Paper Cutting 1

At the WI Denman college trip this year I did a course on Scandinavian crafts, more of which in another post.

Paper cutting was one of the things we could try.

You draw the picture onto paper.  Then, this is the clever bit, you stick the picture with masking tape to a piece of card.  Then using a sharp knife, small stanley, craft knife etc. you cut out the design, depending on whether you want the item to be the positive or the negative image.

First attempt.  You have to remember to leave a bit attached to the sides of the main outline.

Annette’s birthday card, her being a Ninja Knitter and mindful type.

First two cut on the negative which falls away, then I put coloured card behind.

Wesley and Louise’s wedding card.  On gold card, so shiny I could not take a picture without me on the background.

Laura’s Birthday card.  Her being a cat lover.

The last two were cut on the positive so that they had to be stuck to another piece.

Very relaxing to do, and there are so many examples on the internet you don’t have to be that creative.