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Sunday, 8 May 2011

A new obsession...

I needed to make a card for my nephew's birthday yesterday. This happened to coincide with seeing the latest issue of Making Magazine. A few years ago, I saw an amazing example of papercutting and the magazine reignited my interest, so I thought I'd give it a go. The card needed a space theme, so I designed a simple rocket card with his name and age on it, cut it from black card and backed it with foil. Needless to say, I loved doing it and since then, I've designed a whole series of cards to add to my Folksy shop! I'm going to be hoovering up tiny offcuts of paper and card for months!



I've just done a quick Google search for papercutting, and have a feeling I'lll be back soon to share some of my favourites with you!

To see what other crafties have been up to over the weekend, take a look at Handmade Monday.
Posted by Unknown at 14:24

13 comments:

  1. cj- catmumdo8 May 2011 at 14:43

    That's really effective, I can see why you enjoyed it!

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  2. Carolee Crafts8 May 2011 at 22:41

    I love the silhouette style and I bet your Nephew was chuffed to bits.

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  3. Wendy9 May 2011 at 00:21

    Wow - it looks really effective. I can see how you'll be hoovering up bits for ages though!

    Thanks for taking part in HM x

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  4. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)9 May 2011 at 01:23

    Great masculine feel to the card using this technique - love it. Caroline

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  5. Anonymous9 May 2011 at 02:09

    Fab!! This looks fantastic... no wonder you enjoyed making it, I love it and I'm sure your nephew will too!!!

    Laura xx

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  6. Jan9 May 2011 at 05:23

    The foil gives the card a lovely effect, I think coloured foil would also look good. Great idea.

    Jan x

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  7. Unknown9 May 2011 at 05:41

    Super! I have been blown away by the paper arts shown in Making, some of the cut-outs are so intricate. I be Thomas will be thrilled to bits.

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  8. Your Friend Susie9 May 2011 at 06:48

    That's very well done! Paper cutting is not all that easy, at least not for me, you've really done a great job! Bet he loves it. :)

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  9. stylesofcooking9 May 2011 at 12:00

    Well done it looks great and i bet your nephew loves it.
    Lisa

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  10. HandyWoodcrafts9 May 2011 at 12:01

    Thats a cool card i bet he loved it :)

    Drew

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  11. June9 May 2011 at 12:34

    Stands out well, nice card!

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  12. Suzanne9 May 2011 at 16:16

    What a great card, I'm sure your nephew will love it.
    Hugs Sue x

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  13. Little Harriet10 May 2011 at 11:54

    really stands out, I'm sure they will sell brilliantly.
    LH
    x

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