How to Make Wedding Certificate Scherenschnitte

In the spirit of keeping old crafts alive, preserving them for future generations Scherenschnitte (pronounced Sharon-sh-net) is the German word for paper cutting or snipping.

Originally seen in Valentines and card artwork it, and still practiced today. Some of us have done this for valentines not knowing it was a craft of the ages. It was used to decorate birth and marriage certificates, Christmas ornaments and home decorations it was a craft that were passed down to generations to learn.

History of the Scherenschnitte
Historically paper cutting originated in China between 200 BC and 200 AD, and then it was seen in Asia and Turkey in the 16th century. It was brought over from Germany to America, known as Pennsylvania Dutch Colonial America in the 1700’s and 1800’s. You will see scherenschnitte in crafters fairs in Pennsylvania as Mennonites and Amish used the art form to create love letters or love knots which became a part of their heritage.

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