lil' iffi & sure thing

Staplers are Taking Over

fruMurf — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:35:11 +0000

So I have asked lil iffi to step aside as I begin to devote space for my stapler collection. I am going to call “sure things”. It started as a lark with a EM 230 Paris model I bought for a bargain. I love the streamline look and the fact that it was French didn’t hurt. That was in July of 2009, a year ago. 60 some staplers later I have become a stapler aficionado. I reference them on a historic perspective, learned to clean them, checked out their patents and created art using them.

Hotchkiss 101A Zephyr c1937

I am starting with the last one I purchased, the Hotchkiss 101A Zephyr Stapler. E. H. Hotchkiss put it’s first stapler on the market in 1895 so by the time the Zephyr came along Hotchkiss had tacked up quite a few stapler designs. In my opinion the Zephyr design by R. Heller is the best of all the Hotchkiss staplers and possible the best designed stapler I own. Hotchkiss was the number one American stapler for years until the 1940′s when Swingline (Speed Fasteners) dethroned them.

I haven’t created a 3D version as of yet but I will. Compared to others I have created this will be fairly easy although I will pay attention to the subtleties, the slope, the swoop and the tapering. None of it necessary for a stapler to work but creatively ingenious.

Hotchkiss 101A Zephyr Rear view.

And how about the name “Zephyr” it was the name of a Streamline train which started the whole look. After that the product world became Zephyr crazy with the likes of the Lincoln Zephyr, Zephyr thermostat, Zephyr Radio. So why not the stapler!

A Day at the Beach

fruMurf — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:07:43 +0000

lil iffi had fun at the beach making sand castles. That is one of the things she loves about summer. What do you love about Summer?

Muse Runs Through the Flowers

fruMurf — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:38:37 +0000

Frank Lee Meets Choop

fruMurf — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:19:35 +0000

When Frank Lee first met Choop he waited until lil iffi told him that Choop was a friendly pup. She also shook hands with Frank Lee so Choop could pick up Frank scent and the pup knew lil iffi and and Frank were friends. Frank patted Choop on the head gently.

Frank Lee and Choop Become Friends

Raquel’s Art Show

fruMurf — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:49 +0000

Raquel Iga’s sent her dazzling art work and Sure Lee has painted the floor to go with it . And look Raquel even signed it with and R! And just in time for Spring. Thanks Raque!!

Background by Raquel titled “Lion”. Floor by Sure Lee titled “Splat”

MaeBee, lil iffi, SureLee

fruMurf — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:49:28 +0000

lil’ iffi is Challenging You to Draw

fruMurf — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:46:45 +0000

That’s right. lil’ iffi is in need of a new background. She borrowed Little Britches hat changed her hair color and her outfit and now she needs your art work. Just send her your drawing you created on the computer or one you did be hand but then scanned it in. Ask mom and/or dad for help if you need to. And of course lil iffi will give you display your work! Oh yes, and you can choose one of her friends, MaeBee or SureLee to create a background for.

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL YOUR PICTURE

lil iffi’s Christmas Card

fruMurf — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:47:59 +0000

Just in case you didn’t get one in the mail. Here is lil iffi’s card. Oh yes, Muse is there too helping her sign every card. Hope yours was Merry! Enjoy the new year.

What Does iffi Need for School

fruMurf — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:46:48 +0000

lil iffi’s New Friend

fruMurf — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:36:01 +0000

lil iffi hope you had an interesting summer. She has been busy just enjoying herself. Lucky for her she has a swimming lake in her home town. The town is a-buzz because a new girl moved in this summer. lil iffi and she get along really well. Her name is mae bee. She likes to try new things and meet new people. Anyway mae bee says hi! School has begun but lil iffi is still not ready. mae bee and lil iffi will need your help buying supplies. So stand by for the next posting.