The Art of Papercutting: 35 Stylish Projects for Gifts, Cards & Decorations

by Schneebeli-Morrell, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781907563799
• ISBN10: 1907563792
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-30
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Summary

Papercutting has a long history, originally as a traditional folk art practised across Europe and North America, and now elevated to new, sophisticated levels. Here, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell presents a stunning collection of 35 papercutting projects, ranging from party decorations, découpage pictures and paper flowers, to greetings cards and gift tags. All have easy-to-follow instructions, with advice on the best paper to give your projects a superb result. Papers used in this book range from lightweight crepe paper and tissue to heavier weight card and watercolour paper. Recycling plays an important role, too '¬ ; finding, collecting and using small scraps of discarded paper to incorporate into something new is a rewarding process. Here you will find wallpaper, postage stamps, gift wrap and postcards given a new lease of life. Whether you are new to the art of papercutting, or a skilled crafter looking for fresh ideas, the projects featured in the book will inspire you to pick up scissors and paper and create something beautiful. '¬¢ 35 fabulous step-by-step projects, suitable for experienced crafters and those new to the art of papercutting. '¬¢ Learn how to make personalized greetings cards, beautiful gifts and stunning decorations for the home. '¬¢ The appeal of papercutting is that it is truly inexpensive, with tools and specialist techniques kept to a minimum.

Author Biography

Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell originally trained in fine art and is an award-winning artist. She has appeared on radio and television and is a frequent contributor to magazines. She has written over 20 practical craft books, including To Baby with Love, Decorating Eggs, Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry and Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds, all published by CICO. Deborah is also a keen gardener and is the author of Organic Crops in Pots and Grow Your Own Herbs in Pots.