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    lots of new shirts and some flattened cans

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    Heyyy theeerreeee

    New bits of clothing for both me and die laughing (: 

    The last 4 are for me to keep and I love them <3 I still need to go over them with a few layers of permanent ink – will likely do that in the coming week <3

    Can you tell I’ve been loving the panda stamp I made a few months back? . ..


    I really enjoyed getting to do some stamping on all the new blanks I came into recently. I got a good variety of styles and sizes which of course,  I love :] with all these new pieces, I think it’s about time I try to sell some x_x hopefully coming to a market near you? Maybe when it’s less terribly hot we’ll seeeeee


    I also wanted to make a little space on the supplies shelf so I flattened a few cans for future projects. The strawberry peach la croix is probably my favorite flavor and also has one of my absolute favorite can designs so I’ll have to use those for something special ♡ ⁺₊𓏵

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     I also took a long walk and got some reference photos for the upcoming birthday projects. Can’t wait to get some progress and maybe share a little glimpse or so :)

    This week: apparel, new stamps? maybe some sewing?

    I want to tie up some loose ends on the apparel I started last week, so I’ll likely be doing some stamping and heat setting when I get the chance. I also have a pile of tops that I’ll be spray painting, curing, etc. All the stamping on new apparel has made me want to brainstorm some new ideas for patterns and stamps to make ⋆｡°✩

     

    I also want to use up some scrap fabric from the material shelf, so I plan to do a little sewing this weekend ^^ I may need to do some sewing for this year’s costumes too, so I’ll try to get some ideas there .. . .. 

     

    I can’t wait to share !! ⁺˳‧₊♡࿐

     

    Thank you thank you for stopping by I appreciate you!! So much!!!!

    XO

    BENZIE

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    Chuck e Cheese project, tote bag, pop tab head piece, and my new skates

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    Happy new week! 

    𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢:  Started the week off strong with some motivation to work on my Chuck E Cheese shadow box! I finished painting the checkers on the outside, pasted some color pictures around the perimeter, and adhered some of my personal pictures and memorabilia inside ^^ My goal is to obtain more tickets and tokens to line the inside of the box, but I love how it’s turning out. I also have to drill in a D-ring to hang the tray from the wall, but I’ll likely do that at the very end. 

    𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢: Saw Backrooms at a beautiful Regal Edwards theatre. Here are some commemorative pictures. 

    I also made some strides were made on a few wearables ^^ I added to that tote bag project I had started, and adhered a few of the pieces. I think I want to add a background layer to a few of the cut outs, and finalize with some sewing but that shouldn’t take too long. I’m still without a sewing machine, so I plan to do it by hand.


    As I was wrapping up, I did get a little inspired at the thought of sewing a little doll or character to add to the mix so maybe I’ll do that too <3 I also set aside some ribbons I’ve had and may weave those through the strap of the bag, or run them along the top of the tote, or maybe just tie one in a bow on the front. I want the tote wrapped up by this week though, so you’ll see the finished product next week <3


    I also finished this shirt I bleach stamped with a lino cut I made. It kinda looks like guts and I like how they don’t all look the same. 

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    𝚆𝚎𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢  & 𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢: 

    I finally started on a new metal head piece! I ended up scrapping the last one for parts and started on this one instead. I’ve been collecting pop tabs for a few months now and have plenty to use for projects, so this will be the first of many :)

    I loooove the progress I’ve been making. I still have some layers to go, but I’m getting the hang of adding in layers like this. It’s tedious and time-consuming but I’m really enjoying myself. 


    I also re-worked some old Die Laughing necklaces I’ve had in my inventory. I like them a lot better after some little adjustments. I’d like to do more alterations on more old projects- I’ll probably go through the jewelry I have and see what can be done. 

    𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢 & 𝚂𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚍𝚊𝚢 & 𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢: I spent the weekend on some birthday projects <3 I may as well not mention these because I can’t share them, but I love how they’re turning out so much I really just can’t wait to share. I finished the first and the second and third are really rounding out :,) those will be featured in an end of the month/beginning of August blog for sure! ⋆｡°✩

    I also spent Saturday night trying out my new roller skates outside my front door. I haven’t fallen a whole lot yet, so I think I may be missing the point a little. Not like I’m really complaining, but I think I’ll need to take some risks in the coming weekends. Until then, here's a glimpse of my cutie new skates I thought I’d share with you

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    𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚔: finish tote bag/ face and head jewelry/ paint some purses?

    Lots of tying up loose ends and maybe if that ends up feeling really nice and satisfactory I’ll start some new projects I have no business starting.

     

    I hope your week was full of strides and maybe even some risks

    Thanks for stopping by

    xoxo

    Keenzie Beenzie 

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    holiday garland progress & future plans

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    happy December ! I’m glad to see you

    Let me show you some of the little bits of the paper garlands I started on :)

    I started on the “Stew”, “Swan”, and “Apples” pieces. I need to make a few more apples, and I thought about adding some chicken, a potato, garlic and some bay leaves for the stew. I also want to add more accents to the swan piece too so it’s nice and long and I can hang it across a wall in my living room. To make the elements, I’ve been using oil pastels on chipboard and cardstock scraps. To hang the pieces, I’m just using a string from a spool. 


    I started cutting out shapes for the fabric garland but will follow up with worthwhile progress pictures next week ♡


    I spent some time on the stay a while page this weekend too! It's nearly finished for the holidays. Give it a look if that piques your interest <3

    Next week: all the projects

     

    The other day I was thinking about my recent artistic endeavors. I feel like I’ve had a hard time wrapping up the loose ends on projects. I used to approach planning my week with a bit more structure, but as of late, have been laying out projects pretty loosely. I think I’ll go back to picking a few specific tasks and progress I hope to make will be given a harder deadline.

     

    I’ve moved away from my traditional projects for a bit and now spend more time crafting than anything. I kind of like it during the holidays- I’ve been able to embrace the handmade charm I love about this time of year. Coming up, though, I'd like to revisit some drawings and paintings I haven't made time for in a while.

     

    I think I’ll spend this week and maybe the next after tying up loose ends and clearing out my WIP pile.


    -       More diy holiday décor

    -       Finish all the little details on remaining collages

    -       Personal apparel


    why can't i do everything i want to all the time

    

    More progress next week


    Thanks for stopping by

    Xo

    kenz