tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:11:03 +0000etsycraftsfriendsGiveawayscool shopsswapsdeviantARTcut out and keepdrawingszombiesswap-botwinnersblogsbunniesholidaysplushiesLOSTfamilyjmkitsaleATCcrafty friendslifebumposlothstechnologyembroiderylovemonstersdollsfree downloadshand sewingchristmasdepressiondiyscenehandmadehappinessinsomniaalice in wonderlandaltered bookgraphic designDotee DollsEasterTeesha Moore patchesartistscatscharitycommissionscustom orderdawandafree shippingrobotssugarlishestutorialsworkBob's BurgersCOVID-19HalloweenLittle Happy DayTina Belcheradventure timebirthdayfakesfan artmusicpixel artprintable planner stickersreviewsweird5chmeebaconbipolar disordercharliecookingcthulhufat shamingjonesymagpie journalmonkeysnunsopossumspixabayquotesraccoonssocial justicesupperfroggsurveysyetiBillEdgar Allan PoeJoAnnKatKiki-MyakiLaurelMr. KecklerPinterestadoptablesadvertisingaltered matchbookanxietyarmadilloboybulliescaptain kiddcraft showdecosdisplaysfeatureflickrfreedomhopeinsanityjesuskawaiikiralxcmail artmatchbook shrinemaxi padmenmini-zinesminnie burtonmissingnew yearninjaold photospaintingpollspositivityrelationshipsrubber stampssarcasmscott millershark weeksmash booksnowsteve earlesuccesstechlesswayzteestextile artthriftytreasuryv-roysvalentine's dayvinyl stickers(crafts and other tomfoolery)http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)Blogger501125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2232689920321071463Wed, 27 May 2020 11:17:00 +00002020-05-27T07:17:51.351-04:00artistscommissionsdeviantARTFor some reason I love to collect portraits of myself drawn by different artists.  I've been amassing them over the past 10 years.  The other day, I discovered the amazing art of Lemanntim on deviantART.  She had posted the cutest illustration for a children's book and I started watching/following her gallery.  She had the most awesome portraits as well.  I noticed http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/portrait-of-me-by-lemanntim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6179055182550845172Mon, 25 May 2020 08:31:00 +00002020-05-25T04:31:42.268-04:00ATCpixabayHere are some more ATC's I made with images from Pixabay. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/more-atcs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5621396718976035938Sun, 24 May 2020 14:27:00 +00002020-05-24T10:27:12.814-04:00artistsATCcool shopsCOVID-19crafty friendsetsypixabayswap-botswapsI've been hella bored this weekend.  This is nothing new.  I stay bored.  During the quarantine, I've been having a problem staying creative.  Before COVID-19, creativity seemed to flow effortlessly.  Now I have to force myself to make anything.  Yesterday, I decided I'd settle down in my chair in my literal cave (my workspace is recessed underneath a loft bed) and http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/pixabay-atc-fun-and-ransom-note.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-4934089283568956759Sun, 17 May 2020 15:07:00 +00002020-05-17T11:07:49.204-04:00craftsdollshand sewinghandmadeplushiesswap-botswaps I finally got my ass in gear and finished the Geralt de Rivia plushie in a bathtub.  This is for a swap on swap-bot.  The pattern I bought for this plush proved to be too difficult for me to understand with regard to the body.  I ended up keeping the head from that pattern and used a body pattern that I was more comfortable with.  I had to redo my tub because the newhttp://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/witcher-plushie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2004639372861489714Sun, 10 May 2020 01:40:00 +00002020-05-09T21:40:18.374-04:00hand sewinghandmadepixel artraccoonsswap-botswapsLately I have found little motivation to do anything creative (except for my Teesha Moore inspired creations).  I was unable to sleep last night and I was soooooo bored!  Finally about 5AM I decided I would pixelate the Tiger King, Joe Exotic.  If you haven't seen "Tiger King" on Netflix, you are definitely missing out.  It's a trainwreck mixed with a car crash, and a raging http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/joe-exotic-rascal-and-bunny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6760488925479484789Sat, 02 May 2020 23:19:00 +00002020-05-02T19:19:39.204-04:00craftshand sewinghandmadeTeesha Moore patchesSince I already made two bags, I felt it was time to create something else out of my collection of Teesha Moore inspired patches.  While I was on Pinterest the other day, I saw a TM inspired patch pillow, so that's what I made.  Here is the front and back of my pillow.  Making anything out of these patches requires sewing through numerous layers of fabric.  I found http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/05/teesha-moore-inspired-patch-pillow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3043126221430178020Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:43:00 +00002020-04-29T19:43:50.478-04:00craftshand sewingTeesha Moore patchesI started on another Teesha Moore inspired bag last night and finished it tonight.  I didn't put the binding around this one, so it has a scrappier look.  The pictures really don't do it justice. Next, I may make a journal cover instead simply because I own way too many bags.  Do you have any ideas of what I could make with my Teesha Moore inspired patches?   http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/04/i-finished-another-teesha-moore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-1258836668925394906Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:26:00 +00002020-04-29T19:45:06.978-04:00craftscrafty friendshand sewingswap-botswapsTeesha Moore patchesIn the past I've participated in many Teesha Moore inspired patch swaps on swap-bot.  