Paper Cutting by Jaqueline Basham of Smooth Pebble

What can I say? I like swirls... thus, I like this friendly little village "where everyone gets along" according to its creator, Missouri paper cut artist, Jacqueline Basham.

The intertwined circles and Jackie's description started me thinking about the online paper art and craft community, and the way we share and inspire one another.

paper cut houses with swirling chimney smoke

Jackie has an Etsy shop called Smooth Pebble [edit: no longer stocked], where you'll find more of her paper cuts that she creates with an X-acto, archival paper for the most part, and the occasional old map. She also has a lovely [and currently inactive blog] called Smooth Pebble. You might enjoy Jackie's latest post called Thank you. May it grab a hold of your thoughts on creativity and shake them up just a little, the way it did mine.

Have a wonderful weekend, my fellow paper enthusiasts. I'm going to follow Jackie's lead and take a stab at having a computer-free couple of days... with any luck some creating may actually occur!
Ann Martin
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  1. chillin with QuillinJuly 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Awsome, love it!!!
    Paula

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  2. SUGANTHIJuly 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I so want to try paper cutting , this is so inspiring.The curves do look like it will take lot of practice. Her thank you post does make me feel like I know what she is talking about. At least the escaping part.

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  3. BellsInSpiresJuly 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    good luck on your computer hiatus! i love jackie's smooth curved paper cutting, it's almost hypnotic. very soothing. =)
    have a great weekend, ann!

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  4. a paper {life}July 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    wow...thanks for linking us to Jackie's blog. Not only is her paper cutting AMAZING but she has a beautiful way with words and helping (me anyway) look at things just a little differently (and she was dead on).

    We all need to step back every now and then just to re-group (kind of like when the power goes out..hehe)

    I am going to try it this weekend too....see you all Monday.

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  5. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh, gorgeous! I want this framed on my wall! Such an intricate design with so my interpretations :)

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  6. AnnJuly 8, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Wow, that is amazing. I love it. I'm off to go check out her blog and her work

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  7. PhilippaJuly 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I totally agree with what you have said about our little 'online world', Ann. Thanks also for the link to Jackie's blog and her words of absolute wisdom. Maybe we should all follow her example and take pause for thought now and then. I hope you enjoy your break.

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  8. KathyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks Ann.. so true.. have a lovely couple of computer free days.. thanks too for the link to Jackie's..her post is great and so is her work.. think what she said is sooo true and maybe something I need to practice as well..
    xx

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  9. ChinnuJuly 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    These swirls are so fabulous, can't take my eyes off these pictures. Am off to check out their site as well.
    Thanks for another great post!

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  10. Carole M.September 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    oh yes I love this; it's ... charming.

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