I am a serious consumer of T-shirts. I could never wear all of the ones I have collected, but as a YUGE geek, I sometimes have to grab up that Star Wars or Walking Dead referenced tee. The problem, while some tees can be found for about $11 US on some sites, you tend to pay a lot for shipping, making things a lot more expensive. I am not saying that the art alone is not worth the money, but these days, I rarely have the cash to feed my tee addiction.
As a Canadian who is rather plugged in to the goings on south of the border, I have been getting really engrossed by the current Presidential Campaign. I have had gut wrenching nightmares about the possibility of certain candidates actually winning the nomination, and possibly the election, but the bright light in all of the political rhetoric is one Bernie Sanders. I don't claim to know the man, I only see his heart and soul, his desire to make life better for every American, and even if you are not a Democrat, that is pretty inspiring stuff. He cares about the planet, the future we all will share in, and that our children will inherit. You may say he's a dreamer, but he's not the only one, he has lit a fire across the USA, and unified groups and causes of all kinds under his positive "we" not "I" umbrella.
I decided I needed to show my faith that no matter what, this man was changing the world, one person, one vote, at a time; I wanted to have a Bernie Sanders supporter shirt. But where does a Canadian girl go for such items, how do I support a small business that cares and is driven by real people, not a corporation? Well etsy of course. After a quick search I stumbled upon TeesDeals and nabbed a stunner of a shirt, exactly the one I wanted, for just $6.52 Canadian dollars, which is brilliant. But as I was browsing the shop, I stumbled on something that is exactly in Bernie's corner, a free T-Shirt for anyone who wants to show support for this amazing man and his movement. Free for me meant $1.29 Canadian, which is the least I have paid for a shirt since never, so I requested two of them for some friends, not expecting them to actually arrive. But arrive they did, the one I purchased for a very reasonable price and the two others from the giveaway, in the exact sizes I requested.
There is something pretty fantastic about the good vibes that are spread by Bernie Sanders supporters, and this is a great example. I don't know how long the giveaway is running, but I would not hesitate. You can request any size from TeesDeals, from size small to 3XL, but the colour option will be random. If you can, do support the shop by buying a regularly low priced Tee as well, spread a little Karma and commerce for the good of us all. So glad to be back to share what I have Found on a Friday, simply YUGE news.
Speaking of YUGE news, I want to share this link to a YouTube video by Myles Dyer, who will really give you hope about what Bernie is doing, and for me, erased a lot of the anxiety and the nightmares I was having about a certain Orange Tinted Xenophobic Racist Neo-Republican Misogynistic Buffoon who was dominating the News Cycles here just north of the US border, and making me truly fearful for the fate of the US. Please give it a watch and a like, it changed my perspective and made all the difference in my take on the whole #FEELTHEBURN movement. It is well thought out, well researched, and rather fascinating. Enjoy!
Can you identify these stitched up quotes and sayings? Are you ready to take a little quiz with me here at the 'Fab'? Put on your thinking caps, or tinfoil anti-alien helmets, and get a pencil. Each numbered image is a quote from a Television Show, Broadway Spectacular, or Movie. How many can you identify all on your own, no cheating - close that Google tab down!
Are you a movie buff, a pop-culture vulture, or a chic geek? Do you quote famous lines of dialogue, get all those obscure references and 'in' jokes? Do you have a catalog of expressions that comes in handy in almost any situation, giving you instant hipster cred? There are 24 fabulously stitched up quotes in this quiz, so you are bound to know a bunch of these.
Sometimes the best way to find a kindred spirit in a crowded room, at a party, or on the first day of work or school is to go with an inside joke that only those in the know will appreciate. Some of them are stolen from TV, Movies, or Broadway, but they all have one thing in common. Said in the right place at the right time they are absolutely hysterical and instantly bring to mind the scene of the line, the origin of the speeches, if you will.
OK, enough with the puns and on with the fun, here are a heap of awesome quotes, all you have to do if figure out where they are from. They come in one of my favorite forms of geekery, crochet and cross-stitch. A very traditional medium with a very modern twist, it is the hipster equivalent of chalk and cheese, at least in my way of thinking. Two things that are different, particularly two things that are superficially alike but very different in substance, or rather the opposite. Two things superficially different, but somehow alike in a hipster substance kind of way. Never mind, it's hard to explain. It just works.
I have numbered the images, the answers to the question "where did this quote come from?" can be found at the very bottom of this post, along with links to the fabulous Etsy shops where you can snap up these little bits of wonderful. Some of these hoop sayings are ready made, some are made-to-order, and
others are patterns for you to download or receive and stitch up
yourself. So read the individual Etsy listings to find out for sure what form of funny you are checking out.
Whether hanging in a group on the wall near your entertainment section, or placed on a side table with your favorite family photos, you will surely have room in your home for a little awesome in an embroidery hoop. Now get cracking at my little test, and let me know in the comments just how many of these quotes you identified on first reading.
Suck It, Trebek. [Quote from SNL Skit, Will Ferrell as Sean Connery on Celebrity Jeopardy Parody, 1999] Embroidery Hoop, Blue Fiber Art Home Decor, 4" Hoop by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner [Quote from Dirty Dancing, Johnny Castle played by Patrick Swayze] Beautiful and Charming, Hand Stitched, Ready-To-Hang Dirty Dancing Quote by My Heart & Anchor on Etsy.
There's No Basement At The Alamo! [Quote from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Movie, voiced by Tina played by Jan Hooks to Pee-Wee played by Paul Reubens] Hand Embroidery Hoop - Pee-Wee by moxiedoll on Etsy.
