It's getting colder now, and taking the baby outside without anything on his feet isn't a terribly bright idea. However, he detests socks, and the baby shoes on the market are *dreadful* for developing feet. I used a pattern that's been ingrained in my head since I was 12, when I made my first pair of moccasins. The shoes here aren't nearly as well-done as anything my mom or my sister might've done, but they fit him well enough.
I used brain-tanned deerhide, hand-tanned by my mother, and bugle beads that I've had stashed in my cubby for ages. As dictated by tradition, they are imperfectly beaded.
Incidentally, it'll never stop weirding me out thinking about the fact that deer hide is tanned with brain go, usually made from said deer's brain. Ew.
Daily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it.
To help support the Literature community we hold regular contests. It is an opportunity for you to get involved and gain some exposure. Contest winners will be featured in a news article and a journal entry--as well as other fabulous prizes. Please read this article for more information on how you can participate!
Daily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it. Each day we will feature 5 deviations from the Literature categories in a News Article.
In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community.
Although `DEVlANT joined our community only a year ago, he's made sure to make his mark in as many ways as possible. From extensive bug testing around the site, to heading up the now infamous #devBUG Group, Martin's always eager to get involved. His inquisitive mind and enthusiastic personality is reflected in every part of the community which he reaches out to. Always eager to bring suggestions and feedback to us in a positive way, `DEVlANT shows a maturity way beyond his years. It's with great pleasure that we award very first Deviousness of 2010 t... Read More
Comments
Incidentally, it'll never stop weirding me out thinking about the fact that deer hide is tanned with brain go, usually made from said deer's brain. Ew.
--
Me sorry, Kate-monster!
Previous PageNext Page