Stop Motion Short - Plastic and Flashing Lights

Hi, long time no see.  Life just got in the way again, me not writing on my blog.  Mmmmm

Enjoy this lovely and clever wire and paper stop motion video - Professor Kliq - Plastic and Flashing Lights

Professor Kliq - Plastic and Flashing Lights from Patator on Vimeo.

A map table to show us the way

On Pinterest I saw this very cute side table that had a map glued to the top of it. The Pin guided me over to Primitive & Proper's blog post tutorial. Seeing I still had many maps left over, I thought I would give it ago. 

So the key ingredients needed were

1 Table

Mod Podge ($20.00 - Riot & Art)

Brushes of some kind

1 Map

Scissors

Cloth to wipe table

After cleaning the table, I brushed Mod Podge all over the table, then placed the map on top of the table. Smoothed it out as much as I could.  

Next I cut around the table, but left 2 cm of map hanging over the edge. Then proceeded to cut the paper so it would be easy to glue, fold and tuck under the table. 

Next step was to paste another layer of Mod Podge on the map to give it some protection.  It took less than 15 minutes to dry seeing I was doing project outside. Then some more layers of the Mod Podge for extract protection. 

All done! An old table made lovely and interesting again.  

Paperman - Animated Short Film

Have you seen this beautiful Disney animation short film called, Paperman?  It was on at the cinemas before the movie 'Wreck it Ralph'.  So glad it's been put up on Youtube, it's such a beautiful short film. Enjoy.

Do you have a map?

Every year we have a Christmas wreath on the front door.  The one we have is looking mighty sorry for it's self, so I thought I would make one out of maps. I love maps, love there colours, grids and so on.  I sometimes think I should have been a cartographer.

First step, measure around a very large bowl, then use one that is smaller.  Cut out the inner circle.

Second step, cut out the leaves.  I used a template of a leaf, so all the leaves would be of similar size. Cut the leaves,  either glue or staple them to your paper ring.  I stapled them.

Last step. Tie a ribbon and hang on door.  I hid the ribbon under the leaves. 

What I like....

When I saw these beautifully crafted lights by Ania Pauser, I just had to share them with you all.  They are designed using paper and aero plywood. Aren't they just amazing.

I am not surprised that Ania Pauser won Young Designer of the Year - 2012 Plaza Design Award.

Paper Runway is Out!

Issue 4 of Paper Runway is out.

I just love this cover. Wouldn't it be a cool poster to have?

Just click here for Issue 4.

Papermash

Love this Papermash video. Love the bunting.

Paper Runway Magazine - Wedding Issue

The online wedding issue from Paper Runway is now out. The photos are to die for, cant wait to sit down and read it, with my trusty cuppa of Earl Grey Tea.

A4 Paper Convention

Don't forget all those who are in Sydney, Australia, the 1st Paper Convention Collective starts tomorrow. It goes from 31st May - 5th June. Click here for all the details.

A4 Paper Festival

This is very tempting. The Paper Convention Collective are holding a paper convention in Sydney in May - June 2011. Here is their launch video.

A4 Festival Launch from paper convention collective on Vimeo.

Paper Runway Magazine

Today is the launch of the Australian Magazine - Paper Runway, totally devoted to all things paper. It is such a beautiful issue to read, check it out here.

Finders Keepers Market

I was really looking forward to venturing to the Finders Keepers Market here in Melbourne. Seeing I enjoyed it so much last year. Unfortunately my positive mood was tarnished when I arrived to discover that I had to pay $13.00 for parking. I wasn't happy because last year it was free and secondly it put a dent into my budget. I asked at the gate why this year one had to pay, unlike last year, they blamed the football match. Mmmm

Anyway Finders Keepers was filled with many beautiful and well made products. There were many stalls that were there last year, but also some new ones as well. Not sure if it was me or what, but it felt smaller.

I don't have many photo's, actually very little, seeing my camera decided to play up. Sigh. But what I do have is photo's of The Paper Convention I had the pleasure of meeting Cathy, who was decorated with origami paper love hearts. I so do hope they are able to have their convention down here in Melbourne. To keep up-to-date with their news click here and sign up to their newsletter.

Pepe's Paperie New Website!

Back in March I wrote about the Melbourne branch of Pepe's Paperie closing down. Very sad.

