This was a quick assemblage, made from clippings from Fran, who says she does this as a form of relaxation. This was a fascinating comment to me, because I've also done clippings, and it doesn't quite bore me to tears, but the process doesn't fascinate me the way getting the cool stuff does.

envelope collage: image and text clippings by Fran, metallic gold marker (calligraphy), glue

On the other hand, I seem to have no problem whatsoever soaking stamps, splitting paper into layers or using fancy scissors.

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