Christmas Day Crackers

This year I was responsible for making the christmas crackers. 

I took on a theme of cartoon-styled paper cut motifs on individually decorated papers. No two were the same!

Each cracker contained a snapper, chocolate, a balloon, a scratch card, a joke, and lots of stamped stars which went everywhere!

Tracy & Rochelle's First Wedding Anniversary Paper Cut

I was asked to make a paper cut for a friend to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

The colour scheme of their wedding was red and white. I was shown their amazing wedding cake for inspiration:   

I made a quick sketch with their specific words, dates and initials. They loved it straight away, and suggested to include more song lyrics. 

 

 I drew it up at full size and cut it out:

I mounted it on red with foam sticky tabs behind the cut so that it raised it from the backing slightly: 

I also did a timelapse of it being cut:The Cutting of 'To The Stars And Back' from Charlotte Vogel on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Nan

My gran turned 88 today. I made her this card and bought her some German honey. 

Here are some work in progress shots in reverse order:

Bespoke Portrait card

A friend and her father wanted to give their favourite cafe owner a special card to say farewell and good luck as she closed her cafe. As they drank coffee there so often I suggested this papercut portrait of the two of them.

Mexican Embroidery Birthday Card

My friend loves Tatty Devine. So for her 30th birthday I made her a special Mexican Embroidery inspired birthday card! I love the green and gold leaves.

Happy Birthday Helen framed paper cut

My cousin loved her Special Space Bunnies Edition Birthday Card so much that she framed it! She did a wonderful job, it's perfect! I did suggest she remove the lettering, as it's on a separate layer, but she was exceptionally happy with it being her birthday all year round! 

Space Bunnies First Exhibit

Space Bunnies will be up in the Cherry Leaf Coffee House for the month of February 2014.
Below it sits my third cut of Do More Of What Makes You Happy.

The private view was held on 7 February:

Space Bunnies

Finally, my epic January papercut is complete!
This piece took ~8 hours to cut out over two weeks. However, prior to cutting, I spent countless hours originating the idea and preparing a cutting template.

I even filmed myself cutting it and prepared a time-lapse documentation, which you can watch here:
The Cutting of Space Bunnies from Charlotte Vogel on Vimeo.
Some work in progress images:

From this one sheet of paper…


… epic things grew…

New baby bunting

A friend in Stuttgart has a new baby boy. He sent me a cute pic of him with the name bunting garland I made.  

Apple Tree Paper-cut SOLD

After a week of being exhibited in the Mustard Cafe Bar, my Apple Tree paper-cut SOLD!
I shall get busy on another piece to fill the space!

MASS paper cuts on display

Until the end of November 2013, my MASS paper cuts will be on display and available to buy at Mustard coffee bar in Norwich. 

Cut out card for a travelling couple

Some friends ventured from Germany over to the other side of the world for a whole year. I wanted to wish them well on their adventure…

How Like An Angel anniversary gift

For my parent's wedding anniversary I bought us tickets to see 'How Like An Angel', performed by CIRCA in Norwich Cathedral as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Fesitval 2013.
I made a themed presentation card…

I also produced the information sheet for the show, and created a special image to advertise the show…

Come back fighting fit soon Anne!

My Body Combat instructor had to have an operation on her leg. 

I made this card to wish her well and remind her to come back… 

Happy mothers day 2013

Happy birthday Helen 2013

Peer Art Group Open Submission Exhibition

16 Feb 2013, 12 noon – 10 p.m. (P.V. from 6 p.m.), at STEW Gallery, Norwich.

  

I exhibited several paper cuts and photographs.
My 'Do More of What Makes You Happy' paper cut was sold.

 

 

Sadly, not all of my work could be displayed. The public missed out on seeing my 'Apple Tree' cut and my 'Berlin' prints. However, since the exhibition my 'Berlin' prints were also sold.

  

Also exhibiting work was Nikki Simmons, a fellow paper cutter and graphic designer. You can find her blog here.

The private view was fun, with live music and alcohol.

  

One of my closest friends, Catherine, came along. She is an illustrator in her spare time and you can see her work here.

Also making an appearance were Bret & Tim, the duo behind one of my favourite pod casts, Bros & Cons.