(vintage encyclopedia illustration, imitation gold leaf, paper)
If I ever plan to make this next year too, please remind me that it's a very bad idea. A couple of days ago I was certain I couldn't even finish this year's calendar. My collection of interesting things that fit into a matchbox has grown smaller and smaller since 2008 when I first began my matchbox project. Hoarding materials year round seems inappropriate too, since this began as a cabinet of found curiosities after all. Lately I haven't been finding much anything. V has been a champ and helped me through the desperate moments. I somehow recall him doing that last year as well...