My Resolution

Happy (belated) New Years, everyone!

I have been jumping around from one place to another recently, and haven't had much time to focus on my art.  I did manage to buy some nice new paper in NYC though. My resolution for this year is to get back on track with my paper cutting, get into some shows, set up my online store, and get my website up and running. Oh, and sell some art, of course!

I had a little time recently to design a card. I am in love with this color combination! I leave tomorrow, so when I get back later in the month from Guatemala (!!), I am planing on cutting a few more of these babies out. Show me some love, and maybe you will find one in your mailbox :)

P.S. I am always looking for inspiration. If you have any ideas, pass 'em on!

From Paper Cut to...Quilt?!

I am the most fortunate person in the world because I have an amazing aunt who can quilt anything! She sent me the best surprise a while ago (and by 'a while ago' I mean more than a year).

First let me preface this by saying that I am a descendent of beekeepers, so honey bees represent something very special to my family.

My aunt took this papercut I made, used it as a pattern, and made me THIS AMAZING QUILTED PILLOW COVER!!

The photo quality is not the best...that's what you get when you use an old cell phone! And yes, my dad has a HUGE record/cd collection.

I have already said it many times, but thank you so much, Aunt Sunny! This is truly a gift I will cherish forever. And by the way, I am still hoping that one day I get that quilting lesson we have been talking about :)

A Little Bit of Home

Playing with design ideas...I have so many presents to make for so many amazingly kind/generous people!

 Side Note: I hate the walls in my house. Grrr...

The 'New' New Paddle

Aloha everyone!

I got a new paddle a while ago. The only problem: almost everyone in my club got the exact same one.

The new paddle. 

I knew that I needed to do something to my paddle to make it easier to spot and identify. But what? My sister helped me come up with a brilliant idea: make a sticker.

I bought some permanent waterproof vinyl and transfer tape, and I was ready to go. 

I knew I wanted a design with a Polynesian-vibe. Something that had to do with paddling or the island. I began sketching ideas and found that I kept coming back to two elements: the sun and taro leaves. My design represents both.

After I had my design, I cut it out of vinyl.

This was my first time using vinyl!

A little transfer tape, some delicate placement, and a lot of rubbing later... I have a 'new' new paddle!