What’s All the Fuss About ?

What is the ultimate classical technique for paper crafters? Fussy cutting! It may even be that scissors were invented just for this. Anything can be an embellishment as long as your scissors can reach it, and there is no more economical way to add elements to your designs. With fussy cutting, you can add mementos to your layouts, cut a notch into beautiful, patterned paper to tuck your photo behind, crop images from pictures, and add layer after gorgeous layer. All it takes is a pair of scissors, the memory of your first-grade teacher guiding you through good cutting techniques, and perhaps a little patience, and you’ve got yourself instant elements for all your projects.

Go See Do

Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories SUPPLIES: 49 &Market patterned paper and die cuts, Pink Fresh Studios acrylic title, SpiegleMom Scraps sequins.

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“We ladies met through Creative Scrapbooker Magazine years ago and never met in person until we were at a retreat together this past spring. Grateful that this magazine has brought us together.”

~ Ronda Ivens

FORD’S THEATER

Amy Cunniff-Bleau, Duanesburg, New York SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, Simple Stories and Doodlebug Design alphabet stickers, Dollar Tree foam adhesive.

Beautiful

Shannon Peterson, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, Paper Rose patterned paper, Prima Marketing and Pink Paislee embellishments and ephemera, Art Glitter Glue, Pigma pen, Dollar Store 3D foam tape, Ranger Tim Holtz Rock Candy, unknown enamel dots and gems.

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“I got my inspiration to create this layout from the logo of my favourite scrapbook store, The Scrapbook Cottage!”

~ Shannon Peterson

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“To create the flag border, I fussy cut the flags out of a piece of patterned paper from the Echo Park Paper Co. collection Let Freedom Ring. I overlapped them and then added foam adhesive on the top row of the flags.” ~ Amy Cunniff-Bleau

Hello Again

Kerry Engel, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Elizabeth Craft Designs embossing folder and double-sided tape, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, washi tape, Distress embossing glaze, and Wendy Vecchi chipboard, Tim Holtz Idea-ology glassine paper, Picket Fence Studios die, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops, OLFA scissors, unknown cardstock.

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To create the background

1. Spray Ranger Tim Holtz Oxide spray on kraft cardstock.

2. Emboss with an Elizabeth Craft Designs embossing folder.

3. Rub the top of the embossed images with Distress Oxide ink.

4. Sprinkle Distress Glaze embossing powder, remove excess, and heat set.

Homeless

Sheryll Matheson, Oliver, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock, s.e.i. patterned paper, Sakura journaling pen, Perler melted beads, Scotch 3M mounting tape, Sookwang double-sided tape, Glue Dots adhesive.

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We love the way Sheryll fussy cut around all the birdhouses.

Another Lovely Day

Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland

SUPPLIES: The Stamp Market cardstock, Studio Forty patterned paper, stickers, chipboard and stamps, The Crafter’s Workshop stencil, Catherine Pooler ink, Art Anthology spray ink, The Stamp Market blending brush, Altenew alcohol markers, Creative Memories adhesives.

Hey Vacay

Carmelita Cechetto-Shea, North Sydney, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Vicki Boutin patterned paper, stickers and ephemera, Coats Thread, Recollection doilies, fringe scissors and bling, Ranger Dylusions paint, Scrapbook

Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Tape, and Creative Photo Corners, 3M Adhesive tape, unknown enamel dots.

Fierce

Pam Colosimo, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta SUPPLIES: Prima Marketing and Kaisercraft patterned paper, Prima Marketing stickers, Ranger ink, Golden glass medium, unknown faux leather, lock plate, key, butterfly, and stencil.

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“The suitcases were fussy cut, then popped up on chipboard and arranged according to size, largest on the bottom.”

~ Pam Colosimo

You Are My Sunshine

Jean Marmo, Rockford, Michigan SUPPLIES: Scrapbook.com cardstock, patterned paper and ink, DCWV cardstock, Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine.

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“I fussy cut the larger floral-patterned paper and layered the flowers and leaves around the photo. I accented them with different colours of enamel dots.”

~ Jean Marmo

Pure Happiness

Shannon Peterson, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin cardstock, stickers and stencil, Paper Rose and unknown patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Rock Candy and spray, Dollar Store 3D foam tape.

