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Super Simple Scherenschnitte Patterns

Friday I hosted a craft class for 8- to 12-year-old girls. We studied the German art of paper cutting, otherwise known as scherenschnitte, and completed a couple of super simple projects.

Girls Craft Club

I’ve long loved this craft, so I started the class by showing the girls several examples of scherenschnitte I’ve made for my home over the years. As you can see, many of these examples are variations on a heart theme. Hearts are a very popular motif for Scherenschnitte — and also for wedding anniversaries.

Examples of Scherenschnitte

Since my husband and I married while we were both still in school, we had to live on a shoestring budget for the first decade of our marriage. So most of my early gifts to him were either scherenschnitte hearts I cut out (a very economical craft — paper’s cheap) or poems I’d written (again for the price of a piece of paper plus a little time).

Wedding Sampler

Supplies needed for doing scherenschnitte

  • small, sharp scissors

    You just need something small with sharp points and (preferably) slightly curved blades. When I was first learning this craft, I used a pair of nail scissors. Later, I bought some craft scissors made especially for fine detailed work and paper cutting. For the purposes of teaching this girls’ class, I got these economical but nifty little folding scissors.

  • paper

    Plain copy paper works great, but you might also try card stock or parchment paper in a variety of colors

  • patterns

    You can try cutting freehand if you like, but will probably achieve better results by following a pattern, especially for very detailed designs. I’ve included two super simple scherenschnitte patterns in this post, perfect for beginners. One is a bouquet of flowers and the other is a charming little house.

  • backing material

    You can mount your completed design on whatever backing you choose. I’ve used fabrics such as velvet or taffeta for mounting or matboard or scrapbook paper. Both the designs in this post are the perfect size for mounting on 4″ x 5.25″ blank note cards.

  • spray adhesive

    Use a can of spray adhesive for mounting your finished design onto your background of choose. It is much easier and less messy to use than plain white glue (although that’ll work in a pinch, too).

  • frame (optional)

    If you plan to frame your design, I recommend shopping garage sales and thrift stores for suitable frames, inexpensively priced.

Scherenschnitte Nativity

Instructions for doing scherenschnitte

  • If you are cutting a symmetrical design (like the super simple scherenschnitte patterns in this post), fold along the (dashed) center line with the pattern facing out. This printed side will be the back of your picture, so don’t worry if you don’t cut exactly on the lines. They won’t show once you glue the design to your backing.

    cutting paper bouquet
  • If your design is not symmetrical, you’ll have to cut without folding.
  • Always start with the smallest parts on the inside of the design and cut those first. For the patterns in this post, you’d begin with the teardrop shapes inside the flowers and bow on the bouquet, or the window panes in the house design.

    cutting paper bouquet
  • Continue cutting all the finest detail work before moving on to larger sections. This gives more support when you’re cutting the tricky parts and makes it less likely you’ll tear your design than if you do the bigger sections first.
  • Once you’ve finished all the cutting, carefully unfold your design, take it outside, lay it on the ground or on a piece of scrap paper and spray the back (printed side) lightly with adhesive.
  • Center the design on your backing material and smooth it down, working from the inside out. Now you’re ready to pen a note and send it in the mail or put it in a frame to hang on the wall of your home!

Two super simple scherenschnitte patterns

For my craft class, we made this super simple Scherenschnitte Bouquet.

Super Simple Scherenschnitte - Bouquet

click to print Scherenschnitte Bouquet pattern

Each copy yields four designs. We put our finished designs on blank note cards. Didn’t they turn out nicely?

scherenscnitte cards

I told the girls I’d put an extra design on the blog for them, in case they wanted to continue practicing at home. She here’s a super simple scherenschnitte house, as well:

Super Simple Scherenschnitte - House

click to print Scherenschnitte House pattern

And a picture of a finished example, which I mounted horizontally on another blank note card:

Scherenschnitte House

Scherenschnitte Cards

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  1. Jessica says

    January 17, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    Your bouquet and house patterns are beautiful and offer such a gentle introduction to this wonderful craft. I used to do this as a child with my mother and want to pass that on to my own children.Would it be possible to also get the pattern for your Silent Night cutting? It is simply breathtaking. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      January 26, 2023 at 8:43 pm

      So sorry your message got buried in my inbox for a couple of weeks, Jessica. I just emailed you the pattern you requested. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    January 3, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    Hello! I just found your page and wondered if you could send me the Holy Night pattern. It’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing this art!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      January 4, 2023 at 8:03 pm

      Just did, Michelle. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    January 3, 2023 at 10:03 am

    By reading the comments I see it is a popular request, but may I also ask for a copy of your silent night pattern, please? It is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing this post!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      January 4, 2023 at 8:04 pm

      I sent it to you directly, Kate. You’re right. It’s a popular request. I plan to post a link soon to make it easier to download.

