Podcasts about paper crafts

Kristie Ondracek, CFO and COO at TXCPA Houston, talks about her passion for paper crafting, specifically card making and scrapbooking. Kristie shares how she began crafting in high school and has since embraced the creative process, which she finds essential for both personal expression and enhancing her problem-solving skills at work. She highlights the joy she experiences from bringing a smile to others with her custom cards, reflecting on memorable projects, including cherished moments crafting with her late mother. As a leader, Kristie emphasizes the importance of creating space for employees to share their passions and encourages organizations to value their human capital. Through her experiences, she illustrates how this creative hobby has fostered a unique and effective approach to leadership and professional challenges. Episode Highlights · Kristie emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and being creative in problem-solving, which is enhanced by her hobby of card-making and scrapbooking. · She talks about how her crafting hobbies have helped her stay sane and bring joy to others, illustrating the importance of balancing work with personal passions. · Kristie highlights the need for leaders to be involved with their team beyond work-related performance, suggesting that understanding personal interests can boost productivity and morale. · She believes it's crucial for leaders to create environments where employees feel safe to express themselves and speak up, benefiting both individual and organizational growth. · Kristie shares her journey toward becoming more open and authentic about who she is and what she loves, demonstrating the power of self-acceptance and sharing one's true self with others.

This episode was inspired by a recent misadventure in packing.  I'm moving my craft studio and feeling overwhelmed with the creation of my new space.  While I get everything set up, I want to be able to work in a temporary space, but I only have room for the essentials.  This is my list of the top ten tools in my essentials kit.  Think anyone will notice if I have a Big Shot on my coffee table?

I'm finally able to move back into my craft space now that the remediation team has complete the flood clean up.  I had planned to reset the space as it was before, but my scrappy buddy had other ideas.  Can a born organized paper crafter help me develop a system that allows me to see my supplies and get more done?

What do you do when the Universe seems to keep sending you the message to wait?  I'm waiting on medical test results, waiting to see how things shake out with my new boss.  But that doesn't mean I have to be still.  I'm filling my life with good things!  Come play along as I set up the November Big Three and plan my unique celebrations.

I'm back from my business mastermind and I am equal parts exhilerated and terrified.  I've created an ambitious plan to offer you new classes this Fall including a technique class and a new Book of Me series.  Listen in for more details!

I've got lots to tell you as we wrap up June with Stitch Day, plans at the pool, and more.  We'll talk about planning, celebrations, remembering what feels like Summer, and creative energy plus we'll touch on getting the things and activities we love into our scrapbooks.

How do you want to feel this holiday season?  Let's talk about using our paper crafting hobby to both design our holiday and to document it!  Create magic, experience awe, enjoy the stillness.  Capture silly stories and legendary recipes.  Let's get crafty.

My friends treated me to an incredible birthday celebration!  I'm sharing about my day and hoping it will inspire you to try something new and get in front of the camera.

I am sharing my all time favorite tip for paper crafters in this episode.  It works for art journalers, card makers, stampers, scrapbookers, and more.  I failed to heed this advice the other day at my craft table and ended up with a smear of black glaze and a few tears.  Don't miss this episode!  And be sure to head over to Facebook.com/BewitchedCrafts to share your tips with our community of crafty friends.

I'm feeling out of balance and it's a sure indicator I've been ignoring my planner.  It's time to dive into September and get consistent.  Staying on track is like keeping a promise to myself.  I'm looking at deliberate design and the things I accumulate.  What was the experience I was craving when I bought those things?  With craft supplies the answers include connection, creative expression, and basic me time.  Turns out my planner is the answer to giving myself the experience!

Do you remember the first time you heard Danny and Sandy singing about those hot summer nights?  Did you cruise around the roller rink to "Xanadu"?  More than once, Olivia Newton John provided the soundtrack to seasons of my life.  I was sad to hear of her passing and inspired to listen to some of my favorite tracks from "Please Mister Please" to "Physical".  Now I'm planning to include her songs in my scrapbook, telling my story, complete with musical soundtrack.

