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A few quick snips and you can make a flock of fancy feathers!
This is a really quick and simple craft but looks really effective. You can make your feathers into garlands, mobiles or decorations.

I've also made a video version of this tutorial which you can find here:

https://youtu.be/qMbWNi8Fs2I

Posted by Delicate Stitches from Powfoot, Scotland, United Kingdom • Published See Delicate Stitches's 56 projects »
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  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 1
    Step 1

    On the back of your paper draw the outline of a feather (you can use my templates if you like!)

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 2
    Step 2

    Using the pencil or a knitting needle score along the lines of the feathers shaft (the middle bit.)

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 3
    Step 3

    Cut out the feather and gently fold along the scored lines from step 2.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 4
    Step 4

    Work along the feather cutting from the edge to the line of the shaft to create the feathery bits! My cuts are 2-3 mm apart but you can play with the spacing.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 5
    Step 5

    Be careful to keep the central section intact!

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Paper Feathers - Step 6
    Step 6

    The closer together your cuts, the more feathery it will be but also more fragile so if you want a stronger feather space the cuts a bit wider.

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