Treasures, originally uploaded by krisalis903.

I bought these 3 papers from Aaron Brothers today at 50% off. I initially went in there to purchase some picture hanging wire, but as I was browsing the aisles, I saw they had their paper racks severely discounted so I picked up a few sheets of 25 x 25″ paper.

The top sheet is called Gold & Turquoise Paisley. It’s basically a sheet of turquoise paper that has a layer of gold on top which lets some of the paper come through.

The next sheet is called Green Mica and has this magical cobblestone texture to it. It’s absolutely gorgeous. This one wasn’t on sale but I absolutely love it. The sales associate said it reminded her mermaid scales.

The third sheet is called Copper Beaded Silk, which is exactly what it reminded me of when I first saw it.

When I was in college, I took an upper level drawng class. This is where I discovered my affinity for paper collage. As one of my final projects in that class, I constructed a book of paper collages made using bits of handmade paper as well as handwritten letters (these are actual letters I had intended to send to someone, but decided not to at the last minute). It was my absolute favorite piece I created that semester. I’ll have to try and find it next time I’m at my parents house because I think it’s still there somewhere among all of my other art class pieces.