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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 21:44:12 GMT
I hate it and avoid it at costs. Mostly because I am horrible at it.
Feel free to discuss...(I would even take tips to keep my edges from being so harsh)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 22:04:29 GMT
I love it! I find it therapeutic. The only tips I have is to use comfortable scissors and move the paper around not the scissors.
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Post by grammadee on Aug 30, 2016 22:14:22 GMT
I feel your pain. My scissors never seem to go where I want them to.
Some things that have helped me are:
Using an exacto knife with a sharp blade instead of scissors. This works best with the paper held down securely with a magnetic ruler/ cutting Matt system.
Taking the "fussy" out of the equation: as in using general punched shapes like scalloped circle punches to isolate the image I want to put on top of something else.
Keeping my scissors clean and labeled: those used to cut heavy materials or anything with glue on it will not work well for detail work. To be honest this is hard for me, as I get wrapped up in what I am doing and just cast tools aside as I finish with them.
Lately I have been doing minimum fussy cutting, because I have invested in a number of stamp and die combos along with a magnetic platform for my vagabond to hold the dies in place over the stamped images.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 30, 2016 22:20:41 GMT
Just wanted to say that it's late and I've been working on the laptop all night to meet a deadline so my eyes are at that really tired stage now... I totally read the F as a P and wondered what the heck was going on. *hangs head in shame*
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Post by anniefb on Aug 30, 2016 22:26:59 GMT
I love it! I find it therapeutic. The only tips I have is to use comfortable scissors and move the paper around not the scissors. This is what I do too. |
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Post by freeatlast on Aug 30, 2016 22:29:34 GMT
I wish I could help you out but I'm horrible at it myself. There are some card makers that have perfectly cut stamped images with the exact same space around all sides, perfectly rounded where they should be and even small interior spaces cut out. I am in awe!
For this reason, I love my dies.
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Post by iheartpaper on Aug 30, 2016 22:37:31 GMT
I actually love to fussy cut, and like a couple of others find it therapeutic! I love to find patterned paper that is perfect for homemade die cuts or ephemera. I agree that you should move the paper, not the scissors.
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Post by streetscrapper on Aug 30, 2016 23:06:45 GMT
Hate it, hate it, hate it. It's the reason I bought my Cameo! It's the reason I usually buy the dies that go along with the stamps... But when I have to do it, I find that the scissors make all the difference in the world. My favourite pair are my Fiskars micro tip with my Cutter Bees being a close second.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 30, 2016 23:27:01 GMT
Taking the "fussy" out of the equation: as in using general punched shapes like scalloped circle punches to isolate the image I want to put on top of something else. I do this all the time. Use a smaller circle punch to isolate the one image I want. Then layer that punched circle image on top of a large circle punchie of another color. Add a pop-dot to the back. Keeping my scissors clean and labeled: those used to cut heavy materials or anything with glue on it will not work well for detail work. I have two pairs of scissors. Black handle for just paper. White handle for anything that had tape/glue on it. I happen to get both pairs at the Dollar Tree. They are hair cutting scissors, and sharp as any Cutterbees I've ever had. I have invested in a number of stamp and die combos I have (and love!) these too! I buy them with a 55% off coupon from the big box stores, and they are totally affordable that way. |
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 31, 2016 0:32:00 GMT
I find it therapeutic as well as long as it's a small item. My problem is I keep losing my small, sharp scissors. For some reason, I don't like the term "fussy" cutting, to me it is just cutting paper.  |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 31, 2016 0:54:11 GMT
Some days I rock at it and other days are just terrible. I like my little Cutterbees.
One of my kids is great at fussy cutting with scissors and amazing with an Exacto.
I think it's all in whatever grip position feels the best in your hand.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 31, 2016 2:30:19 GMT
Just wanted to say that it's late and I've been working on the laptop all night to meet a deadline so my eyes are at that really tired stage now... I totally read the F as a P and wondered what the heck was going on. *hangs head in shame* You know, as the seasons change, everything must be altered a bit. |
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Post by FurryP on Aug 31, 2016 6:08:13 GMT
I love it! I find it therapeutic. The only tips I have is to use comfortable scissors and move the paper around not the scissors. I do the same. I use these: Tonic Studios Kushgrip Spring-Cut Detail Scissors I love these scissors. I have tried the similar Fiskars ones, but these are definitely better IMO. Save |
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Post by nitad on Aug 31, 2016 6:25:01 GMT
I definitely do not love fussy cutting but will do it if it's the only thing that will work. I try not to be too hard on myself with the results though.
