Papercut Work In Progress

Papercut sculpture still in progress....

Hope you enjoy another peek! : D

Spring!

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

A Peek : )

A peek at a new paper sculpture in progress!

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

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. : )

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"! : )

Silhouette Inspiration!

I highly recommend this beautiful book!

Stunning!

Back In the Studio!

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

Missed You!

LaDonna

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! : )

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!

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! : )

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

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

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!: )

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!

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

Happy Thanksgiving! : )

Christmas.....in Texas! : )

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

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

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"

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!) : )