Legend of Zelda Valentine Patterns

Here are the patterns I created for the Legend of Zelda Valentines cross stitches.  I used 18-count Aida fabric, which ends up fitting nicely in a 2.5″x3″ frame.  I didn’t do anything special for framing, I just used the cardboard backing that came with the frames and masking tape to tape down the fabric on the back.

 
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Thread colours:
For Link:  #321 red, #720 orange, #402 skin, #704 green, #310 black.
For Zelda:  #321 red, #720 orange, #402 skin, #310 black.

Posted by tastethehappy Posted in: Artsy Fartsy, Video Games 10 Comments » January 2008

Trying a Little Harder

I meant to sign up for a part-time introductory photography class but I wussed out of calling up the school to ask some questions.  I originally sent them an e-mail but received no response.  I did try calling last Friday but no one picked up.  :/  I guess I don’t want it bad enough??  Maybe when the next semester starts (and the weather will also be better for the field trips).  Anyway, someone at work started up a photography club with plans to do monthly field trips.  So I’ll definitely be trying to participate in those as often as I can.

Also, a friend of mine started up an art blog for people he knows to just get together and practice their drawings.  Skills range from beginners to professionals.  Tonight we just did a 1-hour sketch session, the subject matter being “mythical monsters.”  You can see what we came up with following the link in the blogroll called “Kamikaze Art Club.”

Both of these groups are intimidating the hell out of me.  The first camera club meeting had some pretty impressive photos and ideas behind them.  And some of the artists in the art blog are way ahead of me as well.  I worry a lot about my skills and not showing any improvement as time goes on.  Also, I always think my stuff looks unpolished compared to others.  Tough to shake that feeling.

Posted by tastethehappy Posted in: Artsy Fartsy 4 Comments » January 2008

I dun gone and made me some art

Made these Legend of Zelda crossstitches for the boyfriend for a Christmas gift. Even though he knew I was making them, and I showed them to him, lol. I’m hoping to make a couple more in time for Valentine’s and sell them off at work.

These cards were made for my boyfriend’s parents and grandparents.  I didn’t have any idea of what to get them for gifts and therefore ended up with nothing for them.  So I guess the least I could do is make them some cards. 

Posted by tastethehappy Posted in: Artsy Fartsy, Video Games 15 Comments » December 2007

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