Fun with Scissors

מִסְפָּרַיִם

While working on a new skill using scissors, we need to concentrate. מִסְפָּרַיִם, scissors, begins with the letter, מ.

Every few minutes, we stop to see the results, admire our artwork, and then continue with the cutting.

Menashe explained the process: first, you fold. Now, you cut.
Menashe wrote his name, in Hebrew as the last step. "I'll just write 'Menashe'--it's easier than writing Menashe ben Yaakov."

Ella's scissor-cut artwork: it's a mushroom! No, it's the letter C! (Notice the fringe, her own innovation.)

Shimon's describes his artwork: it's a guy, his hat and his bowtie. How many of these can we make?!

Zellik: Whoa! This is so cool!
Us: Is this your first time making scissor-cut artwork?
Zellik: Yes, and I'm already good at it! (followed by a sigh.)