December 2010 – Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog

Everett Holiday Card 2010

Since I was on a card theme, it was about time to unveil the completed card and it’s process. It ended up being 4 color screens & could have been less if I had planned it better. The complete process was not recorded but you should get the idea. We start with blank cards ScreenContinue reading “Everett Holiday Card 2010”

Dave’s Christmas Cards

I’ve been the main card producer in our household during the holidays but this year there was a change! Dave decided he really wanted to create personalized cards specifically for his nieces and nephews. He wondered if I “had enough paper to create cards”. Too funny! Guess he really hasn’t looked around the studio spaceContinue reading “Dave’s Christmas Cards”

Unexpected Invitation

Last week I wandered out the mail box expecting bills and the usual junk mail. There was a large envelope at the bottom of the pile. I thought it must be for Dave, since he receives the majority of those types of things. However, it was addressed to me and was from Art About Agriculture. Continue reading “Unexpected Invitation”

Luminaria Sold!

I received word yesterday that the Fern Luminaria sold to a great pair of friends (both ceramic artists). Ted & Sandy purchased it during the Arts Center fundraiser. The money I earn will help pay for MY purchase from the same show. Can’t wait to pick it up. It’s from a glass artist friend JerriContinue reading “Luminaria Sold!”

Sister’s Bookmaking Afternoon

How often do I take the opportunity to teach others cool projects? Almost never! But I’m trying to change that by inviting family and friends over to play. On Thursday morning I called my big sister in Eugene and invited her to come create a book of her choice. My sister is a quilter andContinue reading “Sister’s Bookmaking Afternoon”

Holiday Cards? Again?

Every year, since art reintroduced itself back into my life, I contemplate card designs for the winter holiday. The first design, about 10 yrs ago, was a block print on uncooperative wood. The next year was some uneventful snowflakes, silk screened on card stock. Another year it was a collaborative card with Dave, moving partsContinue reading “Holiday Cards? Again?”