On a recent vacation, I wandered through an art supply store with my mom, sister, and three nieces. It didn’t take long for the art bug to bite and we were chomping at the bit to create some art! After purchasing just a few supplies, we headed back to our cabins for “art camp.” Since [...]
Finally. I’ve finished the book and I think it’s “tea-riffic!” (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Click any image for a larger view All the black writing and drawings are on clear acetate, which form partial overlays on each interior page. I photographed them at angle to avoid glare. In addition to glued fabric collage, most pages include either [...]
Lately, I’ve seen several mixed media projects using tea bag papers as materials. This was intriguing to me, so I decided to give it a try. And since I’m a big iced tea drinker, it was no problem to start saving my tea bags. After letting the bags dry, usually 2 at a time, I pulled [...]
After reading my post about making paper lace, A. Carole Grant sent me a photo of a quilt in which she created hair with the same technique. Carole explained to me her technique for creating the hair. She used paper that’s designed to be used on doctors’ examining tables. She placed it on the quilt and [...]
I just recently learned about paper lace and decided to give it a try. If you’ve made thread lace on water soluble stabilizer, the technique is very similar. Start by layering several layers of paper together. Select papers that are a little bit fragile, like newspaper or tissue paper. Next, stitch a grid or other [...]
“Paper paintings” artist, Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson, and I have recently swapped commissioned work with one another. This is my Cupcake piece from Elizabeth. Click any image for a larger view. Oh, I’m a lucky girl, because I LOVE this little collage! (It’s 12″ x 12″.) Elizabeth’s work is created exclusively with collage. She uses [...]
Would you like to make your own note cards? They’re fast, easy, and a great way to use little scraps of paper, fabric, and novelty items. Start by painting the paper for the card bodies. Select a fairly heavy paper that can handle getting very wet. Paper intended for Watercolor or Wet Media is a good choice. A size of [...]
Whenever I need a fast or portable project, I often turn to making note cards. They’re quick and easy and recipients always love them. Here are some that I made recently. Click any image for a larger view. The one above includes: – Painted background paper, – A small piece of silk, – Lightly painted [...]
Check out this awesome image: Isn’t it fantastic? It’s the work of paper collage artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. I was introduced to Elizabeth’s work several years ago, and I’ve been an admirer ever since. Elizabeth recently had a show in a local gallery, so I suggested a meeting. She must be brave, because we met for [...]
I needed some leaves for the quilt I’m currently working on. At first, I cut some from fabric and auditioned them. I liked the effect, but thought it would be even better if I added some textured ones. I knew just how to achieve that: melted plastic! I had some new plastics I wanted to [...]
