Choose an author as you choose a friend.   ~ Sir Christopher Wren ~

Facebook can be a great resource and I met Robyn from Cherished Books while "networking" last week.  Robyn has a small online business aptly named Cherished Books - don't you just love the quote above by Sir Christopher Wren taken form Robyn's website.  Robyn is all about customer service and she lives up to - within a few days of enquiring about some vintage Alice in Wonderland books to turn into butterfly art - 3 arrived in the post.  How's that for great service! 

I also have a gorgeous vintage Alice book from the 50's that I'm really not too sure I'm going to cutting up as it's just too beautiful!  

Robyn is obviously fantastic at sourcing books.  Even if the book isn't in stock she will do her utmost to locate a copy for you.  The store contains mostly pre-read books, so any flaws will be described to the best of her ability. Stock includes rare, out of print and vintage books, as well as modern fiction and non-fiction. 

I was recently asked a few questions about Christening, Godparent and Naming Day Gifts by the fabulous Laura from Studio Bambini - have you seen the divine magazine? 
Well worth a peek and you can subscribe to get it straight to your mail box!

* In your experience, are people these days looking for something more unique than
 the traditional christening gifts? Why do you think this is?

   

* Why do you think personalised christening/naming ceremony gifts are such a good choice?

The celebration of a christening or a naming day is such an important event for the family of the new baby.  It is a way of blessing the life of a unique child and welcoming them into the family and friendship circle.  For that reason, the gift needs to be just as unique and individual as the blessed child.  A gift from the paper miniature 3D art range at Love, Paper, Scissors is the perfect choice to beautifully commemorate such a special occasion.  My personalised designs will become a keepsake for the child - a lasting reminder in years to come of the importance of that day.

 


* Is it more important to go for something special/memorable or something practical that the child/parents will actually use?

Practicality shouldn’t enter the equation when it comes to marking an occasion that only happens once in a person’s lifetime.  A christening gift should be one that is symbolic, memorable and personal - one that holds a place of special significance as the child grows up. 

* What do you think makes a great christening/naming ceremony gift?

A heartfelt gift that will grow with the baby from infancy to adulthood.  A keepsake that is timeless and symbolic with a unique point of difference.  Paper miniature 3D design artworks from Love, Paper, Scissors are a gift for life.  They are exquisitely intricate and beautifully crafted with love.  They will never go out of style and as the years pass by, will make the perfect piece for a future family heirloom.

Original artworks can be lovely but also very, very expensive, as anyone who’s walked into a gallery will attest. Posters and prints can be nice but they just don’t offer that individual touch. For something a little different, have a look at these handcrafted framed art works featuring paper butterflies and dragonflies. They are all original pieces, handcrafted with love and creating a beautiful home in mind.

Trintiy Paper Butterfly Art from just $55 at Love Paper Scissors- personalize with your own colours, names and poems - a gorgeous new baby gift that will be treasured for many years to come.

   Make a statement with the gorgeous Magnificent Butterfly Grid. Measuring 100 x 50cm it features a grid of paper butterflies with extra large wingspans of over 7cm each.  You can personalise this to suit your tastes - and your décor - by selecting from a range of papers, white or coloured backgrounds, and either a black or white frame.
If, like me, you have a love of all things Asian, I hope you’ll love the oriental paper butterflies in pinks, reds and purples. For a unique birthday or Christmas gift, for a wedding or perhaps a newborn, you can also add names and/or dates of birth. This style can also be customised with different sized and style frames. The 100 x 50cm frame is $390, or for an eye-catching square design, there’s also the Magnificent Butterfly Grid Square which measures 52 x 52cm and features 36 extra large butterflies for $260.

   

Some of the most exquisite fabrics can be found in Japanese kimonos, the traditional garment worn by Japanese men, women and children. These gorgeous textiles are the inspiration for a range of chiyogami paper, which feature in the Kimono Dragonflies works. The grids of delicate dragonflies are distinctive for the red, black and gold detailing, and you can select from a red or black background, both equally striking. The Kimono Dragonflies are available in small, medium and large sizes, from $55. There are matching Kimono Butterflies works available.


