Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Cut Paper Art / Wedding or Anniversary

So I love creating unique paper cut art especially for weddings! I just finished one for a family member and it brought her to tears.

When I create wedding paper cut art the couples initials are the focal point and a borders accents the inner art.

For her, the initial K is used and shows that she is a lover of Go-Go music, loves the movies, got her masters from Howard, loves to eat out, member of the speech pathology association, and is a Delta.

For him: C- Loves all things Chicago - Bears, Cubs, is a referee, is a Kappa- with cane, loves to grill, and is a social worker.

The border contains a ukulele ( honeymooned in Hawaii), they both danced the night away during the wedding so there are records, stars ( with their wedding date) and a disco ball and in the corners with a volume equalizer. Their last name is put to music as a figure representing them doing the two step joins the initials.

See all the love and thought that goes into this?




Paper cut gift for wedding couples





My paper cut art is very detailed. Telling a story of how the couple met and the things that are important and what make them special. They are usually 11 x 15.  I framed this one in a beautiful black 14 x 18 frame.

If you know someone that is getting married or having an anniversary and you want something unique that they will treasure forever then this is the perfect gift. There is nothing like it!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Cut Paper Art / Christmas Peace Joy Holiday Card Set

This Christmas I decided to create a detailed and original paper cut art holiday card set. The inspiration came from Christmas ornaments that I saw at the mall. I decided to make my own and put the words, peace and joy in the middle and backed it with a beautiful glitter card stock.




Paper Cut Christmas card





Let me know what you think! There are 4 in the pack, two of each design with green and gold glitter paper lining the card. Cards are blank inside and measure 4.25 x 5.5 inches. Each comes with a kraft paper envelope.

Paper Cut Art / Christmas Bear, Deer, Giraffe Art 8x10

While working on the Christmas cards I also designed and cut these cute paper cut bear, deer, and giraffe art with a wintery snowflake pattern inside and a cute bird holding an Christmas ornament.




Paper cut Christmas animals




Paper cut giraffe




Paper cut Deer



Paper cut Bear




Celebrate the holidays with a glittery Paper Cut Art Christmas Bear, Deer, and Giraffe Art.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Just create!

I decided to draw my ideas out, no matter what they are and see where they take me. I found this quote online and am going to try to go by it.





Photos courtesy of Wit & Whistle


Here is my drawing for the day: Not sure how this translates into a paper cut but I want to fuse my fashion background with paper cut art.

Fashion illustration



Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Natural Hair Art t-shirts / Royal Queen


When I first started creating paper cut art I designed a couple of silhouettes of women's faces. One of those silhouettes really struck a cord with a lot of people. I received several request to put the art on a t-shirt or a even a bag. I thought that was an awesome idea but before I could even think of screen printing I needed funds.  I needed to sell some art on Etsy to fund this idea. Orders trickled in through the summer but it took awhile.... sadly. I didn't want to miss the hot weather, which was perfect for cute t-shirt wearing.

Through-out the summer I was in constant communication with a friend that has a screen printing company. I knew I wanted her and her husband to do this project for me. I had figured out the cost, worked on the color way, cleaned the art for printing and tried to get a marketing plan together. The summer came and went and I was finally able to get some funds together to purchase and screen a small order of tees. Big problem was Fall was knocking on the door and I wondered to myself if anyone successfully sells t-shirts in the Fall.  I did some research and found that t-shirt sell all through-out the year! So I went ahead and placed my order and got some pictures taken. Didn't have time to find a model so I used myself.


Natural hair tee shirt




Natural hair tee shirt




You can find my lovely Womens T-shirt Royal Queen at Etsy! I carry small, medium, large and xlarge.