Friday, February 10, 2012

Papercut Work In Progress

Papercut sculpture still in progress....
Hope you enjoy another peek! : D

Monday, February 6, 2012

Spring!

Spring has arrived....in my kitchen! : )

Friday, January 6, 2012

A Peek : )

A peek at a new paper sculpture in progress!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

New Papercuttings In 2012! : )

Taking care of family has kept me very busy,
but I will be back the beginning of the New Year - 2012!
I have missed Paper Cutting, and YOU!
~~~
New ideas are on the drawing board, and I can't wait to start sharing them with you! : D
Love,
LaDonna

Monday, May 23, 2011

Framed Vintage Silverware

I had so much fun putting this project together!

First, I got to visit three different antique shops to find the vintage cutlery, the frame, fabric, and little mirror.

I covered a thick cardboard with the fabric.

Next, using a hot glue gun. The cutlery were glued into place.

The final touch, an antique little mirror.

This is now hanging in my dining room. : )

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

A Magical Birthday Card! : )

I have to share a birthday card that I received from a dear friend!

Please visit the web site of Koldo Barroso!
"Making visible an invisible world of
Magic, Mystery & Imagination"! : )

Friday, September 24, 2010

Silhouette Inspiration!

I highly recommend this beautiful book!
Stunning!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Back In the Studio!

Working on new paper cuts! And, I am sooooo happy!
Missed You!
LaDonna

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Color!!!!! : )

Before....... After...

Oh, how I love summer!
I have been busy painting, planting, and enjoying my patio!
Hope you enjoy my changes!
Happy Summer! : )

Monday, April 19, 2010

Wet-Folding

OK.... I think this is cool....


Wet-folding is a technique introduced to the world by Japanese origami master
Akira Yoshizawa, involving the dampening of thick papers in order to make them more foldable and create sturdier models.
Wet-folding can make the difference between a model that looks like this:

and a model that looks like this:



Think of the possibilities!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Peek #2 Paper Cut Sculpture In Progress : )


New work in progress.....a peek. : )

(click to enlarge)

....click twice for a REALLY big view
(Look closely....each leaf and petal has a number, then multiple that by two)!
Then wait.... soon children will be playing under the leaves! : )

Sunday, March 21, 2010

A Peek.....New Paper Cut Sculpture In Progress! : )

A peek at a new paper cut sculpture in progress......hope you enjoy! : )
Love,
La Donna

Monday, February 1, 2010

Paper Cuts Book Published! : )

The new Paper Cuts book is now available! : )

And, here are a few gorgeous photos from the book!



My project images are throughout the book, and I am so thrilled!



The work of the other artists are so beautifully detailed,

and I am humbled to be in their company.



The book also features the amazing work of, Barbara Buckingham, Karin Marlett Choi,
Holly Christian, Cynthia Emerlye, Cynthia Ferguson, Jennifer Khoshbin, Nicole Lombardo, Janine Maves, Tina Tarnoff, and Kathleen Trenchard.To see more, be sure to check out their sites/blogs linked to their names above.

I feel so very thankful
for this opportunity!
And, I feel so very thankful for your friendship, and support throughout
my wonderful paper cutting journey!: )

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Happy Holidays!

Photo Credit © Julia Otto - Fotolia.com

In a few days I will be flying to Iowa to be with family for Christmas,
then driving to Wisconsin,
to ring in 2010 with my daughter, her husband & grandchildren! : )
~~~
In the spirit of the season, may your holiday be filled with joy,
love and laughter!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

New Paper Cut Book!!!!! And, YES my work is in it! YEAH! : )

News Flash! : )

Last night
I received my sample copy of the new paper cut book
that is due out the first part of 2010!
And YES, my work is featured it it! YEAH! : )
More later!!!!!

Photo Credit: Dog's Life © Steven Pepple
Photo Used With Permission

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving! : )


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Christmas.....in Texas! : )



Last night I spent a wonderful evening in Southlake, Texas! : )

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Christmas at the Shabby "Y"! Stop By and Say Hi To Dot! : )
















Photo Credit: The Shabby "Y"

I had to share photos from my new favorite place!
And Yes, Christmas arrived at:The Shabby "Y"
Stop by and say HI to my new friend Dorothy "Dot"
who is the owner! : )
Lone Star Antique Mall
5605 Denton Hwy
Haltom City, Texas 76148

Friday, November 6, 2009

The Shabby "Y"!

To Do: Stop By The Shabby "Y"
Lone Star Antique Mall
5605 Denton Hwy
Haltom City, Texas 76148

And, say HI to my new friend Dorothy "Dot"
who is the owner!
I am going to start my Christmas shopping early......
and tomorrow 11/7/2009 between
12-4
Dorothy will be there
with hot wassel and homemade cookies Mmmmmmmmmm.....


See you there! : )







Photo Credit:
The Shabby "Y"

Saturday, October 24, 2009

My Mom Wrote A Book!

" Don't Dawdle, Lollygag Or Be Persnippity"

A Country Life Remembered

By: H. May Gay Roberts (My Mom)!

(Cover Photo: Grandpa and Grandma, Aunt Ella, Uncle Estil, and the baby is my Mom)! : )

My Mom has written a book, and I am so proud of her! Any creativity or perseverance that I have, I owe all to my Mom!

Thank you Mom!
I love you!

You can find Mom's book on Amazon! : )

~~~

One of the photos you will find in the book:

"Daughters, LaDonna (me) age 3 1/2, Terry age 1 1/2.

Both Girls were born on October 26th, two years apart. "

(I am happy to report that I am no longer knocked-kneed!) : )