I love paper! No, not the junk that lands in my mailbox… Nor, the papers I push around on my desk at work! Sigh…
I’m talking about decorative paper that is beautiful to see and touch and can add something unique to my artwork.
I decided to learn more about paper so I signed up to take a 6-week online class on Paper Weaving with Helen Hiebert. I learned about Helen’s class from Uppercase Magazine. Helen has an awesome blog with free tutorials, called The Sunday Paper; HelenHiebertStudio.com/blog
I finally finished the first lesson of four notecards:
I enjoyed learning these techniques. I like the curvy designs best, (the yellow and blue backgrounds). I will tell you the names of these papers in my next paper weaving post…
Paper weaving takes time, practice and patience I learned. Part of the technique is learning how to cut the papers. Although my cuts are not exacto, I am pleased with my results.
Do you have a favorite card?
Cheers! 🙂
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I’ve been doing some paper weaving, but not with curves…that looks challenging! I love the blues best, but they all have their charms. Is this origami paper? (K)
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Hi Kerfe, I have always known it as origami paper but the teacher used a different name for it. I was too tired to look it up last night. 😉 I actually found the curves, especially the yellow one to be the easiest. The blue one has little windows cut out so it was a bit more challenging to cut accurately. Fun to learn something new, I will look for your weaving! 🎨😃
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They will appear in April…I’m trying to get 30 pieces of art done ahead of NaPoWriMo so I can concentrate on the poetry prompts. We’ll see how it works out…
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Wow! Sounds exciting! 🎨👍
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It’s an interesting project. I’m not sure I have it under control…(ah well, that’s my method I guess)
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This is really cool. I especially like the red one.
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Thanks Mike! 😃 I like the colors of this one especially. It is a basic weave but I liked how we could cut the paper to different sizes to change the outcome. Funny how something so simple can look so elegant with beautiful paper! ❤️
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Lovely work Jill
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Thank you Evelyn, have you ever done paper weaving? I thought it would be an interesting element to add to collage. 😊
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Hey Jill, fabulous! I especially like the curved designs and your gorgeous papers.
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Thanks Sharon! 😍 I found the curves to be more forgiving. The green one which is supposed to be a house shape (looks more like a tree to me) was hard to get the paper to squeeze through the openings… I got a papercut and was bleeding on the card 😳 and so I was thankful the blood washed off! 😬 Oh, the joys of art making with paper! Lol! 🎨👍
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Don’t you just hate paper cuts. What we do to pursue our art, haha.
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I like the curved ones too, you really feel movement…I would never have the patience for something like this! Very cool!
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Hi Jenna, I was surprised how long it took to do these! 😯 I had no idea that paper weaving could be complicated…Lol! 🤔 I like the curved ones too! 😄 I hope the next project goes a little faster. 💕👍
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Oh are these fun! I was initially drawn to the blue card, but then I love the “kites” on the yellow card, and the green one almost looks like a Christmas tree! 🙂
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Thank you Jodi! The yellow card is prettier in person, it reminds me of Easter. 🙂
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Love how explore new styles, Jill. I love the red and green ones.
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Hi Catherine! Nice to see you! 😍 I’m glad you like them. I love trying new things but sometimes I get myself going in too many directions… ☺️
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These are so cool!! What a fun technique! I love these! I rather like the one with the yellow background best! 😍
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Thank you, Charlie! 😊 I think that is my favorite too! It reminds me of Easter and Spring. 🌷🦋🐰
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Yay to that!! I’m soooooo ready for spring!!! 🙂
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They are all really pretty! 😍 Great idea!
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Thank you Ann, I liked that I could buy a kit for the class so I could learn more about the different papers available. I would like to incorporate some into my collages. ❤️😃
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