Stamped LAAT on handmade paper, colored with markers and aqua painter. Leaves stamped and attached (some with dimensionals); fibers added to card, sentiment stamped (repositioned with Stampamajig).
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2004 GMT Views: 1872
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Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 6301
Sat, Sep 25, 2004 @ 9:41 AM
Thanks for your comment. This particular sheet of handmade paper was not made by me (I purchased it for cardmaking), but I do make my own paper and frequently use them in my cards. I learned the craft at our local county museum many years ago when they were offering a free workshop. But, I googled papermaking, and here's a website that gives pretty basic instructions: http://www.tappi.org/paperu/art_class/makingPaper.htm
I had a friend construct my mold and deckle from scraps of wood, but I'd try the embroidery hoop method - sounds simple. I use an old blender rather than the wisk/egg beater method. It's really fun, and I'd definitely recommend trying it! It's also a great way to recycle some of that junk mail we receive. (Warning: papermaking is addicting.)
------------------------------ "More than what I should be, make me what I could be, finish what you started, Lord" (from a song by Marty McCall)
Registered: May 19, 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 2262
Sat, Sep 25, 2004 @ 10:13 AM
very cool
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Registered: April 14, 2004 Location: Granger, IN Posts: 3105
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