It's the last full month of summer.  Let's reflect on the joys of the season and putting your favorite summer treats on your August calendar. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter www.bewitchedcrafts.com  Got an idea for me?  Interested in a new Plan With Me feature?  Let me know!  tracy@bewitchedcrafts.com

*The stories shared in LuLaBitch are our own personal experiences, opinions and allegations of our time in the cult LuLaRoe. Some accounts may be triggering. Please listen at your own discretion. This is meant as a companion series to the Amazon Docuseries, LuLaRich, and is in no way affiliated with the film.* We finish up Part 2 as Becca and I discuss some of the more burning questions in LuLaRich, like that odd marriage and why Mark and DeAnne think it's so funny. Plus some of the deepest secrets that LuLaRich didn't mention, and what we think about what's to come and the future of LuLaRoe. Plus Becca answers my rapid fire questions and it leads to even more bananery. Show Notes Watch LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video! - https://amzn.to/3k68Axs LuLaRoe: The REAL Untold Story. (Anti-MLM) (Pt.1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMp7iIAiWQU LuLaRoe: The REAL Untold Story. (Anti-MLM) (Pt. 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSUQU-1FY6Q Behind the Bastards: Part One: John Ronald Brown: The Worst Surgeon Ever - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-one-john-ronald-brown-the-55594943/ Behind the Bastards: Part Two: John Ronald Brown: The Worst Surgeon Ever - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-two-john-ronald-brown-the-55806281/ Becca's Washi Tape Store! https://www.prettypackagestape.com/ Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun! - https://amzn.to/3u2opsc Fun With Washi!: 35 Ways to Instantly Refresh Your Home, Accessories, and Packages with Washi Tape - https://amzn.to/39qZZzf Current LuLaRoe Prints - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6989734605972655366 LuLaRich Critics - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/7009420382973283589 Becca's SLMLMBOK Interview! - https://soundslikemlm.libsyn.com/lularoes-bless-of-death-the-end-of-an-alleged-criminal-empire GoT S07E07 Petyr Baelish "Assume the Worst" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_OmC3dk-O8 Dr. Steven Hassans's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Buy me a Taco and leave me a note!

Kelly Wayment is a crafting instructor and paper crafter. She tells us about some of her favorite paper crafting projects along with some great tips for crafting! Find Kelly at www.findingtimetocreate.com Find out more at http://www.carinagardner.com Watch this episode as video at http://www.makeanddesign.com Want to become a designer? Check out Carina's next Design Bootcamp at http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp.

We are sharing our favorite stitching tips, tools and ideas with you today including:-Our favorite fabrics to use for slow stitching-An amazing story about a particular type of needle-The gorgeous hand-dyed thread Jess just bought-A trick for making your thread glide through the fabric-A necessary tool to protect your fingers-The amazing technique Jess discovered by accident!-Our favorite embroidery stitches for slow stitchingPlus a discussion about Melissa's possible old age and the dreaded Closest of Shame!We also have some fantastic fun finds, a new challenge winner and a new Word of the Week!Find all the links we talked about on the show here:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/020Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

If you love fabric embellishments or you've always wanted to make some, you will love today's show!  We're sharing our best tips, techniques and ideas for fabric embellishments including:-Some unusual fabrics that make great embellishments-The 90's scrapbook embellishment that isn't really fabric but still fun-A YouTube sensation that Lauri just discovered-The tutorial that is still one of Melissa's most popular blog posts-A game changing tip for  previewing the part of the fabric design you want to use in your project without cutting your fabric!-The fabric embellishment that Jess and Melissa can't do a page without-How to make your own fabric paper from the tiniest scraps-Lauri's  amazing Quiet Time tip!PLUS:-Melissa's confession about a product she owns (and turns out Jess has the same confession!)-A fabric yo-yo story from Melissa' childhood, a Hobby Lobby triumph and her lack of any concept of time.We're also introducing a new twist on the Inspiration Journal challenge and we've got some interesting Fun Finds!Find all the links we talked about on the show here:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/019Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Do you find Collage Art Dolls creepy or cute?  Do you use your iron for clothes or crafts?  Do you know what Mississippi Slap Collage is??These are some of the questions we're mulling over today plus lots of tips and ideas for using fabric in your journals and collage including:-Sew and No-Sew methods-Using beeswax with fabric-Our favorite adhesives to use with fabric (with a warning)-Melissa's secret to using even the tiniest scraps of fabrics-Sources for low cost or even free fabric!-A  cheap and easy trick for getting a quilted look in your fabric collage-And lots more!We're also discussing Lauri's laundry issues, a new hashtag and the embarrassing comment Melissa's youngest son said the first time he saw an ironing board!Plus we have a new challenge, a new prize winner announcement and some fantastic Fun Finds for you!Find all the links we talked about on the show here:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/017Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Christine is a graphic designer and the one woman show behind Everyday Explorers Co., line of clear stamps and paper products designed to help you document your everyday life with a sense of discovery and adventure. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she now lives in Berkeley, California with her husband. You can find out more about Christine and Everyday Explorers Co at https://everydayexplorers.co or @everydayexplorersco on Instagram

