Friends,
Please excuse my multiple communications this week. If you received something from me yesterday, that means that you subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Today’s note is to blog subscribers (you’re one of those). There is some overlap.
I don’t …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 25
I enjoy connecting with people in all sorts of ways, especially those from different walks of life. I often think of us as trees with branches and roots. Here’s a simple paper cut …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 24
‘Tis the season to write thank-you notes! Here’s a clever origami envelope (not my design) that could be a nice use for wrapping paper. So, think twice before you toss that wrapping paper! …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 23
Hand screened chiyogami papers are the ambassadors of Japanese paper. They are immediately recognizable and beloved by artists and designers. The patterns are gorgeous, the printing of them is exquisite, the colors vibrant, …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 22
Find the Thai momi marbled paper in your paper pack (this shouldn’t be hard, since we have only two papers left)! The cutting we’ll be doing is called kirigami (there are entire books …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 21
Melanie Brauner combines her training in papermaking and metalsmithing to create VERSO, her line of paper and metal jewelry. The forms are inspired by the homes insects build, such as coccoons, chrysalises, and …
The Sunday Paper #86 +25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 20
This is a super simple project, and vellum paper is perfect for it because it comes in bright colors, holds its shape nicely and is translucent. This project first …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 19
Repeat Paperie handmade papers are created from 100% recycled materials, mostly old cotton clothing.
This allows us to offer very vibrantly colored, soft papers.
Once the papers are dry they are ready for …
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 18
I designed this card several decades ago. I think it was for an assignment at the School of Visual Arts, where I took a few classes. I remember that my instructor was impressed!…
25 Days of Paper 2015, Day 17
Here are some papery prompts for the year ahead from Rachel Hazell, a book artist from Edinburgh, Scotland. Tag @paperhazell on Instagram to share your creations. I can’t wait to meet Rachel …