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. [Quote from The Office (US), voiced by Jim Halpert impersonating Dwight Schrute] Pop Culture TV Quote Hand Embroidery Hoop Art, Office Decor Wall Art by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
Stay In The House, Carl. [Quote from The Walking Dead, said by pretty much every other character on the show, but he never stays in the frippen house, does he?] by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
You've Got Red On You. [Quote from film Shaun of the Dead] Halloween Hand Embroidery Hoop Art, Zombie Blood Movie Quote Home Decor, 3" by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
No Day But Today. [Quote from the Broadway Musical "RENT" by Jonathan Larson] Hand Embroidery Hoop - Another Day by moxiedoll on Etsy.
I Am So Smart. S - M - R - T. [Quote from Television Animated Comedy "The Simpsons", Homer Simpson voice by Dan Castellaneta] Embroidery Hoop - TV Quote - Funny Television Home Back To School Dorm Decor by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
You're A Virgin Who Can't Drive. [Quote from the 1995 film "Clueless", said by Tai Frasier played by Brittany Murphy to Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone] Hand Embroidery Hoop Art - 1990s Teen Movie Bright Pink Home Decor: Hoop Art by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
As You Wish. [Quote from the modern classic movie "The Princess Bride", uttered repeatedly by Westley played by actor Cary Elwes] Cross Stitch Quote From The Princess Bride by (not so) Modern Millie on Etsy.
You Stay Classy, San Diego. [Quote from Comedy Film "Anchorman" starring Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy. This is his classic signature sign-off at the end of the News Broadcast.] Personalized Hand Embroidered Hoop Art - Customize to Your State, Home Decor by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try. [Quote from STAR WARS: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, said by Yoda, voiced by Frank Oz, to Luke Skywalker played by Mark Hamill] Hand Embroidered Hoop Art - Yoda Movie Quote/Motivational Embroidery Home Dorm Decor by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
You Rush A Miracle Man, You Get Rotten Miracles. [Quote from "The Princess Bride", uttered by Miracle Max, played by Billy Crystal] The Princess Bride Embroidery Hoop - Philosophical Movie Quote Home Decor - Made to Order by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
My Name's Not F#@!ing Warren. [Quote from 1995 Teen Flick "Empire Records", said by "Warren" played by Brendan Sexton] Embroidery Hoop - Empire Records Movie Quote Home Decor/Mature by Stitch Culture on Etsy.
How did you do kids? I had to look up five of these classics myself, though one of them was on the tip of my tongue and I was so close to getting it. Meanwhile, looking up all the details for you made this one of my most research dense Blog posts yet. Who loves you? This Gal! Have a fabulous Wacky & Wonderful Wednesday everyone.
Think back to when you were a child, do you remember the first time someone placed a chubby wax stick into your little fist and gave you a scrap of paper. Do you remember someone taking your hand, and placing that waxy stick down against the paper, moving your wee arm so that suddenly, like magic, there were marks on that paper, and they seemed to come from the end of that wax stick. Maybe it was red, perhaps blue, or even green. but a crayon was likely the first writing instrument you held in your hand and put to paper. It is a powerful moment, whether you remember it or not, the moment you discover that you can create scribbles and dashes of colour with your own hand.
Some of us had this experience at home with a family member, maybe it was mom or dad, or an older sibling... perhaps your aunt or uncle, a grandparent. Sometimes, we were given our first wax crayon by a nanny, daycare worker, or teacher. Whoever gave it to you, gave you a gift, the gift of learning that you could create something that was 'art', something that could be hung on the front of the fridge, or framed, or tucked into an album or scrapbook and kept for years to come. Our crayon creations were the cleanest and fastest way of not only being entertained, but of learning fine motor control and hand eye coordination.
Do you remember the joy of getting a new box of crayons? I do, I loved that smell, that clean waxy odor, and the sharp tips ready to go. Not a broken or unwrapped crayon in the box, and they were all mine. Sure we had plenty of crayons in my house. There were four of us kids born within five years, and all those crayons literally required a plastic dish basin to hold all the broken bits and pieces, the peeled paper bits. At some point along the way, companies like Crayola introduced toddler sized crayons, larger diameter sticks made for smaller hands. There was also that mega-box that I adored, it had something like 64 colours in it, and a sharpener built right into the back of the box. That was joy in a box.
Since it is Wacky & Wonderful day, a day for all those geeky fun and fabulous things, the collectables and the vintage childhood fun, I decided to dedicate today's post to the humble and hardworking crayon, an item I still adore, by the way. I love sitting with my nieces or nephew and revisiting the fun of colouring books full of cartoon characters or games, I still colour the same way that I did as an older child, I do a dark line of the colour inside the shape I am about to colour, then I gently shade in the whole area with the same colour. Habits are hard to break.The smell of that wax always brings me right back to being a kid.
I love teaching kids my favorite crayon magic tricks. The one where you fill an entire sheet of paper with random color scribbles, edge to edge, then cover the entire sheet again with thick black crayon. A random coin in hand, and you can then scratch out a picture, removing the black wax from the page with the coin to produce a really magical effect. Yes I know they sell something similar, and that it is much less labor intensive.
What really is wonderful about crayons these days, is that they are very much the same deal as they always were, they are still the first writing instrument many of us use, they still come in tons of amazing colours, you can still create amazing 'art' with them, and they are a cheap anytime activity that is fun for anyone at any age. What is even better about crayons lately, is just how different they can be.
If you are browsing Etsy, you will see just how amazing crayons can be. There are handmade crayons, recycled crayons, crayon art, crayon caddies, crayons in all sorts of wonderful shapes and sizes, and more. This entire post is full of these lovely rainbow hued items, and there is just so much to love about them. Even just a photograph of crayons or the image of that old familiar yellow and green box makes for happy memories. Why not grab yourself a box, or bag, or frame full of wonderful rainbow memories today. Share a little time scribbling, you might be surprised how much you have missed it.
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