Archive for the ‘Crafty’ Category
Munny: Happy Birthday Gianna
Once of my nieces is obsessed with Dunnys… and she just turned 2 years old yesterday. Yea, sounds crazy doesn’t it? Once she saw my insane collection a while back (commonly referred to as “The Dunny Museum”) she was completely floored. Her jaw dropped and she screamed “Dunny” over and over. I figured it was only a natural progression to give her a custom Munny for her birthday… even if she is only 2.
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Categories: Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Slim Munny
Commissioned Mini Munny for Southside Slim. I was experimenting with the larger Sharpie Paint Markers I have. They definitely feel nicer than the Extra Fine Tip. The paint flow is much more even and there is less clogging/drying – but it’s frustrating that I can’t achieve fine detail. I still have a few more brands of paint marker to try though, so we’ll see. (SIDENOTE: I despise DECO COLOR paint markers even more than before. After clear coating my R50 Munny, the marker seemed to be “sealed” – no long... MORE
Categories: Art, Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Plum Munny for Sale!
When I made my first Munny a bunch of people asked if he was for sale. He may not have been but this little guy is. If you’re interested check him out at the store! And hey, if you miss out, I may be able to make you one of your own. Just ask. Check him out at the Honey Design Store – i’m a design whore.
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Categories: Art, Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Custom Munny: R50 Munny Part 3
Now that I’m on the “custom vinyl toy creation” bandwagon, I really wanted to test out some paint markers, so I made this little guy. And… I really hate paint markers. I tried two different types:
Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Markers: I feel like even with an Extra Fine Point, the tip is still too large. The paint flow was alright, a bit bumpy on the Munny’s surface though. I didn’t have the precession I would have wanted. It’s just really frustrating when I can’t achieve the kind of precision and ... MORE
Categories: Art, Crafty, Vinyl Toys
Herb Williams’ Addiction: Crayons are a gateway drug.
I’ve seen some amazing crayon art before. Herb Williams has definitely created some of the best. I love the way he includes the wrappers for texture and color. Brilliant.
UPDATE: I neglected to mention if you’re in the NYC area, definitely check out his show at Rare Gallery I’m definitely going to hit it up:
Open until January 16
547 W 27 Street | No. 514
New York New York 10001
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm
Check his artist statement to get a little background on him:
Crayons are a gateway drug. To most ad... MORE
Custom Munny: Tribute to Tilt: Part 3
I finally completed my first custom Munny. (Tribute to Tilt) Hooray! OK, so there are a bunch of problems, it’s not perfect, but overall it came out pretty nice. I’ve got to give myself a little credit. I’m new at toy customization, and I’ve never used an airbrush before today. Sure, I made a lot of mistakes, but I’m looking to find out the error of my ways. Few things I’ve learned already…
Give light coats (thin mist) and let each coat them dry thoroughly between applications.
Do not overcoat.
Do not... MORE
Categories: Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Custom Munny: Tribute to Tilt: Part 2
After several coats of primer, I think this guy is ready for airbrushing. I’ll probably get to that sometime this weekend. He is either gonna be Pearlized Magenta or Fluorescent Raspberry. I’m thinkin’ the former.
Check out Part One.
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Categories: Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Custom Munny: Tribute To Tilt
When I saw Tilt’s custom Munny from the recent Munnyworld toy exhibit in NYC, I fell in love with it. I decided to create a similar toy and test out my new airbrush. I’ve selected only the letters “H-O-N-E-Y.” I want to try to paint it tomorrow night. Hopefully I can stick to that schedule. Stay Tuned.
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Categories: Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
I love Bakerella
Bakerella is scrumdidlyumptious. She creates confections that are crafted to perfection. I stumbled upon this website today and I simply can’t take my eyes off of it. I adore crafty baking, so this site is like heaven in two and a half clicks. The photography is brilliant. It really carries the site… makes it oh-so-inviting. Bakerella even shows you behind the scenes, shares her recipes and more.
I can’t even describe it properly. Go give her a visit and be prepared to be amazed.
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