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Find the Giveaway on the bottom of this post.
Yay! I was finally able to create the second set of papercut patterns for you. The first one is here.
These 4 hearts are beautiful in person and easy to cut. All you need is:
* A number 11 X-Acto knife (or the knife of your preference).
* And some scissors. (These are great!)
Step one: Place the pattern on the cutting mat.
Step two: Using the X-Acto knife, cut out the pink areas inside the design first. This is a relaxing activity; very enjoyable if you take your time. No rush here.
And step three: Carefully cut the silhouette around the heart with your scissors. No rush here as well, just go little by little.
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GIVEAWAY
Now, for a chance to win the very 4 papercuts in the pictures above just leave a comment in this post. I will announce the winner (1 winner will receive the 4 papercuts) on Monday, January 17 of 2011. These paper hearts are already cut by myslef and ready to frame.
I love them!!
Posted by: Alyssa Sherwood | January 12, 2011 at 05:38 PM
your work is breathtaking and I have shared the site with all my friends on facebook. I found you on tumblr and have reblogged ur art. Many blessings on ur art it makes me want to pull out my exacto knife. :)
Posted by: Tricia | January 12, 2011 at 05:39 PM
These are SO beautiful. I love hearts, hands, flowers, birds and these are in such a special style....yours! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Posted by: Wendy | January 12, 2011 at 05:39 PM
elsa, these are beautiful... i hope i win! have a great day!
Posted by: carla de leon | January 12, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Beautiful!!!! Thank you! Love your blog! xo
Posted by: corinne | January 12, 2011 at 05:43 PM
what wonderful artistry! thanks!
Posted by: Lori Meeker | January 12, 2011 at 05:44 PM
My 7 year old Luci makes so many "papel picado" masks, free hand, with scissors. They are really amazing. And when I found you and saw your paper cuts, I thought of Luci. I showed her your work, and she was so mesmerized and happy. These new ones are beautiful. The girl and boy with bird wings is very smart.
Posted by: Katrina | January 12, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Yes, please! I love these papercuts!!!
Posted by: Irit | January 12, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Lovely work as always! Enter me in your contest please
Posted by: Ivonne | January 12, 2011 at 05:55 PM
I think I will buy then make some to give, and cross my fingers that I win the giveaway too (those I'll keep!)
The designs are just as sweet as the first set! which I love.
Posted by: annri | January 12, 2011 at 05:56 PM
my fingers are crossed!
Posted by: Christina | January 12, 2011 at 05:56 PM
WOW! I love this set, especially the first and last ones. Wonderful work! I'll keep my fingers crossed you pick me. :)
Posted by: Rebecca | January 12, 2011 at 06:06 PM
what a generous heart you have! thank you so much for all you share with us. xoxo
Posted by: Amber | January 12, 2011 at 06:13 PM
woohoo!
Posted by: Ai | January 12, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Your work is breathtaking. Thank you for the chance to win you new patterns!
Posted by: Chrissy | January 12, 2011 at 06:37 PM
I can't tell you how much I admire your talent! I love these papercuts.
Posted by: Bonney | January 12, 2011 at 06:38 PM
your papercuts are very special pieces, Elsita. I am enjoying following your work and I congratulate your creativity. Soon you will have that kiln going. In the meantime this paper work talks about your soul.
Posted by: consuelo mendez | January 12, 2011 at 06:50 PM
It would be such a thrill to own a set of these because they were handmade by you! :-) Thank you so much for this generous giveaway.
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 12, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Wow, what a wonderful giveaway (found it through your flickr). Thank you so much for the chance to win some of your beautiful work! I'd like to get into papercutting myself some day.
Posted by: Leila | January 12, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Hi Elsita,
I adore your papercuts, your art, your writing. You are awesome!
Julie Fillo
Posted by: Julie | January 12, 2011 at 07:44 PM
I've been admiring your papercuts for years and since I'm not the best with an Xacto knife, I would love to win one of your pre-cut treasures!
Posted by: nellie w. | January 12, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Your work is exceptional and extremely beautiful! I would love to own these! xxxooo
Posted by: Staceyjoy Elkin | January 12, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Lovely blog and creations :)
Posted by: LEFTZ | January 12, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Beautiful as always!! I would be so happy to see these hanging on my wall!
Posted by: Wanett | January 12, 2011 at 08:15 PM
I love your papercut art. These new patterns are beautiful; I especially love the hand one.
Posted by: Heidi | January 12, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I love your work so much, it would be an honor to have these paper cuts!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | January 12, 2011 at 08:27 PM
These would look so good on my walls. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Deerface.blogspot.com | January 12, 2011 at 08:36 PM
absolutely beautiful! and to think that i could possibly do this myself with your patterns is even more exciting! wonderful giveaway and etsy shop items!!
Posted by: Tamara | January 12, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Oh Elsita, how glorious and generous of you! Your work is stunning and makes my heart sing! I love seeing what you make and reading about your work, thank you. Now I have to hope I'll be lucky on Monday.....
Posted by: Tara Badcock | January 12, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Wow, hope I win!
