I made a steampunk Kathy Orta folio mini album using a Kathy Orta tutorial and a paper stack called Tattered Time By Die Cuts with a View (DCWV) I was inspired by an amazing youtube video by Bellajucielove Here is the front, most of the embellishments are papercuts painted with gold gouache then inked with…
Brick Lane and the Museum of Childhood
Hello all, Cha-guy and I spent most of Sunday wandering around Brick lane Market in London’s East End before heading off to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green where we reminisced about space invaders games, stickle bricks, baby alive dolls – they ate and poo’ed! old advert here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8RsYEr_J8, plus a whole variety of…
Paper Graphic Design by Natasha Molotkova
The ‘new’ art of paper graphic design is portrayed here in the work of Natasha Molotkova and her company http://www.papergraphic.co.uk. Natasha grew up in Siberia, studied Fashion and Surface Pattern at the University of Worcester and now produces colourful tangible campaigns for a variety of clients.
Lo Siento Studio
I’ve recently discovered the work of Lo Siento Studio, they make paper cut inspired campaigns for a variety of companies, including this exquisite cut for a paper brand.
New 3D SVG Desk Decor Set file is up!
Hi all! My new Fab! Desk Decor Set 3d SVG cutting file is now up on etsy here https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164890612/fab-desk-decor-set-3d-svg-cutting-file I will be uploading the assembly instructions and more details about the free gift over the next few days.. Enjoy!
..destitute of geometry…
We had a fantastic time in Oxford last week visiting the new maths institute for a garden party and talk by Marcus du Sautoy. I’ve only been to Oxford once, many years ago so it was a real treat to be shown around by Cha-guy who studied maths there. Our first night was spent at…
Paper Bird Sculptures
I’ve recently discovered the work of artist Diana Beltran Herrera. She makes exquisite bird sculptures out of paper. Originally from Colombia this very talented 25 year old is currently studying for an MA in Bristol, UK. Be sure to check out some of her more abstract sculptural work, an example of which is linked below….
Messing about on the water :)
We spent a delightful weekend on a friends canal boat moored in West London. It was lovely waking up to the sounds of Moorhen chicks chirping around the boat, watching Dragonflies darting above the water, watching bats at dusk, being visited by a Cormorant and generally feeling all ‘wind in the willows’ :) Here is…
Sarturday Morning Mini-Album
Hello folks, I hope you are all having a great weekend so far. I spent the morning finishing a mini-album for my niece. Its the first I’ve ever made!! :) I used the hidden hinge binding system by Kathy Orta which creates a neat book with plenty of space in between the pages for photos,…
Sunday afternoon at the V and A
On Sunday I spent a lovely afternoon at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. I was supposed to be going to see the Beatrix Potter exhibit on the 5th floor but got sidetracked by the wrought iron, metalwork and recently opened ceramics galleries :) We also had an amazing meal in the beautiful cafe…
Phloem 