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It's no creation by Nikki McClure, but it never was going to be, was it?

I pondered trees quite a bit this December. I have a hard time justifying the death of a tree for the sake of a wonderfully fragrant bright item in my living room, given my mixed feelings about religion. I have tried a range of stand-ins, the Brustmas tree being a favorite.

I suppose paper is made from dead trees, anyways.

This is the idea that eventually came to me. Too late to hang it up inside as a focal point for the aggregation of gifts. This is from a photograph in the Herland Forest very near where we buried my Dad.

Tissue paper layout

Partway through the tissue paper

I'm wondering whether I might just paint on the backside instead of attempting double-sided black paper in the future. Only thing is, the construction paper will quickly fade in the sunlight. The fade-resistant paper is much thinner.

It was hard to keep the paper from buckling as I glued the backside on, as you can see if you compare the image above to the image below.

Nearly there

But I'm satisfied with the results after I decided to just go ahead and lay it flat and iron it.

Completed papercut project

Completed papercut project

While I was getting into the business of making papercut images, I also designed and created a holiday card for a rowing teammate, as part of a club holiday card exchange:

Double under the bridge

You might be able to recognize the bridge. I hope the recipient does.

Double under the bridge

This seemed like an appropriate Nikki McClure calendar page to envelop the card.

Perfect envelope

I suspect she uses better paper than I did. If I continue I should try to track down some 65 lb black cardstock instead of using construction paper. But I had to start somewhere.

Eventually I want to make some papercut/stained glass insect designs for more of the porch windows. If our lease won't let us put up any political messaging, we'd better at least put up some insect images instead.

Before I do that, though, I think a couple other projects are next in line. We only have so much time.

Date: 2020-12-29 09:48 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cmcmck
Lovely images and you know I'd love the bridge!

An idea for you:

Date: 2020-12-29 03:36 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cmcmck
The iron bridge is something very special to us.

Date: 2020-12-29 06:30 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cmcmck
You'll find plenty there!

Date: 2020-12-29 02:25 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] mallorys_camera
I like that papercut work. A lot.. I'm interested in kknowing more about the techniques you use if you're interested in writing about them.

Date: 2020-12-29 07:24 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] rainswolf
Those are beautiful.

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