Posted by: Andi | January 12, 2011 at 09:03 PM
Every piece you make seems to have its own soul. Hope i can win one them!
Posted by: Catherine Benedict | January 12, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Hi Elsa-
I must toss in my hat for your give away.
Thanks!
Posted by: Cynthia Baxter | January 12, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Gorgeous stuffs can't wait to see more new designs : )
Posted by: Jeanie | January 12, 2011 at 09:28 PM
You are so inspiring.I love your work, thanks for the chance :)
Posted by: Erika | January 12, 2011 at 09:34 PM
I love them all! I hope I get picked!!
Posted by: Mariella :) | January 12, 2011 at 09:47 PM
I love your papercuts and would be so happy if I won:)
Posted by: Mary | January 12, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Délicate and sublime, as usual ! bravo Elsa! i have a dream....
Posted by: nadia | January 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Thank you for sharing your patterns :)
These would make such lovely valentines!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM
they are wonderful !! i start papercuting is fabulous
thank you
Posted by: vicky | January 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM
What a beautiful way to share your talent with us. Now all we have to do is practice our cutting.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Hi Elsita,
I love the new cuts! I think my favourite would have to be the one with the little house. But they're all lovely, really!
x
Veronika
Posted by: Veronika | January 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Oh my goodness! such beautiful papercuts.
How wonderful to have the chance to win it. Thank you, Elsa.
Happiness!
Posted by: Winnie Rose Reyes | January 12, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Wow! I love them and can't wait to try them out--the one of the girl and boy inspires me to have my mother try and make a wedding sampler around a similar theme (I lost one to a mold invasion that my grandmother made using two birds facing each other). The tiny house reminds me of our house as we have a giant ficus tree right in front just like that, with a cute little front window and lots of blackbirds! These are so perfect for us!
Posted by: Saskia | January 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Hi Elsita! Your works are beautiful! You must know that finding you and getting to know your paper art I "fell in love" with paper. Thanks to you now I have plenty of paper and all paper related stuff around me. Also you must know that your blog is the Nr.1 which I open every single day, and you continue to surprise me again and again. :)
Wishing you all the best, Kaiva
Posted by: Kaiva | January 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM
waa waa waa! Love them - so sweet and so you!
Bree x
Posted by: Bree | January 13, 2011 at 12:27 AM
I love all your work and you keep inspiring every day! Thank you!!
/Klara
Posted by: Klara | January 13, 2011 at 12:28 AM
these are so lovely. your art is beautiful and inspiring.
-amy
Posted by: Amy | January 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM
oh so very very lovely. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: katy | January 13, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Incredibly beautiful. Thank you!
Posted by: Mika | January 13, 2011 at 01:04 AM
Yay, papercutting! I would love to have new papercuts to put on the wall.
Posted by: Naomi | January 13, 2011 at 01:20 AM
aw, how sweet! I adore your work :)
Posted by: Simone | January 13, 2011 at 02:25 AM
you give your heart so readily and ask nothing in return.
xo
Posted by: margie oomen | January 13, 2011 at 02:49 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Zlatica | January 13, 2011 at 03:14 AM
I would be honored to have an Elsita original! I would
share them with my elementary school art students. :)
The designs are really sweet.
Posted by: Donna Bridy | January 13, 2011 at 03:49 AM
These are so lovely! I've never tried paper cutting, I think I would ruin these!
Posted by: Raku | January 13, 2011 at 04:59 AM
all beautiful!love your work elsita, and your writings always makes me feel that life is good.thank you.
Posted by: jacquelinde de azevedo | January 13, 2011 at 05:26 AM
I read your posts all the time! You are so inspiring! I love the papercut pieces! Thank you for adding light to my life!
Posted by: amy | January 13, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Beautiful, as always
Posted by: fibrespace | January 13, 2011 at 05:47 AM
I have the first set you offered in your shop, but these are even more lovely!
Posted by: Christina J. | January 13, 2011 at 05:59 AM
Hi Elsa, these are so beautiful, just like all of your art. Thank you for sharing with us all!
Posted by: Sam | January 13, 2011 at 06:04 AM
Since there is no way I have the patience to make these myself, I'm leaving a comment! :)
Posted by: Kat | January 13, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Elsa, These are beautiful and I would love to have them.
Thanks so much for the chance to win them.
xoxo
Posted by: Vicki | January 13, 2011 at 06:25 AM
What a lovely set and an excellent giveaway!
Posted by: Shayna Butler | January 13, 2011 at 06:25 AM
I purchased your first set of papercuts and i had so much fun completing them. I would love to try these ones out as well. They are just beautiful!
Posted by: Rachael | January 13, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Thank you, Elsa! You have been helping me through a creative block. You are always inspirational.
Posted by: cindyjerrell | January 13, 2011 at 06:50 AM
They are stunning - I just love all your designs! Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Angie | January 13, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Thanks so much for the chance to win these beautiful papercuts.
