Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Showtime and Sharp Objects

I thought you might like to see some photos from the village horticultural show last Saturday. No, I didn't grow any of these fabulous veggies, but I am show secretary so that must count for something right?






As for the sharp objects, I treated myself to the beginners paper cutting kit from the lovely Paper Panda. Oh dear, I needed a new obsession hobby like I needed a hole in the head. Looks like I found one anyway.
I made these two cuts using templates from the starter kit. I even ended up with the same number of fingers as I started out with.


Yes that is a tea ring on the birdy one. The only reason the culprit is still breathing is because I don't actually know which one of them it was...
Anyway, all inspired by doing those I made one of my own.

Words by Page and Plant, cutting by Christine.
The tiny butterflies are a conscious design choice and by no means intended to disguise small mistakes in the cutting.
Off now to cut up some more stuff.

12 comments:

  1. Wendy20 August 2014 at 09:37

    oh wow, your papercuts are great! I love the one you designed yourself, lovely sentiment.

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  2. cucki20 August 2014 at 10:49

    Wow so beautiful x

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  3. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname20 August 2014 at 12:44

    I've been following the Paper Panda for a little while now. Remember the tiny mice? I have managed to resist starting paper cutting so far. I don't think scalpels and the Small Boy are a good mix somehow LOL

    Your's look great though.

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  4. Annie20 August 2014 at 13:23

    Such perfect vegetables! Too pretty to eat.

    So you cut those patterns with a craft knife and a template? That looks very difficult. Is it as hard as it looks? They came out so beautiful!

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  5. Hazel21 August 2014 at 02:30

    The paper cutting is lovely. So pretty. X

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  6. Julie21 August 2014 at 02:35

    Lots of great produce you had on show, looks a great success. Hope our is as good in 4 weeks. Did you or the girls win anything this year??

    Oh WOW.... paper cutting is amazing, not sure I would have a steady enough hand, or the patience. Love the map one, that is spectacular. I bet your creative juices are flowing with lots of wonderful ideas for new things with that.

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  7. Dani - tkdchick21 August 2014 at 10:11

    Wow that paper cutting is wonderful!!!

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  8. Carol26 August 2014 at 07:28

    Oh, your paper cutting is amazing, Christine!! Guess you have to have a very steady hand for that art :)

    Love the vegetables--all so perfect looking!

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  9. Sally30 August 2014 at 07:11

    Love your paper cutting Christine especially the birdy :)

    Those veggies all look so yummy.

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  10. Linda1 September 2014 at 13:42

    Gorgeous, yummy looking veggies. Our veggies and fruit are a little slow because our spring was a little late coming this year. I just hope we have a long, warm autumn. Your paper cutting is fantastic. I love it.

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  11. Mary - Lecoeurceltique6 September 2014 at 07:48

    Love the village show pictures. As for your paper cutting ... your design is brilliant.

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  12. Mylene8 September 2014 at 14:38

    Thoses veggies looks so yummy!
    Paper cutting looks so neat!! Great job!!

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