Eraser Crumbs — Snack Attack

My original "vision" for this here drawing was to use it as the visual centerpiece of a corkboard calendar. Alas, my glue gun and the corkboard proved to be mortal enemies (among other flaws in the plan).

Now, what should I do with it? Any suggestions?

Eraser Crumbs — Well, More Like Paper Slivers This Time

The other day I mentioned my budding paper-cutting skills. Here's my most recent attempt. Pretty simple, but I found myself with more inspiration than supplies.

This was done using these Cutter Bee scissors I picked up at Target. They were on the scrap-booking aisle and real life, grown-up paper artists might scoff at them. But they did the trick (more, or less). I just bought this Fiskars craft knife today and, with any luck, I'll be able to use it on the trickier stuff, like letters. I'm slowly working my way up to X-acto knives, which, for some reason, seem so professional and unapproachable for a novice such as myself.

For reasons I'm sure a therapist could easily elucidate, I never seem to do these projects for myself (or, for money). The only thing that gets me motivated is the need for, say, a birthday gift. This one was done by request for an almost-3-year-old homie of mine.

I'll make you one, too, if you like*. I'm stocked up on supplies now and the first person to ask for one in the comments will receive a customized cut-paper piece (it doesn't have to be letter-, or mermaid-specific). We'll sort out shipping behind the scenes.

*Um, for practical reasons, I probably won't be making offers like this in the future. I just need the practice, so...

Eraser Crumbs — Book Beginnings

I've neglected the blog this weekend, I know. Bad sign this early on, huh? I've still been productive, though...working on my "book." I'm still too iffy about the whole project to divulge too much information. But I will share some of the doodles that will serve as my "Steamboat Willie," should this book take off like gang-busters and become the foundation of a future empire.

Eraser Crumbs — Ladybug Picnic

Elizabeth Mitchell's CDs were pretty much the only "kids" music listened to when my daughter was tiny. The other day, her version of "Ladybug Picnic" was stuck in my head and I drew a quick little doodle in homage.

Old-heads like myself will recognize the ditty from Sesame Street: