work doesn't stop on the weekend

It's Friday! And to be honest, it feels like any other day. The weekdays bleed into my weekend, nothing different. Other than me saying, "This weekend I'm doing this!"
And this weekend I'm dedicated to filling up the shops that I sell with.
I've been busy making things but it has been for my shop. I've been really bad lately at balancing it all. Sooo, this weekend it's all about them.
Last night I started cutting out all the pieces and putting the small things together.


Here's Burl watching over the To Do List

And here is my view from my work space, watching CNN.


Thank you everyone for showing love to Burl! I'm so excited about him, and I'm glad you are too.
It's time to get back to work!
Have a lovely weekend!


Animal Collective
My Girls
"I don't mean to seem like I care about material things like a social status
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my girls"

Introducing... Again...

On January 14, 2008, I introduced Mr. Squirrel...a print I made


Well, on January 21, 2009 I FINALLY did what I planned to do last year...

Make a 2-D version of Mr. Squirrel!! Or, now, Burl.


First step, find the perfect music &
draw the little guy.
I listened to Animal Collective's new album Merriweather Post Pavilion. I'm obsessed with their song My Girls. The whole album is really great, so be sure to check it out.


Next, draw the pattern & cut out



Sew



Stuff


I would like to introduce you to Burl





This is my very first attempt at my plush squirrel so I imagine him improving over the days as I practice making more. The first Burl is not for sale, he will be my buddy. But you will be seeing a Burl in the shop very very soon.

So, Meet Burl
He worries more than is needed
He enjoys black coffee
He hoards; pencils, acorns, cake, music. You name it, he hoards it
He loves to play keys


He's pleased to meet you.

**EDIT**
I have been informed that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day!!! How awesome is that!! In 2001, Christy Hargrove from Asheville, North Carolina started Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21. Christy is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina, and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
So, feed your neighborhood squirrel, swerve when you see them in the street, be pleasant with the Burls. Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day.