The second camas has proven to be more challenging. First off, the paper is much stiffer and thicker than the dress patterns. I had to do quite a bit of prep work on the pages to get them softened up enough. I think one would call it “distressing”. When everything was attached and dried, IContinue reading “Second in the works”
Monthly Archives: July 2014
One down, 11 more to go!
Only 11 more to go before August 31! What an enormous task! I just have to focus on one at a time. The next Camas creation will be made from a 1958 copy of “Douglas Fir Use Book” that belonged to my father. There is a large pulp mill in Halsey and I feel likeContinue reading “One down, 11 more to go!”
Camas Flower
Well, here is the first finished flower for Camas Stalk #1. Things are progressing forward nicely and I’m feeling pretty pleased with it. Yesterday was a bit of a battle with all the doctor appointments plus a trip to Eugene in 95 F (35 C) heat. So happy today will be cooler. Today’s push willContinue reading “Camas Flower”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 