I enjoy creating with paper.
I like the tactile sensation of working with different types of paper. Each paper has a special characteristic that is interesting and fun to work with.
Some papers are shiny and transmit light. Heavy coarse papers receive ink in a way that almost makes it appear as if the paper itself is oozing ink. Thick papers help create depth and dimension. Tissue paper is delicate and lends a see-through quality to a piece.
I mix materials on the cards I create…scraps of ribbon, fabric and old wrapping papers, paint, markers, glitter, or cut outs from cards received. The more materials I think of, the more materials I have with which to create!
A handmade card is a gift in and of itself. It’s a gift from me to the recipient, a card made especially for them. It’s also a gift to myself. Creating a handmade card takes time, so this is the gift of time I give myself and the opportunity to be creative and think about the person for whom I am making the card.
When I decide to make a card I don’t always have a complete design in mind. I’m thinking more about the person or the occasion. Depending on the materials I have on hand helps to inform the creative direction I take.