The Holidays are wrapping up and I am focusing on Spring at work. I came across this picture of a pair of winter wonderland paper shoes from last year. I think they are a good last image of this holiday season. I look forward to all the potential adventures of the coming year!

My Dream House

I've spent my whole life imaging various ideal homes for myself. They have taken many forms over the years. On any given day I can imagine myself in the quintessential Parisian apartment complete with peeling flocked damask wallpaper in raspberry red or perhaps I live in a Mexican style house with an inner courtyard and patterned handmade tiles in azure and orange. But yesterday while visiting Katie at Anthro Corte Madera, I came across an image she had saved of Japanese architect, Terunobu Fujimori's work.  I think if you asked me today where I would want to spend my ideal night, it might be in one of these structures...

I love to walk with Aaron or even alone. During every walk I always wish my journey lead me to some secret Tea House tucked away on a woodland path. I think this is what I had in mind...

These creations remind me of something from a Miyazaki animation, part dream, part nature, something remembered and internal, wholly wondrous and magical.

I had to share!

"Cover to Cover" Starts This Weekend!

Last chance to sign up for my next book making series at Arts Benicia!

Cover to Cover: Book Making from Start to Finish and in Between! Learn More: http://www.teachstreet.com/benicia-ca/book-arts/cover-to-cover-book-making-from-start-to-finish-and-in-between/cl-3zpftf7vc0

Book Making from Start to Finish and in Between

Saturday, June 6th through June 27th, 2pm - 5pm at Arts Benicia Studio

This four week course will cover a myriad of art and writing techniques that culminate in a final accordion book structure. Each class will focus on a specific set of techniques with the theme of the final book running through out the course.

June 6th - Paste Paper

June 13th - Image Transfer Techniques

June 20th - Text, Theme and Storytelling

June 27th - The Accordion Book

Glitter and Grunge

Come to the G & G show tomorrow!!!!

Holiday Craftacular

PCM's Holiday Craftacular was this Saturday and I made all kinds of winter inspired miniatures to sell. I make paper shoes of all kinds, and love the few I made for the show. I also crafted my miniature scenes atop vintage teacups instead of inside domes.  This one of the woodland squirrel was loved by many and found a home.

I love these queen bee shoes. They stand quite a ways off their pedestal and seem to be teetering on these delicate dried blossoms.

My business cards presented on a bed of moss.

Woodland fairy slippers on a real dried mushroom.  I love these!

2 days until the Holiday Craftacular

Two days and counting to Craftacular!  The Don (Cheryl) of Petaluma's craftiest family interviewed me for their blog. Check out the interview here.  There were some pretty interesting questions including one on who I'd invite to the ultimate dinner party. Among the guests would have to be MJ of course. Will post pics sooner to show!

New red shoes...makes me so happy!

My First Etsy Sale!

Yea! I sold my first pair of miniature paper shoes on etsy. The purchaser, Miss Amber Mitchell, sent me this pic of them in their new home! Check out my etsy shop for other adorable paper creations by me, and look for amber's up and coming shop on etsy soon!

Wedding Shoes...

I'm still making paper shoes, and this pair was customized for a friend's wedding. Her colors were... can you guess?...hot pink and black. She also loves cameo style silhouettes and glitter!
This little scene was house in a glass dome.

Craftaluma Show

MY BOOTH AT CRAFTALUMA!!!!



Paper shoes... about a size 6. A woman purchased these for her mother in law's 90th birthday.



Twin Crow Studios, the name of my one woman company.

Miniature cloched worlds.

ATCs aka Artist Trading Cards

Gocco Printed Tea Towels



Craftaluma has come and gone and I am left a little disappointed, but happy to have had the experience of my first craft show. Being its first year, I think this craft show has tons of potential, but I was saddened by the lack of attendees. The Veteran's Hall was a fine location, but the roadside signage was small, and I drove past the venue without noticing it. The crafts at Craftaluma were a bit of a hodge podge, some punk rock, some in the traditional etsy style, fresh and fun, and others a bit church bazzar.



I was happy to have met two very awesome crafters extrodinaire named Hillary and Linnea of Plain Baby Jane and unPaper (respectively).
Their booth was beautiful and they had some of the best and most adorable items I've ever seen including a lunchbag sack made with Heather Ross fabrics complete with bento box inside by Linnea. Hillary displayed beatiful handmade dolls, handmade panties for kids fashioned from funky fabrics, and plushrooms, a lavendar filled fabric mushroom (so adorable)!

All in all it was a good experience. I look forward to another one!

Craftaluma Show in 2 Days!!!!

2 days until my first craft show. I hope Craftaluma is a success, as I have been working very hard in preparation! At the show I will be unveiling my miniature scenes, housed in glass cloche. Some hold paper shoes while others contain little creatures! I also have paste paper and gocco printed tea towels and a few other goodies. I am so excited!!!!

The bunting behind this fawn reads "hello little one."

New pair of miniature "Queen Bee" shoes.


Come visit me at the show!

Paste Paper

More Paste Paper

More Paper Shoes

More chausseurs du papier!. I love the dome, but the moss is causing some moisture issues. My momentum has been a bit squashed because I love the micro-world and intimate feel of these little shoes in the dome, but I have to figure out a solution. Hmm....

Making Paper Shoes

I've been making paper shoes for about a year and a half, but had a rush of enthusiasm and inspiration last night to make some miniature shoes. These guys are in inspired by Marie Antoinette style shoes, and are in anticipation of selling at the Craftaluma show in Petaluma.
I made several pair, and am excited to make more tonight!