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My house is now filled with tiny bits of paper from the constant cutting I seem to do. I’ve found it in my bra and in my sons packed lunch box and floating in my coffee, you name it, its everywhere. Visitors to my house don’t even notice the coloured confetti that decorates every nook and cranny of our home. Even if they did the vacuum is always available if they feel they would like to clear a space to sit down...
I’m sure you think I am waffling and are thinking, "Just tell me what to do" so here goes....
You don’t need expensive equipment, all you would need to get started is:
A craft knife - there are many available online or in the local stationery store relatively cheap.
A cut proof board to lean on. Some people prefer a self healing mat. I use a glass chopping board meant for the kitchen. Its really up to you, which ever you feel more comfortable using.
A sheet of paper or your printed design and a flat well lit area with a place to lean on.
That’s it....
Start by cutting the smallest sections first, turning the paper to make it easier for yourself, gradually moving to the larger sections; take your time.
The old saying practice makes perfect definitely applies to papercutting, I started with wobbly lines and cutting a completely perfect circle was a long distance dream.... I still occasionally slip and chop the dot off an I, but I find this adds character and makes the design truly unique and individual to you. Please come back next month, when we can start learning how to paper cut together.
Written By Zhela Cole.
If you are anything like me you will soon be dreaming of sheets of paper, floating around you.....
So next time you are in the local stationery shop and see a red headed weirdo feeling smelling all the paper, come and say" Hi " it’s probably me!