Saturday 31 December 2016

Paper cutting

Happy New Year!
And what a strange year its been! If someone had told me this time last year what 2016 had in store for me I simply wouldn't have believed them. Oh well out with the old and in with the new!

Why not bring in the new year with a new craft? If you've never done it before then paper cutting can be great fun. It really does get easier the more you practice. Here's an easy design for you to try out over the bank holiday weekend.



All you need is;

  1. A piece of thin(ish) paper. I used ordinary printer paper but any scrap paper is fine
  2. A piece of thick(ish) paper or thin card. This is what your final design will be on
  3. A self healing cutting mat
  4. A scalpel
  5. A pencil



Start off by drawing your design on the thin paper in pencil.


If you like you can draw a boarder around it. This will make it easier to cut a boarder later.


Once you are happy with your design, place it face down on the white thick paper or card.

You will need to rub over the paper quite hard to transfer the design to the thick paper. Try using a coin or the back of a spoon.


This will transfer the image onto the thick paper in reverse.


Begin with the pieces in the centre. Carefully use the scalpel to cut out the pieces between where the letters join. Be careful not to isolate any letters as these will fall out when the image is complete.


Once you have cut out all the pieces in the centre, you can cut out the inside boarder.


The more you cut away the more delicate and intricate your design will be.

Congratulations!
Now sit back and admire your paper cutting. Why not try some more detailed designs or make some personalised Birthday cards?
We would love to see what you have made. Why not share your finished work with us over on our Facebook page?




For the love of Fall.


Oh Autumn! with your crisp walks, cosy fires and tasty lattes. How we adore you so. Anyone else just love this season of mellow fruitfulness just as much as I do?