Papercut in the window

Just found this photo of one of the very first papercuts I made. It's hanging in my studio window on a sunny day 2 years ago.

New Printed Cards

Just arrived...

Stratford upon Avon

Delivered a load of work to The Montpellier Gallery in Stratford whilst I was on the road!

The Lightbox

Collected my unsold work from the amazing Lightbox Gallery in Woking whilst I was on the road..In fact I did a bit of a road trip and managed to clock up 600 miles in one day, collecting and dropping work off at various galleries around the country!

Henley on Thames

Went to Henley last week to meet with Pam Hayes of Henley Women's Regatta about creating a papercut for the event. It's beautiful and it must be pretty amazing when the regatta is on...

yes there are loads - one for every eventuality!!

 Another Portrait

This one is called 'Sigh'

More Portraits

Portraits

Choose your partner - a perfect gift for Valentine's Day!

'for you' personalised valentine's papercut portrait by caroline rees | notonthehighstreet.com

'for you' personalised valentine's papercut portrait by caroline rees | notonthehighstreet.com

New Shop

I have a new shop with a very limited number of products, so I'll see how it goes before I upgrade.

Tapestry

Tapestry in the process of being made from one of my papercut designs

Lots of images

It's been such a busy year with lots of exhibitions and fairs all over the country, that I haven't had much time to keep up this blog.
As the year draws to a close I realise I haven't posted much - and I feel very guilty for not posting new work on my website - so here are a selection of images of work I didn't get the chance to publish.
Merry Xmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.

Hot Air Ballon over Bath

Dog up a Tree

Dancing Birds

Flying

Coast

Harbour

Love Birds

Lunch

Red Roof

The Sea

The Walk

Yachts

Cards

2 new paper cut cards

The Burton Gallery, Papercutting Workshop

Images from a workshop I held at The Burton gallery in Devon.

More workshops are scheduled to be held in my studio next year.

Papercutting Workshop in my Studio

 

Images from a paper cutting workshop held in my studio over the weekend.

I can take up to 4 people and by the end of the day you will have created and framed your own paper cut ready to hang on your wall.

For a good description of the day from the point of view of a participant, read Lucy's blog here

http://marketingandprclinic.com/?cat=3

Made By Hand, Cardiff

Here's a photo of my stand at Made by Hand in Cardiff 

Papercut in progress

Papercut in progress ready for the exhibition nest weekend

New Small Papercuts

I've just created these small limited edition papercuts which are perfect for presents

Made by Hand, Cardiff

Come and see me demonstrating on Stand 49 at this exhibition next weekend in Cardiff City Hall

Gower Papercut

Every morning I walk with a friend and her dog around the cliffs. It's beautiful and refreshing whatever the weather. It clears my head before I have to start concentrating on cutting out bits of paper very accurately.
This papercut was inspired by these walks and it now has a home in Surrey

Exhibition Sign

My papercut exhibition sign is starting to look a bit weary. I think I'll have to make a new one for 2015 - without the 'Glass' in it!

Great Northern Contemporary Design Fair

Just returned from the Great Northern Contemporary Design Fair at Manchester.

It was a fantastic event and this year it took place in The Old Granada Studios which was a brilliant venue. As a bonus it was warm, dry and not windy unlike last year in the marquee.

I had a fantastic time meeting other exhibitors and seeing the beautiful work that they do.

I love Manchester, it's such a vibrant city. The only downside was my mega grotty b&b and the nightmare journey home on the M6 and M5!

Makers Guild In Wales

Just heard that I've been selected for The Makers Guild In Wales. The work is a showcase of contemporary craft from Wales with international exhibitions and hands on workshops. It's situated in Cardiff Bay, directly opposite the Millenium Centre

Tangiers

This papercut is based on a drawing in my sketchbook from a trip I took to Morocco in 2009. I originally cut it in the same format as the sketch but was then commissioned by a client to re create in a square format.

Cornish Papercut

I came back from exhibiting at The Cornwall Design Fair a couple of weeks ago, totally inspired by the beautiful little villages and harbours. The exhibition was at Trerife House near Mousehole so I managed to make a couple of visits in the early morning before the exhibition opened, to take some photos and make sketches. This is the resulting papercut which is now in the Rostra Gallery in Bath.

Not on the High Street

I'm very fortunate to have been invited to sell my work through Not on the High Street 

Finished Piece

And I didn't make a mistake - very proud of myself!

In progress

This new piece os taking shape. It's so detailled it's taking forever. I hope I don't make a mistake at the end...