Posted by: Cynthia Malbon | January 13, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Your beautiful & papercuts are so inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win some :)
Posted by: Kate Loar | January 13, 2011 at 07:27 AM
I went to the gallery last week (or so) to see your work in person. So exquisite. I was seriously considering adding to my credit card balance to bring one home. I'd love these four beauties. I'd even love just one of them. Then you could choose three other people for the rest.
Posted by: Lora Hart | January 13, 2011 at 07:29 AM
What beautiful cut outs. It is amazing what each of us considers to be relaxing. You with your cutting out intricate pieces and other enjoy beading. Myself enjoy sewing by hand and making little things. Thank you for having such a wonderful giveaway.
Posted by: Iesa | January 13, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Elsa, what a wonderful chance to win! Thank you! I find your blogs so inspirational!
Posted by: Emily@theNest | January 13, 2011 at 07:53 AM
These are beautiful! I love the idea of papercut patterns - I'm planning to purchase one of the sets in the future!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 13, 2011 at 07:55 AM
You are amazing! You make us really happy. Thank you very much, even if I do't win them!
Posted by: MOM | January 13, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Fluffy snowflakes are falling.
Bone-chilling nights linger.
Dark mornings draaaaaag me out of bed.
A twee delicate touch of artistic passion
is needed to warm this heart.
Art saves lives!
Posted by: Mary Closner | January 13, 2011 at 08:32 AM
Beautiful!!!!!!
you are an inspiration to me and i'm sure all your blog followers!!
thank you for being here.
<3 suzy <3
Posted by: suzy schmitt | January 13, 2011 at 08:51 AM
What delicate little pieces of wonder! I am always amazed at what you can do with an Exacto and a pair of scissors. Your posts over the last several days have moved me---thank you for them and the gift of your art.
Posted by: Ann K. | January 13, 2011 at 09:02 AM
How wonderful! Your papercuts are so delicious!
Stina
Posted by: Stina | January 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
let me try my luck!
congratulations for your lovely work!
Posted by: Marta | January 13, 2011 at 09:53 AM
They're beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Katherine | January 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Beautiful! Me encantaria poder ganar el premio.
Gracias por compratir tus trabajos y tu historia.
Posted by: Sarah Vazquez | January 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Oh they are lovely as usual. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Rose | January 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Elsa, thank you for your blog and the time and effort you put into it,I feel like I'm visiting an old friend when I stop by. Thank you for your art as it's very personal and beautiful. Your paper cuts are lovely and I would be so pleased to be able to share them with my family.
Best to you!
Carey
Posted by: Carey | January 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Love your work!
Posted by: Kerry | January 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Oh, they're gorgeous! Your work keeps getting better and better!!! ♥
Posted by: Camila F. | January 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM
As a cuban, a woman, a mother... I'm very proud of you... you are my IMAGINARY Friend!!
Keep Going.... and pleaseee... bring back "The Hidden Seed"
Posted by: Deborah Matalon | January 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM
So beautiful. Thank you for making these papercut patterns available to all!
Posted by: catherine | January 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM
oh, thank you for the giveaway!!!
they are gourgeus!!
Silvia
Posted by: Silvia - MadameRenard | January 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
You are a true inspiration in every which way! :)
Posted by: Eva | January 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Sooooo may readers Elsa, everyone wants your lovely work! My daughter would love to do these herself, so maybe I will order for Valentine's day. Sweet! Sorry to hear about security challenges via email today. Happy giveaway!
How nice you have sooo many loyal readers!!! Happy you!
Posted by: Unlikely Nomad | January 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Beautiful giveaway. I really loved to cut the kit I bought on your etsy shop, and soon I'll make frames for them. greetings from Denmark, Valeria
Posted by: Valeria | January 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM
thank you for the beauty and tenderness you bring to us with every piece of your art!
Posted by: Tri_sestri | January 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful!! I would be honored to display your original work, it is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Laila O | January 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Count me in on the giveaway! I find your work so inspiring and I actually came back today to see if today's post was more on the piece and stories you've been sharing with us. The last picture on your last post could be a print all on its own...so beautiful. I also appreciated the experience part...I have a friend who is really struggling and your words and images are very healing.
Posted by: LAURA | January 13, 2011 at 01:09 PM
I like your newly remodeled and designed web site. It is nice for a change although I also enjoyed viewing the previous way you had it. Your new papercut kit is wonderful. I do lots of crafts but have not yet tried papercuts. Thank you for sharing and teaching your fans this craft. My husband and I are wilderness fanatics so I sure like your new designs because they feature so many wonders of nature.
Posted by: Winkie Fordney | January 13, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Me me me!! :0)
I love them!
Posted by: Kristen | January 13, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it. (you do both)
Posted by: donovan | January 13, 2011 at 01:47 PM
I love your stuff and a competition! Well I'll be damned! Count me in please xx
Posted by: Olivia | January 13, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Oh my goodness! I LOVE your artwork, and I would be so excited to win something that you made. Reading your writings and seeing your drawings and artwork every day is a joy!
Posted by: Emily Rose | January 13, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I hope to win!! Thank you for the chance!
cheers,
Aujah
Posted by: MissAujahAcorn | January 13, 2011 at 03:06 PM