Well I was pleased to read today that Pepe's Paperie has a new web site! So glad this family business is still going strong. Also they have opened a store in Canberra. Check out the detail here

Blogtoberfest - Day 30 - Book Review - Origami Greetings

Have you ever purchased a book, you cannot read? Well I did this a few months ago.

Origami Greetings Takuji Sugimura 4th Ed. 1996,
Toho-shuppan Co., Ltd
ISBN 4-88591-444-2

Origami Greetings is mostly written in Japanese (Contents is also in English). If one cannot read Japanese, have no fear, you can still take on the challenge of making letters or cards that have an origami animal or object connected to it.

There are plenty of diagrams, visually explaining how to fold the paper to make the desired item. If you love the art of origami and it doesn't worry you that you cannot read it, then maybe give it ago.

Blogtoberfest - Day 22 - Book Review

Marie Claire Ideas Papercraft: Over 50 designs made with cut, folded, pasted and stitched paper 2008 Eng Version Quadrille ISBN: 978 184400 695 3

I fully admit I purchased this book because of the eye candy images of the papercraft projects. The photography is beautiful and calming. :-)

There are 50 projects, ranging from boxes, stationery, housewares, bags and decorations. The directions are simple. You are given a list of materials and in some cases even measurements are mentioned, almost like a food recipe. To complete the book, there are a selection of templates at the back. You will need access to a photocopier. Overall a lovely book and well worth the $32.99 (Hardback -Aust.) price that I paid.

My Creative Space

I have been making these cute little clouds for a personal project, with this Cristina Re paper that was given to me by a friend. I think we all need little clouds in our lives.

To see more creative spaces click here to go to Kootoyoo's blog.

Stuart McLachlan

I had a real buzz seeing artist and graphic designer Stuart McLachlan's work recently, I just had to share it with you all. These unique paper cut style hats were done for a 'Fred Bare' shoot. Aren't they just amazing! To see more of Stuart McLachlan's talented work please take sometime to visit his web site here. You will be amazed and inspired.

Thank you to Stuart McLachlan for allowing me to publish these photo's here.

Sewing an Itchy Bird

Recently purchased this wonderful paper bird sewing kit. I had to have it, when I saw it at Magnolia Square last Saturday.

So to tackle the kit I quickly learn't how to do blanket stitch, by watching a Youtube tutorial. I liked this Youtube video, not only did I learn a new stitch, but I was able to learn via hearing this soothing music. Which was a must, for a budding sewer like me. So on with the kit.

Itchy Bird has included everything in the kit, which sells for $10.00. The instructions, paper, thread, icy pole stick, pattern, glue spots and legs. What you need, is a sewing needle and hot glue gun.



Isn't the bird so cute. The paper is a print of an old London map. So perfect.
[If you want to contact Itchy Bird, please email me and I will send you her email or go here for their Etsy store.]

Book Binding Course

Recently I had the pleasure of attending a basic book binding course with my friend Trudi at the CAE in Melbourne. I was very excited to learn a new skill and also create something for me.

Our teacher Geraldine is a fabulous teacher, she's funny and interesting. I just wanted to keep learning from her. Also to my surprise Michelle from Crayon Chick turned up for the course as well, small world!

During the day we learnt about signatures, sewing, yes sewing! Me sewing, I know it's a shock but I actually sewed. Admittedly I had to get Trudi to thread my needle, I just couldn't do it! As you can see from the above photo, I pricked myself with the needle and bled onto the paper. I said to T, I bet my sewing friends would be laughing right now if they could see this.

Anyway folding, sewing, taping and glueing was all learn't throughout the day. End product a beautiful book. I still haven't used it, but I have caught the cat sitting on it once, to my horror!

Overall fantastic day, and I would throughly recommend it to anyone.

I'm a little sad

I'm a little sad today. Went and visited one of my favourite shops in Melbourne, Pepe's Paperie at Doncaster Shopping Plaza. Pepe's Paperie sells all things paper, beautiful journals, albums, stationery from around the world, gift wrap, pens, calligraphy ink and it goes on.

Well I discovered that the shop is closing down. Hearing this from a staff member, I became very sad, I stressed to the lady how could this happen? She just said for financial reasons, she said it's a pity because business was picking up. I suggested couldn't they just rent a smaller shop. Alas no. She thanked me for the support and stated that the shop will close on April 11th.

There are two other Pepe's Paperie branches but they are in Canberra and Sydney. A long way.... Zeta Florence will just have to fill the gap for me.

Image - Alice in Wonderland Paper Dress - Shop front at Pepe's Paperie