100 Ideas | Week Eleven

This week I chose the idea: Find a photo of a person you do not know. Write a brief bio about them.

I found this photograph some time last year, sent to me in a bundle of collage materials and it has always made me wonder. I really do wish I knew the true identity of the person behind the bunny suit, but perhaps letting the imagination run wild is more interesting.



Here's my bio:




I urge you to write your own bio for a stranger! It was harder (and more fun) than expected.

August Break; A Whale In The Park

Yesterday I saw a whale in the park. He is hanging out in some of Launceston's parks over the next few days as part of the annual Launceston Junction Arts Festival (which my pal Sara has the prestigious title of being Operations Manager for). There is lots of other great arty stuff going on around town too.

I whipped out my Polaroid camera to capture him on film...



I thought I'd get a little closer to take another...



...and he disappeared! :P (aka the sun ruined my shot).

 

August Break; Art Class

+ The textiles studio at my university is a lovely colourful place. I have two of my subjects in this room and it has good vibes.



+ I can't remember if this chandelier was made by Mae or Abigail (forgive me!), isn't it lovely?

August Break; Pop Phone

+ I collaged/decoupaged this old telephone with pop-art images when I was in grade 8 in high school for a project. I always wish I could get it working, but I don't mind it just being ornamental.

Bike & Camera

+ my bike feat. the cute new basil panniers lovely c bought me.
+ me & my diana mini.

August Break #3

+ more polaroids & morrissey's new collar tag.

Rainbow Keys

+ removable rainbow vinyl keyboard decals by mac decal.

August

I have returned from the land of warmth and sunshine and am back in my chilly little Tassie home. I am currently very ill (I think it might be Glandular Fever) but wanted to start off the first day of the August Break.



The rules are pretty loose, but generally it means that I will be posting a picture every day for the month of August. C walked to Officeworks tonight in the wet and bought me some film for my new Polaroid camera.

Polaroid Week

This photo was taken in Feb 2009 at a gig called 'Black Valentine'. The organisers had set up this 'paper moon' and for something like $4 you could get your photo taken with a Polaroid camera and take home the picture. This is me and my friend Turk. I recall having a great deal of fun on this evening - wonderful music and friends. One of the only times I've ever been drunk (I could count the times on about three fingers). Also, I miss those boots!



+ Today marks the beginning of Polaroid Week 2011.
+ I used to own the little beauty above but now it belongs to E.
+ Remember the weird bunny suit Polaroid I found?
+ This is what my old lounge room used to look like.
+ I'm super keen to buy a little Polaroid Instant 300 this week.

Bizarre Polaroid #1

I recently bought a paper ephemera package from Etsy and this Polaroid fell out and I just had to share it. I stuck it on my pin-board so I can see it every day. I wonder what the circumstances surrounding this Polaroid are - somebody in a giant bunny costume with a Scotty dog, also in costume, on their lap. Almost too perfect.

Also, I just couldn't help myself but share these photos of my cat in my sewing machine box. She stayed in there for a while, even when I shut it. I find it fascinating that my cats love confined spaces. They also like to hide in the (partially covered and unused) fireplaces, but aren't too keen on the backyard, I think it's too big for them and the neighbourhood cats scare them.



Seen/taken any fun photos lately? :)

Two Hats

^ My lounge room Polaroided.

Wowee, a whole week between posts - that's probably the longest break I've had since starting this blawg! There has been no real reason for it except uni stress and a bung wrist so I hope that I can make up for it this week!





^ I received this gorgeously decorated little box from Rachel's swap, from a lovely lady called Blanca (it confused me to read her name the first few times). It contained so many amazing things, I feel very spoiled. I can't wait to write back. It was delivered by parcel post and the delivery man handed me a little machine with a pen attached to sign and I dropped the pen with a bit too much force and it flew back up and hit him in his glasses, we both laughed awkwardly.


^ Kati in Finland sent me this beautifully decorated envelope and an excellent mail-themed pencilcase/pouch. It's so perfect! I've already put it to use as a pencil case.


^ I love Linsey's mail art style - another fabulous envelope and letter. She sent me a little velum envelope full of vintage Australian stamps which I excitedly examined one by one. They're almost too special to use. I think I'll save them for special occasions.


^ Super sweet Carla sent me not only a great letter, but a bright red knitted headband bow that she made - I have pretty much been wearing every day since it arrived! I am envious of anyone who can knit, I have tried to learn and I am eternally no good at it.


^ A first and fabulous letter from Charlotte Lucy.


^ I received a lovely first letter from Melissa in Georgia. Thank you miss!


^ Sirpa's mail is always fabulous. I forgot to take a photo of the paper she wrote on so I'm borrowing an image from her blog to show you - it looks incredible. I'll have to try out using magazine pages as stationery;



I participated in Kittycat's mix cd swap and was partnered up with Liana. I sent off my mixes last week and I received hers this week and the whole package was wonderful;

^ Along with the two awesome mixes (our music tastes complemented wonderfully) and beautifully decorated packaging she included two decorated notes that said when I should listen to each mix;



After receiving my mixes she sent me another beautifully decorated letter - Rigby the cat thought it was cute too;


No outgoing to speak of! But it is only Saturday evening. I will report back at weekend's end.

Yesterday I had a lady date with my friend Min who has been visiting Newcastle from Queensland this week. We went to my favourite cafe, wandered around the streets and had drinks at my favourite pub. She's like my Mexican twin. Sweet lady;



I made my first Modcloth purchase last week, despite their exorbitant international shipping, and bought their Peanut Butter and Jam wallet (for the aforementioned lady's birthday), and a pair of faux-nerd glasses - I don't think I will ever seriously wear them out, but they are a fun prop (even if they are very Myspace circa 2006). Sadly, I have 20/20 vision;


^ Also modelling Carla's fabulous bow.

Just in time for Polaroid week (I've been loving Rhianne's documentation of it) - the camera I impulse purchased late one night on Ebay arrived - a pretty red Polaroid Cool Cam, with three exposures left in it;



^ The latter two pictures are thanks to Poladroid. I have already used up two of the shots, and I have no idea when/if I'll ever be able to afford film for it when I finally take that last shot. Boo :(

Last week, upon opening a rather hefty letter, my letter opener broke in two! It was only a very cheap plastic one, but it was sad nonetheless. C surprised me with a very cute new one on Friday, checkit;



I had an assignment due this week that involved making a double A4 page spread of a nursery rhyme (as if you've opened it in a book). Here are some quick shots of my effort (I sat it on that window sill and the sun heated up the glue and it all buckled, bad move!) The illustrations were done the morning it was due so promise not to laugh :D;


^ Good riddance Queen of Hearts.


^ Min's PB&J wallet, two polaroids, my morning hot chocolate and my new letter opener.

Hope you're having a relaxing weekend! I'm going to clean my whole house and then write letters!