Lock the die cutter away and lose the stencils.? It is time
to get back to basics with paper cutting! In here are twenty
designs and all you need to make them is paper, a knife and
a bit of practice.?
I have enjoyed paper cutting for years and was thrilled to
see a book on the subject. It is easy to forget that you don’t
really need a lot of paraphernalia to make a card, picture
or invitation and this book gives a timely reminder of this.
There is not a lot to learn but the book begins with a description
of what you need and how to start paper cutting. Each project
tells you what you need to buy together with a handy tip and
a picture of the finished work. Choose from florals, wildlife,
Christmas, fantasy, and more; I particularly like Snowy Day
and the Mermaid. Projects have helpful ratings as to how difficult
or not they are; arranging them in order of difficulty would
have been a good idea but they are random. Ideas for use include
cards, pictures, a photo frame, place cards, bookmarks and
decorations. The card used is predominantly white, with touches
of color here and there which is very effective. This is a
beautiful book that gives a largely overlooked craft a deserved
place in the modern crafting world and shows that you don’t
need to spend a lot of money to make something inspiring and
eye-catching.
If you cannot find a good range of paper cutting materials
locally try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
Paper Panda has a website with materials at www.paperpandacuts.co.uk
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