Tuesday, August 3, 2010

wedding whimsy: papel picado!

Ooooo, I have become a huge fan of papel picado--the Mexican folk art of papercutting!  You've no doubt seen it at Mexican celebrations like Day of the Dead, but papel picado is also popular at all kinds of celebrations from weddings to christenings!  It has such a flirty whimsical appeal, I just love it!  The traditional way of cutting is done using special cut stencils and chisels to hand-cut through several layers at one time, but scissors may also be used.




Both Ay Mujer and Mexican Sugar Skull will hand cut and customize your papel picado!  And if you want to try making your own, check out this cool short-cut idea from Free Pretty Things For You using simple white doilies!  Super sweet at any celebration--engagement parties, the bride's home, a rehearsal dinner, outdoor reception or even a ceremony! Go all wedding white or add some fun with a punch of color!  Either way, papel picado is a clever way of adding unique whimsy  to any celebration!

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