Get The TechniqueTo avoid fading, I try to keep my paper projects out of direct light in our sun-drenched craft room. But fading is not always undesirable- I discovered this forgotten pink paper on a windowsill at our old office and used it to make some valentine postcards.
I like the ombre effect on the rhinos (traced onto the pink paper with a cookie cutter, then cut out). I was thinking I might take advantage of these bright summer days to make a stash of faded papers.
While on the topic of the old office... I recently came across some photos of inspiration boards at the 42nd Street office.
Can you spot anything in these pictures from past Living stories?
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From: RobbieLee at Chickiedee | 9/18/09 at 2:32 pm
The faded paper rhinos are great! And to think, I usually just recycle that faded paper thinking it was ruined. Thanks for the great tip!
From: Liz | 9/18/09 at 2:53 pm
I don't know about past stories, but I spy a strip of tatted lace in the second to last picture. I tat, too! Any truth to the rumors that Ms. Stewart was a lacemaker at one time?
From: tinny | 9/18/09 at 9:39 pm
it's so nice to see your board, filled with such possibility! check out that shoe
it is something special when you put bunch of pieces you -like- together, and magically it morphs into something you love.
how wonderful to see what you are up to, crafts department! beautiful, as always.
From: Patricia Casal | 9/21/09 at 9:12 pm
Its very nice......
From: Margo Smith | 9/22/09 at 2:51 pm
Gotta love those happy accidents where a project turns out all the better for something unplanned. Those moments are complete serendipity.