Scherenschnitte is the art craft of intricate paper cutting. This art was brought to America in the late 17th century by German and Swiss immigrants fleeing religious persecution. Symbols of faith are common in German Scherenschnitte and are found in the design. This paper-cutting art form was used to convey love messages towards God, as well as by men to express love towards their sweethearts. Many Scherenschnitte cards contained verses or other expressions of love and is the forerunner of today's Valentine's Day card!
To make a Scherenschnitte Valentine Heart
Supplies:
White paper doily
Black paper 8.5"x11"
Red heart of paper
Directions:
Fold doily paper in half, cut a half of a heart design out that will fit onto the front of the folded black paper. Unfold the doily to reveal the whole heart design and mount onto black paper. On the inside of the black paper you can write a Valentine poem or greeting.Labels: how to, Valentine craft |
