As
an annual tradition, Cynthia hosts a "Snowflake Party" at her home to
launch the winter holidays and start the season of paper snowflake
cutting. Each year Cynthia cuts about 150 one-of-a-kind snowflakes to
be displayed at her home and around town. Since so many people have
asked for them, she is now offering them for sale. Framed mandalas, hanging snowflakes and cards are available all the time at Cynthia's online Etsy shop. www.EmerlyeArtsKirigami.Etsy.com
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ABOUT KIRIGAMI
While
origami is the art of folding paper into creative shapes, kirigami is
paper that is both folded and cut. Kirigami differs from European Schereschnitte or Chinese PaperCut, neither of which is folded. Kirigami is an ancient Japanese form now becoming more popular. Pop-up books and cards, as well as folded paper snowflakes and flowers have become familiar items.
Currently, Cynthia cuts three kinds of Kirigami objects:
* Snowflake Mandalas (framed or hanging) * Three Dimensional Hand Cut Cards * Cards That Open Multiple Times, like a puzzle.
Kirigami works are wonderful keepsake gifts for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.
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ABOUT HAND CUT KIRIGAMI CARDS
Cynthia also makes elegant
three-dimensional kirigami cards, pop-up cards, cards that unfold
several times, and other paper creations. Each of these whimsical cards is hand-folded, then cut with scissors, punches, and
knives. Each is imagined as it is being cut, so the result is a
completely unique, one of a kind creation. The material for mandalas
is ultra brite, thin paper. For cards Cynthia uses colored, acid-free
cardstock paper. When the card is opened, the design pops out in three
dimensional form to surprise and delight. On the back of the card is
the EmerlyeArts logo.
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ABOUT SNOWFLAKE MANDALAS
Most people recognize kirigami as a
way to make paper snowflakes. Cynthia makes snowflake mandalas as well
as larger mandalas for framing.While
real snowflakes are always six-sided, these are fantasy snowflakes,
formed in a circle pattern with four, six, eight, or twelve sides. Each
snowflake is imagined when it is cut, thus forming a completely unique
creation. One snowflake takes the greater part of an hour to make. After
cutting, ironing, and signing, the snowflake is laminated to protect
it, then trimmed and fitted with a gold cord and tag for display
purposes. For
best results, hang the snowflake from a cord or attach to window with
double-sided tape. Groupings of six or more look magical. To enjoy
these snowflakes for many years to come, at season’s end, store flat in
a cool, dry place.
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While each snowflake mandala is unique, here are some design examples:
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HOW TO BUY:
Individual Kirigami Items:
You can find snowflake mandalas and cut cards at Cynthia's home studio or select retail
handicraft stores in Vermont. To buy now, go to Cynthia's ETSY STORE by clicking on the snowflake to the right or going to www.EmerlyeArtsKirigami.etsy.com
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Wholesale dozens:
Cynthia's hanging snowflakes are currently sold in Vermont stores and
galleries. Anyone can order wholesale packages of 12 from this website.
Each package contains an assortment of one-of-a-kind designs. Each
package will include snowflakes of varied desisgns. $100 per dozen package, plus shipping. To arrange
a store display, or a consignment arrangement, interested parties can
contact Cynthia through the "info" page on this site.
Please Note:
* Snowflakes are not returnable.
* Retailers: While twelve snowflakes are nice for a home display, a store display works best with at least two dozen snowflakes. Optimal is three to four dozen snowflakes, which feels like a "flurry" overhead and is very beautiful.
* Cynthia cuts a finite number of snowflakes per year (about 150 ) and sells them on a first-come basis. Please consider this when ordering. * You will need a PayPal account to buy online. Signing up with PayPal is quick, easy, and secure. If you would prefer to send a check, go to the INFO page and fill out the response form to order. Checks must clear before items are sent.
