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Memories of a wedding day

Bride and Groom laughingWhat’s the most important thing about your wedding day?  Which moments or details will be something you remember forever and which will fade into the mists of time?

Traditionally marked with a gift made from paper, it may not surprise you to hear that a lot of my commissions are for first anniversary presents.  I’m always fascinated to hear the story of a couple’s big day and the memories which stand out for them. A recent commission based on a wedding photo got me thinking about whether it’s the little details or the big picture that matter most…

Scrolling through a CD full of wedding photos, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was looking for.  I had been asked to create a wedding anniversary papercut based on a wedding photo but the customer had left the choice of image up to me.  One photograph stood out.  It seemed to tell the whole story…

Wedding couple dancing

First Dance Papercut by Rosie and the Boys

 

Closeup of papercut detail showing tiny buttons on a wedding dress and the groom's hand

The row of tiny buttons on the bride’s dress and the supportive hand of the groom.

Closeup detail of the papercut showing the ruffled fabric of the wedding dress

The wedding dress had a beautiful ruffled skirt.

Closeup of papercut showing bride's hair.

I tried hard to capture the detail and texture of the bride’s hairstyle.

All those little details will be wonderful reminders of a magical day which happened because this couple only have eyes for each other.

 

Wedding Papercuts – a recent commission

Papercut showing wedding couple on a skiing holidayCreating bespoke papercuts for wedding presents is a true privilege. I love working with clients to weave together lots of different elements to tell the couple’s story. It is always a journey of discovery as ideas are sent back and forth and the design takes shape.

Sign post featuring wedding date and location

I’ve been looking forward to sharing this commission with you for a while but as I don’t like spoiling surprises had to keep this under wraps until now.

So much of this papercut design is deeply personal to the wedding couple and yet at face value it’s simply a picture of skiing trip. Everytime the newly weds look at this snowy scene they’ll be able to relive happy memories without feeling like their private love letters are on display.  And if people ask about the papercut they can share as much or as little of the story behind the picture as they like.

Closeup of Papercut Skiing Couple by Rosie and the Boys

Now that’s what I call a wedding present! If you’d like to commission me to create a special papercut for you simply drop me a line at rosie@rosieandtheboys.com

 

 

 

How to draw a love story…

papercut heart detail with namesRecently I was commissioned to create a papercut as a wedding present.  As I talked with the client about the design it became obvious that this gift would celebrate not only the love between the wedding couple but also the deep friendship between the customer and bride-to-be.  A catalyst sparking off memories for the couple and for their friends and family who had watch the relationship blossom.

As part of planning the design I try to discover not only the details a client would like to include but also the story behind them.  In this instance, I learnt about a couple who born thousands of miles apart had met in London and been drawn together by a shared interest.  My client told of holidays together, shared passions and special nicknames, a romantic proposal and plans for the big day.

Papercut map of London

With pages of notes, my task was to now create a design that would tell this couple’s wonderful story in a way that was beautiful as well as meaningful.

They had travelled the world and yet so many of the key moments in their relationship took place in just one city. The idea of an illustrated map began to form…and so here is how I chose to draw a love story:

Papercut illustrated map

 

 

A picture with a hidden message

Bespoke Peony Papercut created by Rosie and the Boys

Bespoke Peony Papercut created by Rosie and the Boys

So, um, what I mean is… you see..I…um…well… what I’m trying to say…

When you are trying to tell someone just how much they mean to you, words can sometimes get in the way.  There are people in this world with a gift, the ability to put words together to convey a message in a way which is both succinct and beautiful. Then there are people like me who either rabbit on for half an hour or mumble awkwardly.

From an early age I realised I was much better at letting people know how I felt by making them something instead.  By creating something especially for someone I discovered the winning combination of being able to let someone know that they are special and worth the effort without looking like a gibbering idiot

There is something about a gift which has been created with you in mind which makes it even more special.  This summer I have had the great privilege of creating a number of bespoke papercut designs to celebrate special occasions.

Message detail in peony papercut

Message detail in peony papercut

I’m thrilled to say I have been given permission by a recent client to show pictures of one of those bespoke papercuts.  A gift from one sister to another, the brief was to create design featuring peonies that incorporate a message in a very discreet way.

Hidden messages in artworks are not a new concept but I was really excited that this design would be enjoyed on a number of levels. A beautiful papercut for everyone to enjoy and a reminder of a special day and a sister’s love for those in the know.

Two detail views of the peony papercut

Detail views of the papercut

 

I decided that the message would be best hidden in the design as pollen stamens, so that viewed from afar it’s almost impossible to spot the message and yet up close you can clearly see the intricately cut details.

If you’d like to create your own custom piece with a hidden message just drop me a line: rosie@rosieandtheboys.com

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