Yesterday I cut out a bunch of paper hearts. I also busted out the heart paper punch to make some tiny ones. My kiddo is using them for her valentine cards for her classmates. Yay for paper crafts!
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Paper cutting
Yesterday I cut out a bunch of paper hearts. I also busted out the heart paper punch to make some tiny ones. My kiddo is using them for her valentine cards for her classmates. Yay for paper crafts!
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Origami Love
It had been a while since I made any new designs (trying to sell off my stock to make more room), and it left me in a bit of a creative rut. To remedy this situation, I decided to make one card a day and offer it for sale on Etsy. Unfortunately, I only made it through Day 1 (Feb. 1st). This is the card.
I scoured various origami heart designs in books and online, and finally decided that this would be perfect for this card. Some origami hearts were opened up to reveal a pocket, some peeked out of origami boxes, some were very flat, others very poofy.
Perhaps I'll incorporate those into other designs. It would be fun to have a theme for a week or even a month. February will be hearts in celebration not only of Valentine's Day, but the Date-a-versary between my better half and me. Friday marks our 11th year together!
My hope is by writing my goal down here on this blog, I'm more likely to commit to it because someone in the blogosphere will hold me accountable.
Like the card? Get it at my Etsy shop!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Still here, but catch me there and also over there
Yep, still here. I'd be ever so happy if you followed me on Twitter and/or become a Facebook fan for Akemi Designs. Thanks!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Recent Etsy listings
I've been focusing more on my Etsy store these days, simply for ease of listing items and keeping track of inventory and such. Why not take a look?
A few years ago I took part in a couple of art shows. I created textural collages using Japanese papers mounted on maple hardwood boards, and based the various series on Japanese motifs. This one is part of a series of plants, called Sakura.
Also for sale is my Kamon series of collages. Kamon, or simply Mon, is the Japanese family crest. They are simple, usually circular in shape, and have a basic, geometric design like a plant (like a chrysanthemum flower), craft (scissors), or natural element (mountain). Read more about it here.
These make great holiday gifts for friends and family. They are ready for hanging as-is.
A few years ago I took part in a couple of art shows. I created textural collages using Japanese papers mounted on maple hardwood boards, and based the various series on Japanese motifs. This one is part of a series of plants, called Sakura.
Also for sale is my Kamon series of collages. Kamon, or simply Mon, is the Japanese family crest. They are simple, usually circular in shape, and have a basic, geometric design like a plant (like a chrysanthemum flower), craft (scissors), or natural element (mountain). Read more about it here.
These make great holiday gifts for friends and family. They are ready for hanging as-is.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Cardboard camera
Combining my love of paper (cardboard, in this case) and photography, Kiel Johnson created this awesome Twin Relfex Camera.
Kiel Johnson's Cardboard Twin Lens Reflex Camera Time Lapse from Theo Jemison on Vimeo.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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