A New Papercut
I want to end the week with this papercut titled: The Scape of a Secret Idea.
When I make a piece like this, I normally leave the pencil marks on the back, but this time I decided to leave them on the front. I think that they make the work look more human.
Looking at the closeups, I enjoy how the cuts say a slightly different story than the pencil lines. Just like in life, you have a general idea of what you want, but as soon as you put it in practice, it never comes out with mathematical precision.
So, the ”secret” message that this piece wants to communicate is: Run away from perfection if you want to move in the direction of progress.
February has been an intense month for me over here. I had to deal with different family related issues and work. But everything is OK, mainly because I kept in mind that imperfection is an organic part of life. I believe that life is all about doing whatever feels right at any given moment (that applies to papercutting as well). By doing this, step by step, we’re more likely to accomplish something good. I am excited to keep on moving and to see what’s next.
Looking forward to the weekend!
Elsita 
Beautiful paper cut! Have a wonderful weekend!:)
Thanks, Jeanne! You too!
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As always – beautiful! This message is what needs to be reminded every single day
Thanks, Kaiva!
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Gracias Elsita, siempre pones mensajes que voy y los leo en los días que más me hace falta leerlos.
Además, me encanta este papercut.
Gracias a ti Jennifer
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So lovely Elsa. I love the story and the scape and all the marks. Sometimes i think cutting paper is a metaphor for revealing things in our lives that make sense and cutting out the stuff that does not. Hope March with the promise of spring is better for you
Hi Bhavna, you’re right about papercutting being a metaphor…in the way that you describe.
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Beautiful. I love your way of looking at things…
Thanks, Kirsten.
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Just love this, Elsa! You are so right – we shouldn’t strive for perfection, but rather, escape from it to a world of true comfort. It’s in that very place that creativity thrives!
Especially lovin’ that loooog cat with its entwined tail – charming!
Best, LuAnn
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Hi LuAnn! I have observed that the most important things are usually found in imperfection.
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Love your new site — always enjoy your inspiring work.
Best wishes and God bless!
i love that you left the pencil marks, i do that all the time with my handstitched work
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