I know there's a lot of crafters that just can't bare to fussy cut, hut I find it really relaxing. Nothing better than a good snipping session on a really intricate image and seeing it look so lovely stuck to a project. Each to their own I guess and nothing wrong with that. It's why they invented dies. 😉x
I think the best tip for me is number 4 keep8n* the scissors angled . Going to give it a try and fingers crossed for me doing a better job . Thanks Sam x
Thanks Sam, I must comment about fussy cutting on every Facebook live you do lol, I'm rubbish at it, but I'm going to stamp some images and practice using your tips, I have those Tim Holtz snips you are using, so I am off to a good start haha XX
Thank you for this Sam! I hadn't heard some of these tips before. I like to cut up to the border, only because I can't get an even (or close) white line. Once I'm done cutting, I color the edges black (or whatever color ink I've used). I can't wait to try all these techniques. I see a lot of things I'm doing wrong while watching this.
Hmmm maybe that’s why my fussy cutting stinks - I wasn’t leaving a boarder because I thought it would be easier. It certainly was not. And I also didn’t keep my scissors at an angle. That was the best one. Thank you so much. I just got back into card making after a lot of changes in my life. I did not think fussy cutting was that difficult until I tried again and I was so discouraged. This video has given me back some confidence again.
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying and getting a little better but never thought about angling the snips. What a wonderful tip. It makes so much sense that we can see better and not be stressing the paper. You are a Rockstar!!
I was an art major in college, long, long ago. I got used to using an Exacto knife for cutting. I can create a white border of cut right to the line. I just can’t get used to using scissors. Will try your tips.
I have pickup up two pairs of the blue Tonic snips as they are currently half price from Tonic £2.25) and they arrived today. Using them is the difference between night and day to the scissors that I had been using. I have been practicing all afternoon and I think I am finally the hang of it with your tips with my boarders getting more even. Thank you. x
Thank you so much for sharing. I am trying to do fussy cutting and now I know my problem after watching this. I'm trying to get close to the black line. I will have to stay a tiny bit away from now on. Thanks again.
Thank you for your tips, they have become very useful for me. I am much better now than 12 months ago, as i've watched you carefully with each project. Stay well and safe xxxx
Thank you so much. My hands are often a bit shaky and I have trouble fussy cutting, but these tips, especially the "angling the scissors" should help me get better cuts.
Great tips Sam. I don’t usually get good results when I fussy cut images and that is why I would rather use dies. Will try the things you suggested and hopefully things will turn out better for me.
Great tips. I wonder if you were holding your scissors upside down? I think that little hook is meant to rest on your pinkie? Anyway it's obviously not holding you back! :-)
Thanks Sam, though I am left-handed, with rather awkward hands- (there's always one !) so I do not like any cutting. Perhaps I should try again. I am one of those people who just cannot cut a straight line either ! Maybe just keep trying. Thanks for sharing and making me think about it.
Good basic information - one tip I could suggest is about your promo videos at the end of the current vid. Could you please put them into the top corners- you keep pasting them over the final product you are demonstrating. I'm finding it isn't worth watching to the end because I can't see anything.
Not sure how I missed this one but the tips are awesome THANK YOU, Sam! You're amazing!😊
Everything that you demonstrate is a fabulous tip, I love the idea of the angeling of the scissors. As always Sam, Thank You
I know there's a lot of crafters that just can't bare to fussy cut, hut I find it really relaxing. Nothing better than a good snipping session on a really intricate image and seeing it look so lovely stuck to a project. Each to their own I guess and nothing wrong with that. It's why they invented dies. 😉x
I think the best tip for me is number 4 keep8n* the scissors angled . Going to give it a try and fingers crossed for me doing a better job . Thanks Sam x
Awesome. Stamped images here I come now I know what to do 😆!! Thank you for this Sam xx
Thanks Sam, I must comment about fussy cutting on every Facebook live you do lol, I'm rubbish at it, but I'm going to stamp some images and practice using your tips, I have those Tim Holtz snips you are using, so I am off to a good start haha XX
Thanks Sam. I have one tip for sharpening my scissors, use a brillo pad, cut into it a few times and they cut fine after. xx
That looks like you used a die cutter! Excellent demo! Thanks Sam 💕
Great tips ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx
Wow Sam thank you for tip 4 to keep scissors on an angle it makes so much sense 🤗 xx
Thanks Sam!!!! I need to check out the cleaning and sharpening video!!!!!
