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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.

 

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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