<DIV>Scherenschnitte, which literally means “scissors cutting,” is a lovely old Swiss-German folk art tradition. Pronounced share-en-schnit-ta, this venerable technique was introduced to colonial America by the Pennsylvania Dutch, who applied it in intricate and symmetrical designs on marriage and birth certificates, silhouettes, valentines, and love letters.<BR><BR>Now Paper Cutting Old & New makes this ancient craft come alive, with easy step-by-step instructions and complete full-sized patterns for snipping your own framed treasures, holiday ornaments, unique cards, scrapbook pages, and much more. Add a touch of old-fashioned elegance to your art with easy-to-follow instructions for false-grain painting that will turn even the plainest frame into a conversation piece.<BR><BR>“Paper Cutting Old & New is a wonderful addition to the dissemination of the Pennsylvania German culture. This publication successfully introduces in a clear and concise manner an important piece of history to the modern crafter who wishes to be a part of a long running tradition.”<BR>— Jennifer Royer, Museum Curator<BR>Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Lancaster, Pennsylvania<BR></div>