カタツムリと妖精 (切り絵)
This was inspired by an amazing close-up photo of a snail that my husband gave me, and I set to work straight away. It seems that the kirie (Japanese for paper-cutting) fever is back!
この前、主人に貰ったカタツムリの写真に刺激されて一気に作った作品。随分長いこと切り絵してませんでしたが、鯉を作って以来、少し切り絵熱が戻ってきたようです。
The Making of Fairy Riding A Snail
カタツムリと妖精作成経過
I sketched directly onto black paper.
黒い紙に直接下書き。
Once again, I got through a lot of blades!
刃を何度も替えながらひたすらカット。
Once I finished the cutout, I placed it on white paper. Mmm… Is it a little too busy? Would it have been better without the frame and the leaf? Maybe next time!
完成、白い紙に置いてみました。枠と葉が無い方が自由かな？それはまた今度作ろう。
First, I backed the cutout with design paper and then I added the words (chosen by my husband!).
裏から紙を当ててワードを入れました。(これは主人のチョイス)
I added glitter and gems for decoration, and then made the mount silver.
グリッターとジェムで飾り付け。台紙もシルバーに変更。
I put it in a frame that suits my house. It is a little difficult to see because of the reflection.
家にあったフレームに入れてみました。反射して少し見にくいですが。
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Absolutely stunning! Great ideas and it’s turned out beautiful!
Thank you, Cheryl! I’m glad you liked it! x
This is so FAB-U-LAS!! As I said to you on CraftWorld you are so talented and should be looking to making your own dies and stamps. I just love your creations. Xxx?
Thank you, Lesley! You are so kind. At the moment I’m still learning from everyone on CraftWorld. It’s a great community! x
Had to pop over from Craftworld as just seen this beauty – so amazing, you must have such a steady hand and patience – craft knifes and i don’t mix too well! lol Emmax
Thanks, Emma! I like using craft knives but I wish I didn’t get through so many blades! I think, the more I concentrate the harder I press! LOL! x
It is beautiful! ?
Thank you, Asami!
I’m just checking out all your kirie work. It’s amazing and I’m looking forward to seeing more! ❤️
Thank you, Jane! I will definitely do some more kirie in the future! x