Happy New Year

Well, this is the first full year I have had this blog running. I dropped out for several months in the middle, so I'm not sure if it counts. I've had this blog since September 2009. I've done less than I set out to do, but more than I expected.  I've completed fewer full projects, but with the help of this blog I have actually finished them, which is a problem I have had in the past.

In 2010, I completed these projects;

 - LoveSac-style foam bag chair and recycled jeans cover

- Upcycled Ikea desk to split-level crimson workstation

 - Summer Sarong Collection

 - Hacked Ikea shelving into awesome platform bed w/storage

 - Klaus Nomi Halloween costume

 - Super Mario Tree

 - Monster Hoodies : "Unicorn" and "Mantle of the Great Red Dragon"

- Repaint Jenns desk/bookcases to more awesomeness.


Looking back, its a lot of stuff that I did, even with the 4 month lapse where neither blog nor projects were worked on.

Unfortunately, there were some setbacks. The Laptop Bag project failed completely. I have some ideas on how to revive or redesign it, but it's on a backburner for now. The Vinyl Mario star project has failed twice now; 2 xmas trees in a row have gone without a proposed mario star. I don't think I will be trying again in 2011.

Additionally, I have a number of projects that have been put on hold, or simply been procrastinated into limbo;

- Aviator hat w/iPod speakers

- Steampunk Coffeetable

- Companion Cube gaming ottoman

- Gaming PC Case Mod : Steampunk R2D2

Most of these fell through due to funds running dry and then being forgotten. I have re-focused on finishing the Companion Cube ottoman and Aviator Hat. The coffee table needs redesign before continuing, and the R2  case mod is postponed indefinitely, as I have no high-end gaming PC to put in it.

This year, my resolutions include making sure I am actively updating this blog and posting new projects and ideas throughout the year. At least twice a week, and more if I can. In addition, I will be adding a new section to my blogging; a Daily sketch blog. Since this blog has helped so much to motivate me to finish projects I start, I will try to utilize that motivation to draw more. I will be uploading daily drawings.  Nothing fancy or rendered, but just something to keep me working on my art.


So that's it. The year in review, and hopes for the coming months. Have a great day everyone.