Beautiful Paper-Cut Gift Ideas

A paper-cut makes a beautiful personalised gift for a family member or close friend. 

The items shown below come in various colours and can incorporate special events, names, and artefacts relating to hobbies and interests.  The intricacy of the cutting makes it a particularly unusual and memorable present.

Here is a video showing the amazing work of Lotte Reiniger (2 June 1899 – 19 June 1981), the German film director.  She was a fascinating, technically forward-thinking woman and you can see many of her gorgeous films on You Tube.

Fortunately it is possible to buy some Lotte Reiniger's films on DVD nowadays.  They are a magical present for young and old.

Nothing is more eye-catching that these beautiful paper-cuts with scenes from famous fairy tales. 

They are mounted in a 19" x 8.5" black box frame.  The cut images are placed near the front of the box frame so that they create a shadow on the white background, giving the work an even more realistic 3-D feel.

You can hang the frames, but they are also free-standing.

These are very unusual items which will make a stand-out gift or talking point in the home.

If you prefer something a little more economical, you can have the same paper-cut designs but in the form of a print.  Whilst these don't have the sculptured 3-d effect of the original paper-cut, they do make a less-expensive yet still stunning alternative.  You can see one here. 

Animals have always featured strongly in paper-cuts throughout the centuries.  Animals had value and meaning in ancient cultures.  They were often thought to have connections with the spirit world.

Today we are aware of the threat to our animal friends as some face extinction and violence. Most of us have genuine concerns for these creatures who share our planet, as well as the domestic animals who share our personal lives.

These lovely paper-cuts make a fitting tribute,  gift or memento in praise of our fellow creatures. As well as being the perfect gift for a nature-loving adult, they would also make a lovely present for a child to hang in his or her bedroom.