tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481583208935099002024-03-21T06:49:54.688-07:00 betty loves paperBecka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-87931473234485137092013-03-14T05:29:00.001-07:002013-03-14T05:29:25.871-07:00Easter Hares are here!With Easter nearly upon us and spring just around the corner I'm celebrating with this cheerful lively bunting. The botanical drawings are exquisite. A perfect way of bringing flowers into our homes while our gardens catch up. <br />
They will be available to buy from The Willow Tree Gallery, Holmfirth and my Etsy shop (Bettylovespaper) in the next few days. <br />
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I've posted here some images I took this morning (between the showers!) of my current decorations that the lovely ladies at <a href="http://www.willowtreegallery.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Willow Tree Gallery</a> are using in their window. If you don't already know Willow Tree is a small independent gallery in the centre of Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. As well as selling paintings, prints and sculpture, Carrie is an experience picture framer.</div>
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If you would like to buy any of my decorations and can't get down to The Willow Tree I'm selling both the Garden Bird Bunting and the Heart Garlands in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bettylovespaper?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>.</div>
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Love Bird garlands for St. Valentines. ;-) x <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ludHA8TcucdUoeKvGwnAZ7LoZcPJNlcJoZWWboasOZ-U4Ir_VOOqf9WOh81Vbv45rbY1yWcGF3f0LH8vsK4-aOwGfc7RKLnaCMsiPuNO_TFZMd6PzCCISuvmnDTX0EY7vLrSQL-t2no/s640/blogger-image--1718264936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ludHA8TcucdUoeKvGwnAZ7LoZcPJNlcJoZWWboasOZ-U4Ir_VOOqf9WOh81Vbv45rbY1yWcGF3f0LH8vsK4-aOwGfc7RKLnaCMsiPuNO_TFZMd6PzCCISuvmnDTX0EY7vLrSQL-t2no/s640/blogger-image--1718264936.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgd3ajvU6nx8AgPwN_y3aEhQsJNtUHLuq3hEbolkAr6b7NJJsZ7Da77GM3Xoz_mi7pJKkypT5rKmyTv8Tm3X2bjC55KKpnNWQOurxOxLOx_N0rhiLBfLjzLtkdDpjjgfTvuJ3IxP7zsmk/s640/blogger-image--460641627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgd3ajvU6nx8AgPwN_y3aEhQsJNtUHLuq3hEbolkAr6b7NJJsZ7Da77GM3Xoz_mi7pJKkypT5rKmyTv8Tm3X2bjC55KKpnNWQOurxOxLOx_N0rhiLBfLjzLtkdDpjjgfTvuJ3IxP7zsmk/s640/blogger-image--460641627.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3E101xHCqxhHrUFGAeA6vcDwKWgfD3PX2N_9ShNKSzxou88uwqwkLDe-nqag5-9KLechlGAYmwyV5UOsTbqkoQ87uYmiq4ExED-Hn_jUMK4q79v9vhG2IOBVyM9uBSvbwmkyQUnk4RM/s640/blogger-image--1501609803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3E101xHCqxhHrUFGAeA6vcDwKWgfD3PX2N_9ShNKSzxou88uwqwkLDe-nqag5-9KLechlGAYmwyV5UOsTbqkoQ87uYmiq4ExED-Hn_jUMK4q79v9vhG2IOBVyM9uBSvbwmkyQUnk4RM/s640/blogger-image--1501609803.jpg" /></a></div>Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-58756687357122623372013-02-01T07:20:00.001-08:002013-02-01T07:20:03.811-08:00Brightly coloured Heart Garlands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today I've cut and sewn together some more Heart Garlands. This time They're from The Topper Annual, 1990 edition. The colours are fab, not subtle at all, but bright and cheeky. As are the story lines! I think they are great fun, perfect for sharing with the one you love :-) x </div>
