Quiet on Blog but busy in Studio

Fabric Book covers once again.  This time not only did I make covers for composition books, but for artist sketch books and 3x5 card booklets.  I really enjoyed the one just above.  I plan to create more using my many scraps.

The above are some of my dyed/printed silk scarves.  How I love to print using real leaves.  There's a meditative process happening when I print.

And lastly, I've made some fabric paper using pieces of paper towel that protected my hands when printing leaves.  I layered a thin muslin with torn pieces paper towels and painted with thinned white glue.  I have no plans at the present for this but I know I'll create something sometime.

I also made this year's Christmas ornaments but forgot to take a picture.  Next time.

More Monotypes

Michelle Ward at GPP Crusade challenged folks to do some monotypes.  http://michelleward.typepad.com/how_cool_is_that/2010/04/crusade-no-39-playtime-pulling-prints.html.  I didn't participate in the challenge but her encourage to experiment danced in my mind.  I finally pulled out some cheapo children's paints, and 5 x 8 index cards and printed away.  After using a Plexiglas for awhile, I made up a gelatin plate to work with.  I do love using the gel plate.  Here are some of my prints.