This blog is about all the things I love to do: travel and make crafts/art. Occasionally I sneak something else in, like my love of all things Harry Potter and some academic research (and that sometimes overlaps with the traveling bits). I think future travel will likely bring another South American trip and one to Southeast Asia…. I’m also trying to get a bit more organized this year, so I think I’ll try to post crafty things on Mondays, Things from the Internet on Wednesdays, random travel pictures on Thursdays, food posts on Fridays, and larger travel posts on Saturdays or Sundays.
One last thing: unless I cite a picture or prose from another site, all images and writing are mine (or Tom’s used with permission). It’s fine if you want to re-use pictures on your own blog or whatever, but they must be cited and linked back here. Thanks!
Yeah, that’s about it. Enjoy!
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October 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm
katieshafer
I have to say, all your pictures of Peru (and other awesome travel snapshots) are making me very jealous! I need to add a little more traveling into my routine!
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January 9, 2012 at 6:54 pm
vikarenously
Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day. It’s always nice to have fresh eyes reading what you write isn’t it? I checked out your Avignon post. It’s where my husband and I want to have a second home some day! Cheers, Karen
January 12, 2012 at 9:29 am
katieshafer
Hi! I am happy to answer your question! I actually used to only use scissors as well, but have recently converted to using X-Acto knifes more often. In terms of tools I highly reccomend a self healing mat as they are pretty awesome. I am pretty frugal so I have just a run of the mill one that is about 8″x11″ in size. Lately, I have been using the swivel X-Acto (http://www.xacto.com/Product/X3241 ). I was actually given this as a gift and had to get used to it at first… but now I use it all the time. Otherwise, I also stick with a standard No.11 A blade (http://www.xacto.com/Product/X211 ) and you can put it on any knife that is comforable for you – either the traditional metal ones or a more comfortable squishy one (i have both). The refill blades a pretty cheap ($2-$3). Just make sure that you match the knife size with the correct blade sizes.
Hope that helps a little and be sure to post some of your projects, seems like a great idea to use paper with pottery! – Katie
January 15, 2012 at 2:56 pm
lafried
I really appreciate those tips. There are just so many different things that pop up when you search for paper cutting products… And the self-healing mat sounded pretty cool, I’m glad to hear it’s worth getting one. Thanks! 🙂
Lauren