Happy Mondaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy

Here’s a look at last week’s project progress c:

 I finally wrapped up a few pieces of clothing I’ve been wanting to finish for a while. The list of personal projects always feels bottomless because there are no deadlines :,) Although, it’s always fun to work on bringing a vision to life that’s meant for yourself. For the first time in a while too, I’m altering some jeans I want to draw on and stamp! I plan to test the bleach payoff and see if I like the results. I’ve also got some shirts I’ve really wants to alter by means of sewing, but wasn’t sure how to go about it initially. I don’t mind sewing by hand but think it also may be time to test my hand at using a sewing machine. I don’t have one personally, but I think some libraries offer one to borrow/use so I may try that as an option. Hoping to make some strides in my apparel process that carry past just my personal projects.

I also revisited the collages I was working on some months ago. I recently inherited some cute new beads and put some to good use in finishing some of these <3 (present in the first collage :-)

Ｎｅｘｔ ｗｅｅｋ： ａｎｏｔｈｅｒ ｗｅｅｋ ｏｆ ｅｖｅｒｙｔｈｉｎｇ

Last week I also spent some time going through projects I used to have listed to my online shop. It made me want to put them out there again (I may have mentioned this previously). Maybe the new year will bring me to new markets and such. In the past, putting focus on the social, monetary, and planning side of things deflated my creativity in a big way, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss it a little. I think in the coming weeks I’ll revisit/refine some existing wearable die laughing projects <3

I do wanna work on a little of everything this week though. In particular, I’m struggling with an old pair of peeling pleather shoes I’d like to give another chance at life. I’ve tried in the past to adhere the peeling with a layer of top coat and paint, but I don’t think it’s enough- my plan now is to just peel them entirely and go from there? So that’s one thing I’d like to get to the bottom of. 

I also want to pick up the Niphetos (falling snow) painting again? I’m disappointed that my progress on it has been so lacking. I pick it up, just to put it down again. I feel like I do that with a lot of pieces I find to be a little more ambitious, or involve techniques I haven’t really used yet. I’m simultaneously so excited and overwhelmed I just don’t start. Maybe I’ll re-watch the twilight zone episode that inspired its conception and the motivation will come to me.

I feel like my creative endeavors are a non-stop flow of interchanging projects. The week after this one I think I’ll embrace the holiday spirit and start on some DIY holiday décor <3 I already plan to make a little star garland with some old fabric scraps and probably some buttons/beads. Another project in rotation I’ll be sure to share with you ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

thank you for stopping by - you know i appreciate you

xoxo

kenzie <3

p.s... . . I've been listening to Barbara Dane and the Chambers brothers lately and have been learning a lot about Barbara and her life. She was a passionate musician and activist and my life is better off having known about her dedication.

Hello again!!!

I hope you had such a great Halloween. I can’t believe it myself but not only did we finish all of the DIY costumes in time, but also got lots of pictures :-)

In this order: Chuck E Cheese & Munch, Gloomy bear & Pity, King Kong & Godzilla, Kenny & Spenny, Jan& Wayne Skylar, Bonny & Foxy

The amazing edited photos are courtesy of my sweet liam (my better half in this duo)

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Along with the costume pictures, we also watched Invasion of the body snatchers (1978) via projector which was fun <3 A must-watch in my opinion.

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I didn't get a chance to pick up any paintings last week so I'll probably do so this week. I'll probably visit the WIP pile too so I can shake things up c:

I made good progress on the Chuck E cheese project, but think I'll share more next week <3

I hope your week was so great

as always, thank you for stopping by ♡

XOXOXOXOXOXO

-Benzie BOO!!!!!

h a p p y n e w w e e k ! ! ! !

I worked on a lot of apparel this week! Some stamping and some doodles. There’s always so much more that I’d like to get done. I’ve been hoping to spray paint some pieces too and just haven’t had the chance. I’m happy with what I managed though J I also altered a few pairs of pants to size and will hopefully work on those too? Not sure yet

I also altered this red beanie I’ve had forever. I don’t wear it a lot but like the new little ears c:

mind the blue water soluble markings that will disappear with the garments first wash after curing ofc but I love how everything is turning out <3 I can’t wait to give these a wash after they cure so I can wear them out at last. 

I finished the costume pieces as well! I can’t believe Halloween is just around the corner- I totally lost track of time this month. My initial plan was to take pictures of my costumes throughout the month and upload accordingly but that didn’t go as planned. :’O I'll probably just take the pictures and upload them all together.

I want to figure this out by next Halloween!! I’ve had a taste of putting costumes together myself and now I have so many ideas I want to execute. I may just do some throughout the year as side projects and by the time it’s October again I’ll have an arsenal of niche DIY costumes. You’ll see them if I do. 

lastly, i made cinnamon roll intestines for a picnic with my friends Not really a creative endeavor of mine, but will share anyway <3 It's halloweentime, get into it.

Next week: more apparel more time doodling and painting??

