DIY – Thumbprint Paper Cuts
I enjoy perusing the web for fun ideas, and when I came across this one I was wowed by how unique, individualized and creative it was. It does not seem difficult, either, which is my kind of DIY project! Many thanks to Ann Martin of All Things Paper for letting HCB borrow her posting, and I hope that it inspires you to do something unique!
Noooo, relax… I’m not talking about the ‘ouch’ kind of paper cut. Instead, I’d like to show you a gift my son’s girlfriend surprised him with for Christmas. She created this pair of paper cuttings of their thumbprints!
Cooperation in obtaining a thumbprint was the first essential step. Such a trusting guy, haha…. Bill had no idea what she was going to do with it.
Jess was new to paper cutting, but had done stenciling and rubber stamp making before, which basically use the same skills – a steady hand and patience. She found she really enjoyed it and plans to do more. I really like the way she positioned each print over a photograph, as the colors add such a nice amount of interest.
Jessica then placed the pair in matching frames from a thrift store that she had painted in stylish matte grey. See the how-to at her website.
I’m thinking a personalized paper cutting would make a really nice gift!
Many thanks go out to Ann for bringing this project to light! If you would like to see her original posting, just click here. Also be sure to check out her quilled marriage certificates … what a lasting memory! Also, be sure to enter our May giveaway by clicking here.
