Mindi Leatham Blog

September 3, 2009 // Crafts / Cut Paper

I've had a few questions like this on http://www.flickr.com/photos/mindileatham so I thought I'd post the answer here:

Hi!
I'm Bharath Kishore, also a Paper-craft enthusiast. I came across your "Mermaid" made with water color paper. I'm very impressed by the neatness of the cuts made along the curves small and large. I would like to know if you use any technique or special cutter that helps you, so that I can make some of my own cut-outs. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Bharath Kishore

Sharp blades make a big difference! I like to use Fiskars Softgrip scissors and often sharpen them with a Fiskars sharpener. I personally prefer scissors to an exacto (unless I'm working on something very tiny) and when I cut I turn the paper more than I move my scissor hand.

Here's what I'm working on today:

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Bert:

That is ADORABLE! I love everything you do!

(09.04.09 @ 09:27 PM)

Mindi :

Love ya, Bertie!

(09.06.09 @ 11:05 PM)

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Doodle'n

September 1, 2009 // Crafts / Illustration

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Spontaneous Vacation

August 31, 2009 // Mom de Plume

Made a unplanned get away to Pine Canyon in Flagstaff last weekend! The cool air did us all good:

Went for a walk in our pjs one morning and discovered this children's cabin stocked with toys at the park:

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Happy Birthday

August 26, 2009 // Mom de Plume

The waiting is over! Here's my brand new nephew with his mommy and daddy, me, uncle Richard, grandpa Sam, big brother YoYo and Superbaby:

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Anonymous:

Thank you for posting these! You have NO idea how hard it is to be away during all this excitement! Your pictures are amazing and I love these boys more than anything in this world!

(08.26.09 @ 11:58 AM)

bert:

that was me....I forgot to leave my name

(08.26.09 @ 06:25 PM)

Lynn:

What great pics! Everyone looks healthy and happy. We cannot wait to meet Nate in just a couple weeks!

(08.26.09 @ 08:17 PM)

Peter Mauerhan:

It's fun to see the pictures. Andy and Alex were particularily interested cause of all the fond memories of all you guys and gals. The Mauerhan's send our love. Get Heidi on facebook one of these days!

(08.26.09 @ 09:25 PM)

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Bye Bye Crib

August 23, 2009 // Mom de Plume

Hello bunk beds!

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Bert:

I love them! Reminds me of our childhood....so many memories in the boy's bunk beds! Where did you find the cute bedding?

(08.23.09 @ 11:20 PM)

Mindi:

The Superman sheets are from Pottery Barn Kids and the red sheets are from Target. The comforters and pillows are from Ikea :)

(08.30.09 @ 06:49 PM)

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