Messing around…..
I had some left over ink from a previous project so I used these stamps to create this new piece of fabric:
View ArticleStamp-a-Shade
I had fun last week using these stamps for making two new shades… I traced the arc pattern for the shades and then began to stamp: After the ink had time to dry, I cut out the arc and glued the paper...
View ArticleStill Stamping…
I started another new shade using my carved stamps: Like the previous shade, I traced the arc pattern and began to print: I had some left over ink so I stamped this piece of fabric: (the ink is still...
View ArticlePrinting today…
I started working on some new lampshades. I wasn’t totally feeling inspired by color until I spotted this vintage piece of fabric in my stash: Sort of love the piggies and the colors(love the...
View ArticlePainted Eggs
The next Spoonflower contest is titled Painted Eggs. I love Easter and spending time decorating eggs so was excited to do a pattern with that theme. A few weeks ago I stamped two new shades and before...
View ArticleLines
I carved this 20″x30″ wood block with lines thinking that I simple pattern could be used for a variety projects: I printed it in different colors: I settled on this color blue and collaged the lines in...
View ArticleLeaves Lamp Shade
I printed this woodcut awhile ago and added some hand stamped leaves: I decided to turn the image into a lamp shade. First I sewed the image to two pieces of white line and then stamped the newly sewn...
View ArticleGolden
It’s very gray here in Minnesota so I decided to print some fabric in a bright golden color…and added some hand stamping over some of the printed woodcut: Some of these fabrics and many lamp shades...
View ArticleCraft Show
Last weekend I participated in the American Craft Council Show in St. Paul. Here are a few pictures of my booth!
View ArticleDrawings
At a recent sale on art supplies I bought this box of blank cards thinking I’d like to start drawing “something” everyday. The results of the last few days: (these bottom two are a combination of...
View ArticleOrange Drawings
I go through phases where I just love a color….right now that is color is orange:
View ArticleSpring Green
I’ve been inspired by the spring green in Minnesota. Below a picture of our blooming pear tree, a willow tree in the park and my current lamp shade fabric:
View ArticleTriangle drawings
I’m still drawing a little something everyday and the last few days it’s all about the triangle:
View ArticleCollage Shades
I’ve been working on an order for two collage lamp shades. Here’s a couple of views:
View ArticleDaisy Love
On a recent trip to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, I took this photo. I spent many hours as a kid making daisy chains from these tiny little daisies. Patterns inspired by those many hours:
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