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ajbaer
04-14-2008, 02:14 PM
I got my fascinator MIA.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did I mention that I really like it :P
Pics in the next 24 hours I promise...been a crazy day.
It's really gorgeous, and I plan on wearing it for the wedding.
Also, yours should be ready to ship by Wed.
Mia M
04-14-2008, 02:58 PM
^^^YAY! I'm so glad you like it!!!
My first wedding worthy fascinator (besides my own, but that's not thesame)... YIPPEE!
TheTempest
04-14-2008, 07:11 PM
-knitknitknit-
-sewsewsew-
I wish there was a way to do this simultaneously.
BTW, I definitely stabbed myself in the thumb repeatedly due to this thread. :(
snarkysharky
04-14-2008, 09:47 PM
this is so exciting! i can't believe i JUST found this thread...ok, here goes.
i sew...stuff. bags, clothes...i'm about to embark on a RenFair hat project for some guy...i've also sewn a few stuffed animals, but it's been awhile
i dye fabric (i ain't talkin' that RIT shit...this will actually stay in the fabric...pretty much forever)
i screenprint t-shirts, bags, fabric (although a repeat design is out of the question for trade, i would love to sell some :D)
i crochet.
as far as things i would like and/or cannot create myself:
pasties!
things which are green (especially lime green or chartreuse)
things with are red
jewelry of the funky / punky / retro / ridiculous variety
ALSO if there's something you'd like, and you have something to offer which i have not expressed interest in, let me know! i pretty much love anything made by a real person with real love!
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 06:53 AM
Mia, it might be pushed back one day. The original one is not going to work. All the paint fell off. I knew it might not be the right material :( Sadly, ones that do work aren't EXACTLY what you're looking for. So I did my best and I still think you'll like it. I'm half done with the new one. This one will workout for sure.
Can you pm me your address? E threw away the box that had your return address. doh!
Thanks!!!
Lola Rose
04-15-2008, 07:08 AM
^^^YAY! I'm so glad you like it!!!
My first wedding worthy fascinator (besides my own, but that's not thesame)... YIPPEE!
I wore mine for my wedding, so I'm first! :P
Lola Rose
04-15-2008, 07:09 AM
I is so excited!!!!! I want to trade more!
pm me somebody!!!!
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 07:18 AM
I wore mine for my wedding, so I'm first! :P
Oh man :( I'm always second
J/K I'm glad you could be first :)
Mia if you don't have an etsy shop you should...brides would TOTALLY shell out cash to have handmade one of a kind hair pieces.
Lola Rose
04-15-2008, 07:22 AM
hey, there's nothing wrong with being 2nd!
yep, totally! Selling them is a great idea!
I think I wore mine wrong tho, it was in the back of my hair, lol.
but I liked it better that way, so heh! :D
Lonelily
04-15-2008, 09:01 AM
Mia M, I'm not ignoring you, I promise! I'm just trying to figure out which box I packed all my finished pieces in so I can get 'em out, take some pics, and send them to you!
ETA: Lola, you could pm me! :P Just sayin'.
Lola Rose
04-15-2008, 09:11 AM
I don't know WHY I haven't seen this thread before. It is a BRILLIANT idea. And, for those of you who haven't already figured it out, I'm not a newb, so if you want to trade, please just PM me for reassurances of my previous persona and references, if ya need them. :P
I can make:
Made to order Snarky T-Shirts
Silk-screen t-shirts in specific designs (will take longer--PM me about these)
Lots of Jewelry, including:
Necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
Hairpins
GORGEOUS glass-blown jewelry (will definitely take a bit longer and I'll want a good trade for them, since they're so difficult--but I can post pics and they're wonderful!)
Picture Frames
ScrapBook/Photo Album minus your pictures! (will also take longer)
Tote Bags
I love love LOVE:
Jewelry
Clothing
Tote Bags/Purses
Picture Frames
Hair Accessories
Probably any number of things you'd like to offer up!
