Sarah Trumbauer Creatives by SarahTrumbauer on Etsy

Hi! I'm Sarah, a papercut artist and illustrator. I live in Pennsylvania with my husband and our cat, Lucy, who is my constant companion and studio assistant.
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to make art. My mom is a very creative person and I like to think I inherited that trait from her. Her side of the family is Pennsylvania Dutch, so I learned the tradition of scherenschnitte (German for literally "scissor cuts" ) early in life. After concentrating in drawing and photography in college and wanting to experiment with new mediums, I turned back to papercutting and found that it opened so many creative doors for me.
I'm completely captivated by the delicate and methodical process of papercutting. Removing so much of the paper surface leaves me with a lace-like miniature world that always renews my awe of this art form.
I find inspiration in nature, fairy tales, children's stories, botanical illustrations, and so much more. I am endlessly fascinated by the possibilities of paper becoming something meaningful. I love watching a sheet of paper transform into a beautiful piece of art one cut at a time. This feeling of exploration keeps me excited about my work and keeps me wanting to work on it more and more every day.
Deciding to sell on Etsy has been a decision I will never regret. I’ve met so many wonderful people and have gotten so inspired by listening to their stories and seeing their creations. Being around other creative people has really motivated me to push my boundaries and expand my product line to new territories. Thank you, etsy!

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Laura on Jul 14, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful! It makes a lovely addition to my daughter's room.

Personalized Papercut -Magic Garden 5x7" Paper Cut Illustration - Add Your Name

Personalized Papercut -Magic Garden 5x7" Paper Cut Illustration - Add Your Name
Amy Piper on Sep 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This is just beautiful. It was cut and crafted with perfect precision and my name centered and spelled crisply. I will definitely buy again from this artist/seller.

Personalized Print of Original Papercut - Customized with Your Name - 5x7 Stargazer

Personalized Print of Original Papercut - Customized with Your Name - 5x7 Stargazer
Alison on Sep 10, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

These scissor cuts make such nice gifts when you just need a little something for an occasion. Each piece is so detailed and conveys such joy in a beautiful moment. Who doesn't enjoy watching birds fIitting about at the bird bath or in search of food! I bought the songbirds and the hummingbirds for a friend who adores birds. I couldn't decide which one she would prefer, and a pair always makes a nicer wall arrangement.

Hummingbirds - 5x7 Art Print - Original Papercut Illustration

Hummingbirds - 5x7 Art Print - Original Papercut Illustration
Alison on Sep 10, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

If this isn't the sweetest, most magical Halloween portrayal that I have ever seen. It is so precisely cut and layered with a touch of color. So delicate, so detailed!!

I love mine with the green/teal background, but am just as delighted with the one with the purple background to gift a friend. Sarah sure makes it difficult to choose; however, one can never choose anything less than her very BEST!

5x7 Print - Trick or Treat - Original Papercut Illustration - Fine Art Print

5x7 Print - Trick or Treat - Original Papercut Illustration - Fine Art Print
gredforge1 on Sep 9, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully packaged and lovely handcut snowflake necklace, large enough to admire easily and feels lovely to hold. Thank you!

Snowflake Necklace - Paper Cut Jewelry - Handcut Paper in Glass with 24" silver chain

Snowflake Necklace - Paper Cut Jewelry - Handcut Paper in Glass with 24" silver chain
barinamaturbina on Sep 3, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Truly lovely piece, amazingly quick shipping. Extremely happy. Thank you!

Personalized Print - 8x10 - Customized with Your Name - Star Explorer Little Boy or Girl

Personalized Print - 8x10 - Customized with Your Name - Star Explorer Little Boy or Girl
alittlesomething10 on Sep 2, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

I am so pleased with my purchase from Sarah. We emailed a few times to get the perfect gift for a first anniversary. I would purchase from her, again.

8x10" Personalized Print of Original Papercut - Customized with Your Names - Round Leafy Border

8x10" Personalized Print of Original Papercut - Customized with Your Names - Round Leafy Border
cathy104 on Sep 1, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Sarah about adding a name and she was very accommodating! And shipping was incredibly fast. I lover her shop!

8x10 Personalized Print - Customized with Your Name - Moonlight Whale

8x10 Personalized Print - Customized with Your Name - Moonlight Whale
Melissa on Aug 31, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Oh Sarah, I'm sorry it took me a bit to write this review! As ALWAYS Sarah's work is magnificent! I think this is the 5th or 6th of these I've had made, along with other items. She always responds immediately and is very quick to get the item to you. They are handmade and so, so gorgeous framed. Everyone I've given one to has remarked that it's been one of their favorite gifts. I haven't framed it yet or I'd put a photo. I usually have mine matted on a medium gray and then have them put inside another darker grey mat and a distressed white frame. They are very beautiful on the wall.

Love is Eternal - Original Custom Papercut - Handcut Paper Art - Wedding/Anniversary Gift

Love is Eternal - Original Custom Papercut - Handcut Paper Art - Wedding/Anniversary Gift
Alison on Aug 5, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

so many delights to choose from, but, right from the first, I loved this country garden scene. Perhaps it made me remember "The Secret Garden" or perhaps it just had so many impressive teeny tiny details in the plants.

It symbolized the love,the time, the patience, and the nurturing we put into our families, pets, careers, hoping to see something grow to fruition. It makes me think of Sarah fine-tuning each one of her creations with such love and tenderness that it radiates from the picture.
A very happy customer, a very lucky me to have some of Sarah's beautiful renderings. Now to figure out how/where to frame and display them.

5x7 Print - Country Window - Original Papercut Illustration

5x7 Print - Country Window - Original Papercut Illustration

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