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These two pairs have been added straight to my Etsy Shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bettylovespaper?ref=si_pr" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Bettylovespaper</span></a>. </div>
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<br />Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-78574343405590785672013-01-28T04:54:00.001-08:002013-01-28T04:54:34.804-08:00Heart Garlands now available in Etsy ShopI've now added my Vintage Paper Heart Garlands to my Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bettylovespaper?ref=si_pr" target="_blank">Bettylovespaper</a>. There are five hearts per length of ribbon and I've included two lengths in each packet.<br />
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They are perfect as a gift or decorating your own home for that Valentines tea. They look great as a single strand or a whole bunch. I made 30 lengths twice this size to decorate a marquee for a wedding. If you think this is something you would like leave me a comment, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/betty.love.73594" target="_blank">Facebook</a> me and we can have a chat about your needs.</div>
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<br />Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-86032860474216904242013-01-25T10:19:00.001-08:002013-01-25T10:19:08.400-08:00Shop at Bettylovespaper in EtsyBettylovespaper Esty shop now has four items in it. (Yay!) <br />
All Garden Bird Bunting, two from the Wild Flower book and two from Schoolgirls' Own Annual 1939. <br />
Each string has nine birds on a 2m length of embroidery thread. I'm selling them for £12.50 each. <br />
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If you're in Holmfirth there are also some for sale in The Willow Tree Gallery. Carrie and Deb have kindly put them in the window with some Heart Garlands I've made for them. Thanks m'dears ;-) x <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpisHS4r9oIB9EQf42_qLADdB0R4kI2AaDM0y2mB1gHeE3YO6wmXdlyZIGTlO9ZJN0KJa0rCsjLHkU3alF8yE6M0NJsrt6s7NHPrHCDMsGpgcRRZR8i3v062kS8Ds_-5CrcM8Jf789c9M/s640/blogger-image--840003787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpisHS4r9oIB9EQf42_qLADdB0R4kI2AaDM0y2mB1gHeE3YO6wmXdlyZIGTlO9ZJN0KJa0rCsjLHkU3alF8yE6M0NJsrt6s7NHPrHCDMsGpgcRRZR8i3v062kS8Ds_-5CrcM8Jf789c9M/s640/blogger-image--840003787.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PbWrb_EyA2Wv3L9pm6ITiusHMm86CTreF1DEGmVBaYyEU_sQjCrlEZqJndmxEPuv3QK-5nHZjqwsoOd0uaR-W1NbDKyq3qLm6TRhj1YmIlvj1B3x9D-JR2DkdfCgCS41YtDeMWaANXc/s640/blogger-image--957508189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PbWrb_EyA2Wv3L9pm6ITiusHMm86CTreF1DEGmVBaYyEU_sQjCrlEZqJndmxEPuv3QK-5nHZjqwsoOd0uaR-W1NbDKyq3qLm6TRhj1YmIlvj1B3x9D-JR2DkdfCgCS41YtDeMWaANXc/s640/blogger-image--957508189.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y72bxjMrBnvAt4qdf5je5XEw9Da_rW8_Lszue8UhYC8GyJQttM0SiMWRQpq-JZjbBzxDysxz9aHJRTulEPBhGpaRfUBHmwdor8YFbU1qHAnxXP2t5yMu0FZs-PKFfyhG60UhBSRZMx8/s640/blogger-image--1435259702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y72bxjMrBnvAt4qdf5je5XEw9Da_rW8_Lszue8UhYC8GyJQttM0SiMWRQpq-JZjbBzxDysxz9aHJRTulEPBhGpaRfUBHmwdor8YFbU1qHAnxXP2t5yMu0FZs-PKFfyhG60UhBSRZMx8/s640/blogger-image--1435259702.