I had lots of ideas for Illustration Friday this week AND I had a new toy, so I couldn't resist doing two. Would you have guessed that my new stamp is...a lotus root?
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Lately I've been dreaming about red japanese paper. I've been thinking about how well it would go in various pieces I'm working on...or may work on. I am quite frugal, so I don't like to just go out and buy things, but today was a sunny Friday afternoon and I just couldn't resist the temptation anymore. So off I went to my local art store, which shall remain nameless. They were all out of red japanese paper although they had every other colour under the sun. They were also out of the colours of speedball ink I needed and they were out of the size and kind of sketch book I like AND out of my favorite kind of markers; Faber Castell, which they aren't going to carry anymore! Well!!! Needless to say I came home empty handed. However, I did feel good that I hadn't spent any money! I have decided to make my own red decorative paper. It won't be Japanese, it will be CranberryCloudies. Here is a little idea I am working on. This is just a beginning. Hopefully soon I'll show you my beautiful cranberry papers! Last weekend I managed to get to Ikea and pick up some little frames for my art. I love the idea of acrylic, instead of glass in the frames because it won't break when shipped in the mail. However, my favourite part about going to Ikea is the food! I love the swedish meatballs, the $1.99 organic pasta and the salmon. I can never decide! Forget the furniture, I just like the treats. Being CranberryCloud, of course I love the cloudberry jam and the orange and elderflower marmalade is good too. Swedish sour cream potatoe chips are irresistable. The best, bar none, are the Skumkantarells! Who could resist! Jelly foam candy in the shape of little mushrooms all pink and white! On the label they are shown washing themselves with little toothbrushes while wearing dark sunglasses! With a bag of these and my little frames, my life is now complete. |
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