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 […]
Posted on September 25, 2009, 3:41 pm, by ellen, under
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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 […]
Posted on August 13, 2009, 11:34 pm, by ellen, under
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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 […]