For the last two weeks I’ve been on vacation, visiting my family. The first week I was house and pet sitting while they had a spring break vacation. Even though I had my laptop with me, I knew I would be bored with just a dog and a cat for company for a whole week. Before I left home, I was busy choosing papers and ribbons and then cutting the paper and board for a bunch of new Jacob’s Ladders. I’m very glad I did! Along with reading several books and the twice daily dog walking, the ladders kept me very busy. I commandeered a table in the kitchen that had good lighting, much to the dismay of the cat who thought she owned that spot. Every morning I played with my ladders.
Here’s the proof:
I’m getting much better at not making mistakes on the ribbons — or at least, I know how to fix them when I go over instead of under!
I had great fun in choosing the papers before I started. I have music, recipes, art prints and even the Bible. Here are some close-ups of some of the “steps”.
I have another music ladder completed except for the last step. I miscounted the number of boards. About half of these ladders will be for sale on Etsy.
I also visited the local art supply store, just to see. Of course I bought a bit of paper to play with. I made, or rather started some soft-cover books with long stitch bindings. I’ll save those for my next blog! I still am owning a blog on the process of masking marbling. I hope to get to that soon.