An Experiment with 4x6 cards

 

Facing my desk full of scraps (and three drawers full as well), I tried an experiment today. I started by connecting six 4x6 index cards on the back side, using bits of washi tape to align them with about an 1/8 inch gap. Then, I turned them fact up and collaged the entire top as thought it was a single piece. After that was done and dried, I flipped them back over and cut them from the back. At last, I was able to see what the individual cards looked like, and was able to finish decorating them. For having essentially the same background, they ended up looking quite different. Here's the result.

Now I've become Infatuated with Paper Clip Pockets

 

After yesterday's post about paper clip pockets, I decided to make a bunch of them to include in Happy Mail packages in the future.  So....I made a dozen more to get me started.  I only added beads to the first one, as when I mail them, there will not be beads (too bulky and fragile to mail in a basic envelope).  the recipient will be free to customize the pocket as desired.   I've told myself I really need more tickets again, so tomorrow I will go back to them again.  

More Paper Clip Stuff and cleaning my Table

 

I'm seemingly still on a paper clip binge; creating lots of stuff with paper clips has become something of an obsession.   Some time ago, I saw a YouTube video by Ceri the Crafter making paper clip pockets.  Today, I decided to give it a try.  Here are the pockets, along with photos of the two-sided tags I collaged to fit into the pockets.  This used a LOT of the bits and pieces of paper that was covering my worktable. And it was fun.  The photos are of family ancestors.  

 

A Card for Memorial Day

  One of the FB groups I am a member of has a weekly contest.  This week, the challenge was to create a card using a provided template.  Here is my entry.  

How to Make Hidden Paper Clips

 I've created a video on how to make hidden paper clips.  I've shown you many of these in previous posts, and many have asked for instructions.  Here is a brief tutorial:  

The Book of Quotes

 I've finally been able to finish the first volume of The Book of Quotes. Of course, volume 2 is in the works and will be for a while. This book consists of about 70 quotes, each on a customized 4x8 inch tag. I started these probably 10 years ago (and always as a background project without any rush to complete them) so, yes, I'm glad to see this volume complete. I hope you enjoy them. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3y3rgMjrZo&t=81s

Pillbox 3, a New YouTube Video

 I've uploaded Pillbox 3, a new video flip through of a junk/art journal, to my YouTube channel.  As usual, music in the background and no speech.  I hope you'll like it.