In Memoriam

My cousin Jack Lewis passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the age of 24. That information goes in my head, bounces around and disappears. And then it comes back. He was smart, sweet and full of love. This card is for him. 100% of the sale of this card is donated to the Humane Society of Napa, California in Jack's memory. Each card is $5.00, plus $1.00 shipping.

Jane Austen Flower Power Again!

"I cannot help but think that it is more natural to have flowers grow out of the head than fruit. What do you think on that subject?" ~Jane Austen, letter June 11, 1799, on buying a sprig for her sister's hat.

The minute I read that quote, I filed it away, knowing I'd use it at some point. Just in time for the JASNA SW Conference on Sunday, I was able to put the quote together with a wonderful image. Now if I can just find the perfect hat to wear, I'll be set!

New! Jane Austen Notes!

I'm getting ready for Sunday's JASNA SW Conference with a few new notes. These are a smaller size (3.5"x5") than my greeting cards and I've been adding bits of organza to them, for another dimension. Some of the images are Jane Austen postage stamps that were issued in the UK (in 1975) and some images are idyllic Georgian scenery. Jane Austen never ceases to be a source of inspiration!

Jane Austen Flower Power!

"Indulge your imagination in every possible flight."
~Jane Austen

I'm getting ready for the annual Spring JASNA SW Conference in May with a few Jane Austen Flower Power framed cards! These 5" x 7" cards have a burst of spring color and pattern, with lovely Jane the center of attention.
I will also have on hand some new Jane bookmarks in spring colors.
At the end of May I will be launching a Jane-inspired store on Etsy. If it sounds as if I have Jane Austen on the brain~I do! How could I not, when I come across a quote like this:

"I cannot help thinking that it is more natural to have flowers grow out of the head than fruit. what do you think on that subject?"
~Jane Austen, letter June 11, 1799~on buying a "sprig" for her sister's hat.

New cards!

I think that paper has become an addiction for me. I spread out dozens of sheets across the floor and drool. I sit and stare at paper. I hold it in my hands. I marvel at the range of colors and patterns. And then I panic when I've only got a little bit of something particularly beautiful left. I always want more until I find the next most beautiful paper. It's a never ending cycle. Thank goodness there is an endless supply of lovely papers out in the world to feed my addiction.

Speaking of feeding an addiction...I recently had lunch with my friend Carol, who has a heart as wide as the world. One of her many talents is baking and she described to me a cherry pie she'd baked that had my mouth watering. I came home and couldn't help myself...I just had to make a cherry pie card for her! It's hard to tell in the photo, but the "cherries" are red glass beads. Yummy!

Imagination is everything

I've been hard at work...okay, hardly at work, but either way, I'm having fun. Here is a new bookmark with an imprinted quote on the back. Everyone looks at the front of a bookmark, so I love the idea of a little surprise for those that turn it over.

The lovely Nancy Gallagher, Regional Coordinator of the Jane Austen Society of North America SW, has asked me to participate in their annual spring meeting in May. I am so excited! I'll be making a lot of new cards and plenty of the new quote bookmarks just for this event.