Thumbprint Paper Cuttings

Noooo, relax... I'm not talking about the 'ouch' kind of paper cut. Instead, I'd like to show you a gift my son's girlfriend surprised him with for Christmas. She created this great pair of paper cuttings of their thumbprints.

Thumbprint paper cutting

Of course similar, but different!

Thumbprint paper cutting

Inspired by this lovely hand lettered fingerprint art that Arielle created with text, Jessica had the idea to try her hand at a paper cut version.

hand lettered fingerprint art

Cooperation in obtaining a thumbprint was the first essential step. Such a trusting guy, haha.... Bill had no idea what she was going to do with it.

fingerprint papercutting detail

Jess was new to paper cutting, but had done stenciling and rubber stamp making before, which basically use the same skills - a steady hand and patience. She found she really enjoyed it and plans to do more.

I really like the way she positioned each print over a photograph, as the colors add such a nice amount of interest.

fingerprint papercutting close up

Jessica then placed the pair in matching thrift store frames to which she applied a  nice matte gray finish.

framed papercut fingerprint

I'm thinking a personalized paper cutting would make a really nice gift any time of year!
 
Ann Martin
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  1. hand pecked debbJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This is awesome!

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  2. YuenieJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    so creative! i might try this sometime. thanks for sharing, ann.
    Yuenie.

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  3. SUGANTHIJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    What an idea ! And so neatly done. I am inspired too to try paper cutting .Thanks for sharing Ann.

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  4. MaureenJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Great idea! Love these.

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  5. Molly SmithJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    What a nice and thoughtful gift, Ann. I bet you were surprised! Thanks for sharing :)

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  6. AnnJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    what a cool gift idea that is. It does look really nice over the colored background too

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  7. LiseJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    That was such a lovely idea, and the result is perfect and creativ, thanks for sharing...!

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  8. PhilippaJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I love the idea of the colour photo showing through the cuts. What a great idea!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a creative girl your son's girlfriend is! I love this project!

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  10. licia politisJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Congrats to Jess, what an original present. I really like how Jess has used different coloured background to show the cutouts.
    Licia

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  11. stephanieJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    very interesting & creative! makes me want to try it too :)

    stephanie

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  12. MelissaJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    What a fabulous gift. I love handmade, personalized gifts, and it doesn't get much more personalized than this!

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  13. a paper {life}January 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love this work...it's very unique and someone you know personally too. It must take an enormous amount of patience.

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