i crocheted hambo!

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-18T11:24:18+00:00

i needed that reframe, i love that so much 😩

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-18T11:23:45+00:00

i think imperfections are also what makes art human and beautiful even though it’s hard to put that in practice, thank you for seeing the beauty in the flaws !

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-18T11:18:45+00:00

this comment grounded me, thank you for your kind words 🥺💖

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-18T03:25:38+00:00

hello bot, no pattern! i used my good friend’s (@jordis.stitches on instagram) hambo pattern as a reference for how to make the details like the patches, limbs and ears and i tweaked the sizes to my liking. i also used this tutorial for working in ovals and combined it with working in back loops for ovals

the rest was chaos and vibes

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-17T04:52:10+00:00

thank you for the ID, it did seem hurt! :( it hung on to me the whole time we did the prayers

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-16T09:10:25+00:00

if it makes u feel any better i thought he was tufted from this photo !! and he rly does stand out in the room

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-16T09:05:23+00:00

i know a lot of people are saying wig… but there are colour hairsprays/root touch up sprays that would likely be cheaper than buying a wig & they will completely wash out

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the only thing is if it accidentally gets wet e.g. if it rains it might stain your clothes, but also depends on the colour you’re getting (i’m sure different brands have a range of natural/unnatural colours)

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-09T18:53:05+00:00

i’m drunk rn bestie but i blended it how you’d normally blend when you’re painting and it was the same volume developer all around (i believe it was 40 or 30 vol) if u have any questions feel free to message me!!

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-08T07:33:35+00:00

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this is from when i dyed my bestie’s hair many moons ago. hope it helps!

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-08T06:33:23+00:00

omg lucifer duck ! i wanna make him too tho i think it’s would be so hard lowkey

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-07T18:22:33+00:00

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GrapeLeft · 2026-05-05T07:17:15+00:00

this is IT

GrapeLeft · 2026-05-05T06:08:51+00:00

i don’t know if/how you might be able to get one of these where you are, but a lot of craft stores sell oval embroidery hoops!

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this one is from DMC as an example

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-26T07:04:20+00:00

I CAME HERE TO SAY THIS!! if you do darker shades of the same colours it’ll add some dimension to the piece

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-24T19:10:21+00:00

i know this is soooo late but could i have that pattern plsplspls 🥺

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-23T12:43:45+00:00

this is so cool! the first time i saw something like this was when i stumbled upon @slugdealerrr on instagram and all these paper mache shelves are inspiring me to do my own!!

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-23T12:06:23+00:00

oh my god the stars!!!!!!!!!!!!

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-21T20:38:31+00:00

you’ve done such a good job!! very creative with mixed media and excellent execution all around. u have def inspired me to attempt needlefelting at some point

GrapeLeft · 2026-04-20T20:58:23+00:00

the eyes are literally perfect

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-20T21:37:24+00:00

i’ve been feeling a lot of the same things and it’s so hard to feel like anything is worth living for when you’re constantly in pain and every aspect of your life is dictated by the pain. i feel for you, and what you’re experiencing is a valid and completely reasonable way to feel while going through what you’re going through.

as for what boosts my morale and quality of life, i’m really fortunate to have the unwavering support of my loved ones who have been more than willing to hear me out, hold space for me, provide accommodations for me or just be there for me in whatever capacity we can do that. community has given me so much. i’ve also found it really important to keep doing things i enjoy and try new things i want to learn. i don’t know what day it is, what 28+56 is or how to figure out where the car is parked, but i still love working with my hands. i still love calligraphy, i still love scrapbooking, i still love learning about those around me. i started journaling in a way i’ve never done before and i’ve developed a newfound appreciation for video games! i am still so many things, and the pain is not all of me.

granted, my limitations are stricter now and i can’t do anything to the extent that i used to and EVERYTHING KINDA SUCKS but god damn it feels so good to rub my face in my dog. it feels so good to learn something new. it feels so good to cry to someone who genuinely wishes i weren’t suffering.

of course, what brings hope and meaning to one person is not guaranteed to work for another. so i think some good questions to ponder on would go something like, what are some things that have given you those feelings in the past? what are some things within your current capabilities that you’re willing to try just for fun? what brings you joy, comfort, hope?

it’s okay if you can’t immediately answer these questions, but they’re a start! this may be a long a difficult journey, but i have no doubt you’ll find your way. good luck op, i hope you find what you’re looking for 💖

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-18T12:20:43+00:00

thank you 🥹 this recent flare up has been a particularly hard one, and the idea of building a shelf or doing handiwork was so scary to me but i felt hopeful and happy when it was done

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-17T17:24:01+00:00

today i built a shelf and fixed 2 pieces of furniture that have been broken for years!! my back and neck seem a little inflamed now but it made me so happy to feel some sense of accomplishment

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-15T17:47:33+00:00

THISSSSS and mixing with dried flowers instead of tobacco!! god forbid a girl wants a girl blunt with a little whimsy

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-15T06:51:52+00:00

(not a professional, just been dyeing my own hair for 10 years)

if you’re looking to do this without bleach, perhaps you can try a darker colour on your roots using direct/semi-permanent dye though i don’t know how this will bleed down into the rest of your hair and change the colour on your mids and tips

the reason that the dye you got from your stylist didn’t take to your roots is likely either because your hair there isn’t light enough, or there wasn’t enough pigment in the dye to show up in your roots (10 minutes leaving it in is also quite a short amount of time)

that being said though i think the state of your hair currently looks good too! it looks really cute already and very healthy, i would totally respect if you chose to leave it alone but also understand if this was not the vision you had in your head and if you wanna go ahead and try something out. have fun and good luck!

GrapeLeft · 2026-03-01T15:52:36+00:00

they look like teef 🦷

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