Christmas Present

This is a hamper basket I made for my family to give Christmas gifts in. I love the colour combination of this hamper - dark chocolaty brown inside with olive green with silver patterns out.

The design itself didn't take too long because I already had in mind what shape I wanted. Although cutting of the 5mm thick card board wasn't easy, especially cutting the holes out for the handles was really tricky. 

But I'm happy with the result. 

'papertree' logo in Korean on the back!

Some old newspaper cuttings to use as a filler. 

Viola! I think I need to buy a few more things to go in. To wrap it up, I'm going to make Bojagi, Korean fabric wrapping sheet so it can be used again and again. 

Artist Open House

Tomorrow is the last day of Brighton & Hove Artist Open House for Christmas. This was my third time to exhibit as a part of Villa LVI and I have throughly enjoyed it. 

This book tree by Rebeca Martin was a very popular feature at the Open House. Lots of people took photos. The book at the top of the tree is apparently exactly 100 years old, printed in 1913.

 Recycled mirror on Hanji frame with hand made tiles.

 Hand paper cut ducks for ever lasting love.

More hand paper cut traditional Korean pattern to bring happiness and love to you. 

My new Hanji cards. With hand made fans on the left and reused child's puzzle pieces on the right. 

Houses in a box. You can pick and choose any colour you like or as many as you like as long as they fit in the Hanji box.

Many thanks to all of you who have come to see my Hanji art at the Open House. I'm very grateful to have all your support in any form whether it be by purchasing, giving me new ideas through talking to me or enjoying a closer look at my art with interests and care. I've got one more day to go tomorrow at 56 Payne Avenue Hove. I'll enjoy my last day tomorrow whatever happens thanks to my other artists friends who are part of Villa LVI for their greatest friendship and support to each other. See you all tomorrow!