Archive for March, 2011

30 Second Mantel Art Makeover

This is my fireplace mantel… …and this is my target. A flower print bought at ikea. It’s an okay photo but it was time for a change. I snagged a scrap of our Basketweave in Olive to fit the frame and a small vintage photo. About 30 seconds later And while I wish I could [...]

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Where Oh Where Does My Paper Come From?

When you look at how much labor goes into each sheet of handmade paper it makes you respect the paper a little bit more. Here’s a little look at the India papermaking process from pulp to paper. Starting with big vats of cotton rag goop…okay paper pulp to be technical. Spread out over screens and pulled [...]

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Wearable Art – Paper Jewelry by Nel Linssen

I can almost feel the cramps in my fingers looking at these photos from Nel Linssen and thinking about all the tiny little folds, but my god are they fabulous. I wonder if the necklace would give you papercuts on your neck? The price you pay for fashion maybe?

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Simply Posh

I’m absolutely loving these wedding invitations from Simply Posh Design

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Squeaky Clean – DIY Paper Wrapped Soap

Sometimes the simplest gift looks so much more special when it’s wrapped up in beautiful paper. Ez over at Creature Comforts shows how to perfectly wrap a bar of soap. SUPPLIES: – Rectangular bar of soap – Decorative paper – Ruler – Cutting tool – Double sided tape – permanent strength. – Ribbon (optional) – [...]

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
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