Have you been bitten by the Gel Plate bug?  We have and have so many tips and ideas to share with you today!Including:-How to gel print without a gel plate!-Our favorite plates & tools-How to ruin a gel plate?!-Jess's tip for using packing tape without the shine! (so good)-Melissa's tip for keeping your stamps clean while you're working-Pan Pastels on the gel plate-A new tool that sounds amazing-A crazy idea that Jess is going to try!-A new product idea we wish someone would inventAnd more!Plus 3 new Fun Finds and a new Prize Winner!Find all the links we talked about on the show here:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/016Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Jessica and Melissa have fallen in love with Beeswax (we're not sure about Lauri yet).  Listen as we share our experiences using it  and our best ideas, tips, tools and techniques for creating collage with Beeswax.  You'll learn some fun and easy methods to experiment with, some tricks for trying it out without buying a lot of supplies and some important tips on safety.We've also got some really exciting fun finds this week and a new prize winner!Find all the links we talk about on the show here:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/015Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Whether you are new to collage or an experienced pro you'll love all the tips, techniques and ideas we're talking about today!* A fun typewriter trick,* How to do matte medium image transfers (with a game-changing tip!)* Two ways to create your own collage images!* Tips on organizing all those tiny pieces* A very unusual substrateWe're addressing Lauri's phobia of creepy people, and chatting about my brand new collage product line that debuts today!We also have some great Fun Finds of the week for you, a new challenge and a new prize winner!Find all the links we talked about and more in our show notes  at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/014Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Do you love the idea of mark-making in your art journal, but feel stumped when it comes to what marks to make?  Today we have dozens of ideas for you including techniques, tools and of course art supplies!Melissa shares a fun discovery of a new twist on an old product that has the three of us really excited!Jessica and Melissa are having smelling issues (it's a long story) and we are discussing some amazing pieces of evidence related to God's own mark-making here on earth!We also have sensational fun finds to share, a new challenge and a new prize winner! Find all the links we talked about and more in our show notes  at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/013Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

What's the difference between Gouache and Acrylic paint?  How do you know which brand of gesso to choose?  How do you create a watercolor background?We're answering these questions and more today as we start a brand new series on Mixed Media. We're  sharing our favorite tips, tools, ideas and techniques for creating painted backgrounds in your faith art journal.  Don't miss the must-have art supply discussion including the tool that all three of us recently purchased that has become our new favorite!Melissa also lets slip a little tidbit of information on a new product line coming soon and there's an uninvited guest! (a thunderstorm!)Find all the links we talked about and more in our show notes  at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/012Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

We're talking all things die cutting today including our favorite machines, supplies like adhesives and papers (find out the most unusual thing we've cut in our machines) plus tips and tricks we've learned and some fun techniques that you might not have tried.Plus a PSA from Melissa about certain manufacturers that may be controversial.Find all the links we talked about and more in our show notes  at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/011Where to find our hosts online:Jessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

In today’s show we’re sharing the best printers, inks and papers for printing beautiful printables for your art journals and junk journals!We’ve got some great printing tips, tricks and hacks for you, plus our favorite printing related apps, one of which is just plain magical!Melissa is announcing a new shop!!  Plus we're  sharing our Fun Finds of the week (Melissa’s requires tissues!)Leave your questions and comments for us on the blog and we might share them during an upcoming Happy Mail segment!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/010Where to find our hosts online:Lauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

What does "Horton Hears a Who",  have to do with Bible Journaling?  You'll have to tune in to find out!We're talking about  infusing the Word of God into your art journal pages and we've got so many tips, tricks and ideas for you!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/009Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