I have a small pair of scissors with really sharp tips for getting into those tricky tight spots.
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Post by pastlifepea on Aug 31, 2016 11:37:47 GMT
I love to fussy cut while watching TV and I also use my trusty little Cutterbees. I like the way the tip is so sharp and they cut cleanly all the way to that tip. God help the teenager that liberates those scissors from my craft room for some non-paper cutting project. Scissor possessiveness runs in my family...my mom had a pair of "gold handled scissors" for sewing and she would cut our butts when we took them from her sewing room for non-fabric cutting.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 31, 2016 12:22:16 GMT
I do it fairly often. I find even if it's not quite perfect, once it's down on the page, no one can tell!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 23:46:08 GMT
Sounds like scissors may be my problem...or lack of patience. Off to check some of the scissors that have been mentioned. Thanks!!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 31, 2016 23:52:52 GMT
Just wanted to say that it's late and I've been working on the laptop all night to meet a deadline so my eyes are at that really tired stage now... I totally read the F as a P and wondered what the heck was going on. *hangs head in shame* You know, as the seasons change, everything must be altered a bit. Trim'n'trendy, 'ey?  seveerb Hopefully you will find just the right pair of scissors for you! *sprinkles fussy cutting scissors fairy dust* Keep us up to date with how the quest for them goes, will you? |
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Post by joblackford on Sept 1, 2016 1:01:19 GMT
Some people here reminded me that practice helps. And it's true. I am still not great at it but I'm getting better.
I have also heard people say that it doesn't really matter which scissors you use so much as being the scissors that feel good in your hand that you are well familiar with.
The other tip that I got was that you can fudge things by using some ink around the edges to make your cutting look more perfect (especially if it's a black outlined item).
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Post by Night Owl on Sept 2, 2016 0:47:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 6:26:01 GMT
I love to fussy cut. It is my favorite craft thing to do in the world. Grab out my cutting tools, some music & I can spend hours fussy cutting. I find it so relaxing.
I love my CutterBee's. I also have a pair of Dollar Tree scissors I adore. They fit my hand perfectly. I use my Dollar Tree scissors to cut around the bigger areas. I also have a pair of very sharp embroidery scissors that I use for cutting out detailed areas. Note- I only use those scissors for paper. My embroidery scissors for cross-stitch are protected at all cost. I also use my swivel knife to cut out intricate areas. My biggest tip is to treat fussy cutting like a puzzle. I love puzzles too. To take your time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 12:11:16 GMT
I don't mind fussy cutting but I don't do much lately. I love coordinating stamp and metal dies a lot more than fussy cutting!
My mom did a lot of crafts when I was a kid and she taught me to fussy cut (which is from her decoupage days). There is actually a special scissors for fussy cutting - mine is a small Fiskars with a short blade that curves. I'm right-handed so my blade curves to the right when I hold it. Then, it just a very small constant cut motion when you use it that only uses a small portion of the blade length. You move the paper when cutting. When you are good at it, you actually move pretty quick which helps keep the cuts smooth. Because the blade is curved, you can see your corners and you never have that harsh cut into them with a tip.
I've had my curved scissors forever, but I would think these are still around. I have probably 6 pairs of short sharp snips with straight blades and they are great for straight cuts but don't compare to the curved blade for curves.
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Post by peagia13 on Sept 2, 2016 23:34:20 GMT
It's a learned skill.
Just takes practice.
And good scissors.
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Post by scrapaddie on Sept 4, 2016 20:23:32 GMT
It's why I bought a Scan n cut!
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Post by Night Owl on Sept 5, 2016 1:49:59 GMT
Back before Sizzix/Cricut/electronic cutting I used to handcut all my titles from alphabet templates. I recently discovered Kiwi Lane but now I wonder if I would have the patience to cut all that stuff out. They recommend either the Tim Holtz scissors I linked above or these Fiskars scissors www.kiwilane.com/products/tools/fiskars-scissors/ also they ink their edges to cover up goofs. |
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