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth Tucker says

    December 13, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Hello! I just found your page and wondered if you could send me the Holy Night pattern? It’s beautiful! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 18, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      I just did, Elizabeth. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Melissa says

    December 9, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    I love your Holy Night pattern. Would you please send me the pattern? Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 18, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      I sent it to you directly, Melissa. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  6. Deb says

    November 29, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Oh my goodness! I just happened up on this page and was curious if you would share the Silent Night pattern with me as well? I’d love to make it for my best girlfriend for Christmas gift this year. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 18, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      I sent it to you directly, Deb. Hope your friend likes it (and appreciates your heart work). It’s a challenging pattern! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sue Keffer says

    November 25, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    Hello, Would you please email me a copy of your silent night pattern. That is absolutely gorgeous. It is rather hard to find free patterns these days. I thank you so much.
    Sincerely,
    Sue Keffer

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 18, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      I sent it to you directly, Sue. Let me know if it doesn’t come through, and I’ll try sending it another way.

      Reply
  8. Lisa says

    October 20, 2022 at 10:32 am

    The Holy Night Pattern is lovely. Could I get a copy of this one, too? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      October 21, 2022 at 8:17 am

      Just sent you a copy, Lisa. Enjoy.

      Reply
  9. Emily McAuley says

    October 10, 2022 at 11:07 am

    Hi ❤️would you please send me the pattern for your holy night paper cutting, it is beautiful and I would love to cut it for my mom for Christmas ⭐️
    I love your blog ❤️
    God bless 🙏🏻
    Emily

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      October 19, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Just emailed you a copy, Emily. Hope your mom likes it, too!

      Reply
  10. ELIZABETH FONS says

    January 30, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    So, printed this out and figured I am fairly crafty so if pre-teens can do this, surely I could. But…the patterns are so much smaller than I anticipated based on the youngster who modeled the finished products! I did my best, but truly need about 30% larger patterns to start!!! Thank you for the opportunity to try. Wish I could share a photo, it really isn’t too bad…

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      February 9, 2022 at 5:44 am

      I’m so glad you’re trying out a new craft. I’d love to see that photo of your finished work!

      Reply
      • ELIZABETH FONS says

        February 9, 2022 at 7:42 am

        Already sent off to my mom and sister, but I’ll be trying again with my new tools! It was fun

        Reply
  11. Brenda Arenz says

    December 22, 2021 at 11:54 am

    Jennifer,
    I had done Scherenschnitte many years ago in the 1990’s. My family does a white elephant craft and game each year and I thought of doing this this year. Could you also please send me the Silent Night Holy Night jpeg? I would appreciate it so very much. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Blessings

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 27, 2021 at 6:21 am

      I emailed you the pattern directly juts a few days before Christmas, Brenda. It’s very detailed. I hope you had time to finish it before your party!

      Reply
  12. Madeleine Hiester says

    December 15, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    I would like to know if you have a book of patterns. I have gotten “hooked” on this art. Love your family values. ❤️
    Blessings,
    Madeleine

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      December 18, 2021 at 8:41 am

      I’ve actually been working on a book of patterns, but it isn’t ready to publish yet. In the meantime, I’m sending you a few of my newest ones for you to work on while you wait. 😊 Look for them to land in your inbox in the next few minutes. And best wishes for a very merry Christmas!

      Reply
  13. Marianne H Bauman says

    October 2, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    I love this idea! I would love to have a pattern for the “Silent Night, Holy Night” one with the trees above.
    I appreciate you sharing your talents with us!
    Thank you!
    Marianne

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      October 2, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      I created that one several years ago and did not save a PDF for it, but I just sent a JPEG to you directly, Marianne. Hopefully, you’ll be able to shrink/enlarge that one to a size you can work with. I’m planning to have a full collection of original Scherenschnitte patterns — including that one — ready before Christmas, so keep an eye out for an announcement as soon as they’re ready.

      Reply
      • Marianne H Bauman says

        October 3, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        Thank you kindly!

        Reply
        • Jennifer Flanders says

          October 3, 2021 at 9:17 pm

          You’re so welcome!

          Reply
  14. Pamela says

    September 29, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Oh how lovely! Just the type of new craft I’d like to try, and teach to my lite nieces. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      September 29, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      You’re welcome, Pamela. I hope they enjoy learning the craft. I love that scherenschnitte is so easy and economical, but with such pretty results!

      Reply

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