Ok! Ooooh, I'm excited :D
pming you!
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 02:44 PM
Mia, I take that back. I dug through the trash for your addy and will prob, send tomorrow. YAY!
I hope you like it..if not....well....I'll have to come and MAKE you like it :P
VegasPrincess
04-15-2008, 03:06 PM
Doesnt anyone want some home-made alcohol filled goodness from me?? Cooommmeeee on peeeoooooppllleee
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 03:08 PM
I like alcohol goodness, but there isn't anything I can make that you are looking for :(
I know how to make a orange/vodka coffee liqueor, but it takes several days.
Lonelily
04-15-2008, 04:09 PM
Don't feel bad, VP. I only got 1 person wanting a trade. :shrug:
Um. I totally want a trade with you. I just figured we'd end up doing it anyway, what with...previous myspace discussions!
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 05:11 PM
LJ, I would love some cookies, but Im not sure if there is anything on my list that you would like.
Mia M
04-15-2008, 05:19 PM
I wore mine for my wedding, so I'm first! :P
DUR! I swear I have like a 4 second memory!
Yay! Now I can say that many brides have worn my fascinators!
Lola Rose
04-15-2008, 05:22 PM
hehe! lol :D
ajbaer
04-15-2008, 06:47 PM
I'm not sure what to send :/
I'm sending Mia's out tomorrow. So I can handle one more. I start work on Lola's frame this weekend.
Miss Jessica
04-15-2008, 11:08 PM
I love embellishing things (ANYthing) in Swarovski crystals. I'm a total glittery, blingy, Liberace loving glamour whore. I will have to hold out on making any SW goodies, just until I order more Swarovski's.
Lonelily
04-16-2008, 07:45 AM
If it sparkles, it's good in my book! I love embellished things. Someone remind me to pm Miss Jessica when she comes back with supplies!
ajbaer
04-16-2008, 07:48 PM
Mia..your package is on it's way. I threw a little extra somethin' somethin' in :P
I hope there's no problems getting there. I spent 40 minutes in line at the post office when someone told me to use the automated system. I did, it charged for postage, but not the package I used to send it in (bubble mailer). I didn't know what to do...so I just put it in the mailbox thingy with the paid postage.
VegasPrincess
04-16-2008, 08:05 PM
^^^ ahahhahaha, you stole from the post office !!
ajbaer
04-16-2008, 08:10 PM
I didn't want to... I felt SOOO bad
I want a bill
I'm even thinking of going in and turning myself in
I didn't want to really..there was no option..just options for priority or express...it was just a ready post packaging. I swear I'll pay for it....I don't want bad karma.
Am I going to jail for 1.45 ?!?!?!?!?!
Lysondra
04-16-2008, 08:13 PM
Lol, why don't you donate $5 to charity for karma's sake?
ajbaer
04-16-2008, 08:15 PM
I'm donating more than that!
ajbaer
04-17-2008, 03:57 PM
fidget, i want mia to get it, fidgit fidgit
Victoryx0x0
04-17-2008, 10:55 PM
Mia's Hairclip is amazingly crafted and beautiful :)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/xovictoryxo/HAIRDOO001.jpg
I am just in awe :) i have to take a pic of this with my hair done up real nice and wearin a chic dress. I might wear it to my first photoshoot :) Thanks again Mia x0x0
Corgan
04-18-2008, 12:55 AM
i sent murdocks.
Lola Rose
04-18-2008, 04:33 AM
I'll be sending both of mine on Saturday. :D
Mia M
04-18-2008, 05:38 AM
YAY! Another satisfied SWer! I'm so glad you like it, Victory!
Hey Lysondra, got your package yesterday! The stationary is very pretty, I have no idea who to send a note to! I especially love the Hello Kitty confetti;D
ajbaer
04-18-2008, 06:23 AM
I can't find a mother f'ing memory card damnit!!!
