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Scherenschnitte, the German Art of Paper Cutting

By Lorraine

I spent a few minutes today, away from the busyness of the season to cut a sweet Nativity.
It only took a few minutes.
I planned to double-mat it to a 5×7 but had this 5-inch frame that complimented the simplicity of the cutting.
Scherenschnitte is the German Art of Paper Cutting. Common forms include silhouettes, valentines, and love letters. The art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 16th century.
Pattern graciously shared by Cindy @Scherenschnitte
Thank you, Cindy!

Scherenschnitte

Scherenschnitte, means “scissor cuts” in German. It is the art of paper cutting and design. The artwork often has rotational symmetry within the design. Common forms include silhouettes, valentines, and love letters. The art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 16th century and was brought to Colonial America in the 18th century by Dutch immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania.

Scherenschnitte is the German Art of Paper Cutting. Common forms include silhouettes, valentines, and love letters. The art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 16th century.

All that is needed to create beautiful cut images is a cutting mat, X-acto knife and a pattern.

*Print your pattern (or trace a pattern onto paper)
*Using a cutting mat under your work, begin by cutting away the smallest, inner areas of the design with scissors/X-acto knife.
*Continue cutting away on the outer lines
*Place the finished design on a piece of background paper and secure it with adhesive.
*Frame as desired

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Comments

  1. Daisy says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:44 am

    I love the simplicity of this – yet the picture speaks volumes!! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing it!! 🙂

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  2. d~ says

    December 20, 2010 at 4:09 am

    Simply beautiful~
    I love it~

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  3. crochet lady says

    December 20, 2010 at 1:20 am

    That is lovely. I know a gal who loves to do that craft. You might like to check out her blog at pakartalaska.blogspot.com. Here is the link with her latest craft…https://pakartalaska.blogspot.com/2010/12/chicken-scherrenschnitte.html

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  4. Entertaining Women says

    December 19, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    What a fun project! Thank you for sharing the instructions and for stopping by my post. Come visit any time. Merry Christmas! Cherry Kay

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  5. Abounding Treasures says

    December 18, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    This is simple and lovely ~ I think I might give it a try :o)

    Sounds like a wonderful get together with your husband's co-workers …

    Merry Christmas to you and your family :o)

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  6. Hélène GLEHEN says

    December 18, 2010 at 6:27 am

    How clever and creative you are.
    I like very much these silhouettes.
    I wish you a very happy Christmas with your loved one.

    ♥ Hélène Glehen ♥

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  7. Lady Farmer says

    December 18, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Your Nativity Scherenschnitte is beautiful and the frame is so perfect for it. It lookes like all the glittering stars twinking in honor of His birth!
    I just pulled out some paper cuts that I did many years ago. I am trying to figure out how to display them and show them on my blog. One is of the 12 days of Christmas and takes up a lot of space. But you have spurred me on to show them!
    Yours is lovely!

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  8. Ann says

    December 18, 2010 at 2:03 am

    that's turned out beautiful. I've never tried paper cutting before, sounds like fun

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  9. Deb says

    December 18, 2010 at 1:09 am

    That is so pretty. Love it!

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  10. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble says

    December 17, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    How wonderful serene and elegant!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  11. NanaDiana says

    December 17, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Lorraine- What a beautiful piece of art. You did a great job and I really LIKE it in that frame. Hugs-Diana

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  12. Mildred says

    December 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    This is so pretty. You amaze me with your many talents! Enjoy the weekend.

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  13. Karen says

    December 17, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I love silhouettes like this. My sister Mildred did a beautiful design of Bethlehem at night when she was just a child. Your artwork and frame are lovely together!

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