After one week I’ve managed to pull together the start for 4 lanterns in Gold, Lacquer Red, Celery Green and Burgundy. A second Copper color is also ready for cutting. One discovery this week has been the importance of sharp blades. It makes all the difference on one’s hand/finger muscles. Yes, muscles are a tadContinue reading “Paper cutting”
Tag Archives: Gale Everett
Luminaria Completed
Here are the images of the completed luminaria for the Jensen Arctic Museum silent auction.
Paperlantern Update
Yesterday, before heading to Eugene for lunch, Dave & I stopped by J&J Electric in Albany. I was on a quest to find parts for the lamp. Very nice folks there! The gentleman listened to what I needed and took us in the back to show us parts. We discussed the possibilities and came awayContinue reading “Paperlantern Update”
Creating a Donation
The biggest fundraiser for the Jensen Arctic Museum is fast approaching and it’s certainly causing ripples in our household. Why would it be causing interest? The biggest reason is that Dave was elected president of the museum board several months back and the museum needs to migrate to a new location. Money, they need money!Continue reading “Creating a Donation”
Paper Lantern
This was a fun project from Helen Hiebert’s class at Sitka. Start with 4.5″ x 6″ card stock and create a design. I’ve been looking at all the beautiful growth on an Oregon Ash outside my front door. Next step is to cut away the negative space. You can create as many panels as youContinue reading “Paper Lantern”
Paper Screen Project
Here is the paper screen/ shoji screen project I learned during Helen Hiebert’s “Paper in 3D” class at Sitka. Each panel is 6″ wide by 12″ tall and created using balsa wood. Cutting lace paper to cover one side of project. Gluing down paper. Front and back covered in Thai paper. Next step is hinges.Continue reading “Paper Screen Project”
she project 2010
The phrase I received this year: She advocates for peace. What I came up with…. Peace symbols are cut paper stitched together and hanging from a top bar inside the frame, acting like a quilt. Background is watercolor and pencil. Same frame as last year. Reception is on Thursday June 3 at the Corvallis publicContinue reading “she project 2010”
Kauai: ferns
Ferns are a certain sign of spring in our home climate. I’ve been watching bracken ferns slowly opening along the trails in Mac Forrest. On the Kauai trip there were oodles of ferns of all sizes opening new fronds. Here are some of the images taken primarily in the Koke’e State Park.
Botanical Silhouette Serigraphs
The Botanical Silhouette line has started! Cards are currently available and fabric soon to come. A 3.25″ x 3.75″ print is mounted to a Strathmore card with deckle edge and blank interior. Acid free paper is used. Current images: Filberts – Spring, Bracken Fern, Rose Hips More images to come by May! Further inquires? PleaseContinue reading “Botanical Silhouette Serigraphs”
artfest fun
House 4E Fort Worden was filled with fun during ArtFest. top left moving clockwise: Megan, Lauren, Liz, Ed, me, Joanne, Jai, Jenny & Shannon Andrew is in this photo. Jai has grown quite a bit since last year. The weather was nice. Lots of clouds with sprinklings of sunshine and rain. Our fireplace mantles didn’tContinue reading “artfest fun”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 