Paper Paper Everywhere...Paper Party

Hey everyone. Today join me and everyone over at The French Cupboard for

a Paper Crazy Party...

The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web.
Pablo Picasso

Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.
George Bernard Shaw 

This is one of my favorite pieces. I love hats and this is my new love. Making all kinds of hats out of paper. Hopefully I will have a new collection by Christmas time to share with you.

For the twins first day of Kindergarten, I sent their teachers each a little paper present. They each got a big letter wall hanging or door hanger, all decked out with different papers, stamps, lace, and other fun stuff. I have to say, I just fell in love with these.

They were so much fun to make, and I was having so much fun that I could not send them without a really cute tag to decorate the bag.

  Now for a few of my girls that hang around the studio

 
The Rocker

(don't you love her pierced nose, and her torn denim mini skirt)

The Princess

  
(check out her lace bloomers)

The Showgirl

(jazz hands)

I love to make mixed media pieces with my childrens pictures. My greatest creations are my children and most artist surround themselves with what inspires them,

Soooooooo

faces covered in chocolate donuts. These are my little sprites.

My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.
William Faulkner 

 

Toto. I don't think were in Kansas anymore.

These are the tags I have been working on for my Dorothy Tag Swap hosted by Karla over at

http://karlascottage.typepad.com/

I layered the back with pages of music for the song

Somewhere over the Rainbow

 

Now some random Paper projects

Bookmarks

 

Take a drink and grab the key.

(This is an old sewing drawer that I have lined with Paper alice and a vintage pin cushion holds her key)

Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.
William Wordsworth

 

Spells and Wishes,
  

 

 

Comments

[Cindy Adkins]

Hi Wendy!
Congratulations on winning on Alter It Monthly!!! That is sooo awesome! (When I read the winner's name I didn't realize it was you--oh I'm thrilled for you..).

Fabulous news!
Hugs
xox

[Leticia]

Wow Wendy! You have been one busy lady!
I love everything!
You are very gifted!
The hat is my favorite!
Is it for sale?
Let me know~
Have a splendid evening!
Leticia

[French Cupboard]

I think my favorite is the showgirl! But I love them all. You are so creative it's humbling =) Thank you for sharing your talents! Blessings... Polly

[Margaret]

Beautiful paper art!!! So many ideas, you are very clever, and so creative!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

[Michelle]

Hello Wendy,
Wow...your paper art is soooo beautiful!
I LOVE the hat, it looks so pretty.
I have never made a paper hat, you inspire me to try and make one.
And thank you for your sweet message on my blog, such comments always make me smile :)

Have a great weekend!
Smiles from Michelle

[Cindy Adkins]

Oh my gosh, Wendy--Unbelievable, girl!!! Don't you just love that challenge? I entered it yesterday--I think it is exquisite and I LOVE all of your work! Magical!
Hugs,
Cindy
xo

[Anna]

Wendy you have so much beautiful stuff. I want to play in your studio! That paper hat just makes me smile. And goodness, those teachers gifts are so special (I know this from personal experience)! Love all your girls, tags, bookmarks and of course your beautiful princes!

Your friend in whimsy,
Anna♥

[JoAnne]

Wow, what an awesome array of paperie! Love your paper dolls. They're one of my favorites to make.
xoJoAnne

[mercedes scott]

I'm a kindergarten teacher and I have never received such a beautiful, thoughtful gift! Those are lucky teachers.... (and I'm a teensy bit jealous). Love all your creations; they inspire me! :)mercedes

[julie]

I adore your letters. What a wonderful gift for a teacher. Happy to have discovered your blog as well.

[Rosemary]

...oh yes!! Paperie hats!!! I will definately be on the lookout for those magical toppers!! ~ and wow!! all those paper tags and initials and...and...
xo, Rosemary

[Michele]

Thanks for sharing your paper projects. I love the ROCKER!!
You sure do have a love for paper.
Michele

[Miss Linda]

You've got me motivated to get my paper things out. Do you ever use out dated wall paper books? they are so fun and the possibilities are endless.
Your work is wonderful I love it all.
Keep up the good work.

[DogsMom]

Oh how wonderful! Your studio must be a magical place.