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We are retailers of the largest variety of scissors & knife cutting patterns and supplies for silhouettes & Americana, including Pennsylvania Dutch, German scherenschnitte, Polish wycinanki, Danish, Scandinavian, Swiss & Chinese designs. Great for scrapbooking, too!

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Chinese Cut-Out Designs From Nature
Assembly of flowers, birds, butterflies, fish,pandas, cats, and more. Description of Chinese cutting technique and history. Designs may be copied and cut. 23 pages, soft cover.
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Folk Art Designs
Polish, Swiss and German scherenschnitte to trace, cut or study, along with helpful information and history. Included are 8 pages printed on one side, ready to cut. 54 pages, soft cover.
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Papercutting Techniques
The BEST book we've come across in years! Author Sharyn Sowell (an artist whose patterns we have sold in our catalogues) skillfully combines a history of the craft, description of tools, papers, adhesives, tips for cutting with her own personal innovative techniques and philosophy. She includes 68 charming patterns to copy of fairies, Santas, snowmen, mittens, Halloween and Easter themes, high fashion clothes and shoes, flower basket, gardening, frames, floral borders, birds, fish, plus four alphabets. All appropriate for framing, greeting cards and scrapbooking. Wonderful detailed instructions and clear color photos make the projects quick and easy. Highly recommended by Alison! 128 pages, soft cover BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE.
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Papercutting Tips Tools Techniques
This "how-to" guide by acclaimed papercutter Claudia Hopf features everything beginners need to know to learn the craft, including tools, step-by-step instructions, finishing tips, staining, painting and mounting. 83 patterns for traditional designs and seasonal decorations and more! (animals,birds,bibical,mythical,folk art,Pennsylvania Dutch,shelf paper designs,Easter egg decorations,Christmas,Halloween) 104 color photos of examples of papercuttings from a variety of cultures and artists provide lots of inspiration. Hardcover. Highly recommended by Alison.
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Scherenschnitte - Traditional Papercutting Book 2
A pattern book with over 60 folk art designs, ready to copy. There is a brief history and directions for cutting. Includes 2 birth or marriage certificates, lots of birds, butterflies, floral designs and 7 heart motifs. Bound in a rib-style binder so patterns can easily be removed. Suitable for a BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE scissorist. 22 pages, soft cover.
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Scherenschnitte For All Seasons
A pattern book with over 60 folk art designs, ready to copy. There is a brief history and directions for cutting. Includes Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine, Aesop's Fables, animals, birds, and several Pennsylvania Dutch folded motifs. Contained in a rib-style binder so patterns can easily be removed. Suitable for a BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE scissorist. 23 pages, soft cover.
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Scherenschnitte Pattern Book No. 3
Includes a concise history, directions for cutting, and over 50 folk designs of birds, animals, hearts, flowers, Musicians of Bremen, Noah's Ark, Christmas, American Eagle and 3 designs suitable for birth or marriage certificates. Some patterns are designed to be cut on a single fold. Bound in a rib-style binder so patterns can easily be removed. Suitable for a BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE scissorist. (22 pages)
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Scherenschnitte-Traditional papercutting Book 1
Includes brief European history with simple European type patterns to cut. Many adaptable ideas including tips on cutting. Excellent for the BEGINNER. 32 pages, soft cover.
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Silhouettes, Contemporary Paper Cutting Projects
In her second wonderful book, author Sharyn Sowell, shares with her readers 20 innovative and unusual decorative projects that will lend a fresh, modern touch to any room in your home. Try incorporating silhouettes on pillows, clock faces, storage boxes, window shades, lamp shades, napkin rings, coasters, place mats, glass plates, Christmas ornaments, and so much more! Plus Sharyn includes detailed instructions with clear color photos, tips, info on tools, supplies, techniques, and 88 versatile patterns to copy! (children, fairies, deer, flowers, leaves, shells, cats, dogs, birds, fashions, furniture, people,chefs, etc, ) Quick, easy and inexpensive projects sure to please the novice through advanced papercut enthusiast searching for a stylish, new look in silhouette design. Highly recommended by Alison. 128 pages. SOFT COVER
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The Folk Art of Scissor Cutting
Includes a history of scherenschnitte from China, Germany, Poland. Instructions and patterns to complete 19 cuttings. Includes hearts, florals, birds, dancing couple, Christmas trees, Swiss woodland scene, also wedding heart certificate, Adam & Eve, and Bremen Town Orchestra (as shown) and 21 illustrations. Suitable for a BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE. 26 page, soft cover.
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