The magical art of cutting paper images dates back to China's Imperial Court. Now, popular paper artist, Sharyn Sowell, shows scrapbookers how to enliven and grace their pages, using these ancient techniques. With only scissors, paper, and glue, you can fashion delicate borders, alphabets, flowery frames, and 3-D embellishments. How to use vintage papers, cut with patterns or freehand, and understand positive and negative space, are also here. Choose from over 50 plain and fancy projects, including Sea Stars, Spring Bouquet, Holly and Berries, Jolly Clowns, Tapestry, Holiday Ornaments, fairies, chicks, flip-flops, and more. Tips and tricks, versatile patterns, and an inspiring gallery of original designs are included. Whether you're a paper fanatic or a newcomer, pick up the scissors and begin!
I am new to paper cutting but I am a scrapbooker/card maker. This book opened up a whole new world to me! She gives just simple instructions that make me feel like I can do this - and do this I have! I've used this book over and over and I love her designs and her ideas. I also like that the patterns are easily enlarged if need be on my printer. This makes it easy to fit the paper cutting to the project that I am working on. I highly recommend this book and I hope this author comes out with another soon.
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