I wanna show everyone my MIA-nator :(
There are 4 FOUR empty memory card thingys...wtf can't he just leave 1 around for me!!!!
Lysondra
04-18-2008, 07:02 AM
YAY! Another satisfied SWer! I'm so glad you like it, Victory!
Hey Lysondra, got your package yesterday! The stationary is very pretty, I have no idea who to send a note to! I especially love the Hello Kitty confetti;D
Not confetti! Paper stars. Hard to make. Made of lose.
Lysondra
04-18-2008, 07:04 AM
Apparently when I say 'take a picture of this fascinator', M thinks 'take a really bad picture of the underside of Lysondra's chin'.
I'll get a better picture asap.
Mia M
04-19-2008, 05:36 PM
^^^ yay picture! BTW, I'm having a hard time deciding what to do with the little paper stars... must display them in a place where my four legged children won't try to eat them!
ajbaer, LOVE my little Hello Kitty bag! SOOO cute! You really do have mad puffy paint skillz!
Pics to come, promise!
ajbaer
04-19-2008, 07:04 PM
SOOO many fascinator pictures.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it :)
ajbaer
04-19-2008, 07:06 PM
Here's the rest..
SW-limit me to 5 pics? HA..I laugh at 5
Mia M
04-20-2008, 08:04 PM
^^^Boobage!
Here's Lysondra's lovely work! I used the card in the last pic for a bridal shower card... it was PERFECT!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/LyStationary001.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/LyStationary007.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/LyStationary009.jpg
Another big, heartfelt thank you to you, Lysondra!
Mia M
04-20-2008, 08:21 PM
And of course there's ajbaer's cute little cosmetics pouch... It's the best size and I like that it has a strap. I carry an oversized handbag and it'll be so easy to find!
front
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/AJPurse005.jpg
back
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/AJPurse004.jpg
close up of aj's mad puffy paint skillz
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/AJPurse006.jpg
and my special little bonus... STICKERS!!!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/MiaChell/AJPurse007.jpg
Many thanks, aj! You definately put a smile on my face!
Lysondra
04-20-2008, 09:41 PM
YAY SOMEONE ACTUALLY USED MY CARDS! :D
Everyone I know saves them. :O Not to the point people.
Brendita
04-20-2008, 10:41 PM
YAY SOMEONE ACTUALLY USED MY CARDS! :D
Everyone I know saves them. :O Not to the point people.
Aww I is sad. Do I get cards?
Lysondra
04-20-2008, 10:48 PM
Aww I is sad. Do I get cards?
....I already sent them...wtf? :(
LilyLove
04-20-2008, 11:23 PM
Lysondra, I love your cards! You're so talented!
Brendita
04-21-2008, 12:48 AM
....I already sent them...wtf? :(
I did not recieve any. Maybe it will take longer from Australia? :(
Lysondra
04-21-2008, 01:19 AM
I did not recieve any. Maybe it will take longer from Australia? :(
I sent them like 3 days after I got the outfit. :( dassnogood. I'll make more just in case.
ajbaer
04-21-2008, 02:09 AM
I'm glad you liked it Mia. I was worried it wasn't quite what you were looking for. In which case I've been looking around for another potential paint worthy cosmetic pouch.
Gummi
04-21-2008, 09:51 AM
SQUEEEEEE!
Lysondra, your stuff arrived! OMG, it's so cute! :D
I will take photos after! Haha, the way you wrote my adress was cool too!
I'm going to put them out where everyone can see them. <3
The butterfly paper is the BEST! (Little pink crystals in the corners OH EM GEE!)
Lysondra
04-21-2008, 02:48 PM
I wrote your address cool? :P I don't remember.
Gummi
04-21-2008, 04:48 PM
Haha, yeah, like the first letter and number of each word is written in white gel pen. <3
Lysondra
04-21-2008, 04:59 PM
Oh yeah! I forgot I did that :P