Author Archives: Kim
Yo Gabba Puppets
Our daughter is crazy for Yo Gabba Gabba and she wanted to make a DJ Lance Rock sock puppet. I threw in some “Gabba Friends” finger puppets. Being crazy for packing thing in containers, she absolutely needed the radio box.
Yo Gabba Puppets
Our daughter is crazy for Yo Gabba Gabba and she wanted to make a DJ Lance Rock sock puppet. I threw in some “Gabba Friends” finger puppets. Being crazy for packing thing in containers, she absolutely needed the radio box.
It’s ad hoc, but it covers.
The kids’ old tent bit the dust. It’s fair, it was a hand me down that survived 4 kids (and 2 of them are seriously wild). So, at 10pm I got it in my head we had to have a
It’s ad hoc, but it covers.
The kids’ old tent bit the dust. It’s fair, it was a hand me down that survived 4 kids (and 2 of them are seriously wild). So, at 10pm I got it in my head we had to have a
Styrofoam Printing Plates
Our 3 yr old daughter has just learned to write her name and doesn’t yet have the patience to write it the 20 times needed for her school valentines. So, we made a styrofoam plate of her name so she
Styrofoam Printing Plates
Our 3 yr old daughter has just learned to write her name and doesn’t yet have the patience to write it the 20 times needed for her school valentines. So, we made a styrofoam plate of her name so she
Hand Print Workshop
I just put together a few demos for an upcoming Hand Print workshop I may be teaching. These were simple, quick motifs to show potato printing, rubber block, and hand drawn screen print.
Hand Print Workshop
I just put together a few demos for an upcoming Hand Print workshop I may be teaching. These were simple, quick motifs to show potato printing, rubber block, and hand drawn screen print.
A Very Laser Thanksgiving
The holidays bring out the crafty in us and this year we hosted Thanksgiving so we had to get extra fancy. We wanted one big table so we used 2 pieces of plywood braced with 2×4′s. We covered that with
A Very Laser Thanksgiving
The holidays bring out the crafty in us and this year we hosted Thanksgiving so we had to get extra fancy. We wanted one big table so we used 2 pieces of plywood braced with 2×4′s. We covered that with
Mr. Bunny Pattern
We’ve decided to close our Etsy shop. Years before Etsy & Threadless, we had an online store selling printed shirts, posters accessories and learned that we didn’t really like doing mass (or mini) production. However, with the advent of Etsy
Mr. Bunny Pattern
We’ve decided to close our Etsy shop. Years before Etsy & Threadless, we had an online store selling printed shirts, posters accessories and learned that we didn’t really like doing mass (or mini) production. However, with the advent of Etsy
Tiny Duct Tape Double
I’ve never been too pleased with the result of the duct tape douple, diy dress form method for myself. However, for our daughter it worked out great. Kids have so few curves and so much less fitting in clothes that
Tiny Duct Tape Double
I’ve never been too pleased with the result of the duct tape douple, diy dress form method for myself. However, for our daughter it worked out great. Kids have so few curves and so much less fitting in clothes that
A Return…Work in Progress
And to wrap up our return to the studio is the start of some new work. These are some images of sketches for wall installations featuring laser cut drywall woven with thread. I’m still working through ideas but am excited
A Return…Work in Progress
And to wrap up our return to the studio is the start of some new work. These are some images of sketches for wall installations featuring laser cut drywall woven with thread. I’m still working through ideas but am excited
A Return…Sunday Studio
We’re wrapping up the freelance work and are resuming our Sunday Studios. Most recently we had our nieces over for some intro to sewing lessons. Both girls chose fabric from our stash and made a basic skirt. They were introduced
A Return…Sunday Studio
We’re wrapping up the freelance work and are resuming our Sunday Studios. Most recently we had our nieces over for some intro to sewing lessons. Both girls chose fabric from our stash and made a basic skirt. They were introduced
A Return…The House
We’ve added a deck as well as some much needed earth moving and planting to retain ground. The guys doing the work (Appel Environmental Design and Durrie Design & Build, both in Ann Arbor) did fantastic work and it’s so
