Super Kawaii!

I Love little foods, wait let me rephrase that. I love all kinds of foods but when it comes to collecting, I love little Puchi Petite foods by Re-Ment. They make cute little "toy" foods that are do die for.

I am not the only person who loves these. There are Flickr groups and Re Ment forums all around the web.

The sweets are my favorites.

They really do make everything, right down to chopsticks, whip cream, dried squid. There are little pickles in the pickle jar. It just makes me giggle!

They also have clothing, animals, household goods- everything to channel your inner child.

Even better than the actual toy in the box is the packaging. I believe that they are all blind boxed (you don't know what you are going to get) but I may be wrong. If someone knows how to tell what you are getting, please let me know.

I know that it is disgustingly cute but I can't help it! I love them! They take me back to when I was a little girl and I would play with my dollhouse so they make me happy, so there (that's my inner child coming out)

Look who kitty brought home! Lisa Petrucci!

I met Lisa a few years ago. I had ALWAYS been a fan and when OMP told me that they were good friends and we were heading out to her party I almost fell over. I was SO nervous meeting her. She was the biggest sweetheart ever! Lisa is so sweet and thoughtful and just down right nice.Geez, I hope I'm not ruining her street cred. She if full of sass, which gets high marks in my book!

Your work is amazing! How did you get started?
Thanks! It wasn't always that way! I've been making art since I was a little kid. I used to draw pictures of Snoopy and Woodstock and the Archies in elaborate scenarios. I went to art school for graphic design then got into painting at liberal arts college. I worked in art galleries in Boston and New York for most of the 1980s, and got into painting pin-ups and cuties in the early 1990s.



What's new in the world of Lisa Petrucci?
My book Kickass Kuties - The Art of Lisa Petrucci (which is published by Dark Horse) came out in April! It's an overview of my pop paintings on wood and other projects over the years. So that was really exciting for me. I've been laying low this past year and have just done a few groups shows here and there. I'm actually in a transition phase with my art, I plan on taking it in a different direction once I've used up all the wood plaques I have! Other than that I'm mostly working on our video business, Something Weird Video. OMP will tell ya, I'm usually making dvd cover art for our packaging. We have a new catalog supplement coming out in the Fall, so that's keeping me busy!

I'm also participating in a fancy-pants pop surrealism survey show entitled "Apocalypse Wow" at MACRO (the museum of contemporary art) in Rome this November. It will feature the usual suspects with an emphasis on apocalypse culture.


Do you have any advice for the masses?
Don't take any wooden nickels? Keep your hands clean? Um, as far as being an artist goes, I'd say to constantly look and learn, but keep true to your own vision and aesthetics. There are way too many copycats out there nowadays. And every artist should have a website gallery of their art. More people get more exposure on the interweb, although nothing will ever beat seeing art in person at an art gallery or on a collector's wall.

You have an amazing collection of dolls-do you have a favorite?
My Liddle Kiddles from the 1960s! I love them all!


Who are your favorite artists?
Margaret Keane and anonymous illustrators who did adult paperback pulps in the 1950s and 60s.
I also dig Glenn Barr and Aaron Marshall's paintings.



BONUS QUESTION!
We both have a love for bad "B" movies. Which one would be the story of your life?
It would have to be a combination of FEMALE TROUBLE, COLOR ME BLOOD RED, and SPIDER BABY. Now figure that one out!

If Lisa is visiting a gallery near you, make sure you stop by and say hello. Also check out her book, it is amazing! If you are the crafty type, she also did patterns for Sublime Stitching and they are CUTE! Thank you so much Lisa! You are so dear to my heart and I'm so glad to call you a friend (you still need to come down for a visit!)

Tie One On Tuesday!

Well here it is, yet another Tuesday and time for another episode of Kitty Kill’s “Tie One On Tuesday”. I will be your host for the day – you can call me OMP (see last Wednesday’s Blog entry for an introduction).

For today I reached into my little bag of Books and came out with one of my all time favorites – Beach Bum Berry’s Grog Log. If you’re not familiar with the Bum, check him out. The man can mix (and write one hell of a book)!

