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The magical art of cutting paper images dates back to China's Imperial Court. Now, popular paper artist, Sharyn Sowell, shows scrapbookers how to enliven and grace their pages, using these ancient techniques. With only scissors, paper, and glue, you can fashion delicate borders, alphabets, flowery frames, and 3-D embellishments. How to use vintage papers, cut with patterns or freehand, and understand positive and negative space, are also here. Choose from over 50 plain and fancy projects, including Sea Stars, Spring Bouquet, Holly and Berries, Jolly Clowns, Tapestry, Holiday Ornaments, fairies, chicks, flip-flops, and more. Tips and tricks, versatile patterns, and an inspiring gallery of original designs are included. Whether you're a paper fanatic or a newcomer, pick up the scissors and begin! Both experienced and novice paper users will learn something from this beautifully illustrated book, which is pretty enough to be an art book in and of itself. Although not as generous with her "Tips & Tricks" as a beginner might like, Sowell more than makes up for it with interesting ideas, creative patterns (appropriate for photocopying), and imaginative uses for artistically cut paper. What's strongest, though, are Sowell's words encouraging the reader to try different things--"it's only paper," after all, she reminds us. Although not every holiday or celebratory event is represented by its own section of ideas, readers can easily extrapolate from the ones that are included. A very brief history of paper cutting introduces what is sure to be a popular idea-launching book for any crafts collection. Mary Frances Wilkens |