she understood the european things of 1943, but she does all these things i can't stand

(here is some of the no-longer super-secret box-making project)

there are two sets of three file boxes that fit into a slipcase, those are all finished except for covering the slipcases with the fabric sitting on top.  i am so happy with how they look & they pull out very smoothly by the little ribbon.  the last photo is one of two giant boxes that have inner walls, it is completed & the second one is assembled & waiting to be covered.  still in the works are 5 more boxes, half clamshells that tie shut & have lovely letterpress spines...

as i said before, i'm exhausted & it's quite a workout paper-backing fabric in large sheets, but i am excited to be doing it.  between the library & my studio, i'm working 14 hour days, it's pretty amazing & satisfying work - i enjoy the challenge of wrapping my brain around 3-dimensional shapes.  i hadn't been spending time in my studio these past few months & i had been itching to get back in (my usual all or nothing.)  i have managed to make time for a few dates here & there, held a craft-night at my house saturday & jodie drove down from maine to spend the night.  now i just need to squeeze in a weekend in NYC soon...

Comments

[kittynip]

i love, love reading your blog! you're so crafty and inspiring. :)

[Michelle]

Erica,
These are beautiful. I love the elegant curve of the file box and the pretty ribbon pull - you know how I love ribbon ;-)
Simply scrumptious.
Michelle