The Crafter's Guide to Papercutting Review & GIVEAWAY

Cut up this book - The Crafter's Guide to Papercutting: The complete guide to cutting paper for artworks, greeting cards, keepsakes and more by Emily Hogarth. Inside, the Scottish designer and illustrator introduces the enchanting world of papercutting. There are 3 main sections - key techniques, projects (20) and original templates (50). All techniques and projects are neatly laid out with easy-to-understand photo and text instruction. Apply the techniques to a wonderful range of projects using the included templates. The templates stand out. They're gorgeous - no need to buy any special paper, photocopy or even trace. Remove the template from the book and follow cutting instructions starting with the first project. All templates are printed on light cardstock in a marvelous selection of colors, patterns, sizes and designs. A few of my favorites are the flying bird mobile, place cards, botanical artworks and wall art. You will need a craft knife or scissors. Nice-to-have tools and materials are also covered. If you simply cannot bring yourself to cut up this book page 26 shows you how to photocopy or trace the templates for re-use or to re-size. When you've finished the cutting go to the Designing Papercuts section and learn how to make your own designs. This book exceeded my expectations. Happy papercutting! The complete table of contents is listed below. Search Press released the 144 page paperback on February 4, 2020. Get your copy below!

C O N T E N T S

Introduction

About this book

HISTORY OF PAPERCUTTING

GETTING STARTED

Tools and materials

Paper

Cutting with scissors

Cutting with a craft knife

Templates

Single- and multi-fold designs

Layering and intercutting

Finishing your artwork

DESIGNING PAPERCUTS

Inspiration

Freehand design

Positive and negative

Thinking backwards

PROJECTS

Floral single-fold card

Accordion-fold garden card

Folk-art gatefold card

Lovebirds card (cover)

Layered forest card

Botanical artworks

Flying bird mobile

Shadow puppets

Tealight holders

Place cards

Cupcake decorations (above)

Layered gift tags

Banner and bunting

Tree decorations

Window decorations

Layered art (above)

Family silhouettes

Frame

City skyline

Wall art

TEMPLATES

Index

Credits

Botanical artworks templates from page 103.

Place cards templates from page 117.

The Crafter's Guide to Papercutting ISBN-13 : 978-1844488957 is available worldwide at Search Press. Search Press is an independent, multi award-winning, family owned art and craft book publisher. Check out their unique catalog at Search Press. Search Press has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until March 22, 2021. Canada & USA only. Good luck!

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