The opportunity to exhibit at the Sou’ Sou’ West Open came with perfect timing. My papercut silhouettes were ready, my mixed media quartet was back from the framer and I was delighted with the resulting panel. It’s not often that I have an idea in...
The apple blossom is beautiful again this year. This paper-cut collage began with photos and sketches, followed by painted paper-cut petals placed onto a sky-blue paper collage background . Pure escapism in these uncertain times. Apple Blossom Time - Irena Boobyer The delicate apple blossom...
Inspiration Back in February I contacted Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre about using their photos as inspiration. These would be for a new collection of papercut collage and mixed media designs. "Hi, I have just been looking at some fabulous birds of prey photos that have...
This post is about my adventure into creating a 3D Papercut Shadowbox. I show examples of two finished shadowboxes and include information about and materials and processes. I cut all of my paper silhouettes using a small pair of scissors. Then I edit, print...
Looking forward to exhibiting my textile pieces at Poltimore House. "Wild About Wool" is taking place in this amazing Grade 2 listed 18th century country house, currently undergoing extensive restoration http://www.poltimore.org It has been great re-visiting some of my knitted textiles. Knit one, Drop One, Two was...
The story of this papercut started off as a sketch of the apple tree. A favourite tree of mine as I can see it from my window so it was very likely to end up in a papercut one day! Isabel had a tenth Birthday coming...
Paper Flower Installation in the glass cabinet - Exeter Library Foyer, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PQ Paper succulents and air plants displayed both in glass and behind glass! This work is inspired by the current trend for all things floral that thrive behind glass and terrariums. My paper plants remind...
Tidying up the garden for Autumn and I found my very neglected green bottle languishing amongst the patio pots. Have had a very enjoyable interlude from papercutting to assemble a new bottle garden with lovely plants from Haughty-Culture Florists in Honiton. Now, not only do...