If you've ever wondered if writing in your Bible is ok, or you've had someone make a comment letting you know it wasn't, then you'll want to tune in to this episode.  We're sharing our hearts  about this controversial subject and it goes to an unexpected and somewhat deep place.We're also talking about hand lettering, whether you would like to letter in your Bible or in your art journal, we've got some tips for you plus our favorite lettering tools and sites!We've got a brand new challenge for your inspiration journal too!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/008Where to find our hosts online:Jessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Do you tend to wait until you feel "inspired" before beginning a project?  Do you wish you knew your favorite artists' secret of always seeming inspired to create beautiful things?  In this episode we're discussing the truth about inspiration and a secret that many prolific  creatives know!We're also talking about our favorite idea books and Jessica has a somewhat deadly project she wants to try!We've also got tips for you, and a brand new challenge for your inspiration journal!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/007Where to find our hosts online:Lauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Are you feeling frustrated with your work, feeling unable to make anything pretty or just feeling stuck creatively?  It's not unusual, it's all a part of the process of creating.In this week's episode Melissa shares the story of not only one of her worst creative blocks, but how it led to her friendship with Lauri and Jessica! (Romans 8:28)We've also got tips for you, the tools we use to get out of creative block an a brand new challenge!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/006Where to find our hosts online:Melissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

You want to start creating, but instead you find yourself buying all the supplies, scrolling through social media or organizing your craft room. If this sounds familiar,  we can relate.  Listen to today's episode to hear Melissa's 3-step formula for starting a project as well as all our tips and ideas on how to conquer procrastination and actually start making things!  We're also talking about our favorite art supply, paper!  We have lots of good tips and sources for you and Jessica has a shocking admission!For our Inspiration Journal challenge we're beginning 15 days of Creativity!  And we're introducing prizes!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/005Where to find our hosts online:Jessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeLauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Have you ever made a color journal before?We're wrapping up our series on color with a new episode exploring color journals and acrylic paints!  We're sharing our favorite paints to work with, some fun tips & techniques, and we have some unusual Fun Finds!  It's also time for a new assignment for your inspiration journal!Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at:https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/004Where to find our hosts online:Lauri ThomasInstagram   YoutubeJessica BullockShop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  YoutubeIf you enjoyed the episode would you consider leaving us a quick review?  It helps other creatives find the show and we would be so grateful!

Swatching All The Things!  Today we’re talking about color swatching, not only as a way to organize and track your journaling supplies, but also as a way to warm up a blank page, or create a pretty background!  We’re also talking about one of my favorite art supplies, Spray Inks (and I may or may not have an announcement).  We're sharing our favorite brands of sprays, plus we lots of tips and ideas to share with you and there will obviously be issues with words.

Do you love buying art supplies as much as using them?  Well you have a lot in common with your hosts Melissa, Lauri & Jessica. Get to know them in this quick introduction as they share some unusual things about themselves plus their favorite art supplies and fun finds.  More Creative Resources:Pink Paper Peppermints.com/podcastWhere to find our hosts:Lauri Thomas Instagram   YoutubeJessica Bullock Shop  Instagram  YoutubeMelissa OhlsonShop  Instagram  Youtube

With the holidays coming and winter upon us, crafting and making have taken over our house! Join us for a conversation full of recommendations for bringing maker arts into your home: we cover paper airplane making and origami, self-taught knitting, bead work, craft kits, and more. We also share resources for learning these handicrafts online, plus how our family organizes supplies for creative making. As always, we'll share what we're reading, too!

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UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

UC San Diego's Geisel Library hosts an annual Paper Theater Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theaters (also known as toy theaters) were used to promote productions. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. The kits were then assembled at home and plays performed for family members and guests, sometimes with live musical accompaniment. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. Presently there are numerous international paper theater festivals throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as several museums. Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33264]

Tomoyo Nishi was fascinated by Japanese washi papers and their colors. While in high school, Tomoyo went to the washi stores after school frequently and always wanted to do something special with these beautiful washi papers. Tomoyo was so lucky to have found a teacher of the Japanese paper (washi) art in Santa Monica about 20 years ago. Tomoyo has continued to learn and create the pieces with washi papers even after her returning to Japan.   To find out more about these beautiful works of are you can contact Yomoyo at (310) 203-9935 or email her at ntomoyo@msn.com.

McGee, Randel. PAPER CRAFTS FOR DAY OF THE DEAD