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmfTMHiwbWiujd5atDMtkonsYr0nzkBFBJ4_8WEV10hNlVulJK7kxuBBV5X5yPpeGBaP4BFCVGBWHElJ151uAW0ALDmo3azbPPOGg6U_sXRWUz39Kkc6nAeFe-FnyBwIOYoItYiKw7Pw/s640/blogger-image--1207820470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmfTMHiwbWiujd5atDMtkonsYr0nzkBFBJ4_8WEV10hNlVulJK7kxuBBV5X5yPpeGBaP4BFCVGBWHElJ151uAW0ALDmo3azbPPOGg6U_sXRWUz39Kkc6nAeFe-FnyBwIOYoItYiKw7Pw/s640/blogger-image--1207820470.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxOpNzn-V4oZAhUPxGdIw5gauV8oCYcGhoKDC-vQwtZWgt5x-f5pZuDcBrlPGXkcNweJ8KMr8yChfTFvMMHOqw3wjP5RG03wbzq_JDaCuDuz0XIzmnS8-FPk_V4Ke9UA_r4wGxrQEB40/s640/blogger-image-2033857672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxOpNzn-V4oZAhUPxGdIw5gauV8oCYcGhoKDC-vQwtZWgt5x-f5pZuDcBrlPGXkcNweJ8KMr8yChfTFvMMHOqw3wjP5RG03wbzq_JDaCuDuz0XIzmnS8-FPk_V4Ke9UA_r4wGxrQEB40/s640/blogger-image-2033857672.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAszdLYp4opWXILzlXnsfnTX279KrG_bRjOdTo3ja6S1MMt_UzKI8oTdjWR0WkwMXJyHdIv7-cHelKAcoKuf-wSiCtf_y8R2hP5Wtp-dRy1RAiabkrB4xtwfJcf5uILQ-86HqdsNW5II/s640/blogger-image-535087220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAszdLYp4opWXILzlXnsfnTX279KrG_bRjOdTo3ja6S1MMt_UzKI8oTdjWR0WkwMXJyHdIv7-cHelKAcoKuf-wSiCtf_y8R2hP5Wtp-dRy1RAiabkrB4xtwfJcf5uILQ-86HqdsNW5II/s640/blogger-image-535087220.jpg" /></a></div>Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-37383707956777933562013-01-23T09:10:00.000-08:002013-01-23T09:12:38.434-08:00Hip Hip for Betty Loves Paper Etsy shop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So far I have three strings of the Garden Bird bunting there but I shall be adding regularly. I've got tons of ideas for other lines so watch <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121398439/vintage-paper-garden-bird-buntinggarland?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank">this space</a>!Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-20335552871638658302013-01-18T03:26:00.001-08:002013-01-18T04:27:45.300-08:00Hearts on a snowy dayMore snipping from Schoolgirls' Own Annual. Heart Garlands sewn onto ribbon strung in the window of my warm and snug kitchen. <br />
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Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-39317939806080693652013-01-14T07:58:00.001-08:002013-01-14T07:58:31.365-08:00Fun with InstagramI've discovered Instagram. A way of giving your photos that retro look. <br />
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As a demo I've used a photo of Deb's (from Willow Tree Gallery) birthday cake complete with mini birthday cake bunting and rice flowers. <br />
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I particularly like the piece on page 34, The Path to Prettiness, which discusses the importance of walking "nicely and rhythmically". <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRqdJsEMIu0i46r4hXZI2HaSPTPDzAYkRmpDU43EXwpDzBpqcNF26wEZuda9kXHV1NhYvWbvHuZQhl5_J-3zFtjP1DeCxHh_X41WjPq94P1-1ojrkJmuw1m-PQilO_ieJwZ9v11hNdAo/s640/blogger-image--323260915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRqdJsEMIu0i46r4hXZI2HaSPTPDzAYkRmpDU43EXwpDzBpqcNF26wEZuda9kXHV1NhYvWbvHuZQhl5_J-3zFtjP1DeCxHh_X41WjPq94P1-1ojrkJmuw1m-PQilO_ieJwZ9v11hNdAo/s640/blogger-image--323260915.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSxd8vJ3zqCtzb4emhRjYyUY0CpGRRjzKkOrHRe8r88CvEVxC_4NDIJOPcdV-t0JofsjWtHYfYhlYQisl61ATpf9KASZGZAf7yuPO5JHx09cGh8QJPD57vq6b7ZqUjy5NAZ0h4YPdeWY/s640/blogger-image-302786678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSxd8vJ3zqCtzb4emhRjYyUY0CpGRRjzKkOrHRe8r88CvEVxC_4NDIJOPcdV-t0JofsjWtHYfYhlYQisl61ATpf9KASZGZAf7yuPO5JHx09cGh8QJPD57vq6b7ZqUjy5NAZ0h4YPdeWY/s640/blogger-image-302786678.