓤⓝⓓⓐⓨ

ｔｈｉｓ ｗｅｅｋ： new shirts / sketchbook

I’ll be customizing my new shirts from the discount store this week. I want to do more drawing because these last few pages have kinda felt like duds :/ I’m putting all the cans and such away for now, I think. I kind of thought about trying my hand at a mobile like I had mentioned before, but now I’m re-thinking the whole thing.. .. .. . .. . I’ll check my half-finished project pile and see what calls my name

Thank u for stopping by I’ll miss u wanna kiss u

Til next time

Xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxo

❀ kenze ❀