I made this!

[alonewiththemoon]

I got my henna kit!
Not perfect, but pretty good for a first try, I think.  I modified a design I found online (this was freehand, no stencil) in a collection of Arabic henna designs, which is why it doesn't look much like an Indian design.  You will have to take my word for it that my left foot more or less matches my right.  Also pardon the bandaid.




This holiday season, I participated in a holiday gift swap organized by kambriel .  My swap partner liked things Victorian, bats and the color purple, so...
I'd had the Victorian bat lady fabric piece for a few years but never quite known what to do with it, until I got my swap partner's info.  It doesn't show up that clearly in the photo, but the lady has bat wings and there are a couple of bats flitting about.  The purse was lined with black and silver brocade. I pretty much made it up as I went along; one of these days I should try using a pattern and see where that gets me...

Comments

[shnells.livejournal.com]

we should have our henna party when the weather gets hot :) i could get my mum involved and also my friend aparna (the dance teacher) now she's back from india. this could be really fun!

[pyrric.livejournal.com]

This sounds awesome!

[mistresshellena.livejournal.com]

Seriously...but hanging out with you three ladies before then also sounds awesome.

[pyrric.livejournal.com]

Agreed! We should make a plan.

[alonewiththemoon]

I third the agreement! Currently I have the last two Saturdays in February open, along with most Friday evenings...

[pyrric.livejournal.com]

How about Friday the 9th?

[alonewiththemoon]

That looks good to me--we should send email to these other fine ladies :-)

[alonewiththemoon]

Yes, definitely! I did realize a little too late last night that henna-ing one's feet when the apartment floor is freezing is not exactly smart :-)