Today was the first day i tried paper cutting. One of my lovely sisters in law, Susie, and her family, gave me a book on paper cutting called ‘paper panda’s guide to paper cutting‘ by paper panda and friends, as well as a paper cutting board and knife. Having read the start of the book on Christmas day i realised i would need a different knife for cutting as they recommend changing the blade every 10 to 15 minutes to keep the cuts sharp. I ordered a new knife and replacement blades and when they arrived today i couldn’t wait to get started!
I tried their practise activities and felt rather smug when my circle looked like a circle and not like a 50p as they suggested it probably would on my first attempt, so i felt confident in starting a proper one from one of their templates. I chose a small one as i figured out would be quicker to do, and i’d feel less upset if i messed it up, but I’m really pleased with the outcome.
I didn’t change the blade, but can see a difference in the cut quality at the bottom of the picture. I’m not entirely sure though if that’s because of the blade or because i was getting impatient to finish it and was maybe being less careful and getting a bit quicker!
I really enjoyed doing this, especially as a relaxing activity after getting home from my work as a reception class teaching assistant and before cooking dinner. I’m looking forward to trying a bigger design next.
Gorgeous! I love bird designs. Thank you for sharing X
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I love birds too, so was glad this was my first attempt!
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It’s fab! And a great first attempt x Paper Panda is excellent…I’m yet to cut anything from the book but do have a PP birth announcement ready and waiting to cut x
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I like the book as it’s got a whole range of different styles to try
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