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Monday, 16 May 2011

Even more papercutting!

Apologies if you're a Facebook follower- you'll already have seen these!

I couldn't have hoped for a better reaction from Thomas- he was thrilled when he opened his card... even though he had already opened his telescope!

So spurred on by his reaction, I drew a few more grown up designs. They weren't the easiest thing to work out how to draw, but once I'd got the hang of it, it was fairly logical. I made just two cards to start with, one a really simple heart design...

Love heart papercut card
And the second a more self-indulgent (read time-consuming!) congratulations card.




I'm so pleased with them that I've got several more designs in the pipeline including good luck, age and personalised wedding/engagement cards. There might even be some new baby framed papercuts on the way!

Why is it though, that every new spark of inspiration has to cost me money?! As I was making these cards, the blade kept falling out of my knife and when I took the photos I realised how woolly the lines were because the blade wasn't sharp enough. Later that day a routine trip into town saw me 'investing' in new blades for my swivel knife and a totally new knife! I need to get some really good examples into my Foksy shop a.s.a.p. and get promoting!

As usual on a Monday, to see what other crafties have been investing their time and money in this week, take a look at Handmade Monday.
Posted by Unknown at 01:36

16 comments:

  1. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)16 May 2011 at 02:02

    It's good when you find a winning formula - these are great. But I know what you mean about replenishing supplies.

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  2. Unknown16 May 2011 at 02:57

    Ooh the cards look great and have a fab retro feel about them!

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  3. Jan16 May 2011 at 03:00

    I really like them, I too spent out this week on some new paint brushes... but they are a must have :o)

    Jan x

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  4. Wendy16 May 2011 at 04:37

    Lovely work - and I know the feeling about spending! It's part of the reason I started selling!

    Thanks for taking part in HM x

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  5. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly16 May 2011 at 05:21

    I really like the technique....not sure I'd have the patience for it....
    The end result tho is sooo worth the effort....love them!!

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  6. Ali16 May 2011 at 07:47

    Very nice work and if these are done with a dodgy knife, I can't wait to see the ones done with your new one!!

    You must have a steady hand, good eye and lots of patience!

    Ali x
    Ali's Craft Studio

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  7. HippoTree16 May 2011 at 09:25

    Wow, that's a lot of work cutting around those letters! My hand would be aching afterwards - as Ali says, you've obviously got lots of patience :)

    HT x

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  8. Your Friend Susie16 May 2011 at 09:57

    These are amazing! I love it!

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  9. Mrs A.16 May 2011 at 14:07

    Not seen anything like this done before so good to see how they look. Amazing that you did it all with a wonky blade too. Hugs Mrs A.

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  10. fatmonica16 May 2011 at 15:21

    Beautiful cards!

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  11. Carolee Crafts16 May 2011 at 23:00

    Good that your designs are working out they are very good. Tool trouble think we have all been there can't live with them can't live without them

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  12. Pickle Lily17 May 2011 at 02:09

    These are beautiful - you must have a very steady hand! Jo x

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  13. Polly Polkadot17 May 2011 at 08:53

    I really like them. well done

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  14. Unknown17 May 2011 at 13:05

    I love your designs. Have you looked at the mexican paper cut designs they are really intricate. If you google papel picado which I think means paper cuts in mexican you will see some fabulous examples.

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  15. Unknown17 May 2011 at 14:34

    Thanks everyone :-) Maria, thanks for that, I'll have a look.

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  16. stylesofcooking21 May 2011 at 15:44

    I love the "LOVE" card, looks absolutely fabulous. Well done and look forward to seeing you progress with your new knife!!

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