On Making Hearts.

The first time I made my old style of heart I was pretty happy with the result. I think the heart was the 2nd or 3rd Body Part I tried to make and the image I worked off was an easier one.

Hearts are one of those things where everyone seems to represent them differently and concentrate on different elements being important. Sometimes it the fat on the front you see first, sometimes its the valves, sometimes the whole heart is all about the veins and arteries feeding it.

I based my new heart design on a diagram that showed the veins and arteries, the chambers and to a lesser extent the valves (they are just kinda hinted at if you know where to look. This New Heart has only been twice and the first two are gifts for a cardiologist and heart surgeon. I hope they love them!

Cocoon Caterpillar Friends

I wish I knew what these caterpillars in these cocoons were. I know they are caterpillars who make a cocoon and carry it about with themselves, but I'd like to know their name and what their story is. Why they are carrying around these cocoony caravans?

These caterpillar are pretty tiny, about 1-2mm width each, and the cocoons are 1-1.5cms long with holes at each end (easy to change your direction). They hang out in the downstairs bathroom and come out mostly at night. The night I took this photo there were 6 of them visible. I always move them out of the way of the foot traffic but I'm sure they just hump along back to wherever they were.

I'm Baaaack.

It certainly has been a L O N G time since I wrote on this blog, heck, the last time was June 6 2010! I have decided to start using it again this year, and for my first new post, a competition! YAY!

The prize is the Sebastian Ghastly Brooch, and the Umbrella Necklace shown in the photo. Who can resist Sebastian Ghastly, this guy is super awesome, look at him preen his footsy. The Umbrella is drawn by me on calico and fixed to felt with a ribbon loop to attach the charm to the nacklace.

To win these just leave a comment. I will randomly choose the winner on Feb 1.

This competition is open to everyone worldwide!

Win Some Alice!

Want to win these Alice in Wonderland Goodies? The set includes a bag tag and a keyfold.

This is the last of this Alice Fabric I have, and its now up for grabs for one of you lucky duckies!

To go into the draw all you have to do is become a fan on Facebook (or as it is now a LIKER on facebook) and then comment on this blog post using the comments below. In your comment tell me your favourite moment from Alice In Wonderland, either the book or any of the movies!

So ....
Step A/ become a fan of my facebook page which can be found here http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=185113639339#!/pages/Simmone-Grinder-The-Little-Orchard-and-Your-Organ-Grinder/185113639339

Step B/Post a comment below telling me your favourite moment from Alice in Wonderland, either the book or the movies.

I LOVE in the Tim Burton film when the Cheshire Cat mashes his claws into the Hatters hat. In the book its probably Humpty Dumpty or the goat in the train car.

Competition closes on June 30. Open to Aussies and International.

Thanks Cool Cats!

OWLS!

Owls have been the height of popularity, but I think they may be flying down from their popularity tree now. Well, I have always loved Owls, and always will! It would be wonderful to see more real owls flying about, but I never do, not here in Brisbane.

Your Organ Grinder in Brisbane

Your Organ Grinder, my little label that is Body Organs, Zombie Brain Worms and other fun bizarre stuff is now available in a retail setting in Brisbane (my home).

The lovely Jo from Bleeding Heart Gallery sent me a little message on Etsy to tell me about the opportunity to stock at Bleeding Heart. Bleeding Heart are just moving along with a little Gift Shop area, which offers space for rent.

Bleeding Heart is the Big Old House next to Mincom at 166 Ann Street, about 2 minutes from Central Station. They also have a Cafe, and of course a gallery, please pop in to this great place and find about a bit about them.

http://www.bleedingheart.com.au/

What is true?

Do you remember those things at school where you had to pick the 'true' statement? I remember one in primary school where everyone questioned each statement as being false...because you cannot be certain of anything.

This makes me think about the idea that repeated in many of my sociology classes- There is no Truth only Truths, there is no Reality only Realities.

So, which statement is correct:-

1. The Sun will rise tomorrow.

2. All people are frustrating some of the time.

3. 'Friends' get really annoying when you have seen each episode more that once.