tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50561439706150036512024-02-18T18:01:14.143-08:00smoke & embersHandmade goodness, Japanese culture, photography, illustrations, fitness, and general randomnessMJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-20124801094459601492014-12-06T14:24:00.000-08:002014-12-06T14:28:38.394-08:00HOLIDAY SALE!!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116004779/1950s-christmas-holiday-welsh-corgi?" target="_blank">"Corgman Family Christmas" Greeting Card Set, Size A2</a></td></tr>
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MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-110716666024774212014-10-16T13:03:00.000-07:002014-10-16T13:03:17.999-07:00Holiday Handmade Event!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The lovely Staci of <a href="http://www.contempoartisanboutique.com/" target="_blank">Contempo Artisan Boutique</a> and Kevin of <a href="http://www.bigspringspirits.com/" target="_blank">Big Spring Spirits</a> will be hosting an epic <b>Happy Hour Holiday Showcase</b> in Bellefonte, PA. During the first three Thursdays in November, a selection of Central PA's Contempo artists (including yours truly!) will be showcasing and selling their handmade wares at Big Spring. Enjoy the evening with some signature cocktails, Thursday night football, and tasty nibbles while getting your holiday shopping done!MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA40.9081063 -77.78231570000002640.907356300000004 -77.783576200000027 40.9088563 -77.781055200000026tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-83723108024163308422014-10-12T08:54:00.000-07:002014-10-12T08:54:31.273-07:00Mr. Oni Head<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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head t-shirt design version, with mockup. Had to beef up the line work a
bit to allow the ink to pass through the screen. The art print version
will be digitally painted, but can take a while to complete considering
my current workload. Let me know what you guys think!</span><br />
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for some reason, I’ll have to look into that. The site’s still a
work-in-progress design-wise, but the PayPal shopping cart system’s
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More WIP of the thievin’ bastard.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-63840710169372916702014-09-09T09:55:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:57:16.680-07:00Super Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few photos I took from last night’s supermoon. Wish I had a powerful telescope with a camera mount.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-29358505432108870732014-09-06T09:52:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:54:57.697-07:00New Piece (WIP)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Couple of WIP pics of a pied crow, stealing a big-ass slice of pizza. Bottom is most recent pic.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-33860329352856102392014-09-03T09:10:00.000-07:002014-09-03T09:10:00.242-07:00Handy Trick<iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/iEbdElpSNDE?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />A useful tutorial for when you have several yards of fabric straps to turn and you don't want your hands turning into withered claws.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-61909952155087502572014-09-02T09:07:00.000-07:002014-09-02T09:07:00.502-07:00Re-Vamped Print<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-63170924130394772762014-09-01T08:54:00.000-07:002014-09-01T08:54:00.398-07:00New Print, Different Versions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was once one of the housing complexes for Alcatraz prison workers
and administrative staff. Located in the southeastern portion of the
island.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-52721712322072332362014-08-31T08:26:00.000-07:002014-08-31T08:26:00.166-07:00New Print<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-57101639419096062652014-08-30T23:48:00.001-07:002014-08-30T23:48:57.013-07:00New Scarf Listed!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201676815/forest-green-japanese-pine-tree-screen?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="name">Forest Green Japanese Pine Tree Screen Printed Jersey Scarf</span></span></a></h1>
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<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-75803924764857232052014-08-30T08:12:00.000-07:002014-08-30T08:12:00.652-07:00*Quack*<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Had to get a bunch of pics of the Hintz Family Alumni Center for the office and got many shots of the local friendly duckies. The one above is among my personal favorites.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-7494715148968198602014-08-29T07:58:00.000-07:002014-08-29T07:58:00.180-07:00New Print Available!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-37388703939009085742014-08-28T07:56:00.000-07:002014-08-28T07:56:40.464-07:00Alcatraz<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mjrojasphotography" target="_blank">"Alcatraz Door" <em>© Marissa Rojas. All rights reserved.</em></a></td></tr>
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I was sifting through my photos and realized that I have a TON of
pics I took back when I lived in SF that I never touched. So I’ve got my
work cut out for me. The one above (edited) was from my 2007 trip to
Alcatraz that I went on with a good friend of mine, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLuckyYogi" target="_blank">Yogi</a>.</div>
<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-41551130217574293912014-08-27T09:49:00.003-07:002014-08-27T09:49:56.704-07:00A Fresh Look<h2>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Crafty Creations of a Pokey Pie ----> smoke & embers</span></span></h2>
<br />As you've already noticed, I've given my blog a much-need makeover that I've been putting off for years. I've also changed the title (noted above), but worry not - I'll still be posting the same kind of shiny content I always do.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-84498301959825813632014-08-06T09:50:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:52:06.750-07:00Quick Sketch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Quick sketch I did during one of my connecting flights. Andril’s supposed to be holding a destruction staff…I guess.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-80354670511987476452014-08-06T09:08:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:09:36.566-07:00But first, lemme take a selfie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hair was looking fabulous today, so I had to. :PMJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-35734372246151042382014-08-04T17:19:00.001-07:002014-08-04T17:19:40.829-07:00Currently Under ConstructionFor those of you who have visited my blog before, you'll notice that it's given a totally brand-new look. I'm currently tinkering with the html so please just bear with me as I fix the color scheme and the links at the top. MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-58525290479095890412014-08-02T09:29:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:31:21.679-07:00Lace Overlay Dress - Completed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">I’ve
actually finished this dress a while ago, just now posting the results.
