Little Voices Inside My Head

Tea Time Inspiration

2013-05-23T22:15:00.000-07:00

Coming up with ideas for stuff to make has never been an issue with me.

Quite the contrary, I am continuously jotting down in my "idea" pad items I'd like to eventually create.

It is time, correction, it is the lack of time that I often struggle with. If only I had the luxury of crafting 24/7. But alas, this craftwife must juggle running a household and all the domestic duties which are required of a wife, Mother, Nana, and homemaker. Today I felt compelled to sew and while enjoying my mid morning ritual which consists of an Earl Grey Latte and Lifetime TV, I decided to not jot down the idea that popped into my head, but to actually have the notion come to fruition.

Today I made a tea themed apron AND a tea themed handbag.

Baby Doll Zombiefied

2013-05-11T08:46:00.001-07:00

Just recently I was asked to "zombiefy" a cabbage patch doll. Her new Mommy was very pleased with the final outcome.

Not too shabby.

I have a trunk full of Barbies, Barbie heads, Bratz dolls, Bradley dolls and other baby dolls that has been screaming for a StinkyMonkey4eva.biz Vampire, Zombie, or Sugar Skull makeover. I need more hours in a day!

2013-03-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

Misson Accomplished!

2013-03-08T09:57:00.001-08:00

My "Black Cat" bathroom redo in finally complete.

Yaaaay for Pinterest!

Yaaaaay!

Black Cat Bathroom Mission

2013-02-13T16:40:00.002-08:00

The 2013 redo's have finally begun.

Yaaaaaay!

To reflect my love for black cats,

I've decided to redo our

bathroom in a black cat theme.

I'm now totally addicted to Pinterest

and hope to execute many

of the nifty and

clever pins I've

"pinned".

I began with the duanting task of removing

icky old wallpaper from

an old cupboard.

This pin totally

did the job!
I scrubbed and cleaned
this sucker good.

Total out of pocket cost: $5

The two mirrors above the cabinet were

purchased at the 99 Cent Store along with the

black rose contact paper &

2 rows of hooks which I attached

to the bottom, as well as the back, of the cabinet.

I had the fabric and tension rod on hand.

The ingredients used for my DIY

wallpaper remover

were already in the laundry room.

One section of our bathroom
has now been completed.
I've got 6 more sections

to conquer.

Anticipation

2013-02-09T21:49:00.001-08:00

I consider myself an autumn and winter person.

The Spring here in the armpit of California is nice, but

the summers here are brutal.

Ew.

I am enjoying the winter and it's cold weather, yet I feel

a stirring anticipation for the

weather to heat up a bit.

Say it ain't so.

This is so out of character for me,

for I usually cling to the winter and

cold weather and

dread the beginning of Spring.

This year is different.

I've got big plans for some DIY

home renovations.

I am excited about

cleaning up the yard, fixing up the back patio,

creating a kick ass garden,

retiling the bathroom floor,

and redoing our kitchen.

Oh, and we are also planning on painting the exterior

of the house.

Yaaaaay!

Baby Steps

2013-02-05T18:37:00.001-08:00

I've been teaching myself to crochet.

I am determined.

I have mastered the slip knot, chain, & single chain.

Baby steps.

BeautiSkulls

2013-01-30T21:28:00.001-08:00

I am super duper excited

about a project I'm working on.

2013-01-25T00:26:00.002-08:00

Strange how a song can automatically transport me to
once upon a time.

Colourfield makes me smile, close my eyes, and escape.

No mortgage. No cellulite.

Just me and my 21 year old butt,

that looked pretty good in leggings,

caravanting along the Belmont Shore.

Thank you, Colourfield

The Cheese is Old and Moldy

2013-01-23T01:20:00.000-08:00

I now have a new toy and outlet:

Mold making.

Yaaaay!

I'll now save oodles of dough by making molds

in order to reproduce cabochons I use regularly.

This youtube video inspired me
to take the plunge
and experiment with mold making.

Here's a shot of my craft room.

We have a huge garage

and eventually I plan on converting it into

my crafting oasis

which, I predict,

will not be big enough

for me either.

I'm also teaching myself to knit

and crochet.

I just love making stuff and I am so blessed

and fortunate that I am

now able to finally

live my dream.

2013-01-19T01:13:00.001-08:00

The Mr. is snoring away.

I love to watch him sleep.

He fell asleep with the TV on and I can hear

"1,000 Ways To Die" blaring in the next room.

I should get up and lower the volume

considering that it's almost 1am.

Anywho, I worked on tote bags today.

Cheg it.

There sure are allot of sex talk & Pajagram

commercials this time of night.

Now time for me catch up on this past Wednesday's American Horror Story.

Inzombia

2013-01-17T01:01:00.002-08:00

In the simplest terms,

Mama didn't raise no "one trick pony".

Sugar Skulls!

2013-01-14T22:53:00.002-08:00

I've finally finished the first batch of skullies

that I received from Haunted Hair Candy.

Yaaaay!

Please visit StinkyMonkey4eva.biz on facebook

if interested in owning any of the above.

My Weekend

2013-01-14T00:15:00.000-08:00

The following is a pictorial representation of my weekend.

Crafting on The Spur of The Moment

2013-01-12T20:45:00.000-08:00

Just a bit ago we had friends over

and as we chatted over coffee and pumpkin bread,

my friend mentioned that she needed a new Bible cover.

She went on to share that she wished

she could find a "cool" and unique cover.

She really likes the Raiders.

FLASH CRAFT!

I have never made a Bible cover before,

but I was able to whip this up

in under 35 minutes

and without a pattern.

Not too shabby.

