Paper is fascinating to me. For those of you who sew, I'm sure you feel the same way about fabric. The prints, the texture, the weight, the color; it all beckons me to come fold it, cut it, glue it and just make something out of it. Today I made a Squirrel scherrenschnitte (paper cutting) design.
I purchased an exacto type knife. Last Christmas when I made a few designs I was using a small scissors. My sister got interested and bought a knife similar to this and it was soooooo much easier. I'm converted. I like the knife.
This is where color is interesting to me. The paper is brown, but placed against a light green sheet of paper it looks reddish. That could be partly the lighting too.
Here's the finished squirrel. I plan to go to Michaels tomorrow and see if there are any little wooden embelishments that could be added to a corner of the frame. I'm thinking an acorn or pinecone. Lower left corner.
I got my design from this book, Paper Cutting by Claudia Hopf. I have several more designs I want to do. Are any of you familiar with the online store "Etsy"? I've heard about it but haven't searched it out myself. I'm wondering if it might be a good market for my cards and scherrenschnitte art.
8 comments:
Love it! That must take patience and a steady hand. I think cards like that would be a big hit. I recently came across a kids book that was all cuts like that, that were printed on vellum and layered. It was one of the most facinating kid books I've seen in a long time.
Good thing you gave up drinking! The way your hands used to shake. It would have been to do this art form back then!
I jokes! Like the squirrel.
Girl, you're good!!!!!!!!! I love paper too and have the cutting tool and various other stuff from Michael's. I know I've got over $1,000 worth of supplies in my little home office. Seeing your creative juices flow throughout your blog makes me a little envious that I don't have the extra time that I use to and be and do the things that bring me joy. But in those moments, I can click on here and see something that makes my heart happy. I just love hanging out with other Creative Souls. You really should look into giving "How to classes" I took a greeting card class at AC Moore.
Love,
China
My grandma fannie use to make polish cut-outs, which is basically what you are doing too. I have one of her pictures so I will take a picture and send it to you.
Oh, I love it! I was going to ask you how you do the cutting. I've never seen a knife like that but it sure looks like it would be easier! beautiful!
You are very good. I like it.
Ellie
I have heard of Etsy, and yes I think it would be a good place for you to sell your stuff!! The categories they have make it very easy to search for the what you want, AND a fun thing, you can click a color on the color wheel, and it will bring up products that match that color!! I love the site, and your paper cutting too. :)
Years ago I read in a magazine about the art of scherrenschnitte. It was put on the back burner as something I would like to try one day. The day has not come yet, but I certainly enjoyed seeing your work. It fascinates me!
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