I'm back. For real, this time.

I'm back folks.  Back in action.  Motivated to blog, create and be inspired.  So here it goes...a little Blanco Bunny blog update:

• I am going to be a reporter for The Rapidian for ArtPrize!  I am SO excited about this. I have a few behind-the-scenes interviews lined up and will share more details once the articles and videos are up.

• I am going to be an artist in Beneath the Tree!  This was just what I needed to get back into making things...making art, having craft nights with good friends and just being creative.  Happy again.

I still have my regular 8-5 job, too, which keeps me very busy.  But, I am going to document the process here, have some tutorials and share some inspiration.  So come back soon...because I will be here!

Much Love,
Blanco Bunny

Wow. It's been too long.

Boy did I ever let this blog slip. Geez. Anyway I have a full time job now (hooray!) and have been super busy since my last blog post, which was way too long ago I will admit. Truth be told, I forgot. I forgot to blog. Then I realized that I actually LOVE blogging here...so I am going to try and change my habits and blog more often. More intentionally. Just more. I am not going to hold myself to any set number of blogs per day or week. I just need to do it. For my sanity and for art's sake because, let's face it, I create more art if I blog about it. So, here I go......

I'm back!

Well, kids, I am back. Back to blogging. Back to working with my dog and my cat in my "office." I like it. I have a lot to share with you and cannot wait! Check back soon.

Howdy Stranger

I have the day off today and am playing catch-up. Catch-up on house cleaning, laundry, freelance projects, blogging...the list goes on and on, really. I am actually feeling very relaxed today and am enjoying this much needed time to catch-up. I am hoping to get so much done today that I can play with fabric or on my loom tonight. So, until next time........

Pizza Dough

Okay, so my friend wrote about making homemade, frozen pizza on her blog and now I think that is a fabulous idea. Since I am gone 50+ hours a week for the next few months, I have decided to try and make some things ahead for quick weeknight meals. I think her idea is fabulous. I would, however, like to use a different crust so I found a couple of alternatives:

• Pizza Dough for Hippies via Bread & Honey

• This HEALTHY Pizza Dough via GET BETTER

I usually use this recipe from Donna Hay and have successfully replaced half of the AP flour with whole wheat flour but have never managed a 100% whole wheat dough that actually tasted good and was not heavy. So, I think I should get some vital wheat gluten and test this out. I have baked 100% whole wheat bread using vital wheat gluten and it turns out beautifully every time. I have no doubt that this will work for pizza dough, too. Happy Baking and please share in the comments section if you tried either recipe or the technique described for freezing pizza. I would love to hear from you.

Freelance Work

Hey there, bunny readers. I forgot to tell you that I just started a freelance job. Woohoo! It requires me to travel everyday and work 40 hours a week, so I am going to post when I can :)

Paper Cut Love

I just discovered Ingrid Siliakus while looking at Apartment Therapy. Wow. I have tried my hand at making paper pop-up books, cards, etc., but have never actually made paper cut art. I think I am going to have to try it. Soon.

So, if you feel inspired to either look at more fabulous paper cut art or are in the mood to make some of your own, here is a mini list to get you started:

• Angry Chicken has a BUNCH of posts on paper cut art just use her search box and type in "paper cut"

• Scherenschnitte, the art of paper cutting

• The work of Peter Callesen

• Tord Boontje (make sure to check out his other work, too...fabulous)

•Elsita and the art f paper cutting

Now go grab some fabulous paper, a sharp exacto knife, a pencil and a self healing mat and get started. Oh and if you have a link to a web site or artist that I did not list, please leave them in the comments section for myself as well as other to get inspired by. Happy paper cutting!