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“I LOVE fussy cutting! I’m always looking for papers that I can fussy cut flowers, leaves…anything really. I find it very relaxing, and I have tons of plastic bags full of pre-cut items all ready to go. When I sit down to scrapbook all the fully cut items are ready to use!” ~

Shannon Peterson

Best Life

Dana Tatar, Oakwood, Ohio SUPPLIES: Shimelle patterned paper and stickers, Tattered Angels white chalkboard ink.

Time To Fly

Lori Domes, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Vicki Boutin and Stamperia patterned paper, Vicki Boutin molding paste and stencil, Prima Marketing patina effect paste, Ranger Dina Wakley black gesso, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder and ink, VersaMark ink, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops, Tombow liquid adhesive, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam tape and photo corners, Scotch ATG tape runner, Southern Ridge Trading Co. chipboard, EK Success scissors, unknown feathers and wooden alphabet.

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Lori added Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops to the leaves on her layout for a raindrop effect. Very Cool.

Happy Birthday And Love You So Mush

Alexandra Young Coquitlam, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Neenah and Lawn Fawn cardstock, Jane Doodles and Simon Says Stamp stamps, Memento and Concord and 9th ink, VersaMark and Ranger embossing powder, Altenew stencil and stamp, Pink Posh pearls, Kuretake ZIG Wink of Stella, iCraft and 3M 3D foam tape.

Rainy Day

Katie Brooks, Everett, Washington

SUPPLIES: Hammermill cardstock, Doodlebug Design patterned paper, Lawn Fawn stamps, Ink on 3 and Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Copic markers, Trinity Stamps baubles, My Favorite Thing stencil, Pink & Main blending brush and EZ tear tape, Signo white gel pen, Glue Dots and unknown foam tape.

Happy Birthday

Kerry Engel, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta SUPPLIES: Heartfelt Creations patterned paper, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal and Glitter drops, OLFA scissors, vintage ribbon.

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Kerry created her card by fussy cutting designs from the Heartfelt Creations Elegant Mosaics paper collection using her OLFA scissors.

I Choose You

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Simple Stories patterned paper, American Crafts Thickers, Prima Marketing flowers, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink and Texture paste, IOD stencil, Dollar Store wooden clips, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and Dots.

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Desiree fussy cut the roses and greenery from patterned paper from the Happy Hearts collection by Simple Stories.

Journaling is the very heart of scrapbooking. Not only does it record important facts for future generations, such as who, what, when, and where, but it can also be cathartic to the storyteller who is sharing their intimate thoughts and feelings. Given its integral role in scrapbooking, why not add some creativity by twisting those words into interesting shapes that also help tell the story. For example, journaling about reading habits become the pages of a book or Christmas memories become part of the Christmas tree. What a delight to see stories come alive and take shape in your memory books!

Playoff Pedicures

Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin patterned paper and stickers, American Craft Thickers, EK Success punch, recycled clothing tag.

Head In The Clouds

Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland

SUPPLIES: The Stamp Market cardstock, TandiArt digital patterned paper and die cuts, Heidi Swapp stamps, Lacey Ann Designs acrylic heart, Brutus Monroe mist, Tim Holtz Idea-ology velvet trim, Pinkfresh Studio gems, Creative Memories adhesives.

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“Next time you want to try something different, try printing digital patterned papers and elements to create a fun hybrid layout.” Nicole Martel

Sunflower Magnets

Alaine Tanner, Maple Valley, Washington

SUPPLIES: Neenah cardstock, Unity Stamp Co. stamps, Artist Loft acrylic paint, May Arts burlap, unknown canvas, magnets and foam tape, Copic markers.

Hello Butterfly

Shannon Peterson, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SUPPLIES: Recollections patterned paper, Cocoa Vanilla Studio and 49 & Market patterned paper, Gina K. Designs ink, Vicki Boutin glaze, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress crayons, Amy Tangerine and unknown stamps, Art Glitter Glue, Dollar Store sequins, unknown cardstock and enamel dots.

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“For the butterflies, I stamped them first in black ink. I then mixed the Vicki Boutin Iridescent Glaze with the Ranger Tim Holtz Distress crayons and painted each butterfly. I love how the iridescent glaze added some sparkle to the Distress crayons.”

~ Shannon Peterson