Czech Paper Art

Here is a craft that I came across during our time in the Czech Republic. I spotted them in the windows of Czech homes and apartments on our walks to and from the grocery shop on cold, grey, wintery days. It seems that some Czechs really know how to cheer an otherwise gloomy spot with their simple, artistic designs.

Paper cut outs (not unlike traditional fold-and-cut snowflake designs, only more intricate...)


I bought a few packs of these designs (for the equivalent of about 60c each)
and cut some out.


After sorting out some bits and pieces recently I came across them again and was especially delighted that I had these ones cut out already ...





just don't know if I would have patience for it at the moment with two more children and a big to-do list...

I like the fact that they are made from two things - paper and scissors.

On a rainy day why not sit down with a pair of scissors and paper and wa-la - you could invent some art to frame on your wall for next to nothing! Might look nice mounted between two sheets of glass in a frame against a coloured feature wall.

Any other inexpensive/simple art ideas you have come across? Please post them my way!

See more pictures from the designer here (please note the site is Czech - but term Fotografie might just lead you in the right direction;)