I’ve also added elastic to the sleeve tops to keep everything in place
and it’s working like a charm so far. Overall, I’m quite pleased with
how everything turned out.<br /><br />This dress is actually based off of
the Presidential Personality dress from Modcloth. Unfortunately, while
they had my size (the floral print version), I currently lack the $200
that it costs. The pattern I used to create this dress was <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1192-products-11330.php?page_id=857" target="_blank">Anne Kline (V1192) dress from Vogue</a></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption"><span class="hasCaption">
(scored from JoAnns at a deep discount during a sale). With the fabrics
and invisible zipper that I had purchased separately, everything came
to less than $30.00.</span></span>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Most of
the pattern modifications were in the bodice, and I had to lengthen the
hemline several inches in order for it to hit below the knees. I’ve also
had to taper said hemline to give it that pencil silhouette (tho I
think it could do with a bit more tapering, IMO). 3/4 sleeve patterns
also had to be drafted, which thankfully turned out well. Everything was
tested successfully with a muslin mockup before I actually took the
scissors to the good fabrics. While the pattern states that the dress
can be fully lined, I’ve only lined the bodice since the stretch
bengaline and lace were plenty thick enough as is. </span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption"><span class="hasCaption">I
definitely intend on making another one of these dresses sometime in the
near future should I ever stumble upon a couple yards of uniquely
patterned stretch woven fabric.</span></span>MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-17444623919330171862014-07-26T09:18:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:28:00.244-07:00Dress Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Dress is 90% done at the time the pics were taken. Just need to add the sleeves.</span></span><br /><br />I did actually finish the dress just last night, but will still need to get pics.MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-89970827424171116062014-07-21T09:16:00.000-07:002014-10-12T09:18:26.921-07:00New Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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WIP of current dress I’m making for myself. Fabrics consist of the
following: Ruby red stretch bengaline (base), black floral lace
(overlay), red stretch knit for the bodice lining. I would’ve done a
full lining, but I feel that it would make the dress too heavy and thick
for my liking. The stretch bengaline alone is a pretty “beefy” fabric
and paired with said lace fabric, should suffice in covering up any
lumps and bumps.<br />
<br />MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-74399557751692896162014-06-11T06:09:00.001-07:002014-06-11T06:09:54.969-07:00Gatoooooos!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Commissioned piece I drew for a friend of mine, who requested it as a birthday present for a friend of his. Style based off of the anime/manga, <i>Chi’s Sweet Home.</i></div>
MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056143970615003651.post-56777020784669361362014-05-12T17:30:00.000-07:002014-05-12T17:52:42.410-07:00Anglomania Knock-Off Striped Jersey Dress: Version 2.0Read about my first attempt in my <a href="http://mjrkimono.blogspot.com/2014/04/botched-knock-off-anglomania-dress.html" target="_blank">previous blog post</a>.<br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">I got it right this time around! Learning from my previous mistakes, I made sure to double, triple, and quadruple check to make sure that the ruchings went on opposite sides from each other. I've also sized up the top half of the tunic pattern in order to get the slouchy fit just right. I can't say it's 100% identical to the actual Anglomania striped dress, but it looks pretty damn close enough.</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Fabric is navy blue and silver peony striped jersey fabric from <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=154016614617434" href="https://www.facebook.com/GirlCharlee">Girl Charlee</a>.
Said fabric has surprisingly little stretch for a knit fabric, but it
still fits me well enough. It's a little sheer, so I will need to use a
slip underneath.</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">On a closing note, I must stress that I do not condone making knock-off designer clothing and accessories for profit. The dresses pictured above and in my previous post were created strictly for personal use and nothing more, as I was unable to find the actual designer dress to purchase.</span></span>MJ Rojashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812640739074362169noreply@blogger.com0