The Hat City Scissor Squad
Running with scissors since 2004.
Meet Sarah....
Nickname/Alias: Sassafras (Sass for short)
Blog: www.scissorina.com
Online Shop: Scissorina.etsy.com
Turn-ons: matching shoes and handbags, men whose sci-fi knowledge is equal or greater than mine, sugar, motown, giant well stocked kitchens, Jeff Goldblum
Pet Peeves: people who leave their blinkers on long after changing lanes, paw prints on the kitchen counter, global warming, high fives, nosy neighbors
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A paintbrush and some black paint. I could sneak up on jerks and paint little mustaches on their faces. TAKE THAT!
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I'd like the super power of animation... You know, where you could bring any inanimate object to life. I was always jealous of that Samantha on Bewitched! My house would be kept spotless by an army of household appliances. I could harass mean people by making their breakfast sandwiches try to eat THEM. Comic hijinx would ensue. You get the idea...
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A black bear for sure. I'd live in the north woods of Maine, eating blueberries all day and scaring the crap out of random hunters. They think they're so tough...
Meet Mary Helen....
Nickname/Alias: Bad Betty
Blog: scribblenation.typepad.com
Online Shop/Website: www.ScribbleNation.com / www.ScribbleNation.Etsy.com
Turn-ons: tiny items that remind me of small bits of larger objects, crafty men, bellies, dimples, giggles, and Kraft cheese singles.
Pet Peeves: Dishes that are put away, but not washed properly. And when people criticize my sandwiches.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A glue gun - "Stick 'em up!" meh heh heh. Or how about a popsicle stick? "Stick 'em up, bitches!"
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I'd like the ability to bond objects to one another using brain power alone. You could call me Glue Girl!
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
I would be a cuttlefish. A fish that can become many colors and has a long, crazy tongue which it uses to snag unsuspecting passers by (of the delicious variety).
Meet Michelle....
Blog: Mitchorama
Online Shop/Website: www.ScribbleNation.com / www.ScribbleNation.Etsy.com
Turn-ons: Chocolate, bleach, Swiffer mops and Martha Stewart
Pet Peeves: Men who miss the toilet.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
Serger. Torture device. Now human flesh can have a neat professional edge.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Hmmm, the ability to craft at 10 times the speed, then I don't have to wait long for the finished project. (I am a rather impatient person)
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
Spuds McKenzie (The original party animal)
Meet Anne G....
Online Shop: No, I don't have an online shop. Do I like to shop online? Yes!
Turn-ons: Next question, please.
Pet Peeves: Smoke detectors going off when I'm cooking. Computerized telephone customer service that has you "speak" your answers AND won't put a human on the phone when you press zero. Okay, now I'm getting angry just thinking about it! Once you start screaming the "F word" into the phone, they really should have the computer say "You will be transferred to a human customer service rep, located within the United States, momentarily." Then they should play about 20 seconds of soothing music, put a human on the phone, and offer to send you free stuff to appease your frustration.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
I'd be like Clint Eastwood in an old Western movie. My low slung holster would have a large size rotary cutter on each side, with an ammo bag of refills that can be used like super secret ninja squirrel throwing stars.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Who needs a super power when you have rotary cutters and a closet filled with craft supplies? Did you know that the Wikipedia online dictionary has an extensive list of super powers? I pick "PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLEXES". Photographic Reflex is the ability to mimic any athletic or martial arts movement after seeing it once. Just call me "Jet Li".
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A female elephant - long life, intelligent, close family, and big enough not to be messed with.
Meet Laura....
Turn-ons: Dirty dogs.
Pet Peeves: Whining.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
Crochet hook! Forget knitting - I'm a hooker at heart.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would have a wand to make trees grow! :)
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A cat in the sun.
Meet Lauren....
Online Shop: ornametal.etsy.com
Turn-ons: Contrasty things (ie: nerdy guys with tattoos), creativity, humor
Pet Peeves:Drivers that pull over to pick up random people on the side of the road WITHOUT WARNING!, FoxNews Channel, stupid people who keep breeding.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
Grommet punch. It makes pretty holes in stuff. Pretty, dangerous holes...
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Time manipulation. Then I'd never procrastinate again because there would be no such thing.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A little lapdog. They get everything they want - whenever they want!
Meet Anne S.....
Nickname/Alias: Annimol, Annie
Blog: www.sittinknittin.blogspot.com
Turn-ons: Luxury fibers, red wine, dark chocolate
Pet Peeves: Oblivious people
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A rotary cutter - I could wave it around in a menacing manner - or take the blade out and throw it ninja style.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would be able to stop time so I could sleep longer - and have all the time I wanted to knit and still stay on top of all the drudgeries of life. I could selectively choose people to stay unfrozen with me...
