This piece started with several layers: cardboard, parchment paper, burlap garland, muslin, and inked kraft paper. Then I made a chrysalis from poly-fil wrapped in ivory embroidery thread. I attached the chrysalis to a painted grape stem. Ya’ll know I have a thing for grape stems. A double-layer of burlap […]
Author: Scarlett
Ibis on the Wall
My (unspoken) New Year’s resolution was to learn how to manipulate my photos and drawings in Photoshop. I bought a book. My husband already has the power-house program. So what am I waiting for? Every time I try to pick up some skills with this stuff I get side […]
Painted Butterfly Luggage Tag
Does this luggage tag say ‘fun and adventure’ to you? Nope, I didn’t think so, either. I’m already anticipating lots of fun and adventure as we travel to both worldwide Cockayne Syndrome retreats this summer. The first one’s in California and the second, in North Wales, England. These are special […]
Doodle 4 Google – ‘Ancient Athens’
It’s time to get those doodles mailed in! The due date for “Doodle 4 Google‘ is coming up March 20th. The theme is “If I could travel in time, I’d visit…” My daughter chose ancient Athens since that’s what we’ve been studying about in history this year. She did […]
Butterfly Meets Narwhal
During our recent hospital stay, our window looked out upon a construction site. It was right in the middle of what used to be the back parking lot. Our nurse told us that they’re building a new addition to the hospital, a whole new tower. And that’s when I got […]
Visual Contrast Book for Baby
I recycled this old photo album into a visual contrast book for Knox. We’re not sure how much he can see, but we know he sees something! And he seems to enjoy looking at high contrast images. The Baby Symbolizer app. keeps him entertained for a while, but real books […]
Steampunk Card for Nurse C.
Knox’s sweet Nurse C. is shakin’ the Texas dust from her boots and headin’ west! She likes Steampunk stuff so this is a ‘farewell’ card I made for her. This was my first attempt at making something ‘Steampunk’ so not sure if I did the genre justice, […]
New Butterfly Cards with ‘Sweet Nectar’ Papers
These 2 pretty sets of butterfly cards were just listed in my shop for CS research. I used the bright ‘Sweet Nectar’ designer papers from KC Company on these. The colors are so cheerful and fun! If you know anyone who likes handmade cards or butterflies, or […]
Paper Roll Rabbits
Spring time sure does put me in the mood for crafting. With all of the paper roll ideas pouring onto Pinterest these days, I was inspired to come up with a rabbit pattern for spring. We cut them out, painted them, and then drew on bunny faces. But then I […]