Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Internet Strangers and Mad Max Contraption Crafting

My internet buddy and I decided to jump in with both feet and meet in person with two days of drinks, giggles and crafting. It was just the greatest experience. There's a lot of weirdos on the internet, and apparently that's just my type ;) Seriously! I love all of you nuts.


I was trying to think up a craft we could do together and when Paula mentioned wanting to see Mad Max I knew exactly what to do. 

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

Ever since seeing Mad Max in the theatre I've had the urge to make little versions of those fantastical vehicles. So we headed to the Dollarstore and bought some plastic cars and a boatload of Halloween skeletons...

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

We disassembled, reassembled, and glued this to that. It was serious business!

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

Then a good coat of matte black spray paint. As soon as that paint is on there, things start to take shape and we felt like total bad asses!

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

Finally we added layers and layers of colour. I am absolutely thrilled with how these turned out.

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

Such a fun project that really lends itself to being messy and just enjoying the process of making and tinkering.

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

The final pieces are sort of Mad Max meets Geiger meets DeMeng and I'm crazy about all of those things so I'm a-ok with that.

Here's Paula's fantastic contraption...
Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

 Isn't it just so great? And she claims she's not a crafter! Pffft!

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

I am particularly smitten with this car because it lights up and makes vrooomy noises.

Creeptastic Dollarstore Hot Rods - Nichola Battilana

Such a fun project. Such a good time.

Yay for internet strangers that become good buddies.