PAPERGEMS: Whimsical, magical functional paper creations

APRIL 2004: The Journey of Journaling 

Welcome to PAPERGEMS' musings:
"There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you." Maya Angelou

HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR STORY?
Recently I was inspired by, of all things, a bag of grass clippings. I transformed these organic fibers into paper, then into books and vessels, which I am dubbing the “Beijing Grass Series”.  By by combining simple materials I found with a bit of imagination I am telling my story.  Now, take a moment to look at your immediate surroundings, hone in on the paper you see about you and imagine, "How do those papers tell your story?"
 

LATEST CREATIONS:
Custom designed journals are just the place to record your bit of history.  Here are a couple of PAPERGEMS' latest creations.  The journal, far left, invites the owner to "Change worry to wonder," while writing freely into the accordion gem. 

THE 100 BEIJING JOURNALS PROJECT:
Seeing some results of this massive journaling project has been heartwarming. The Chinese press has splashed some ink on magazines and newspapers around Beijing and I have made many new friends. Those of you in Beijing on Saturday, May 8th @ 7pm please come celebrate the 66th day of this project. Stop by the Pass By Bar (in the Houhai area) to pick up or drop off a journal. Never before, in Beijing, has there been a collaborative project like the 100 Beijing Journals. This is your chance to contribute your images, whims and record some history. Share your story!
 

MORE CREATIONS:
Copper wire twists with turquoise to embellish the special birthday journal right.  Journaling can be meditative, easy and allows a place for your stories to have presence.  Email me so we can chat about creating a special journal to hold your stories.

PAPERGEMS' website continues to undergo changes, share you thoughts with me.  All material copyright 2004 by Mary Wiseman, however, I would be thrilled if you forward this to your wonderful friends so they may also enjoy. "The Journey of Journaling." If you no longer wish to receive updates, please unsubscribe at the link below.
 

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