I came out with two of the more Outer Space themed recipes out of the book and decided to take them for an interstellar spin!

First up: The Coconaut ( a Beach Bum Berry Original)

You will need:

8 oz. Lopez Coconut cream (and Yes Lopez is the best – I used an inferior product)

2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (only way to go – Roses is not Lime juice people!!)

7 oz. Dark Jamaican Rum

Put everything into a blender and fill blender to the top with Ice cubes. Blend until slushy. Pour into a coconut cup mug. Serves two to four people.

Now – to add a little excitement to your drinking try a Coconaut Re-entry (ALA: A Flaming Coconaut)

Remove the pulp from a piece of Lime shell. Float it ontop of your drink. Partly fill the shell with some 151 proof rum. Ignite from a safe distance and Wah – Lah – A Flaming Coconaut!

Next up: The Test Pilot (from Don the Beachcomber circa 1941)

Ingredients for this little doozey are:

1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice (again – Fresh!!)

1/2 oz. Falernum (thanks to my pal Trader Tiki for the homemade spicy additive!)

3 tsp. Cointreau (or other Orange based liquor)

Dash of Angostura Bitters

1/8 tsp. Pernod

3/4 oz. Light Puerto Rican Rum

1 1/2 oz. Dark Jamaican Rum

Blend with 1 cup crushed Ice for 5 seconds, then pour into a double old fashioned glass (or Tiki bucket – hee hee!). Add more crushed ice to fill. Garnish with a lime wedge and cherry.

There you have it for this week kiddies. Now kick back with your drinkie-poo under the stars and see what type of interstellar objects come into view (or go out of focus depending on how many drinks you have had).

Girl's Night In

Did you see my new ad on Craftster? Isn't it sassy? A big thanks to sweets4ever for helping me out. She rocks! In honor of Craftster and craftiness in general. I have a few movies for you to invite your girlfriends over, make a few cocktails (please see Tuesday for tasty ideas, hee hee) and get your craft on.


The first movie is one that is so dear to my heart. Valley Girl. Remember how cute Nicholas Cage was with his sculpted chest hair (don't judge, you know you loved it). Valley Girl was a new twist on Romeo and Juliet with Romeo aka Randy being the Hollywood punk rocker and Juliet aka Julie(big stretch there) hanging in the valley. True love will prevail in this 80's cult hit. True to my form, I have to mention- the music is AMAZING! The Plimsouls, Josie Cotton, Psychedelic Furs-how can you miss? It is a well known fact that girls can not resist anything related to the 80's so throw this one in the DVD player and you are guaranteed a totally rad craft night.


Have you seen the movie Singles? Another decade, another great movie. Cameron Crowe directed this (for the most part) true to life tale about dating in the 90's in Seattle. There are several different stories in this flick. Matt Dillon is hysterical in this movie. He plays a grunge stoner rocker that is completely clueless when it comes to love. Once again, a great soundtrack for the grunge age. If you look closely you can see great Seattle bands make tiny cameos here and there throughout the movie. I think it should be required that you have to wear a flannel shirt and skull cap when viewing.



The last movie for Girl Craft night is Chocolat. This film covers all your needs, chocolate and Johnny Depp. Did I mention CHOCOLATE AND JOHNNY DEPP?! The story is a sweet tale of love not just between Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp but love within the entire town. It is a wonderful "feel good" movie. The scenery is simple and beautiful. I love the underlying theme of acceptance, family and self respect. It's kind of a tear jerker, so make sure you have a box of tissues for your girlfriends.

So there you have it, three films, ready to roll. All you need to do is call up your girlfriends, mix up some yummy cocktails, and have them stroll over with crafts in hand. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll make some kick ass stuff.

Scrappy Dog Sunday!

Oh Mr. Milou! You are man of few words. I think it's because you won't stay still for five minutes to answer the questions.

What's the real story about Milou?
My secret weapon: not only do I look like Bolt, I also have a Superbark, just like my hero!

Do you really drive your mom crazy?
I do my best. ( I have a strange feeling you are doing it now)

How do you feel about the cat population?
They are very difficult to herd, and don't seem interested in playing with me.

