Some number of months ago, an elderly woman died. As often happens, what remains of such a person's possessions is left to the children. It is up to them to determine the disposition of those items. The son of just such a woman happens to be a friend of my sister. One day, the son was lamenting to my sister that he had a file folder full of papers handmade by his mother and he was at a loss as to what to do with them. His mother had clearly marked them "not for sale." My sister shared with her friend my love of art and that she was sure I would appreciate them. I am privileged to use one of those papers in my art journal project today.
The paper that I have used here is described by Cal Williams, the creator of the paper, as being...
Kozo - Japanese Mulberry Bark
Beaten but uncleaned
Due the rough, yet very beautiful texture of the paper, I wasn't sure that I would be able to stamp on it, but am pleased with the outcome. The stamps I used are both from Stampotique Originals. I highlighted the edges with Tim Holtz' Distress Ink in "Rusty Hinge."
I am glad that you stopped by today. I hope you will take a moment to leave a comment!
Cheers!
Oh blessed you were to receive these papers.. and you know she would be so happy that someone like you go them to treat them special.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back with lovely journal page, Kay!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back GF! How lucky you are to receive those handmade papers. Love to see you back creating.
ReplyDeleteWow Kay, that must have been the most beautiful possession of all. You've done great justice to the paper. Lovely creation.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you're back, Kay. And also very pleased that you are settled in your rental house. It looks absolutely amazing !! I love your piece of art here and the paper looks amazing ! Mwah!
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
So good to see you back Kay, and your Winter Rental sounds amazing. These stamps look fabulous on the handmade paper xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back, Kay. And with wonderful art.
ReplyDeleteI was missing you and your wonderful art! Those papers went to the right hands!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you back in Blog Land Kay!
ReplyDeleteLove the Gibran words and the wonderful textured paper... lovely to see you back in action, Kay.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Ooh what gorgeous paper. What a lucky girl you are. Look forward to seeing more of your lovely art on these handmade treasures. Hugz
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see you back Kay! And to come back with such a beautiful piece! How very special to receive such a gift!
ReplyDeleteThose papers were given to the absolute correct creative soul!
xo
This is really a wonderful tribute to the memory of this lady my dear Kay! You have made a very personal and lovely page with her hand-made paper, and it's already so beautiful by itself!!... Great to read this post, and also to know that you are now very well installed now in your new house, near the ocean, lucky lady!!! :D
ReplyDeleteMwah and hugs!