Copper Frame Cut Out!

I now have my copper

frame cut out!

 This process was new to me, as I have never worked with a jewelers saw before.

 More photos to come, as I continue creating this frame! : )

Copper Frame Idea!

Idea for the copper

frame, that I am making in my

online class "Romantic Relic Frames",

with instructor

Riki Schumacher.



Started Class Today! "Romantic Relic Frames" by Riki Schumacher

Visit Artful Gathering Online Art Retreat

Steamboat Springs, CO!

Another photo from Steamboat Springs, CO.!

We had a great time there!

The best part, Ben will start college there in the fall (more time in Steamboat)!

The Museum of Modern Art Class!

I have just signed up for a ten week, online course through The Museum of Modern Art.

This is totally outside my box, but I am totally excited!

Check back with me, as I share photos of the work that I create! : )

Time With Family In Steamboat

Spending time with family has kept me busy. We have just returned from Steamboat Springs, CO.

Wonderful family time, and the best part.....our son Ben (the young man in this photo), will start college there in the fall (more visits to Steamboat)! : )

Yes, new creative ideas are floating around my head.

Thank you for stopping by, as that means so very much to me!

Hugs,

LaDonna

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!