W is for Wallpaper Weaving

 

Annie went back to school today. I'm obviously not as dedicated as some parents out there because for me it wasn't the bittersweet experience I've read other blogging Mums write about. I was overjoyed and skipped home!

I relished the peace and quiet and spent the day crafting. I finished a book cover to go with the bag and goodies for my back to school swap partner (which I'm itching to show you but I'll wait 'til next week so I don't spoil the surprise;)
And I had a go at this project which I dreamed up as part of the crafty alphabet:

A month or so ago I collected an obscene amount of wallpaper samples from a DIY superstore. I took so many I worried I was going to get stopped by security for taking more than was reasonable but nobody seemed to notice or care. It was good fun (the weaving- not the 'almost' shop-lifting!) and surprisingly comes closer to the effect I was trying to achieve with my Sean Scully patchwork.

When Eliza saw what I'd made she wanted to have a go too. And at the end of the day I picked Annie up feeling much more human. She joined in with the  weaving frenzy too!

Here's some awe inspiring paper weaving from flickr:

1. Paper weaves, 2. Woven Paper, 3. BLUENEWS, 4. REDCOUPY, 5. Woven paper hearts, 6. rhombus and hex weave, 7. Woven Paper, 8. What to do with old magazines, 9. Paper weaves, 10. another hex weave - another view, 11. Kahnstruction ll, 12. paper project 9 of 16, 13. Paper weaves, 14. woven paper collage, 15. woven law books, 16. It's a colorful world

Comments

[kirsten]

i know you cut it into strips but that wallpaper is gorgeous! which diy superstore did you get those from!! when i was teaching art i once took an ungodly amount of paint chips from lowe's! my husband was all worried they would say something but they didn't. i took one of everything! and made my own fake and FREE pantone-y paint chip thing!

[nicolette]

Am I stupid or do you have the most gorgeous new blogheader???? I love the woven wallpaper. Such an amazing result!

[africankelli]

Oh my gosh! That is incredible! And I am more than behind on that swap. Your creativity is making me feel exceptionally bad. I have to get my butt in gear tomorrow.

[africankelli]

Also, your site looks lovely!

[tamy]

What a fabulous idea! I have a few rolls of vintage wallpaper that I am itching to do more/some stuff with....will give it a go!
Thanks for sharing

[Dees]

Your blog looks great!!!I love the weaving you did so cool!!
hugs Dees

[Lesley]

I love that weaving - off to B&Q for me tomorrow then! I know just how you feel about the kids going to school - you are made to feel so guilty for being happy about them going but we should all embrace that time to ourselves 'cos it soon disappears once the family is home again. I'm one of the dreadful mothers that was more than happy when my babies started school ;o)and I think they were quite happy too!

[A Fanciful Twist]

OH MY!! the paper weaving looks amazing!!! Oh, yes, I would have skipped home too.. I mean the girl is adorable, but even through adorable, we all need a break. ;) xxo

[Suzie Sews]

I loved this post, now were are my sissors?
Suzie Sews

[Charlotte]

That IS gorgeous! It would look lovely framed and the colours are beautiful.

[Ellen]

This is amazing. I teach art to elementary kids and this would be a perfect project. and i too am guilty of "taking" paint chips from walmart. they are free after all. Thanks for the idea!!

[Rosie Marshall]

Wow, that looks amazing, I really want to try that now. I am designing a corset which I would love to use your idea on, it looks great. It would go really well in my final peice. Thanks x