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzSTT_dJmBClTEcY63C2nmSNl9zT2P8XH4eKPUyWdwSXYncUeQNKEHzKFHngq49ZgD4Lg2CkCtEUW9p5r243eqGo9g-q8HqYkJheTT2y-CUi1JOCGHIFrqa3lataCpD_ih_PUkycnkTQ/s640/blogger-image-696384789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzSTT_dJmBClTEcY63C2nmSNl9zT2P8XH4eKPUyWdwSXYncUeQNKEHzKFHngq49ZgD4Lg2CkCtEUW9p5r243eqGo9g-q8HqYkJheTT2y-CUi1JOCGHIFrqa3lataCpD_ih_PUkycnkTQ/s640/blogger-image-696384789.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXk9yUp3stWyfJS6rLcsUUHCoiiMwTP6RAIk55d3BhrabXvCtHQPBWxB-8uGyQzSjWFdx0KwMDGvro03JVBo7SPePTCewhaeRLm1YwJvMuHiiTnYHwtGOGUOybhexyXmOzEp626OPO70/s640/blogger-image-901891921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXk9yUp3stWyfJS6rLcsUUHCoiiMwTP6RAIk55d3BhrabXvCtHQPBWxB-8uGyQzSjWFdx0KwMDGvro03JVBo7SPePTCewhaeRLm1YwJvMuHiiTnYHwtGOGUOybhexyXmOzEp626OPO70/s640/blogger-image-901891921.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEE-IcfBn5Y5LjLzG45q44wIXIF5xqIaETgwoLkvBP5KNI7LF4C3ULSvk2pNvFTzSqPsWBJ9JaMgPbOahBDzN-s0-EtCDFlve-juRHEMcvvgdBpw2ziBLfAKNBbHKFc1F1AU1f8T7hfTo/s640/blogger-image--983297793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEE-IcfBn5Y5LjLzG45q44wIXIF5xqIaETgwoLkvBP5KNI7LF4C3ULSvk2pNvFTzSqPsWBJ9JaMgPbOahBDzN-s0-EtCDFlve-juRHEMcvvgdBpw2ziBLfAKNBbHKFc1F1AU1f8T7hfTo/s640/blogger-image--983297793.jpg" /></a></div>Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-59586937293129391432013-01-10T10:25:00.001-08:002013-01-10T10:32:45.601-08:00Prototype bird buntingI've spent today experimenting with making Bird Bunting. The templates are based on images found in my bird book. I think I'm going to call them Garden Bird Bunting. For this string I've used some sheet music I picked up in my local Oxfam book shop in Holmfirth. I love the colour in the cover image. <br />
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My first order has come in already from Willow Tree Gallery!<br />
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It's a such a happy day when I've snipped and strung and got my first order in. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA_p0EkSFjLHbkzn4Q8PraowvR9ArUd0TByKHJPgwqkkZRpZ1OerRWZ9lJOoeJuZ6DQbYuigVOjD3ojsUVFtxUnA92hZYoXaNF9uqoQkFS_EsBtZC_Tr7xQHfJSbl4drJ9ivJZfLs3XI/s640/blogger-image-1575989908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA_p0EkSFjLHbkzn4Q8PraowvR9ArUd0TByKHJPgwqkkZRpZ1OerRWZ9lJOoeJuZ6DQbYuigVOjD3ojsUVFtxUnA92hZYoXaNF9uqoQkFS_EsBtZC_Tr7xQHfJSbl4drJ9ivJZfLs3XI/s640/blogger-image-1575989908.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iECmYJNNgWG-PTSuh_1WlT6VvN9nSnJVDSP1Hxn6mC4wBr8n2TAuYGOcSe5xPB0HeCRJWQfDfovNMp1FqkInw2BO1qFzVSgyDLWXK7Udn4QQ531fksyitcX7zU5hoAuGaGvF78x4C4Y/s640/blogger-image--1358486508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iECmYJNNgWG-PTSuh_1WlT6VvN9nSnJVDSP1Hxn6mC4wBr8n2TAuYGOcSe5xPB0HeCRJWQfDfovNMp1FqkInw2BO1qFzVSgyDLWXK7Udn4QQ531fksyitcX7zU5hoAuGaGvF78x4C4Y/s640/blogger-image--1358486508.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjno6_v7CzVXJWGrsqggkC8DzqqJHnfuVi4gQDbemGu1O7Kbu5vsMSFkX29Kx5fgHDKs04HTnaU70t3C0e56MMixL-wrPXRDYlNSaqeaFgLN_5oNXqzWrH4q3nGEcuQaLkBVniNQJQcdoI/s640/blogger-image--810004910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjno6_v7CzVXJWGrsqggkC8DzqqJHnfuVi4gQDbemGu1O7Kbu5vsMSFkX29Kx5fgHDKs04HTnaU70t3C0e56MMixL-wrPXRDYlNSaqeaFgLN_5oNXqzWrH4q3nGEcuQaLkBVniNQJQcdoI/s640/blogger-image--810004910.jpg" /></a></div>Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-69147395139562847692013-01-04T06:12:00.001-08:002013-01-04T06:15:08.472-08:00Building up bunting stockI've spent the first few days of 2013 building up packaged star bunting to restock Willow Tree Gallery and stock my soon to open bettylovespaper Etsy shop. <br />
