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Right! Welding caps so they don't burn their hair! Of course! One of those Doh moments.

Welding is a lot of fun, if not a bit intimidating at first.

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Actually, the welding caps keep the hot slag from going in their ears (the melted steel or Iron or whatever that molten lava is called.) When they weld, they tilt their heads to the side and flip the bill down over their ears to keep the hot, liquid metal and sparks out of the ear. Before welding caps, lots of welders lost their hearing and had horrible ear injuries. But now even all the guys we ride with are wearing my caps as helmet liners (I make them to match their bikes.) They say they keep their heads warm in the winter and absorb sweat in the summer. I just think they are a cute fashion statement when worn backwards with matching earrings (I can girly everything up, just ask my husband.)

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Wow DeLarla those are really COOL! I love your bright colors. I especially like the red fringe. That looks like a really fun hobby. So do you scavenge things for ribbons and bows and fringe or just go buy it by the yard?

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I draw, and then usually scan them in and color them on the computer. I haven't done anything in quite a while though.. but here's one of them:

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No way Mari, you really drew that? That's amazing, and she has my fantasy figure! You really drew that? She needs to go live in that beautiful fantasy flower garden in the other pictures. Wow.

I make purses and tote bags out of anything. If I see something cute, I make a bag out of it. I've had some crazy requests, but so far I haven't let anyone down. Someone wanted a purple fuzzy bag, she got it! Lots of doggy totes, too.

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The chicks I draw always have a figure like that. I've been drawing since high school, and I'm quite sure it's been wishful thinking. A little closer to reality these days since I'm on the way down instead of on the way up :P. I'll find more of the ones I like to post here in a bit :)

Thanks for the comments :D

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Call me stuck up, call me conceited, but I've always wanted to be a cartoon character (okay, most of you think I already am.) What's it gonna take for you to draw me?

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My 13 yo writes fantasy and poetry. I used to in highschool quite a bit, but just stopped. She asked me why, didn't have any good reasons really. So I started writing again. Its in our blood as my grandmother had several published short stories and was working on a novel at her death.

A couple of years ago I tried drawing, the results were quite funny...but better than what I expected. I also love to scrapbook. What I wish I had a skill for was gardening...I have a huge out of control yard.

Mari, I wish I could draw like that. My 5 year old wants fairies painted on her wall. I faux painted clouds and haven't ventured farther than that! lol Despite the fact she nags at me constantly.

I will see if I can find a picture of my dragon pens or dragon sculptures I make out of poly clay...thats probally my favorite thing out of all my "crafty" hobbies.

melissa

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Here's a welding cap I made for the guy that heads our motorcycle group. It's lined with American flag material to match the big US flag on the back of his jacket.

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And here are a few bags that are in Jazzie (the shop where my bags live.) I usually prefer much funkier bags, but her line of clothing is somewhat reserved, so she wants me to keep them simple.

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That stuff is great Lisa!

Here more of my drawings. I'm going to do links, because some of them are kind of big...

This one is a fanart of Lulu from Final Fantasy X. It was for a contest to create an alternate outfit for one of the characters.

Lulu

This one is REALLY hold, from highschool. It's the design of my promdress that my mom and I made ;)

Promdress

This one is also older, but I like it because I used screentone on it. That's the material they use for shading comics (if they don't use a computer these days).

Screentone

That's prolly enough for now, lol. :)

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Mari, any chance you'll ever be in Vegas? I would love for you to draw a fantasy room for me. Your work is amazing.

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Here are two of my newest work... Im also working on a incense burner/holder and a small vase.. and to big mugs. one day I will get them done.

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