One of the main reasons I started my Etsy shop was because I absolutely love to collect creative supplies, but never get around to actually making things with them... call me an artist in theory but not in practice,  I suppose.  What gives me a real thrill, then, is being able to see the many amazing projects my customers make with the things I sell (almost like a proud godmother might feel)!    

Vintage Map Covered Notebook by mrYen

Today on Etsy's Facebook feed I spotted some Glean Creative Reuse maps crafted by mrYen into lovely notebooks with hand-cut detailing on the covers.    Each is filled with paper that is gridded on one side and lined on the other - something my friends in architecture classes were always on the lookout for.    I love the hand-cut detailing that obviously took much care and precision- not only does he use it in the books but in his other listings as well.  This image of whales is my favorite:

Original Papercut Whales by mrYen

His pieces remind me of Hans Christian Andersen's cut paper pieces and also of an artist (I'm hoping someone can remind me of her name) who cuts lacy grids into vintage ledger papers.

Here is a link to a music video featuring these whales... it's a truly lovely and imaginative piece:

'Lost Things' by Gallant + Keen

Beautiful work!  I'm looking forward to seeing future projects from this shop...

PS. I will be featuring artists who use materials from my shop in the weeks to come~~ keep an eye out for collage artists, music makers, and jewelry artisans... they are truly a talented bunch.    

If you would like to share your own images I really love seeing them... please send them along to gleancreativereuse (at) gmail (dot) com.

Have a great week!