A Return…The House
We’ve added a deck as well as some much needed earth moving and planting to retain ground. The guys doing the work (Appel Environmental Design and Durrie Design & Build, both in Ann Arbor) did fantastic work and it’s so
Laser Etched Block Printing
My first attempt at making a laser etched linoleum block. I used our repeat knit pattern design (which is available as a free download on our site) from the Wool Recycling Machine Poster and did a test run. It could
Laser Etched Block Printing
My first attempt at making a laser etched linoleum block. I used our repeat knit pattern design (which is available as a free download on our site) from the Wool Recycling Machine Poster and did a test run. It could
Vinyl Numbers
There’s a lot of doors to our house and as you drive up it can be a bit confusing where to enter. We haven’t had time and money to do any elaborate overhangs or neon lit runways to guide the
Vinyl Numbers
There’s a lot of doors to our house and as you drive up it can be a bit confusing where to enter. We haven’t had time and money to do any elaborate overhangs or neon lit runways to guide the
Starry, Golden, Mild Failure
I’ve had a vision for some time of a golden ball throwing shining stars onto our daughter’s bedroom walls. So, keeping the materials basic i.e. what I had on hand (air dry clay, a beach ball, star cookie cutters, &
Starry, Golden, Mild Failure
I’ve had a vision for some time of a golden ball throwing shining stars onto our daughter’s bedroom walls. So, keeping the materials basic i.e. what I had on hand (air dry clay, a beach ball, star cookie cutters, &
Valentine’s Gift – Gravity Brothers Bracelet
I made Zach a leather bracelet with his “Gravity Brothers” design laser etched. We bought 2 big boxes of leather swatches (each about 8″x10″) at a garage sale about 8 years ago. Yes, we’ve moved it several times but now
Valentine’s Gift – Gravity Brothers Bracelet
I made Zach a leather bracelet with his “Gravity Brothers” design laser etched. We bought 2 big boxes of leather swatches (each about 8″x10″) at a garage sale about 8 years ago. Yes, we’ve moved it several times but now
Another Sunday Studio
My often collaborator, Rachel Moore, and her family came to visit last week. We were able to eke out some time in the studio and hopefully get the ball rolling on some new work. We find it’s always helpful to
Another Sunday Studio
My often collaborator, Rachel Moore, and her family came to visit last week. We were able to eke out some time in the studio and hopefully get the ball rolling on some new work. We find it’s always helpful to
Etched Bottles : 2011 Stock Gift
As I look back I realize we like to make a stock gift that we give everyone. I think it may have started back in 2001 with a screenprinted totebag filled with home canned pickles and jams. We had some
Etched Bottles : 2011 Stock Gift
As I look back I realize we like to make a stock gift that we give everyone. I think it may have started back in 2001 with a screenprinted totebag filled with home canned pickles and jams. We had some
Like a Whole New Chair…
Zach’s grandma found this little rocking chair at a garage sale (she’s a serious garage saler) and we just got it out of storage with all of our stuff when we moved in. It’s cute but we thought we could
Like a Whole New Chair…
Zach’s grandma found this little rocking chair at a garage sale (she’s a serious garage saler) and we just got it out of storage with all of our stuff when we moved in. It’s cute but we thought we could
It’s Not Like It Was the Ghetto…
…we just happened to live across from a particularly active gang house in Chicago. It was a nice lot with no house right next door so the sun really poured in and after living in dark floor through lofts, sunlight
It’s Not Like It Was the Ghetto…
…we just happened to live across from a particularly active gang house in Chicago. It was a nice lot with no house right next door so the sun really poured in and after living in dark floor through lofts, sunlight
It’s a Roller Coaster…No, It’s a House!
It’s like being married to politician: sometimes you wish you could get out of it, you wonder how you got here, you wonder if it’s worth the spectacle, but it’s all the things that are hard and unique about
It’s a Roller Coaster…No, It’s a House!
