Back At It with Tiddly Inks!!! :-D

Hi Folks!

     Long time, no blog!  I am happy to have found some time this evening to create a Winter Themed Card using Tiddly Inks NEW DIGI!  Isn't she adorable???  What's not to love about a precious little girl who is singing a beautiful Holiday song?  I know, I know.  Some of you may not be ready for the Holidays.  You might be more into Halloween, or perhaps, into not celebrating.  Well, tough. I LOVE CHRISTMAS and Halloween and ALL the Holidays even the ones I don't understand!  Yay Celebrating!!!

As for Materials:  Copic Sketch Markers, Black Ink Marker, Various Papers, Striped Ribbon, Fake Flower, Scrap Papers, Diamond Stickles & Glue.

If you have any questions feel free to email me or leave a comment!  Thanks!!!!!

I wish you a FABULOUS day full of at least one outburst of laughter, and one bite of tasty food.  Atleast.


Love,

Buttercup xoxo :)

Promotional Flyer For a Funny Guy

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying your day today, and getting just the right amount of sunshine!!!

As for what I have been up to: Acting, Writing, Drawing and honestly, missing my handmade crafting!!! And the blogosphere!  I miss you guys :'(

Here in Phoenix, Arizona, there is this super FUN, super RAUNCHY 18 and over sketch comedy troupe called th[sic]sense sketch comedy troupe.  When I am available, I love to perform with them!  And when I am already booked elsewhere, I am thrilled to write for them!  We are talking 30 second to 7 minute little sketches which may or may not be filled with adult content but always full of love and laugh inducing material.  At least, that's the hope!

Our current show, which runs for one more weekend, is called th[sic]sense: No Class!  Aside from contributing 2 sketches, I also drew up this here FLYER!  Opening for us, we have been incredibly lucky to have Scott Gesser perform his original songs!  He is so clever and will make you laugh at things you swore you would never laugh at!  ONE DAY he will have a CD or you'll be able to download his hilarious music, but for now, trust.  Or, just come to his next show in AZ!

Now, back to crafts!

Materials Used for this Promotional Flyer:

Pink Paper
"Bricked" stamp by Tim Holtz
Black Ink Copic Pens for the drawing of Scott Gesser
Copic Markers
Pinks, Browns, Reds, Yellows stamp inks for distressing
Fine White Paint Marker for highlights
Fine Red Paint Marker for details
www.dafont.com for various FREE FONTS available for download
scissors and glue!
And always, a willingness to be imperfect (the drawing has 6 fingers! oops!)


Questions? Comments?  Please connect.

THANK YOU for stopping by!  MUAH! XOXOX

Love,

Buttercup

Celia Shemade Mermaid.

Yo soy la sirena...

I'm working on a monologue in spanish about a Siren...about the sensitive side of a siren (By working I mean, performing eventually). Yes, I'm still deeply intrigued by mermaids, mythical creatures and beautiful, misunderstood women. Hee hee.

During rehearsal for Shakespeare's play, Much Ado About Nothing, I doodle! And this little mermaid woman is the result of one of those doodles. She's not perfect. But she is...in some way.

As for what else is new: I yielded for a dove, was called "Frisky" and "Fair", learned to dance a little with a baby genius...was hypothetically asked out on a dinner date...and have some theater job prospects on the horizon. So...all is well enoughishnotreally... ;)

Still don't have any tattoos or piercings.

I hope you enjoy this little Mermaid Gal. What to call her...Celia after mi tia Celia? Si. Bueno. :)

Black ink Pen and Copic Markers. Ghetto cheap paper. That is all.

Love,

Buttercup :) xo

Calliope Drawing

Hi There, World. How do you do?

I must say, I've missed you. I've been cooped up at home, reading this book , In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant, collaborating with th [sic] sense sketch comedy troupe's writing team, in rehearsals with the comedy troupe, filling out dates and times on my calendar obligations for the next few months (acting/artwise) and really...just truly grateful to have a little time this evening to finish up this drawing I did. The subject is my interpretation of Calliope. This is a project in collaboration with Theater In My Basement (timb). The founder and creator of Theater in My Basement, Mr. Christopher Danowski asks all participants of "9 Muses" to create work based on different "muses". This month is Calliope, next month is another one which you'll see in a future post of mine ;)

Here she is, the muse of epic poetry herself...

Artists all around the world have created performance art, visual art and stage performances centered around this particular muse. I'll share the link here once I have it so you may see for yourself.

This Greek Mythological Lady may look a little modern to you. With her Starbucksesque drinks, keyboard, bandaids and big hair. But have no fear, she's still a girl who wrestles with words. Paper notebooks or metal and plastic ones...she still pens her heart out...

Thoughts are powerful.

Hmmm...one of the questions posed to us this month was to define the word "epic" or to use it to fuel our work. I admit, I refrained from doing so. That word, that word "epic" over inundates my peers vernacular to such a degree, just the thought of it makes my mind's eye roll. Imagine that. ;)

Especially with the change of the year. By the way, Happy New Year!!! But everyone saying, "This is epic!" "My soup today was epic!" "This year is going to be epic!" "Your face is epic!" "My hair stylist is epic!" "Tonight's going to be epic!"-I am not saying it's NOT going to be epic. I'm just saying, I am over that word. I don't trust people who say it. I want to know WHAT makes the pizza epic. Why? How? If you can answer that, I'll try it. The pizza.

Much Love to you all! I appreciate your time, smile and good energy :)

Love,

Buttercup xoxo