Thank you for sharing these tips! Appreciated!
Thank you for this Sam! I hadn't heard some of these tips before. I like to cut up to the border, only because I can't get an even (or close) white line. Once I'm done cutting, I color the edges black (or whatever color ink I've used). I can't wait to try all these techniques. I see a lot of things I'm doing wrong while watching this.
Thank you so much!!! Ive heard other videos give tips but never been told 3 things you put in your video. Love all your videos.
Hmmm maybe that’s why my fussy cutting stinks - I wasn’t leaving a boarder because I thought it would be easier. It certainly was not. And I also didn’t keep my scissors at an angle. That was the best one. Thank you so much. I just got back into card making after a lot of changes in my life. I did not think fussy cutting was that difficult until I tried again and I was so discouraged. This video has given me back some confidence again.
Thank you for these tips. Very helpful. 💖
Great tips. Thanks Sam
Thanks for the tips, I shy away from fussy cutting but I do have the same snips so might give it another go. XX 🌈🥰💖
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying and getting a little better but never thought about angling the snips. What a wonderful tip. It makes so much sense that we can see better and not be stressing the paper. You are a Rockstar!!
I didn't know about the angle tip. Smart!
Thank you Sam for the tips x
I was an art major in college, long, long ago. I got used to using an Exacto knife for cutting. I can create a white border of cut right to the line. I just can’t get used to using scissors. Will try your tips.
I despise fussy cutting and avoid it whenever possible but these are great tips for when I can’t avoid it.
I have pickup up two pairs of the blue Tonic snips as they are currently half price from Tonic £2.25) and they arrived today. Using them is the difference between night and day to the scissors that I had been using. I have been practicing all afternoon and I think I am finally the hang of it with your tips with my boarders getting more even. Thank you. x
Great tip.... thanks for sharing 🌸🙏🏻😘
Thank you so much for sharing. I am trying to do fussy cutting and now I know my problem after watching this. I'm trying to get close to the black line. I will have to stay a tiny bit away from now on. Thanks again.
TFS! Great tips!
Hi Sam, thanks for all of your tips. I always struggle with fussy cutting but you make it look so easy. I will definitely use your tips.
Thank you for these tips
Great tips
Thank you for your tips, they have become very useful for me. I am much better now than 12 months ago, as i've watched you carefully with each project. Stay well and safe xxxx
Thanks Sam. I usually try and avoid fussy cutting but will give it a go using your tips! Xx
really fabulous 🥊😂💎
Thanks for the tips, very handy. I think I need to get the right snips.
Thank you so much. My hands are often a bit shaky and I have trouble fussy cutting, but these tips, especially the "angling the scissors" should help me get better cuts.
Fantastic tips! Thanks! Hope my fussy cutting improves with these 🙂
Yes I always wanted to know if I should give it a white boarders thanks for these tips!
Hi Sam, thank you for these tips. Will try them, when I need to fussy cut something.
Great tips Sam. I don’t usually get good results when I fussy cut images and that is why I would rather use dies. Will try the things you suggested and hopefully things will turn out better for me.
Great tips. I wonder if you were holding your scissors upside down? I think that little hook is meant to rest on your pinkie? Anyway it's obviously not holding you back! :-)
Thanks Sam, though I am left-handed, with rather awkward hands- (there's always one !) so I do not like any cutting. Perhaps I should try again. I am one of those people who just cannot cut a straight line either ! Maybe just keep trying. Thanks for sharing and making me think about it.
good tips. unfortunately impossible for a left hander! try finding some leftie snip scissors, esp here in NZ!
I was just wondering why scissors? I feel much more in control with an exacto knife, or similar.
Thank you I struggle with fussy citting
Good basic information - one tip I could suggest is about your promo videos at the end of the current vid. Could you please put them into the top corners- you keep pasting them over the final product you are demonstrating. I'm finding it isn't worth watching to the end because I can't see anything.
If you want to see my completed projects more closely I always share close up pictures on my blog and FB page.
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