Paper Poetry: Creative papercutting

In a world of screens and eBooks, there is something beautifully tangible and tactile about taking a piece of paper and cutting into it with a pair of scissors. With just a few folds and snips, an old shopping list can be transformed into a fluttering butterfly or a shooting star. Let your imagination run wild and bring fairy tales to life as you turn old books into hot air balloons and angels, or give new life to yesterday's newspaper as a garland of pretty hearts.

Identical twins Simone and Helene have been papercutting for years, and between them have created a whole world of whimsical designs. In this delightful book, they share this magical skill with you - and the best part is, it's simple, creative and practically free. All you need is a pair of scissors and some scrap paper - no scalpel, no cutting mat, no complicated templates. Their mindful approach embraces imperfection and opens up your creativity, helping you develop your own designs and ideas. Whether you want to cut a bouquet of flowers from old shopping receipts or transform discarded wrapping paper into Christmas decorations, this book is sure to delight and inspire.

Simone and Helene are identical twins from Denmark. Simone was a TV and film actress who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, while Helene started her career as an architect. Since starting their fashion and lifestyle brand Edition Poshette, for which they create limited edition and bespoke pieces including papercuts and leather goods, the sisters have been featured in Elle Decoration, Cover and Ms magazines. They have held sold-out papercutting workshops in Denmark, Italy and Paris.