Paper

Amy Blumke

© Amy Blumke

Paper cut light boxes are made by cutting numerous pieces of cardstock paper and stacking them on top of one another to produce a layered scene. These layers of paper are then placed into a wooden shadow box frame and lit from behind using LED strips installed around the perimeter of the back of the frame. Light shining through the multiple layers of paper creates shadows and an illusion of depth in each of the designs. The amount of paper used in each piece varies from five to 27 layers. Generally, the more layers, the more complexity achieved within the image.

Each piece is designed on an iPad with Procreate and Cricut software. A Cricut cutting machine is used to cut out much of the design, and then small details are added by hand using an X-Acto blade.



Kathleen McDonald

Minneapolis, MN

https://katdiaart.etsy.com

2023 Booth #100B


© Kathleen McDonald

My artwork highlights paper. I use many different types of paper, from origami paper to translucent vellum paper, along with double-sided tape to create whimsical landscapes, colorful patterns, and precise building replicas. I love including small-scale details in my designs. Mixing opaque and translucent papers allows my designs to transform in the light in beautiful and unique ways. Minnesota and the amazing places that I have visited here constantly inspire me and my art.

Lynn Schultz

Mahtomedi, MN
2020 Booth

I create unique one of kind open-spine hand made journals using fine quality beautiful hand made papers & vintage fabrics. I use linen hinge tape inside the spine for added strength, acid free binder's board (cut to size & sanded) for the covers & spine pieces and good quality writing paper for the book block. I hand sew each book with sinew or ribbon. I also incorporate found objects, antique keys, original geometric designs in paper, antique post cards or other objects as a part of the book cover by gluing or sewing them into place. Each hand made book that I construct is a wonderful expression of color, design, paper and reclaimed items that are put together to form a tangible, touchable work of art that can be completed by the writer or artist who chooses the journal for their very own. I never create the same book twice, so they are as unique & individual as their owners.

© Lynn Schultz

© Lynn Schultz

Andrea Martin

St Paul, MN

www.andrearmartin.com

2017 booth # 100

Andrea Martin is an award winning local artist and papercutter. She received her BA in biology from Indiana University and studied art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has been cutting paper for about 7 years and started working as a full time artist after retiring from teaching science. Andrea exhibits her work at art fairs and exhibitions in the Twin Cities, as well as nationally and internationally. In addition, her work was featured on the Twin Cities Public Television series Minnesota Original.

Andrea uses cut paper to create nature scenes that explore the interactions of plants, animals, and humans in the urban landscape. Each design is cut from one piece of paper using an x-acto knife. Sometimes multiple layers of colored paper are used to enhance the design.

 

© Andrea Martin

© Andrea Martin

© Andrea Martin

© Andrea Martin

Saturday and Sunday
July 26 and July 27, 2025

Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.