. My first papercuts are quite embarrassing and laughable when they are compared to what I can do now but I had to start somewhere so practice makes perfect. Always remember to enjoy and love what you do as that will always show through because if you try to make or do something you don't personally like as it will show so don't shoehorn yourself into a style or ideas that aren't ‘you'. Take advantage of any and all opportunities that are put your way and promote, promote, promote. Social media is an amazing tool, so get yourself on everything from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and any other networks you can use to promote yourself and what you do! A great way to promote yourself is to make connections at local galleries, centres and museums, open art competitions are brilliant for getting a toe in the door of these types of places and and entering them is a good way of reaching an audience who might never see your work otherwise. My first papercuts are quite embarrassing and laughable when they are compared to what I can do now but I had to start somewhere so practice makes perfect. Always remember to enjoy and love what you do as that will always show through because if you try to make or do something you don't personally like as it will show so don't shoehorn yourself into a style or ideas that aren't ‘you'. Take advantage of any and all opportunities that are put your way and promote, promote, promote. Social media is an amazing tool, so get yourself on everything from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and any other networks you can use to promote yourself and what you do! A great way to promote yourself is to make connections at local galleries, centres and museums, open art competitions are brilliant for getting a toe in the door of these types of places and and entering them is a good way of reaching an audience who might never see your work otherwise. 