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Entomology
I made this nifty butterfly board using my old geometry kit, a thick piece of cardboard, some rust-proof sewing pins and crochet thread. This is tremendously careful work. Sometimes things do not turn out, and sometimes they end up amazing.
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Life with a Taxidermist
My husband is pretty supportive of my newfound hobby of working with dead animals. He is understanding, but not super into it himself. He grew up in a hunting household so he has seen his fair share of dead critters throughout the years. He is not grossed out by it, but sometimes he would rather…
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Murdertarians
I wanted to write a little bit about the way that I eat. I think people who are interested in my taxidermy creations and curiosities may be interested in my murdertarian lifestyle. My food choices underwent a major change after reading ‘The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter” by Peter Singer. Prior to…
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First Curiousity Collection
Here are some pictures from my first curiousity collection, which was made exclusively available at The Heartbreak Boutique in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Taxidermy
I am pleased to share my first work of successful taxidermy! The end result exceeded my initial expectations and I am very happy with it. I have received many comments on the realism, which was my taxidermy goal. My sewing skills came in handy, as well as my crafting experience working with small and delicate…
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Wasps and Nests
This summer there was some wasp activity under the siding of our house. My husband used some wasp spray and it seemed to solve the problem. This fall while cleaning out the chimney, we pulled out a wasp’s nest on the chimney broom! So naturally, I kept the useable pieces and made something with them.…
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Bones
Sometimes I find bones when I go for a walk in the woods. Nature does a good job at bringing animals back to the earth. When an animal dies, other critters come along to clean up. Coyotes, vultures, and crows take care of the big stuff. Bugs and creepy crawlers take care of the little…
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Cruelty Free
No animals are harmed to collect these materials. All of the bones, feathers, and quills I use are found on my property in rural Kings County, New Brunswick. I love going for walks in the woods. I live on a back road off a rural side road, hidden deep in the woods. It is amazing…
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Porcupine Quill Earrings
My latest crafting endeavours have involved the interesting and prickly resource of porcupine quills. Here’s a sample of some of my recent creations:
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