I've never counted how many patches I've received and I can't begin to guess.  I have them in a large tote bag being put to no use whatsoever.  My BFF, Naomi, has made me 2 bags and 2 journal covers from some of my favorites.  A couple of years ago, I got up the courage to try and make http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-first-teesha-moore-inspired-bag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-1349494384478665427Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:51:00 +00002020-04-08T07:52:41.684-04:00adoptablesdeviantARTAdoptables are characters that an artist designs and sells or auctions off.  The person who buys them then has the rights to that character.  I just happened to see a couple of really cute adoptables in my deviantWATCH feed and I had to have them.  Both have tails that reminded me of an opossum (my favorite animal).  Adopt-Mii is the artist who designed both http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-first-adoptables.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6122269911619277769Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:59:00 +00002020-04-06T23:59:21.011-04:00COVID-19depressiondeviantARTpixel artStarting this afternoon and into the evening, things were rough for me.  At times I was depressed and at times I was numb.  I had 2 or 3 good days prior to today and I thought the worst was over.  I guess I started worrying once I heard that things were going to get worse and we were going to have a "Pearl Harbor/911" moment with regard to the pandemic.  I had to keep my mind http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/04/pixel-therapy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3801332669607969561Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:22:00 +00002020-03-26T02:23:44.846-04:00altered bookcraftsembroideryhand sewinghandmademagpie journalswap-botswapsI just joined a magpie journal swap on swap-bot.  I ended up using the altered journal that I put in my shop.  While I was working on my journal, I leaned over it to pick something up and accidentally bent the front cover.  I decided I'd make a felt cover to hide the damage.  I used some donut printed felt that I got a long time ago from Hobby Lobby.  I cut http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/magpie-journal-cover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-9073664050848830873Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:20:00 +00002020-03-25T23:20:38.771-04:00anxietycool shopsCOVID-19depressionetsyhopemagpie journalpositivityquotesrubber stampsDepression has been plentiful and anxiety high at my house over the past few days.  The threat of COVID-19 is all consuming and I find less and less joy.  A little bit of joy came in the mail today from Hong Kong after a nearly month long wait.  Little rubber stamps I ordered from efplanner on Etsy!  I ordered a custom stamp of my kawaii maxi pad and a few others. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/i-got-new-rubber-stamps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7292615407851678961Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:30:00 +00002020-03-20T22:31:31.623-04:00Bob's BurgersembroideryopossumsraccoonsTina BelcherMy Princess Tina embroidery is done and ready to go in the mail tomorrow. She looks a little wonky and reminds me of her mother, but still pretty good I think. It's been raining all evening and I didn't expect to be visited by the Rascal this evening, but I was graced by it's presence. Rascal is one of maybe two of our resident raccoons.  Rascal may actually be two raccoons http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/princess-tina-and-rascal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3325243262904963718Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:13:00 +00002020-03-20T20:13:06.897-04:00 I was so proud of the journal I made, and now I'm going to whine.  I got rated for it today and my partner didn't seem as thrilled.  I only got a 5 rating.  I didn't get a heart.  It's such a disappointment.  I spent a lot of time and put a lot of thought and love into my creation.  I guess all that matters is that I love what I made.  Sorry for being "http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/bummer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-4658571063065538354Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:25:00 +00002020-03-19T10:25:08.002-04:00Bob's Burgersdrawingsembroideryopossumsswap-botswapsTina BelcherHowever, that looks like what I'm going to have to do.  I decided to make an opossum embroidery piece for a stuffed bubble mailer swap, to top it off.  I also tweaked the Princess Tina embroidery pattern.  I removed the bangs and I think it looks so much better now. She looks a bit like Linda now though.  I won't be adding the braids on the buns either.  http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/i-dont-want-to-embroider-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-898406551496792591Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:36:00 +00002020-03-19T07:36:22.532-04:00deviantARTfat shamingsocial justiceIn case you didn't notice, I finally got a response from dA and I updated my original post here.  Since then, I have not heard back from anyone at dA.  The fat shaming thread is still going strong.  The disturbing thing is that no one is standing up against the OP (original poster).  I haven't posted in the thread because I know anything that I say will just be http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/deviantart-1-kiddo-0.