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

Cookie is the solid, grounded Neuron you are looking for. Cookie is well versed in cowboy songs, piano duets (like “Chopsticks”), and making very flaky biscuits. Cookie also has an extensive collection of candle snuffers kept at a small museum in Lemon, South Dakota.

Peanut is a dexterous Neuron and was headed for the circus with Cookie (another Neuron) until “the accident”. I can’t elaborate much but it involved a snow cone, a teddy bear, and a plastic fish…it is a painful memory. But Peanut is a happy Neuron today. Loves, loves, loves pajamas!

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.

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.

Tilda is not short for “Matilda” — that’s another Neuron. Tilda is in need of dental work, sure, but golly she is cheerful anyhow! Tilda knows five different martial arts but uses her powers only for good.

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.

Sampo is a Neuron of indeterminate origins, like his namesake. “Mystery Science Theater 3000” thought Sampo was a strapless evening gown, others say the “column holding up heaven”, and still others a TV. This “Sampo” is an affable Neuron who enjoys watching paint dry (really!) and dust collect.

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.

The right Rev. Nigel Nelson is not so much wise as he is a purveyor of truth, seeking it in everyday things, people, and TV. Rev. Nigel LOVES to play board games!

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.

Though Poe has somewhat “birdish” features, Poe is still a Neuron. Poe loves to watch people, eat, stack things, and watch cats get bathed. Poe’s hat is seasonal (it comes off).

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.