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
Animal from The Muppets, because I could bang on the drums all day!
Meet Debbie (or Deb)...
Blog: debnct.blogspot.com
Online Shop: No, but I shop online.
Turn-ons: Dooney & Bourke Bags, Dunkin Donuts Coffee, Coca-Cola, Krispy Kreme donuts, finishing a project, an open bar, Hugh Grant, the entire male cast of CSY NY, Meatloaf (the band) and Queen, oh yeah, and my husband.
Pet Peeves: underwear on the floor, co-workers who won't do it themselves when it's just as easy to ask me to do it, rest areas on the interstate that lock their bathrooms after 11:00 p.m. (why else would you be stoppping?), people who expect too much from me.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
I guess a cable needle. It fits over my two middle finders and can be concealed. It would just need to be a little longer to give a really good poke. I guess bamboo needles would be great, but what danger is worth breaking a knitting needle?
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would like to be able to fly. Maybe have a George Jetson car. That way I'd never be late or stuck in traffic.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
What else, a pampered housecat. Sleeping most of the day with nothing to worry about but what new positions I could come up with. If I were in a bad mood, people would just say, "Oh, whats wrong" and give me a cat treat.
Meet Lisa....
Turn-ons: a yarn sale, circular needles, my boyfriend Joe, Joe saying "Why don't I take you to the yarn shop?"
Pet Peeves: No 24 hour yarn shops, no tequila in the bar, work detracts from net knitting and drinking time
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A sharp, aluminum double pointed needle: stealth, light, and will run you through in a hot second.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
The ability to make a man shut up and actually LISTEN to what you're saying the 1st time through.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
The Domesticated American Male - they make more money, get fed and waited upon and apparently the world revolves around them.
Meet Lys...
Turn-ons: Letterpress ephemera, snappy cowboy shirts, harmony singing, pedal steel, bf cooking dinner, woodcut art, tea, handmade gifties/music made by friends.
Pet Peeves: When someone calls me, and has a conversation with someone in the background while I'm on the phone.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A Batman utility belt with a crochet hook, a staple gun, scissors, and a roll of double sided adhesive.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
A psychic connection with Google. Either that or common patience. Or something that would clean my apartment with my mind.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A tiny, prehistoric horse.
Meet Julie...
Nickname/Alias: Jules, Jewels, J-Dawg
Birthday: 07/21/1978
Online Shop or Website:
www.Buddercupp.Etsy.com / www.SnatchMyStash.Etsy.com
Turn-ons:
The smell of craft stores, coffee, the feel of mushing my hands in a big bowl of small beads, coffee
Pet Peeves:
My espresso machine breaking
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
A paint brush. if needed, I could poke them in the eye. If not, I could paint a smile on their face.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
"If I could save time in a bottle..."
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
I'll have to agree with Laura on this one.... A kitty napping in the sunshine. Or maybe a manta ray.
Meet Christine...
Nickname/Alias: Shteeni
Turn-ons: a pair of scissors that actually cut (5 kids), Cashmere Yarn, Silk Yarn
Pet Peeves: Whining. Please, please, please do not whine at, to or around me.
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
The multi-use circular needle, great for stabbing or strangulation. You can also wing it.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Creating Silence.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
Hawk
Meet Alessandra...
Turn-ons: books, knitting, jewelry, cool recycled crafts, book making, creative things to make
Pet Peeves: snobs, being disrespectful, being mean
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
My big sewing shears - you could do a lot of damage with them (if we're being literal) Metaphorically - a set of circular needles - I can make many things for charity using one pair of needles and do my bit to "battle" the evils in this world
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
To fly - I love watching birds and being in a plane. As a kid when on a swing I used to wish I could just jump off and soar away.
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A hawk - again, the whole flying thing : )
Meet Allie...
Nickname/Alias: umm, Allie
Blog: www.analoguechic.com
Turn-ons: fair trade chocolate, fabric, seams in fabric, secondhand stores, anything lemon-scented, fabric, strong black tea with a little milk and local honey, crafty men, yoga, desserts whose main ingredient is warm fruit
Pet Peeves: the fact that commercial sewing patterns are designed to actually fit no one, living or dead; the fact that I'm lactose intolerant and yet all I want to eat is dairy-licious; being broke; living in a state with little to no public transportation...
If you were to pick a craft tool to brandish as a weapon, what would it be?
Scissors, duh. I don't eff around. The can stab, snip, slice, be thrown, or use the handles as a blunt hammering device. Maybe I've thought about this too much...
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I can only choose one? So many problems, so few powers...
If you could be any animal, which one would you be?
A doggie. Man, they've got the life.
