First of all, this is my third post for the day, so be sure to scroll down if you'd like to see some more new artwork!
Ok, on to this beautiful Italian paper. Right across from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, there is a wonderful paper shop. I regret everyday that I didn't buy masses of this handmade paper. It is so beautiful, and it is so much fun to work with! I took a small take out box from the
Paper Source, and I covered it with pieces of marbled paper. The other elements used are ribbon, brads, and a pin from my from my stash. The large flower is from Prima Naturals - isn't it gorgeous and perfect?
We were visiting Shane in Uptown today, and it's like a little world over there. So many shops and fun things to see! That is where I found the Paper Source. They have handmade papers from many places in the world, and I was able to find some from Italy. I found treasures that are not found in "regular" stores, and it was wonderful to lay my hands on new and unusual things. I'll use some some of these new papers in the weeks to come so that you can see just how beautiful they are!
Paper crafting takes us down so many roads, doesn't it? I absolutely love it!
Oh, this is such beautiful paper! When I saw this sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I paired the paper with CTMH Bamboo and Indian Corn Blue cardstock. I stamped transparencies with Versamark Wheat chalk ink. In the next image, you'll see this up close. It is sometimes a dilemma on how to attach transparencies to your artwork. On this card, I used Bamboo Edge Anchors. (Other times I have used Glue Dots vellum sheets - that works well, too.) Now, I needed to highlight the beautiful paper - not hide it. That's why this sketch was perfect. I added a some flowers and a hat pin. I have someone in mind for this card, and I hope she likes it!!
