Thursday, October 2, 2014

Paper Cut Leaf


As you would have noticed from the past few posts, that I have been enjoying paper cutting lately.I think these paper cutting projects has not only helped me in improving my paper cutting skills, but has also helped work on my patience, which I have very little of....;)



I have to admit, a few times while cutting this leaf, I stopped myself and thought why do I have to do this and then a different voice in my head would say, keep going, it will look nice at the end. Oh well, after two hours of cutting, I was quiet pleased with the result. The only thing is only if I would have drawn a much better leaf to start with..hah...may be next time

For this, I used an x-acto knife to cut a picture drawn on a white printing paper. Here are some of the pictures of how I started and in the process.



Almost there. Just a few more cuts left. 



And finally done!!!! Yay!!!!



You can check other Paper cutting pieces that I made, by clicking on the 'Paper cutting' Label on the right.

To check other crafts and tutorials visit Crafts/Tutorials tab on the top.

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59 comments:

  1. This is AMAZING!!! That looks like so much work, but worth it! Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Thanks Heather.
      Hahaha..it was a little bit more work than I had expected.
      When I started I didn't realize I will spend that much of work. But you are right, the result was worth it...:)

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  2. Thanks so much for sharing your craft post at the Say G'day Saturday linky party. I've just pinned this and shared on G+.

    Best wishes for a lovely week,
    Natasha in Oz

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  3. This is such a beautiful ornament! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned on our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr! I hope to see you there!

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment Katerina!

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  4. Beautiful! How do you do the actual cutting without bending the paper, a stanley knife?

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    1. I placed the paper on a cutting surface and used the x-acto knife to cut it. I cut along the lines I drew on paper.

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  5. Wow! This is probably my favorite paper cutting you have done. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.

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    1. Thank you Rachel. I think this is my favorite and the one which took the most time too..:)

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  6. Wow! All of that hard work paid off! It's beautiful! Stopping by from the Get Your DIY On link up! - Jess

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  7. that is gorgeous! I clicked over from GDay Saturday. Hugs!

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  8. Hi Priyam,
    Your post has been featured at Merry Monday Link Party:
    http://milaslittlethings.com/2014/10/merry-monday-link-party-24.html

    Also,I do hope you will visit Big Autumn Bash Link Party!
    http://milaslittlethings.com/2014/10/big-autumn-bash-the-link-party.html

    xx
    Mila
    milawayable@gmail.com

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    1. Wow!!! Thank you so much for the feature Mila. Looking forward to join in the next party fun.

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  9. This is super awesome...I have done some simpler versions in kirigami pop up cards and so understand how much hard-work is involved!!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  10. Beautiful thing I can't make :(

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    1. hahaha..give it a try..maybe you will surprise yourself..:)

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  11. Wove!!! This is awesome, Love it

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  12. These look so pretty but I am afraid I wouldn't have enough patience. Yours look like the real thing. Beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Kim..I am not the patient one either, but i don't know what gave me the drive...maybe just wanted to see how the end result will look and that made me finish it..:)

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  13. WOW! That looks so pretty. Did it take a long time to do? I would love to make something like that and frame it. :)

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    1. Not too long, once you get the hang of it..using xacto knife was just like using a pencil to draw, but instead just cut it...:)

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  14. WOW! beautiful! Looks like it took a lot of time. I would treat it very carefully and treasure this!

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  15. I don't think you have little patience. This looks like a very time consuming project. And it's so cool...
    Cheers,
    Emese

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    1. Well, seems like I surprised myself too..:) thank you for stopping by.

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  16. That's just amazing, and it must have been a huge exercise in patience, but the end result is beautiful. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!

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  17. This is very pretty and yes, lots of patience required!

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  18. So much work and patience! I does pay off. How gorgeous is your leaf!

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    1. Thank you AnnMarie. I guess I do have patience after all, maybe just for certain things...:)
      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Appreciate it.

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  19. This is amazing! I don't know if I could do it! Great job. Thanks for sharing with us at the Totally Terrific Tuesday Party! I have pinned this to our group board. We would love to see you back again this week!

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  20. So stinkin' creative and absolutely beautiful! Coming from another person who could also work on her patience ;)

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  21. Wow, that is beautiful work. Thank you for linking up to Funtastic Friday!

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  22. I really like your leaf! You did a great job.

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  23. Love this! So delicate and pretty Priyam. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  24. OMG. This is so beautiful but surely takes a lot of patience and skill! YOu've made me want to try it out as well :)
    Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.

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    1. Go for it Kimberly! I am sure you will enjoy the process. I know it takes some patience but the end result is totally worth it :)

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  25. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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    1. Thank you for hosting and for your kind words!

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  26. Such intricate detailed cutting ! Beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
    Naush

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  27. That's lovely - no way I have the patience for that tho! #KCACOLS

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    1. hahaha..you will be amazed to find out how much patience you have once you give it a try ..:)

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  28. So pretty and intricate! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time!

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  29. These always look so amazing. I just know I’d mess it up.

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  30. Oh wow, super super amazing and so well done - Love it.
    I visited you via Labor Day Craftastic Monday Link Party
    I linked up this week with = 93+94. Come and join us at SeniorSalonPitStop. You will find the linkup information under BLOGGING.

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