Shattered Dreams

2013-01-11T22:57:00.003-08:00

This Christmas my youngest daughter

gave me a Singer Knitting Machine.

As a child, my GrandMama taught me how to knit,

crochet, embroider, cross stitch, and sew,

but it's literally been decades since I've

picked up a hook or a needle.

I was truly excited to get my hands
on this thing and begin knitting.

During my last thrift shop excursion, and with it being a 50% off all merchandise day,

I scored a huge bag of yarn for only $3!

I was super duper stoked and had BIG plans and

a bazillion and half ideas that

I wanted to implement.

I had even found a pair of some great vintage yarn

for only $1.65.

It was half off day, remember?

With pink and black being my most favorite color combo

in the whole wide world, I just knew

it was proof positive that my

first knitting project would rock!

Tonight was to be the night that I would finally use my new knitting machine.

Should I begin with a scarf?

A hat?

Maybe I'd make those cute little bows

that everyone is wearing.

Long story short~

The Singer Knitting Machine

BLOWS!

SUX!

STINKS!

IS WORTHLESS!

IS A PIECE OF CRAP!

This bogus contraption continuously skipped and jumped rows.

What a disappointment it turned out to be.

My baby girl meant well, and bless her heart,

for it is the thought that counts.

New Year Resolution #14:

Learn to knit and crochet by the end of this year.

Whatcha Working on StinkyMonkey4eva.biz?

2013-01-10T19:44:00.002-08:00

Remember these?

I spent today painting and decorating them.

They're now ready to be glazed and

strung up on pretty beads.

La Virgen de Cafe

2013-01-08T22:56:00.001-08:00

I love coffee.

I love Colombian, Java, French Roast,

Italian, Mochachino, Cafe au Lait, Cappuccino,

Frappe, Iced, Russian, Irish, Mexican, Macchiato,

Espresso, Americano, Hawaiian Kona, Latte, Melya,

Mocha, Turkish, Indian, Cortado,

Viennese, Double, Tripple
and
even black.

You get my drift.

I hold coffee in high regard.

I've created a very special apron to pay homage

to that bewitching ebony velvet and elixir of life.

Behold, I give you

La Virgen de Cafe!

Oh, and here's the apron I made for

Haunted Hair Candy.

Yaaaaaay!

Haunted Hair Candy

2013-01-07T23:52:00.001-08:00

Specializing in the cutest handmade hair accessories, Haunted Hair Candy is an online shop owned and operated by a fellow misfit craftwife here in sunny California, USA. As an added bonus, Haunted Hair Candy shares hair styling and fashion tips. Now how cool is that?
StinkyMonkey4eva.biz is designing and creating a special apron just for Haunted Hair Candy who happens to be a huge sugar skull fan. In return, I received a package with today's mail containing the delicious skullies pictured below.

These handmade delights are ready for painting and will be used in future StinkyMonkey4eva.biz projects. Yaaaaaay! I am super excited to dive in and pretty them up. I've finished Haunted Hair Candy's apron and tomorrow I will snap a few pictures and share them with you all soon. Knowing that I dig vampires, these adorable hair clippies where also shipped to me. Super Cute!

Please visit Haunted Hair Candy on facebook or stop by their Etsy page. You won't be disappointed.

Wally-World Haul

2013-01-05T23:27:00.000-08:00

I LOVE Walmart like nobody's business.

Where else, other than my beloved Walmart, can I purchase the week's groceries, my families toiletries, everything I need for our home, craft supplies, and have my oil changed?

My Walmart of choice has an adjacent Michaels which make my bimonthly Walmart ventures all the more pleasurable. My Dear Walmart, I love that I can have an eye examination and lens fitting, mac on a Filet O Fish, and grab ink for the printer while my new tires are being aligned. Target smarget, I say. They are ridiculously overpriced and I've never been a fan of khaki colored pants. Target blows.

Here's some of what I picked up earlier today.

This lot has major craft potential. I'm super excited about the oven bake clay and the lip fabric is too cute. I also scored black polka dotted tulle at only $1 a yard. I stockpiled the entire bolt.

I shared today's Walmart adventure with my baby girl. We had the most fun.

Ronald was pretty stoked as well.

Giveaway. Yaaaaay!

2013-01-04T21:45:00.001-08:00

Ready, Set, Go!

2013-01-04T08:49:00.001-08:00

International Delight's

Amaretto coffee creamer makes me happy.

YUMMO!

I am so ready to conquer this day.

Mold Mania

2013-01-02T23:31:00.001-08:00

Our lab here in StinkyMonkey4eva.biz Land is brewing and bubbling over with lots of new creations. Yaaaay!

Welcome 2013

2013-01-02T02:04:00.000-08:00

2012 was a pretty decent year, unlike 2011 which will forever be seared into my recollection as "The Year of the KOOKS". 2012 unfolded without incident. StinkyMonkey4eva.biz had a good run in 2012 as business grew and name recognition increased. It's been three years to the day since we uprooted and relocated from HB, OC to the Armpit of California and I've yet to adapt to this, for lack of a better word, pit.
Okay, okay. I suppose with it being a new year and all I should at least make an effort to be a bit more optimistic. Take two. I enjoy the cold weather, during the winter months, here in the Armpit of California. Living 200 yards from the Pacific Ocean, we rarely, if ever, busted out our parkas. Admittedly, I do delight in layered clothing, scarves, and mittens. Whatever.
I am, however, enthusiastic and hopeful for what 2013 will bring.
StinkyMonkey4eva.biz is thinking big.

Farewell 2012 -

Inzombia

2012-12-30T01:49:00.001-08:00

So.
I'm doing the "Instagram" thing now, as well as the "Viddy" thingy.
This could get interesting.