I wanted to be among people who understood what it was like to use their hands and minds in the creative process...whatever the end result was. I didn't care if it was computers, crafts, whatever. I just wanted to immerse myself in the DIY culture. Even if just for one day.
Eddy didn't really want to go, but he finally kind of decided to go. Plus, how else would I get to San Mateo? It's FAR! Well, over an hour away. It's not like I could walk there or anything.
I thought the whole day was AH-MAY-ZING!! So many cool things to take in and see. It was almost overwhelming. Even things that were over my head in geekiness? I didn't care. Just so cool. I wanted to see it all. I got to meet one of the sweetest and loveliest people on the planet, Sarah Hodson (@sarahndipitous on Twitter. If you don't follow her...go, hurry, follow her NOW!). I watched a class she taught and spent some time just listening to her, being inspired by her, and feeling her warmth wash over me. Talk about a super special lady. I ♥ Sarah.
I have also sooo been wanting to learn about needle felting and was fortunate to see a demo AND take a class by the FABULOUS, Moxie! Wow! So awesome. She is funny, down-to-Earth, and so darned gifted! I think she can make ANYTHING out of felt. I swear! I am in awe of this lady. She rocks. Okay, I've babbled on for a VERY long time. You want pics, yes? :)
(Cool bike made out wood!)
("Fire-breathing"-bicycle-thingy)
(Awesome LED lights for bicycle spokes!)
(Lighted "forest")
(Neon "moving" hammerhead shark)
(Lighted Rainbow curtain thing...I don't know what it is, but it's pretty!)
(This was a LASER! When you wave it fast an image appeared! In this case, Charlie Sheen! It was so wild to see! Also hard to take a pic of. HAHHA!)
(No explanation needed. Saw this fella & knew I had to take a pic for my friend, Dana aka Darthsunshine. :) )
(Yep, Star Wars Crafts!! Awesome, right?! ;) )
There were *lots* of steam punk attired people at Maker Faire, such as this amazingly attired woman:
(MOXIE!!!!)
I had a really great time at Maker Faire. If you ever get a chance to go....GO!!! You won't regret it. :)
xo
All my best,
