Cutting Out Patterns

I love cutting out patterns from pattern paper. Yes, this can be a tedious task but the end result is so very rewarding. In the layout below that I created with the June kit, I cut out the waves from the Fancy Pants pattern paper. I then proceed to highlight the edges with a white signo pen. This gives more definition to my pattern.

A couple of tips for cutting out patterns:
* you should use very sharp fine tip scissors or exacto knife
* working on a rubber type surface like a cutting mat helps a lot
* and the most important tip of all, don't rush!!! Because if you do go too fast, you might end up tearing the paper.

I hope this will inspire you to take your scissors to your pattern paper and cut out the shapes on it.



Happy creating!

Mélanie