I've been feeling a little stagnant lately, Thinking I'll work on a few projects here and there and maybe try to conceptualize something new. With the new year approaching I've had a lot on my mind. I've been considering the possibility of selling at markets again or even opening up the site shop again? I feel like the thought presents itself more and more lately. Time will tell

Please celebrate the rest of the spooky week however makes you happy!!

be safe have fun :-)

thank you for stopping by!! i appreciate you more all the time

xoxoxooxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxxxxxxxooxoxooooooxoxoxoxoxooooooooooooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooxo

-kenzie benzie pudding pie

ᴴᵉʸ!!!!!

𖹭 happy Monday 𖹭

My flights to and from were nonstop and went smoothly- I read “The Metamorphosis”, “Shooting an Elephant”, and “Jemina, The Mountain Girl”, doodled in my sketchbook, and did 5 word search puzzles. <3 Last time i traveled I bought a little book full of them and I highly recommend.

Also- here are some moments from my trip!!

It is so picturesque in Michigan this time of year. I enjoyed the change of pace, and am ready to get back into projects at home

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Next week: ᵖᵉʳˢᵒⁿᵃˡ ᵖʳᵒʲᵉᶜᵗˢ, ᵖᵃⁱⁿᵗⁱⁿᵍˢ ᵃⁿᵈ ⁱᶠ ᵗⁱᵐᵉ ᶜʰᵘᶜᵏ ᵉ ᶜʰᵉᵉˢᵉ ᵖʳᵒʲᵉᶜᵗ.

I came back inspired to customize some of my personal apparel so I’ll spend my time on that. I think I want to bleach paint a headband and draw on a pair of pants. I also want to finish more of what’s in the WIP painting pile.

I also so badly need to work on and finish that Chuck project!! I know I’m gonna love the outcome. It’s just a messy process so I think I default to whatever else I planned instead. Let's change that this week.

Also I haven't forgotten the the costumes i just completely fell behind :,O Will share ASAP

Thank you for stopping by!!

X O X O X OOOOOOOOOOOO

-- jumbo jet Benzie

^^ (was stuck in my head the whole trip)

ᴴᵉˡˡᵒ ʰᵉˡˡᵒ ʰᵉˡˡᵒᵒᵒᵒᵒ

I’ll be out of town next weekend so I tried to keep busy during this last week

Sooo I worked on a few unexpected side projects this week- they’re different than the ones I had worked on a few weeks back. I won’t be able to share them here yet, but may eventually do so- I like how they turned out :-)

October is kind of leaving without me; I can’t believe we’re already about halfway through the month and I haven’t posted my costumes yet :,O 

(nothing new on niphetos,,…. ,., maybe when I’m back from my trip)

next week: doodling? probably portable projects :V

I'll probably be keep projects small and fleeting because i'll be traveling a bit. Will definitely bring a sketchbook and current reading material to keep myself busy.

Will see you next time with some costume pics <3

Thanks for stopping by

Xoxo oxxo xo oxxo

kenze

ᴬⁿᵒᵗʰᵉʳ ʷᵉᵉᵏ ᵒᶠ ᵖʳᵒʲᵉᶜᵗˢ !!

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I’ve also spent time on my costumes for this Halloween and wanted to share some pictures :)

So the couples costumes for this year are:

·      Bonny & Foxy (featuring Pina as Chica)

We initially wanted to be Freddy and Bonny, but our plan for the masks fell through so we decided to pivot :.O. I still think we lucked out, though. We found the bunny and fox masks at the discount store for I think $3 each? and we had all the materials to alter them at home :-) I am a little disappointed I didn't take "Before" pictures of the masks- I was overzealous in starting the projects.

Will also be making a small "Let's Eat!!!!" bib for Pina to wear :)

·      King Kong & Godzilla

I have a fantastic King Kong onesie gifted to me from a fantastic friend so I'll be donning that for the occasion. The Godzilla mask is a re-painted dinosaur mask we got for a dollar last halloween.

·      Jan & Wayne Skylar

I have a pair of glasses that are pretty much identical to Jan's so that's pretty lucky. Wearing whatever's closest in our closets <3 I also got a wig to cut into a bowl cut and omg it's so horrible. I wanted to keep the trend of spending as little as possible so it was $3. Naturally, it's not the same at the one in the pictures and isn't even blonde! so idk we'll troubleshoot that or whatever idk

·      Chuck E Cheese & Munch (reprising this one from last year)

pretty much the same elements from last year, except I got a new purple shirt that's more fitted so I think the fit will look extra cute.

·      Gloomy bear & Pity

finishing up a pink hand-sewn beanie, pink fur gloves I'll be adding little claws too and maybe a pink top? Pity's design is pretty simple so lots of improvisation here.

·      Kenny & Spenny

We'll pretty much just be dressed in every day clothing to match the outfits from the episode. I made myself a "Spencer Rice is a shit eating fuck head" crop top months ago. Maybe we'll get a fake nose for my Spenny. We'll see if we can find one soon and for cheap!!

we still need to iron out a few details but first costumes posted soon ;O

Next week: more painting/ costume stuff/ Chuck project

Tying up loose ends for the costumes. will continue to tackle the stack of paintings. Will also hopefully HOPEFULLY put more time into the chuck e cheese project. Maybe I'll put on my handmade ears and use Chuck's ratty rat spirit to guide my project to completion

this and that this and that will try to keep making stuff

thank u for always stopping by

xoxo

kenzie