It’s like being married to politician: sometimes you wish you could get out of it, you wonder how you got here, you wonder if it’s worth the spectacle, but it’s all the things that are hard and unique about
It’s a Beast
We pulled up to the house and both of us had the same feeling …is this terrible looking? We can’t tell, it’s so hard to be objective. The project has been a continuous difficult compromise of budget, time, and building
It’s a Beast
We pulled up to the house and both of us had the same feeling …is this terrible looking? We can’t tell, it’s so hard to be objective. The project has been a continuous difficult compromise of budget, time, and building
A Home…Almost
For the past few months the building of our house has felt more like a project or my job. I have file folders, meetings, & spreadsheets rather than family dinners, hearths & hat hooks. We have moved from the larger
A Home…Almost
For the past few months the building of our house has felt more like a project or my job. I have file folders, meetings, & spreadsheets rather than family dinners, hearths & hat hooks. We have moved from the larger
Industry Meets Technology
Download EPS We got a little laser cutter and for one of our first experiments we made our daughter an Industrialist Playset. The many accoutrement of your average robber baron such as a pipe, monocle, mustache, tea cup & saucer
Industry Meets Technology
Download EPS We got a little laser cutter and for one of our first experiments we made our daughter an Industrialist Playset. The many accoutrement of your average robber baron such as a pipe, monocle, mustache, tea cup & saucer
Dry Walls
above: Back of the house to be clad in a vertically running cedar above: Our studio. The door to the right goes out to the driveway.above: The stairwell down to the front door. above: Soon to be our kitchen. The
Dry Walls
above: Back of the house to be clad in a vertically running cedar above: Our studio. The door to the right goes out to the driveway.above: The stairwell down to the front door. above: Soon to be our kitchen. The
The Lost Art of Good Customer Service
Our house has turned out to be a project that we’ve designed ourselves. We’re not architects, interior designers, or builders so we’ve relied on the guidance of the trades people our contractor works with. Thanks be that Beechwood Building has
The Lost Art of Good Customer Service
Our house has turned out to be a project that we’ve designed ourselves. We’re not architects, interior designers, or builders so we’ve relied on the guidance of the trades people our contractor works with. Thanks be that Beechwood Building has
Even Without a Roof, a Big Improvement
Beechwood Building has been tearing it up the past week – literally. The roof is off the house and it’s already a big improvement to the dull & dirty little ranch that was there. The new roof will be nearly
Even Without a Roof, a Big Improvement
Beechwood Building has been tearing it up the past week – literally. The roof is off the house and it’s already a big improvement to the dull & dirty little ranch that was there. The new roof will be nearly
Excavating. It’s for Real.
I’m sure anyone who’s built is familiar with the little week delays here and there. We ran against a permit issue while the addition was being reviewed but excavating began yesterday and it feels like construction is underway for real.
Excavating. It’s for Real.
I’m sure anyone who’s built is familiar with the little week delays here and there. We ran against a permit issue while the addition was being reviewed but excavating began yesterday and it feels like construction is underway for real.
How to Make a Baby Log Book
We are readying ourselves for baby 2.0. Shortly after our first kid was born I scrambled to make a little log book to keep track of her intake, output and sleep. We had started with an iphone app but it
How to Make a Baby Log Book
We are readying ourselves for baby 2.0. Shortly after our first kid was born I scrambled to make a little log book to keep track of her intake, output and sleep. We had started with an iphone app but it
The Crumbling House
The last month has been a whirlwind of waiting as our plans for renovating the house fall apart. We had hoped the construction loan would be finalized the first of February and builder, bank and ourselves had seemed quite certain
The Crumbling House
The last month has been a whirlwind of waiting as our plans for renovating the house fall apart. We had hoped the construction loan would be finalized the first of February and builder, bank and ourselves had seemed quite certain
Collaborative Video
Rachel Moore (my frequent collaborator) and I created this video for the exhibition, The Space Between, this fall at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art. Yes, I’m a few months behind in posting as we’ve been making some changes to
Collaborative Video
Rachel Moore (my frequent collaborator) and I created this video for the exhibition, The Space Between, this fall at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art. Yes, I’m a few months behind in posting as we’ve been making some changes to
Demolition Begins
We were out our property today meeting with the tree trimmer. There’s a ton or work to be done on some massive trees so it’s nice to have the work done before our house is complete. We purchased our property
Demolition Begins
We were out our property today meeting with the tree trimmer. There’s a ton or work to be done on some massive trees so it’s nice to have the work done before our house is complete. We purchased our property