About me

Hand holding an intricately-cut paper snowflake featuring foliage and berries, with an X-acto knife and cutting board in the background

My story

I spent the holidays of my youth folding and cutting paper snowflakes at my grandmother’s dining room table, as my family members challenged me to incorporate more intricate imagery into my designs. Throughout the years I’ve experimented with positive and negative space, materials, and cutting techniques to create designs that simultaneously feel familiar and new. 

As a small, woman-owned business, I deeply appreciate your support of my artwork!

Mariellen stands holding a blue ribbon at the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
Glass ornament with a golden retriever-themed snowflake design and a gold ribbon

Unique gifts

The hand-drawn patterns I use for my products are based on my papercut snowflakes, and are designed to inspire that nostalgic feeling of childhood but with an elevated twist. My goal is to create pieces that delight my children (who love silliness, imagination, and surprise) and also satisfy my craving for balance, a sense of calm, and functionality in the home. 

Hand holding three paper snowflake patterns of a butterfly, pizza, and snowman, with scissors and hand punches in the background and papersnowflakeart.com in lower right corner

Paper snowflake patterns

I love spreading the joy of experimental art and the craft of paper snowflake cutting. My hope is that my designs may inspire you and your loved ones to talk about the crafts you remember making as a child, and maybe even get the scissors out for a snowflake cutting session! 

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