Sometimes I can get quite a bit obsessive....alright a lot obsessive! My latest obsession is The Hunger Games. I love the books and I'm really excited for the movie! And I am not the only one! There are a lot of people inspired by Panem! I have come across weddings, photo shoots, and crafts during my web browsing. And those people have inspired me!
Here are a couple projects I have finished just in time to wear to the movie. (Key word: Finish!)
I found a knitting pattern for arm warmers inspired by District 12. They looked cute and were easy to knit. I just started using double pointed knitting needles and wouldn't mind another project to practice on.
I used Cascade 220 yarn in a gray color. They didn't take long to knit...after I unraveled the first one twice. Once because they were to tight and the second time for more length. These arm warmers were also the first knitting project I blocked. I wanted the arrow design to lay flatter. I do have to add that blocking was interesting. I used the wet blocking method where I let them soak in warm water. The yarn gave off a burnt hair smell (it's 100% wool). It reminded me of textile class when we burnt fibers to learn the difference between animal and synthetic.
I'm very happy with the finish result. They will get at least three wearings (to each movie viewing) if not more. There's a spark of an idea for a Hunger Games costume in the back of my mind. If it comes to light I will have to incorporate these arm warmers as part of the costume.
What would a franchise movie series be without the sea of merchandising tie-ins? And Hunger Games somehow found another obsession of mine...nail polish. China Glaze recently release a Hunger Games inspired collection called Capitol Colours. In the collection are twelve colors each representing a different district. Even if these colors were not tied in to the movie, they are still amazing colors.
I will search through the internet finding people who swatch nail polish colors so I have a better idea of what they look like before I buy them. I found one who created a design that I had to copy! Using the China Glaze Capitol Colours, Smoke and Ashes was applied as the base color. Then light coats of Riveting and Electrify were painted on the tips. Now it looks like my nails are on fire!
I have since found more design I can't wait to try. Youtube is full of tutorials for "the girl on fire" nails.
This concludes my first full blog post!!! I can't wait to write another!
Arm warmer pattern came from this site: http://www.darksideofthecovers.com/?p=186
Nail swatches and design can be seen at: http://ommorphiabeautybar.com
