My Heart - New Papercut

This new papercut is the piece I was working on for my husband (Steve) last week when I shared a sneak peek of it with everyone. It looks very different now that it is finished and I am really happy with how it has turned out. I was a little concerned that Steve may have found it a little 'girly' & 'cutesy' but he says not although now he has put in a request for another one to do with his other love - fishing!!! It was our 6th wedding anniversary two weeks ago so I thought it was about time I did a little papercut just for him so here it is - 

 "my HEART is overflowing with LOVE for you"

Original Papercut - hand cut on acid free paper

Close up of detail (right side)

Close up of detail (left side)

What is going on today ...

What is going on in my studio today???

(Well firstly I should clarify that by studio I actually mean my dining room table!)

I am working on a new papercut that isn't a commission - it is a piece from my heart (which will be for my husband) and I am listening to some great tunes. Currently playing - Gotye "Somebody that I used to know" (love that song). I am really excited about this one & can't wait to see it finished.

Here's just a sneaky look at it because I don't want him to see it yet.

Family Tree Commission

Family Tree Commission - May 2012

Handcut on acid free card stock

Happy Mother's Day

Bunch of Flowers for Mum! Papercut - May 2012

Handcut on acid free, black card stock, acid free patterned & white paper background

(I realised I needed to show it as a finished piece so I have done a little tweaking & it is now finished with background papers and framed - ready to go)

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers this Sunday. I hope you are all treated a wonderful day starting with breakfast in bed; are showered in gifts and create special memories with your children and families. It's your day to be spoilt and you deserve it, so break out some champagne and celebrate your magnificence because there is nobody who is just like you!



J&L Anniversary Papercut

J&L 10yr Anniversary Papercut

May 2012

To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, my dear friends James & Louise hosted a wonderful dinner celebration with family and friends. I asked them to give me a quote, a song or a saying that held meaning for them so I could translate that into a paper cut gift for them & they came back to me with the beautiful words "Take time to laugh, dream, love and live". Well I loved it the minute I heard it and it was definately fun to create this special piece just for them. I congratulate them on 10 wonderful years together and wish them happiness, joy & love forever more in the future.