Sunlight spills across my desk. There, a delicate paper cut silhouette catches the light—a quiet tribute to my cat, crafted by careful blade work. Each curve holds hours of patient carving, echoing her poised stillness. I named this paper portrait "Little Shadow."
Beyond the Desk
Little Shadow became my silent ally. Secured to sturdy cardstock (reinforced at her paws for adventures), she slips into pockets or perches on cafe tables. Sunlight transforms her into a familiar shadow on pages—a spark of inspiration during creative droughts. On crowded trains, tracing the blade-etched lines along her back brings calm. She isn’t mimicry; she’s presence redefined.
Mountains & Memory
At the summit, wind hummed through her paper-cut ears—a music born of careful carving. I steadied her thick-pawed base (designed for resilience) and captured her silhouette against endless peaks. Wind flowed through hollows shaped by the knife, a bridge between memory and place.
A Gentle Truth
These quiet memorial gifts—paper-thin yet strong—carry love across distances. Little Shadow claims no space but holds infinite weight. She whispers: What we cherish remains, traced in blade and light.
Your Turn
Cut a simple silhouette. Place it where light finds it—your wallet, a shelf. When its shadow falls, or your fingers brush its edge, you’ll feel it: love, folded into paper.
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