Feb 12
While I was making cards, I decided to make a valentine for Jeremy. I’d already cut out the Jack of Hearts scans, so I started by glueing on on the scrapbook paper background (the scrapbook paper is to cut the print for the invitation I didn’t use.) I bought the red handmade paper at a …
Feb 09
I call this one “Laura’s Crown” because of the crown and because it reminds me of my sister’s style. She has a wealth of papers, paper cutters, and decorative fasteners. Most of her creations look very tidy, unlike mine which don’t feel complete unless something had to be cleaned up afterwards. The card on this …
Jan 31
I was originally going to use one of the etched copper embellishments I made for this, but decided against it because the metal would be too heavy to mail. When I mail letters, I tend to cut extra sheets so I can add a lot more text than the stationary-makers think a person needs, and …
Jan 28
I’d made the linoblock of a woman reading for another birthday card for Jane, and the print was still in the pack of cards. I cut it out and placed it experimentally on the blue scrapbooking paper background. It wanted some kind of outline, and I love the idea of using text, so I took …
