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enveloped carmen

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

My friend and fellow blogger Julie featured her homemade envelopes here at her blog Whatever recently. I used to make envelopes ages and ages ago and Julies post inspired me to do it again. I love these prints of old … Continue reading →

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iron oxide – pen, ink, paint

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

The iron oxide red – Falu Red – is ever present here. Made of a combination of copper and a by product from iron to get the special red calcimine paint with matte finish. Since the red cottages are so … Continue reading →

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