Well, I have been trying to rebuild my mad-making skills. And to do that I have been going through my “Make It Someday” file on my laptop. These are cool things that I saw while in bed for the last 2 years and hoped to try out someday.

That someday is here! I have been feeling better and better, and while I have a couple of paintings going, I decided last week, I needed something to do that would be finished in a day. Enter stage right…Sharpies! I have a spring coat that I have been wanting to decorate with sharpies for some time and thought that a trial project would be a good idea. I scanned the closet for a couple of candidates…A knit dress and a dressy blouse that looks great on, but is a bit dated. (Note the shoulder pads and material) I haven’t photographed the dress, but here is the blouse.

I have had a picture of a Swedish wallpaper design for sometime and thought about doing something like it in my basement, but I couldn’t wait. So here it is! Scroll down through the close ups and see how it looks. The Sharpies bled around the lines making a sort of gray that I really like. I started using that to enhance the look of the final product. Thanks for looking.

Yep! Featured! Don’t think I’ve ever been “featured” before…nope…never! Introducing “Hairy Bobb” everyone.

April 13th I submitted my first “Instructable” on how to make your own brain cell. (Perhaps a fatal error in marketing my Neurons…like divulging source code, or the recipe for Coke.) Anyway, within an hour of submitting it, I got an email from the robot  that I was a featured instructable! WOW! It was like being on Oprah, or snagging a Nobel Prize. I was flabbergasted! (does anyone really “snag” a Nobel?)

Anyway, I also entered the tutorial (that’s what an instructable is) in the “critter contest” and the voting started on the 25th. It closes TOMORROW, so if you would like to help me get one of the coveted “$25 gift certificate from Lion Brand Yarn. Plus an Instructables Prize Pack including a one-year Pro membership, Robot t-shirt, patch, (I REALLY want one) and stickers,” 

 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE… GO TO THE LINK AND VOTE!!!

This might be the only T-shirt I would ever actually wear with pride*

thanks everyone.

*does not include the “will work for shoes” T-shirt my sister-in-law gave me

Molly is a shy Neuron who is a bit uncomfortable in crowds but is loyal and true to whoever gives her love. She likes to help by holding things…pencils, pens, small rocks, rings, bottle caps, etc. A surprising fact about Molly is that she loves Elvis impersonators (er, sorry, “tribute artists”).

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Paige is a Neuron that loves to cheer you on! She is always on your side and can’t tell you enough how wonderful she thinks you are. (She imprints pretty quickly on you, obviously.) She also (and helpfully) knows the periodic tables by heart.

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Oh yes, Olaf is wise. He knows things deep and mysteries vast, and boundless is his understanding of prodigious amounts of information. But that would be just knowledge unless you are Olaf, who can put it all to use.

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Mia is always cold. She is covered with warm fuzzies from toes to eyeballs but still gets a shiver! It may account for her bluish color. Her best feature is she can tell the best ghost stories ever! She is also a big rugby fan.

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Yep, another new even dozen up on the Neuron Rebellion website! Enjoy. (and let’s all thank the genius I married…Kevin) Some stand up, some have moustaches, some are just plain odd…of course there is nothing new there. You may also notice a plethora of hats…well, I guess it’s this awful winter’s influence, it’s even seeping into my brain!

Some of you may know my Genius Husband (yes, it’s capitalized cuz it serves as his name in this case…ha! “case” a pun! …I hate puns.) dislocated his shoulder on the 2nd of February and is now in physical therapy himself. Yesterday was his first day and he is well on the mend! (Lyndsey…if you are watching…WE MISS YOU!)

Blah, blah, blah, I’m done. Oh, one more thing… You HAVE  to Check This Out! Code Organ

Lulu is the only Neuron to date known to have, well, tusks. We don’t know if this means she is a very old Neuron or an aberration, but she is a show stopper! She finds her tusks very useful to hold things and wipe her nose with as they’re bendable. Lulu loves woolgathering, day dreaming, and building castles in the air.

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Well this little Neuron knows where she stands on just about any issue. Up…she stands up. That’s her claim to fame among brain cells. If you need someone or something to stand up for you, Lottie March is your Neuron!

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.

Dewey is able to receive several local AM radio channels with his head-thingy’s. He is adventurous, fearless, and unsteady on his feet — not a great combination. Dewey loves guinea pigs and small dogs that snort. Oh, he may snore. 

Each Neuron is a one-of-a-kind original made from a variety of new and recycled materials in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.  Most of them are made in bed, entirely hand-sewn by Pat while she recovers.

Neurons are art dolls and not intended for children. Just to be clear…Neurons are not child-safe.