Product Information
In a world of screens and smartphones, there is something beautifully tangible and tactile about taking a piece of paper and cutting into it with a pair of scissors. With just a few folds and snips, an old shopping list can be transformed into a fluttering butterfly or a shooting star. Let your imagination run wild and bring fairy tales to life as you turn old books into hot air balloons and angels, or give new life to yesterday's newspaper as a garland of pretty hearts.Twins Helene and Simone have been papercutting for years, and between them have created a whole world of whimsical designs. In this delightful book, they share this magical skill with you - and the best part is, it's simple, creative and practically free. All you need is a pair of scissors and some scrap paper - no scalpel, no cutting mat, no complicated templates. With beautiful photography by Ben Nason, Helene and Simone's mindful approach embraces imperfection and opens up your creativity, helping you develop your own designs and ideas. Whether you want to cut a bouquet of flowers from old shopping receipts or transform discarded wrapping paper into Christmas decorations, this book is sure to delight and inspire.Product Identifiers
PublisherOctopus
ISBN-100857834908
ISBN-139780857834904
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038773504
Product Key Features
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicPapercrafts, General
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorSimone Bendix, Helene Bendix
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight18.3 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition23
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal745.54
Lc Classification NumberTt870