Dearest reader,

As I write this, I am looking at the product of my labors last night, meant to be posted last night, but not because I fell asleep before I could make it to my computer.

I made a crane.

I fold paper all the time, and I was casting about for ideas and lit upon making a paper crane. Instead of boring old origami paper, I decided t use an old calendar photo I had stashed away in my magical cupboard of paper and cards.

Since I work at a store that sells such things, I bought a grab-bag of scrap booking stuff (paper, ribbon, charms, etc.) and proceeded to fold and decorate a crane.

I think it looks like a turkey.

A fancy turkey, to be sure, but I was going more for the 'spirit of fall' kind of thing. Oh well. It is kinda fall-ish, but a bit too artsy crafty for my taste.

But, in the grand scheme of things, I think its okay that I made this crane, dearest reader. I set out to kick myself in the but creatively, and even though I feel like I am starting out small, it feels good.

Do not let me do it too often!

Yours, the artist

Turkey crane!