Long Time No See...

Hey guys....

So I feel kinda guilty. I haven't posted since October. How ridiculous.

Anyway, I shouldn't really make excuses, but I'll blame A-levels. Seriously, I have no time anymore...

So, an update... I'm hoping to post again later about something more specific but here's just a general update of what I've been up to since October...

Hallowe'en was great- I've got into the habbit of making my own costumes for Hallowe'en and last year, I adapted my birthday Alice in Wonderland costume to make it an Undead Alice in Wonderland costume... I was inspired to do this by some pictures I found on the Internet a while ago- of 'twisted' Disney princesses. The artist did one of Alice in Wonderland, and I love it. Just looking at it makes me feel evil...


The top half of my costume... I slashed the dress, added fake blood, and wore in over a red vest... spooky ;) I also backcombed my hair, and pinned in playing cards that I had smeared with fake blood. I made my face pale with some white face paint, then shaded in my eyes with black eyeshadow ^_^


Here are a few more pictures...

My whole costume (oh, and I turned out I was the only one who bothered to dress up properly ¬_¬)

Christmas was also good- as it always is- and I was given a vampire-inspired knitting book (I'm making something from it at the moment, if I ever finish, I'll post pictures)...

Otherwise, I have a confession to make... I have recently become obsessed with underwear. Well, I was always in love with it, but I think my obsession has grown in the past few months...

Anyways, about a month ago, I attempted to make a pair of knickers... didn't really work, but I was quite proud of my efforts seeing as I made up the pattern completely.... anyway, they turned out like elephant-pants for some reason... seriously, they were enourmous.

But, what I think is the most exciting news is that I have recently started to (attempt to) make a corset. I must be mad, but hey ho, welcome to my crazy world. As I said earlier, I'm hoping to post again today with more details (and pictures) of my 'corset'... watch this space :)

Last little thing... I've been watching a lot of Disney Classics recently, and they've really inspired me... so I wouldn't be surprised if I start a new Disney project in the next few weeks.

Best go now, homework calls...

Lots of love ^_^
Caitlin
xxx

P.S. Visit my facebook group. Do it. Now.

P.P.S. Rafiki from The Lion King is pretty cool. He's the baboon, by the way.

Thumbelina At The Beetle Ball

Hi everyone hope you're having a nice 'summer'.

Just thought I'd post about something that's inspired me recently...

On my birthday, I watched Thumbelina- one of my favourite films as a child. I LOVE the story and the characters.... just everything about it to be honest!

Anyway, I've always loved the bit where she meets the Beetle and he makes her sing and dance at the Beetle Ball- and I LOVE the outfit she wears when performing. I have always wanted a dress like that, not to mention the wings and antennae :D

So when I was watching it the other day, I was like 'why don't I make a dress like that?', like a modern version anyway... so I came up with a few ideas... I might make it, although have so much work to do right now it's not looking great!

I don't have a photo of Thumbelina at the Beetle Ball, but there are loads on Google Images- just type in 'Thumbelina Beetle'... her dress is gorgeous :)

This is the best picture I have of my design... it's pretty rough and I don't know how you're supposed to design dresses to be honest I'm not an expert! Also, sorry about the photo, I would have scanned it but I don't have a scanner for this laptop and our scanner's not working too well anyway!

Anyway, as I said, I shall post updates on this, watch this space ;)

LOVEYOU
Caitlin

P.S. Prince Cornelius is only 16! And he's not a complete idiot. Then again, he is a fairy prince...