I must be more insane than I thought, since I'm seriously planning to bring back the traditional Paperiaarre advent calendar after taking a break last year (though I did create one for V). I'm not insane enough to try creating a fifth matchbox art calendar (things that small are way more challenging than one imagines), so I'm increasing the size of my daily creations quite a bit. I've already cut 125 pieces of board, put them together into 24 boxes, tried out a selection of old photos and cut-up poetry, and sorted through piles and piles of paper in pleasing colours and textures. Basically, what I'm currently working on is 24 mixed media boxes at the same time. I'm not entirely confident I'll manage, but I will definitely try. Support and inspiration from my dear readers is much appreciated <3

The roundups of my previous advent calendars can be viewed here:
2012
2011
2010

2009 (no photo of all boxes together, unfortunately, you have to click through the numbered posts individually)

Like I said, a crazy undertaking, but I plan to make the most of it!

Another bit of news for you, my dears, the lovely Laura of Bugs and Fishes invited me to be a part of her Crafty Ladies interview series, and today is the big day! Laura was one of my first Etsy customers (back in 2007!), and I've been following her blog ever since. Hop over to her blog, read my interview and immerse yourself into a crafty world much more colourful than mine!