Hi, I had some spare time so decided to finish my altered desk decor box Here is my desk during the process I used gold coloured gouache on the box body and legs, then added brads and antiqued bronze chain plus a key trinket. I think it looks quite cute :) I’ve also included these…
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Paper cut christmas decorations
Here are some of the christmas decorations I cut on my silhouette cameo. UPDATE! I now have a tutorial for making the paper cut Christmas wreath here https://phloem.co.uk/2015/12/13/tutorial-video-paper-cut-wreath-using-the-silhouette-cameo/ I made the banner using 2 different colours of blue, they were then sewn onto some blue ribbon using my sewing machine. I think they look…
Kathy Orta All Occasions Mini Album with Tim Holtz Laboratory Paper
Hi everyone, here is one of the presents I made for christmas, it’s a Kathy Orta All Occasions Mini Album made with Tim Holtz Laboratory Paper. I cut lots of elements on my silhouette cameo and hand painted them with Inktense blocks. it was really good fun, check out the video below too..
Paper cut christmas wreath
I’ve just finished making this christmas wreath, I cut everything on my silhouette cameo, firstly cutting some leaflets in 2 different shades of green. I then curled them a bit with a stylus then created a 2 inch wide ring and sized it to fit on 12×12 inch cardstock of which I cut 3, then…
Design inspired by nature
Hi all, I’ve been in my craft studio all weekend as its cold and damp here in London. Yesterday I felt inspired to make an antelope head style motif, I knew how I wanted it to look, I just couldn’t remember the name of the species etc. After a good look around the internet I…
Hortus Folio Album
I made a steampunk Kathy Orta folio mini album using a Kathy Orta tutorial and a paper stack called Tattered Time By Die Cuts with a View (DCWV) I was inspired by an amazing youtube video by Bellajucielove Here is the front, most of the embellishments are papercuts painted with gold gouache then inked with…
Paper Graphic Design by Natasha Molotkova
The ‘new’ art of paper graphic design is portrayed here in the work of Natasha Molotkova and her company http://www.papergraphic.co.uk. Natasha grew up in Siberia, studied Fashion and Surface Pattern at the University of Worcester and now produces colourful tangible campaigns for a variety of clients.
Lo Siento Studio
I’ve recently discovered the work of Lo Siento Studio, they make paper cut inspired campaigns for a variety of companies, including this exquisite cut for a paper brand.
New 3D SVG Desk Decor Set file is up!
Hi all! My new Fab! Desk Decor Set 3d SVG cutting file is now up on etsy here https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164890612/fab-desk-decor-set-3d-svg-cutting-file I will be uploading the assembly instructions and more details about the free gift over the next few days.. Enjoy!
Paper Bird Sculptures
I’ve recently discovered the work of artist Diana Beltran Herrera. She makes exquisite bird sculptures out of paper. Originally from Colombia this very talented 25 year old is currently studying for an MA in Bristol, UK. Be sure to check out some of her more abstract sculptural work, an example of which is linked below….
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