Since reopening my Etsy in 2020, I have become to realize what my buyers like-- paper anniversary gifts. Traditionally, wedding anniversary gifts have been associated with paper for over 600 years!  Paper is seen to reflect the image of young marriage; a blank page open to new beginnings. Below are my most recent paper gifts, customized to my customer's requests. Absolutely brilliant quality item, brilliant communication and prompt trackable sending. Well worth the money and Rachel is lovely. 5 stars and would heartily use again. This item was a gift for a friend and it made them cry happy tears! If you want to buy a meaningful gift for someone I would highly recommend Rachel's shop. She was extremely helpful and kind, and even sent me little stickies for my photo cause I was framing it myself. 10 stars!  ✨My Shop✨ etsy.com    

  We purchased a new home this year!! All thanks be to God for this blessing. For over a year, we had been actively looking to expand our living space.  Our top 3 criteria was 1) Our new home be fairly close to our starter home 2) Close to a church  3) family friendly The Lord answered our prayers! I chose to use my spare time to create my own paper art. Life gets busy and I forget to meditate. This cut is to remind me who is in control-- no matter what!  ✨✨Visit my Etsy link below to purchase your custom paper cut art!✨✨ rachelscustomdesign Below are some of my favorite features of our home! We are 30 minutes from the highest peak east of the Mississippi-- Mount Mitchell. We created a walking trail behind our house that opens up to some shaded woods. We also have a stream we love to hear. "Jesus forever our cornerstone." We are nothing without him! Our cat loves to be by our side. She went nuts when left outside 😝

 Happy 50th Birthday to Silvia! This paper cut was a custom request from my Etsy shop!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelscustomdesign If you have a loved one turning 50, you can request your custom paper cut by visiting the link above. Request Your Paper Cut In your request, you can include interests, hobbies, nature, names, messages, and birthday. Below is the message sent to me for their request, She loves travel.  She loves to snowboard.  She loves butterflies.  She loves nature/trees.  She's big on the four seasons (not the hotel but Summer, Spring, Winter and Fall). It's kind of a running theme with us so maybe there's a way you can incorporate the four seasons somehow. The note can be: I Love You and 50th. Maybe include the date December 13, 2020. Check out the video below to see my cutting process!

Anniversary Gift Happy 3rd anniversary to my husband, Tristan! We've had many happy times together.  Tristan and I met in 2015 when the Wicker family played music at my brother's wedding.  Later in 2015, we started dating! We lived five hours apart and still made it. I finally moved to North Carolina in June 2016 and we got married in October 2017.  Wow, how the times flies! I was certainly on cloud 9. There's no one like Tristan! :) Get your custom cut and show your love how much you appreciate them. Display it on your bedroom wall or living room mantle. You will see it and be reminded of how much you appreciate your love. There is no one like your partner! How did I make it? Below, I carefully cut my design with an x-acto blade. The design is an original sketch. Where can I get this? If you would like an Anniversary paper cut, you can request a custom order or, browse my collection below! https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelscustomdesign Happy Anniversary, Tristan!  

New Home What better housewarming gift than this wall art? This paper cut looks great in a floating frame and hung against an accent wall.  This paper cut was made for the Rudd family after their big move. For approximately 12 years, the Rudd family lived in the same home. This was a big move for them especially, with 3 young boys.  Make this paper cut your own! Personalize your custom cut with your family name! I love personalized items with my name on it.  Art Process Creating my paper cuts comes easy and relaxing to me. After folding my paper in half, I sketch my design and start cutting the frame. One of my favorite parts is opening my fold after cutting the frame!! The pictures below show clearly how beautiful it is.  Make this housewarming gift your own! Visit my shop below to request your custom order! https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelscustomdesign

Adoption Gift A year ago, my brother and his wife adopted twins! These sweet girls were born in Arizona and the whole family has fallen in love.  Ruby and Juniper are twins and they have been a blessing! Their mother chose LIFE and we are forever thankful.  For many people, adopting had been a true gift. Whether they are unable to have children or, they simply want to give more love through adoption, children are a true gift. As this popular quote puts it, "My favorite book says we are all adopted." --It's true! God has chosen ALL of us to be adopted. He has given us hope of life and happiness. Order Now If you would like to order your custom cut, simply click below and shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelscustomdesign  

  I officially opened my Etsy shop this year!!!  On July, 21st I re-opened my shop after 11 years...  I didn't know what my niche was in 2009 and I had always been artsy. I liked to knit, crochet, paint, and sew. There was no focus then. Since 2012, my focus has been on-- paper cutting! "Why cutting paper?" you ask... good question. It's an unusual hobby and art. I received my first paper cut when I was in college and I loved the detail. It was a cut of the Chinese year. The year of the snake. It came from a friend who was studying abroad from China. I thought I'd give cutting a try and I loved it.  Since then, I've expanded my themes to: Wedding and Anniversary Bible Verses Sayings and Quotes Baby Gifts Homes Travel It's a niche I have stuck with for the past 8 years and I still enjoy cutting paper! Below is a video of an anniversary cut I did! If you would like your own, personalized paper cut, order from my Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelscustom