Cover Time!!!

"At Last" cover by Maya in the Moment and BoifromIpanema

Heart Burn crafty Shenanigans

 I was at Michael's arts and crafts a while ago and while browsing the aisle, I came across this really cool iron-on applique by the Crafty Chica.  I've had it sitting around for a while because I am very capricious and I could never decide where or what to put it on.  

   Well today I decided to man-up and just do it already.  So I pulled out my favorite denim jacket and made a commitment.. and I'm totally happy with the result :) I just may start to make more commitments...

hows about a face tattoo for starters??!!!!!!! 

ok maybe I'll start with giving my dog a bath or something first

anyways...application was totally easy 

My jacket was already pre-washed because I have owned it for quite some time, but if you are using a new item, it is important to pre-wash the item to avoid the applique coming off when the article shrinks.   

I then placed the patch on my Jacket in the location I wanted.  After trying many places I decided on putting the applique on my right shoulder.  

After carefully placing the applique in the exact desired position, I covered the area with an old t-shirt and pressed  the applique onto the sleeve of my jacket, held it there for about 30 seconds, turned the sleeve inside out and repeated the process from the inside.

Et voila! A rad patch that gives any Jacket, hat, T-shirt, backpack or bag a gnarly customized look

ttyl beijos tchau

 BoifromIpanema

CHA cha Creative Shenanigans

      So a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the annual CHA (Craft and Hobby Associations) convention in Anaheim, California.  This place was seriously an artist's DREAM! So many new products aimed at bringing the arts to the masses.
      There were business seminars, workshops, make-and-take booths where one could sample products (then take them home<--my favorite part) and hundreds of vendors from all around the world!
 One of my absolute favorite booths/vendors was the iLoveToCreate booth.. It was so colorful and the people were so friendly and helpful.
     Every corner of the booth, from the Betsy Johnson painted mannequins, the AMAZING drool-worthy wall of paints, the dope body painting to the Crafy Chica display was full of vibrant colors and  TONS of creativity.  It was such an amazing experience.

body paints! 

*drool

My sister Pearmama and I at the Crafty Chica glitter wall

Pearmama AKA my sister Denise

      I'm so stoked for the next years show! I even got a bit of face time in iLoveToCreate's video.  I guess i just kept hanging around so they figured they would ask me something.. hah   

Them Good Genes

I'd like to think I come from a long line of talented people.....well I would like to believe that. -_-
                                                                            anyways
One thing I do know, is that one of the most talented and inspiring persons I know, just happens to be my big sister Denise A.K.A Pearmama.  She recently designed some pretty awesome scarves that just scream Bad-Ass-ery!

these 100% Pashmina scarves come in a variety of colors 

Perfect for the Cold Seasons ahead!

Punk Rock Sugar Skull...now really, does it get any better??

 Take a look for yourself and visit her personal blog at www.pearmama.com or her Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pearmama for even more amazing work, not to mention her hilarious commentary on life, love, family and all around craziness.