What's your favorite thing to do during the day?
Fetch!! I also enjoy chewing, barking, digging, begging, going in and out of the house, and protecting the herd (aka Mom and the cats) from deliveries, survey takers, Mormons, and neighborhood kids.

Are those werewolf rumors true?
I can transform from sleepy, adorable pup to deranged large-mouthed fanged creature at the drop of the hat. This is why my Mom calls me her Miloup-garou

Happiness is.........
edible

I 100% agree with you. Happiness is edible! Thank you my sweet little Milou werewolf! I think you are just divine!

Feel Good Friday

It's Friday! Yahoo! I am ready for rest and relaxation after having way too much fun last weekend at the NW Tiki Kon. It was so awesome to have yummy cocktails and hang out with fun friends.

Thanks for the wonderful peeps over at Kind Over Matter for posting a link to an amazing website-Gives Me Hope. I'm giving your warning right now-have a tissue out! You will tear up over the stories people leave. I love that whenever I have a bad call at work or the news is just getting me down, I can go to Give Me Hope and read uplifting stories. Sure it's kind of sappy but don't we all need that in our lives from time to time?

Are you looking for something to do on August 28th and are in the Portland area? Even if you're not in the Portland area, you can still come on down (or over, or up) to the gala event, Safety In Numbers. Yes, I know it's a few weeks away but you need time to find the perfect outfit and gather your friends together for a wonderful event, awesome auction and help raise awareness for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault survivors.

Now I know that everyone will be at Safety In Numbers but you might be looking for something that really completes the outfit you will be wearing. Well, you need to check out Voodoo Doll Designs on Facebook. She makes beautiful flower hair clips that will look amazing in those gorgeous locks of yours.


When I first saw these shoes I about fell over! Lucha Libre sneakers? Did I die and go to heaven? I love Sewsew-A-Gogo's embroidery and painting and, well, just about everything made by her. Not to mention, she is one of the sweetest sassiest people I know.

Okay, so you have websites to happy cry at, places to go and be seen, things to look good in-what more do you need on a Friday? Fine! I'll give you cute puppies and kittens!

Super Scary Stuff!

Before OMP was OMP, he was Dr. Tongue's 3-D house of Collectibles Toys. As a matter of fact-the majority of people know him as Dr. Tongue. It's only been within the last few years that he has become the OMP. Anyhoo, Dr. Tongue had an awesome toy store. It really was more of a hangout than anything else. If you needed to find anything at all, it was there and now might perhaps be in my garage or basement (if you are looking for anything special, email me-I bet we have it!) One thing that he would never give up is his scary children's board games. I can't think of anything scarier than these games. Okay, maybe bag of glass but that's about it.



The first game is the Canadian Haunted mansion game. It is from Lakeside and was made in the mid 1970's.This is a dimensional game with a cardboard backdrop of the haunted mansion from Disney. The object of the game was to run around the track and try to escape the haunted mansion without being captured by the ghosts. The Canadian version is rarer and the only difference is the box and the instructions are in French




The next game is the Voodoo doll game which was produced in the early 1970's. This game is just creepy and weird! Two players take turns sticking pins into the voodoo doll and when one player hits the right spot the witch doctor pops out of the hut.




One of my favorites is the Ideal haunted house game produced in the early 1960's. This game is fairly rare and is hard to find complete in the box. The game is played upright. The object of the game is to take your peg and go around the house and you win if you reach the attic and get the jewel out of the safe. The spinner is so cool! It's a hooting owl. You pull the lever and it tells you how many spaces to go.




The Green ghost is another Lakeside game from the late 1960's-early 1970's. It is another dimensional game, and should be played in the dark. The board and pieces glow in the dark-which is real spooky! The object is to go around a board collecting different items, such as keys, bat wings (feathers) snakes (rubber bands). This game was reproduced in the late 1990's.



The last game is a Hasbro Marble maze. We have no clue when it was made. We've never seen another one. The object of this game is to hold it in the center and move your marble in the maze without falling in the holes. The game we have in our collection still has the original marble.
The graphics are just way too creepy!

OHHH!!! Scary Stuff kids! Have fun playing and try not to have too many nightmares.