Wrap It Up: 3 Ways to Use Decorative Paper at Home

Who knew that pretty paper had so many different uses! Shopping at stationery stores, the beautiful paper sold by the sheet in brilliant colors and patterns always catches my eye. Many times they are thicker, more decorative and more expensive than the thinner gift wrap that is sold on a roll, but are so pretty that I would love to find an excuse to buy them. Here are three ideas for using paper to transform, protect and decorate in the home. (1) In a step-by-step DIY, Blue Eyed Yonder shows us how to transform cloth into stiff material akin to paper that works beautifully to line drawers. This can be done with either paper or cloth and...

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Papermaking class begins this Sunday at the Hartwood Art Center

Making paper is a blast. Give it a try at the class this weekend! Learn and practice the art of Western papermaking.  Create one-of-a-kind papers for stationery, cards, lampshades, collage or hand bound books using natural fibers.   We will form sheets using cotton and various cooked plant materials such as leeks, rhubarb, onions and eggplant.  By the end of your session, you will have a beautiful inventory of handmade papers. It is impossible to make paper without getting wet, so please dress accordingly.  No previous papermaking experience is required. All levels welcome Sundays, February 19th – March 25th...

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Share 100 Things For A Chance To Win

I love easy contests. If you have a camera and some creativity, this is right up your alley! To celebrate New Mexico’s Centennial, take a picture of 100 of the same item… 100 pieces of candy… a 100 year old woman holding 100 pennies… you name it… and upload it to u local for a chance to win a grab bag of Centennial goodies from The New Mexico Tourism Department! Hint: the judges love entries that have New Mexico and Centennial themes! One winner will be chosen daily each weekday from Monday, February 6th through Friday, February 17th. You can enter as many times as you want up to 3 p.m. on Friday, February 17th. The winner’s name and photo...

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Ultimate Super Bowl food: Wings or nachos?

We’re getting close to the Super Bowl!! For a day that’s all about the rough and tumble, you need to serve your guests something bold and flavorful, that isn’t afraid to play hard. What is your ultimate pigskin party food - wings or nachos? CHORIZO AND PINTO BEAN NACHOS Yield: 8 servings 1 pound Mexican chorizo, casings removed 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups cooked pinto beans 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large bag tortilla chips 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Chopped onion, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and chopped black olives, for garnish (optional) Procedure: 1. Preheat oven to...

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