Cloth Paper Scissors Winter 2018 Online Extra: Festive Papercuts

In the Winter 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Mirjam Keune shares her magical papercuts. With her simple folding technique, you’ll get a perfectly symmetrical design. No matter what your cutting or drawing skill level is, you’ll be pleased with the results. These papercut designs are a perfect personalized gift for the holidays.

papercuts by Mirjam Keune from Winter 2018 Cloth Paper Scissors. Photos by Mark Elson.

“I am a fervent letter writer. I often decorate the envelopes, which is how these papercuts came to be,” Mirjam says. “Having a soft spot for the beauty of butterflies and moths and a love of painting and drawing, I combine these elements in my designs.”

papercuts by Mirjam Keune from Winter 2018 Cloth Paper Scissors. Photos by Mark Elson.

Symmetry is the key in these colorful designs.

papercuts by Mirjam Keune from Winter 2018 Cloth Paper Scissors. Photos by Mark Elson.

“What makes these watercolor papercuts quite magical is that, with a simple folding technique, you end up with a perfectly symmetrical design. Your cutting or drawing skill level doesn’t matter. The repetition of the design gives a uniform feel to the overall piece.”

papercuts by Mirjam Keune from Winter 2018 Cloth Paper Scissors. Photos by Mark Elson.
Birds, flowers, trees, and a tall house cut from book text make for interesting designs.

Photos by Mark Elson.


See more of Mirjam’s work and other inspiring designs in the Cloth Paper Scissors Winter 2018 issue.

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Online Extras, Paper Art and Zen Doodle

About Tammy Jones

I'm the online editor of Interweave Jewelry and Cloth Paper Scissors. I love making metal and metal clay jewelry, enameling, mixed media, and collecting and creating with found objects. I also enjoy knitting, paper crafts like card making and scrapbooking, cooking, traveling, beachcombing, and snow!

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