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-4227768335318382762Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:26:00 +00002020-03-18T22:26:58.937-04:00altered bookBob's Burgerscrafty friendsdrawingsembroideryswap-botswapsTina BelcherMy BFF, Naomi, loves "Bob's Burgers."  It's our Easter tradition to exchange giant Easter eggs full of goodies each year.  For one of the items, I had a plain journal that I got at Target for $1.  I decided it was too boring, so I altered it into a "Bob's Burgers" themed journal. I lined the edge of each page with a different print of washi tape like I do with most of my http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/bobs-burgers-crafts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-945158589076341864Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:43:00 +00002020-03-18T11:43:26.381-04:00flickrhand sewinghandmadePinterestswap-botswapsTeesha Moore patches I just hosted an introductory Teesha Moore inspired patch swap on swap-bot.  Pictured above is the patch I made for the swap.  I'd forgotten that I had the vintage pickup truck fabric.  I received the polka dotted fabric in a private swap a couple of days prior to making this patch.  The patch is completely hand sewn.  The lines on the truck are all back http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/teesha-moore-inspired-patch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-221974490014460501Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:38:00 +00002020-03-17T05:38:01.929-04:00dollsfan artplushiesswap-botswapsMegan, spoilers ahead.  Avert your eyes!  I'm in a Witcher plushie swap on swap-bot with my pal, Megan.  Megan is far more advanced when it comes to sewing than I.  They can make clothing and costumes.  I can "get by" when it comes to making doll clothing.  I really don't do removable garments.  I'm pretty good at props though.  I found a vinyl http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/toss-plushie-to-your-witcher-plushie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2992463809578746406Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:15:00 +00002020-03-16T17:15:00.488-04:00altered bookdrawingsswap-botswapsI found out who my partner is for the altered composition book journal swap and learned that she likes Harry Potter.  I followed an online tutorial on how to draw a cute HP.  Here's my drawing: She's going to get sick of my drawings.   http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/another-peek-inside-book-its-magical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5304320896436482878Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:15:00 +00002020-03-09T01:15:57.900-04:00etsyLittle Happy Dayprintable planner stickersI decided to offer pre-printed, pre-cut planner stickers in my Etsy shop, Little Happy Day.  I chose 8 different designs, in rainbow colors (8 of each--64 total).  It's a great way to try out my planner stickers and see which ones you like the most.  Stop by Little Happy Day and have a look around. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/this-just-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6864860103323891160Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:17:00 +00002020-03-08T12:17:44.692-04:00decosetsyswap-botswaps This is a deco book I made for a swap on swap-bot.  It's a WTA (winner take all) swap, where one of the participants is randomly drawn to win all of the decos after they have been passed around and completed.  Unfortunately I was not the lucky swapper, so I will not be getting this deco back.  This has to be my favorite deco that I've made so far.  A deco is a small book orhttp://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/super-deco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5373448266669396947Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:34:00 +00002020-03-17T05:38:46.048-04:00bulliesdeviantARTfat shamingsocial justiceThe other day, I was browsing the deviantART forums, which is really never a good idea because it always results in me getting royally pissed off. I ran across a thread titled "Fat Grotesque Pigs." I was appalled at the hate that was spewing from the OP (original poster). It was as if they thought overweight people were barely human. What bothered me even more was that people were jumping in http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/deviantart-promotes-fat-shaming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-714291817847865909Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:49:00 +00002020-03-07T12:49:31.599-05:00altered bookcrafty friendsdrawingsJoAnnswapsHere are a few pages in the altered composition book that I've been working on. First, some "King of the Hill" pop art. I used Distress Inks for the background and the stamps were hand carved by my friend, Met. The next two pages are drawings of food that I've incorporated with song lyrics. And finally, I found this rubber stamp in the cheap bin at JoAnn yesterday which fits with the http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/inside-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6091896855156752347Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:27:00 +00002020-03-06T15:05:01.374-05:00altered bookcraftsetsyswap-botswapsI'm currently participating in a swap on swap-bot where we take an 80 page composition book, cover the front and back covers, decorate every 3rd page, and leave the rest of the pages blank for our partners to use to journal in. I'm having a great time working on this project. My front cover looks like this: I got the taxi scrapbook paper at Joann and the collage images from the wonderful http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2020/03/altered-composition-book-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddomerriweather)4