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I've used three Annuals, The Topper, Mandy for Girls and The Dandy. Each has different quality paper with different tones and colours in the print. For example The Topper uses bright and vibrant colour with a shine to the finish. My favourite though is Mandy with its more muted tones. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbNBXfhQJe9rgguo2-wQckw1zrUZuI-MxC3QixoASCVG2fOagSn5mrFoEZcszk1-EPLRiEyDNmfQm6KLtDQbfxGhuzjmOGSWphG_OxD6p1DBRWu_uIkJrgDACCDR8LbUeareNt2Xz-84/s640/blogger-image--1640068617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbNBXfhQJe9rgguo2-wQckw1zrUZuI-MxC3QixoASCVG2fOagSn5mrFoEZcszk1-EPLRiEyDNmfQm6KLtDQbfxGhuzjmOGSWphG_OxD6p1DBRWu_uIkJrgDACCDR8LbUeareNt2Xz-84/s640/blogger-image--1640068617.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHmnJeIBRApB6Z0ONgCPsoEskfDrnPiaweQNV7ZH3xeTrYWNWxF3G-3DFL18zvPxc-IxXIsITnuNyhB4kfP1rLl4MgYvu-JARSnRXnp03ODgPX4Hya5MC-SwYPT0cSmc3O6AXq8pcnxg/s640/blogger-image-413419549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHmnJeIBRApB6Z0ONgCPsoEskfDrnPiaweQNV7ZH3xeTrYWNWxF3G-3DFL18zvPxc-IxXIsITnuNyhB4kfP1rLl4MgYvu-JARSnRXnp03ODgPX4Hya5MC-SwYPT0cSmc3O6AXq8pcnxg/s640/blogger-image-413419549.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzhB4sxbgEA7FC4ximget8FGH45Hm7yxFvsbwaDWWgU3xJy4ekxEePWpv-bea2C-TNOU3MhLEU3rJv6zNV6vBOhTLGp5dsG8XES7Jqm-QuHLJ9dWzIZ19o8VkSF61wAhKixjp4AWqMzc/s640/blogger-image-1797767830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzhB4sxbgEA7FC4ximget8FGH45Hm7yxFvsbwaDWWgU3xJy4ekxEePWpv-bea2C-TNOU3MhLEU3rJv6zNV6vBOhTLGp5dsG8XES7Jqm-QuHLJ9dWzIZ19o8VkSF61wAhKixjp4AWqMzc/s640/blogger-image-1797767830.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSmFKnQGGP1LKsGKp1FBMw_YQ-hnfyH5XQfgwClsYHfUhWupaY6tE2G8vtngLds9XihwtJUUh27wr4hmmpexd9LxfI86ZVkInqbGdQHSP1flBhTdEZP5_L5qSDO1_sEg3miuRtRF_sVA/s640/blogger-image--965324161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSmFKnQGGP1LKsGKp1FBMw_YQ-hnfyH5XQfgwClsYHfUhWupaY6tE2G8vtngLds9XihwtJUUh27wr4hmmpexd9LxfI86ZVkInqbGdQHSP1flBhTdEZP5_L5qSDO1_sEg3miuRtRF_sVA/s640/blogger-image--965324161.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IEtnnn30VLzFbjOfLweGT_1SmW8AQKCV9UnzTXto_S_2zeIIJeh6Vj0N4Om1J8rGSnhhd9e81mdA02VF4TU3Dj6Np89uPdfAXLwdERBsCEW0XfxGS6aQ0frLXgoQvFM6zqteDR2Ru48/s640/blogger-image-167249597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IEtnnn30VLzFbjOfLweGT_1SmW8AQKCV9UnzTXto_S_2zeIIJeh6Vj0N4Om1J8rGSnhhd9e81mdA02VF4TU3Dj6Np89uPdfAXLwdERBsCEW0XfxGS6aQ0frLXgoQvFM6zqteDR2Ru48/s640/blogger-image-167249597.jpg" /></a></div>Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-82200705756470250792012-12-23T09:52:00.001-08:002012-12-23T09:52:15.048-08:00Crackers!My final Christmas jobs are done. I completed with making Christmas crackers and baking shortbread. <br />
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It's time for a sherry! <br />