Are you a French provincial fan? Add some vintage Parisian glamour with the French Vintage Inspired Butterflies. These butterflies have been handcrafted from vintage prints featuring the Eiffel Tower, glamour fashions and traditional parchment musical scores. The vintage butterflies are available in small, medium, large, or custom sizes. You can also choose to have the butterflies handmade in a simple or intricate design and in two different wingspans.
If you’re after a one-off design for a special gift or a special place on your wall, custom designs start from just $60 and that’s including the completed artwork.

Whatever your style, whether it’s Asian inspired, French provincial or slick contemporary, I’m sure you’ll find plenty to inspire you with the Love Paper Scissors collection. Each framed paper 3D work is handcrafted, so it offers something beautiful and unique for your home that’s likely to be a talking point when guests arrive. If you’re inspired to beautify with paper butterflies, talk to me today and let’s create something special!

For little girls who dream of dancing there’s the Ballerinas work, with three dancers in different poses crafted from delicate pink and white fabrics in floral and other patterned designs. You can choose to have this work with a ballet themed foil paper or a white swirl background and with or without a name included under the image. It comes in a classic white frame measuring 27 x 22cm.


The Little Mermaids are for all those little ones who love their magical mermaids. The design features three swimming mermaids with flowing hair and each carrying a starfish. The mermaids have been created from red, gold and pink papers, and you can choose your own background colour and include your child’s name below the image if you wish.

No matter how many bright green trucks you place in front your little angel, chances are that if she sees something pretty in pink, she’ll make a beeline for it - especially if it’s a fairy. The delicate Dancing Fairies feature filigree wings, and have been cut from red, pink and purple designs. They can be created on a plain background or with a child’s name and date of birth included under the image. The classic white frame measures 27 x 22 cm and the whole artwork costs $55. The fairies also look fantastic partnered with the Unicorns artwork, featuring three dancing unicorns with filigree tails and flowing filigree manes.



For a gorgeous birthday or even christening gift, The Classic Story Books artwork features paper butterflies crafted from the pages of classic books. Choose your daughter’s favourite – or your own. How about Alice in Wonderland or The Little Mermaid? You can send pages from your own book or we can source them for you. There’s also a collection available here of 1930s books featuring the work of British illustrator, Mabel Lucie Attwell.
Whether you’re looking for something beautiful for your own little princess or for a birthday, christening or naming day gift for someone else’s princess, these unique paper artworks can be something unique and personal. If you’d like to give a gorgeous girl a gift she’ll treasure forever, order your paper art gift today.

For dedicated followers of vintage fashion, devotees of designs gone by or simply those who want to take a visual journey back in time, these handcrafted artworks are created to pay homage to eras of old.  They make stunning and personalised birthday and wedding gifts or an indulgent and unique addition to your own home.

Add some vintage Parisian glamour to your parlour with the French Vintage Inspired Butterflies. These butterflies can be crafted in both simple and intricate wing designs, from paper featuring vintage illustrations with a sweet ‘50s flowing style. There are drawings of the Eiffel Tower, fashions through the ages, vintage labels, and musical scores on parchment. The butterflies can be cut to either 5 or 7cm in size, and framed as small, medium, large or custom sized works, starting from only $55.

Vintage design is enticing for its quality and classic style. Fans of frocks might enjoy the Corset work. This eye catching design was originally created as a gift for a Fashion Editor and it features free-flowing illustrations of vintage corsets cut from black paper. They are mounted on a parchment style card illustrated with images from fashion days gone by. More fashion related pieces coming soon - look out for our handbag and shoe art frames, which will be coming to the store shortly!

            



Bring back memories of childhood with The Classic Story Books artwork. It features a grid of paper butterflies crafted from the pages of classic storybooks. Choose your child’s favourite, or perhaps your own. How about Alice in Wonderland, Noddy or Jack and the Beanstalk? The butterflies’ wings are slightly raised to create a 3D effect. And while the work looks lovely with a white, soft pink or baby blue backing, you can select from a range of patterned or coloured backdrops to suit your own home, or your lucky gift recipient. It’s also possible to suggest other books to have the butterflies cut from or to send in your own books. Alternatively we have a lovely collection here of 1930s books containing illustrations by Mabel Lucie Attwell. 

  

For more vintage inspired works, keep an eye out for the Eiffel Tower and chandelier works soon to hit the shop. And don’t forget, if you have a special idea in mind, we can create custom works for you. The custom designed and framed artwork can be supplied to you from as little as $60 so if you have something in mind, contact me today to discuss your concept and we can start creating together!