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I am a self-taught artist using paper as my media of choice. One of my earliest memories is sitting next to my grandmother cutting and pasting my creations with paste she made from flour and water. My artistic nature formed early, drawing on my parents walls and tables and working with my hands. Apart from being an artist who fancies sewing, photography, metal smithing and woodworking, I am a wife and mother of two boys.

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 8/19/2014
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I'm moving my blog over to my

website...check it out here.

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 7/2/2014
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3. Rose Paper Cutting

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 7/1/2014
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Paper cutting today... hard to see but these have lots and lots of layers.

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 6/30/2014
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Working on some fun originals for upcoming shows. I love this piece because I finally used some vintage cover envelopes I got from a postcard show. I few years back a friend invited me to a postcard convention and I was so happy!! It was the best place to find stamps, covers, letters, postcards, books and any paper you can image. I spent way to much but got a lot of loot!

Some of the covers on this piece are from 1888, 1900 and 1943...the sides are a letter from a Dad traveling to his children. I'm not quite sure of it's date but it was quite old and the handwriting was just impossible to read.

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 6/26/2014
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Sometimes we just have to let go of it! I can "what if" myself into a depression...ha! I will have this print for sale soon for First Saturday Artist Market here in Houston. I did this using acrylic, dye ink and paper.

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6. Be My Forever

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 4/13/2014
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I am really enjoying Christina Perri and Ed Sheeran new song Be My Forever. I just had to do some happy artwork for it.

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7. Beautiful Ride

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 4/10/2014
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Silly little bike I did with paper. Hope you are having a great Thursday!

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 4/2/2014
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So I'm really into Anthropologie candles...I'm kinda nuts about the Capri Blue ones. Everyday when I work in my studio I light my Anthro candles and turn on music. About three weeks ago my girlfriend started selling Scentsy and asked me to come to her launch party. I didn't think I would like it but...

I'm hooked!

I bought this cute Scentsy warmer for my studio and a more serious one for my bedroom. I have had those suckers turned on every day and I love the scent "Satin Sheets". I realized that for the cost of one Anthro candle I can get a warmer that will last forever...then the scents cost only $5.00 and last 80hours!!

I have to admit a big selling point for me was the fact that I won't burn my house down. I've forgotten to blow out my studio candle several times (shh...don't tell the hubby).

I would say if you like candles these are perfect. I'm going to get my Mom a Scentsy gift certificate for Mother's Day and I know she is going to love it. If you are interested you can check out my friend's website here... www.eleni.scentsy.us.

If you are in are in Houston and you book a party with her I'll totally come.

Warmer of the month

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9. Soul Food Class

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 2/24/2014
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The Soul Food class is coming up quickly! My lesson is in March and here are pictures of the projects we will be doing.

To find out more about the class check here

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 2/5/2014
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My love for the British!

You can buy this in my Etsy shop

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11. Marshmallows

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 1/3/2014
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Some fun children's illustration

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12. Merry Christmas

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 12/25/2013
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Merry Christmas everyone!!

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13. Chicago Chicago

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 12/21/2013
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New matchbook print for Chicago

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14. Sparrow's Journey Interview

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 12/19/2013
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Check out Sparrow's Journey to read my interview for Soul Food.

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15. Soul Food Mixed Media Art Class!

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 12/19/2013
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16. Soul Food Is Coming

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 12/18/2013
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I will be teaching an online class soon (date to come)...be sure and check it out.

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17. Boston Matchbook Art

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 11/19/2013
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18. Bright and Fun

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 11/3/2013
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19. New Scripture Artwork

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 10/2/2013
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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 10/2/2013
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I wish Houston was cold right now!

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21. No One Ever!

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 9/26/2013
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Here are some fun shoes I did recently

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22. Life Lessons

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 9/20/2013
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My friend Michele said this to me the other day... we were discussing a (not so good situation) that happened to us in the past. So happy we both learned from it.

I used my paper scrap pile to create this and a tiny bit of ink on the hand.

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By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 9/17/2013
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24. Camera Love

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 9/13/2013
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25. My Own Style

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 9/12/2013
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I have always loved this quote from Lee Damsky...just so awesome! I created this by using paper as my base then adding some acrylic (background) and dye ink to add details.

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