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I thought I'd share the Reindeer cards/tags I've made as my christmas cards this year. I used old maps, a couple from the Bartholomew series which have really rich colours and a one-inch Ordnance Survey Map.</div>
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I've always loved maps, for the names of places, the patterns contours, roads, rivers and rail lines make and I particularly enjoy the colours. As with other paper cutting that uses recycled materials I find the serendipity of patterns and shapes that reveal themselves really exciting. I love letting it happen.</div>
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To complete the tags I used bakers yarn - here they are ready to make their journeys with christmas messages to friends and family.<br />
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It gave me great pleasure to send locations that related to where my friends live or are from.</div>
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I'm a bit obsessed about odd numbers so Bee chose three designs and I set to with the scissors.</div>
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Even in a pile they look great. When Bee has strung them up she will let me have an image to show you.</div>
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<br />Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-12031966588167199882012-12-19T02:01:00.001-08:002012-12-19T02:52:19.243-08:00Betty Loves Paper at Willow Tree Gallery, Holmfirth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The star bunting is from one of my favourite vintage annuals Mandy for Girls. Carrie and Debs have been fantastically supportive in getting me started as a little business, selling the paper globes and star bunting for me. Thanks my darlin's!</div>
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Here I'm chuffed to bits that my paper globes are hanging along side the nationally known local artist <a href="http://www.david-mayne.co.uk/" target="_blank">David Mayne</a>.</div>
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And the Hares with the 'Mandy Star Bunting' are made by another local artist <a href="http://www.sculpturalforms.co.uk/" target="_blank">Martin Norman</a>. Holmfirth is just full of artistic talent.</div>
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<br />Becka http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113973999709363794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158320893509900.post-34826146165206992492012-12-12T13:31:00.000-08:002012-12-12T13:31:54.098-08:00Installation for the Art Market, Holmfirth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
In November I was asked to make an installation for the <a href="http://www.artmarkets.co.uk/" target="_blank">Art Market</a> in Holmfirth. This was the first time I had ever made anything on such a large scale. I wanted to use the ceiling space so I made a whole heap of paper globes. The paper came from an Atlas, a book of botanical illustrations, an art book from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and photographs from the local photographer, <a href="http://www.andrewsanderson.com/" target="_blank">Andrew Sanderson. </a></div>
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Here they are, waiting in my living room the night before installation. Bit of an invasion, eh! <br />
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