A collage etegami… I wasn’t happy with the words I original painted, so I saved the flower (of course you … More
Author: alison
Nom-bee-ri
Nombeeri –のんビーり This card features a pun I made up in Japanese… The Japanese word is “nombiri” or “carefree.” I … More
Knock their eyes out
The tulips are almost gone, their naked stems suffering the indignity of losing all their petals. Here’s one that welcomed … More
the purple violet sweet
Violets are everywhere: lawns, on the side of the road, in the cracks on the sidewalk, gardens, on hiking paths. … More
why not take a little rest?
“Why not take a little rest?” I painted this little etegami of a red panda after a visit to the … More
Happy Library Week, 2015!
This etegami is a favorite of mine and features a quotation from David Foster Wallace. I made magnets of it … More
Stir It Up
I’ve been an avid follower of the Mixology Monday series, where a type of cocktail is proposed and then folks … More
Wishing you a cake of bamboo
A happy birthday card for a colleague is a no-sugar- and no-wheat-eating vegan… I’m sure pandas understand her birthday cake … More
My Inbox: a strawberry and a flower from Tatsuaki in Japan
outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend.
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” … More