My Top Ten Fussy Cutting Tips for Beginners

This week I've been busy fussy cutting digitals in preparation for a video collaboration I'm about to film for RachelandBellaCrafts on Etsy and I thought why not share some hints and tips.
Hope you like them.
Happy Crafting
Ceri
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[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 These top-tips are a great reminder and it’s so nice that a professional like yourself would take the time and energy to help others with simple hints. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Amy I love to share knowledge as we all benefit from it.

[@Kim.Steele]

Ceri, I love your number cards. What a unique idea for your countdown.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Kim

[@jessicateneyck2650]

You are one of my favorite people to watch. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Jessica.

[@pattiefulton4111]

I have an addendum to tip #2. When I have a group of things to fussy cut on one sheet of paper, I first cut all around the outside edge of the whole group. Now you have a chunk where a third to a half of each item is already cut out, and if you have to stop, you still have a solid piece of paper to store. I love to fussy cut!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good tip thank you

[@lindasparks7131]

Many of these I have heard and /or used but it’s always good to hear it again and be reminded! I do love your countdown cards! Not only attractive but a great way to keep us focused on the various ideas! Love to listen to your videos ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Linda

[@debbiebeasley6169]

Today is cleaning day 🤦🏻‍♀️ so I have Ceri on the t.v. high volume and getting it done! I need my Ceri fix!! 😂🤗📚✂️📝🥇 I hope everyone has a great day❣️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Debbie.

[@WilmaVoermans]

Podcasts , listenbooks and fussycutting is such a relaxing combo

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sounds perfect Wilma.

[@Nancy0162]

I watched Gayle's tutorial when she actually called butterfly antenni "antlers!!!" 😂 Thank you for all the great information. I learned something new! 😊

[@jesseb5112]

Gayle is AWESOME!! I laughed so hard while watching that.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@melaniemonti8115]

Ceri, I love your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us newbies!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're welcome Melanie

[@stephanielentzmorrison9811]

You are sooo very charismatic AND ANNOYINGLY pompous I cannot get enough of you! I love to watch and listen and learn! Do not worry if the video has been done before because yours will be BETTER! I guarantee it! No matter what else... you are a terrific crafter! Never stop MAKING your awesome videos! IN REAL TIME!!!!! TY #carrie !

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@margaretcatelli4668]

Great tips and the use of tools and paper effectively. Thank You for making videos for new crafters and introducing other crafters videos and products. Enjoyed the tips on fussy cutting and using the correct tools.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, thank you Margaret

[@amyt6254]

This video made my night! Great tips and such a delightful video! Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@annelarsson6152]

Thank you so much for sharing your fussy cutting top tips Ceri! When I have days when I don’t have energy to craft I find it relaxing to sit and fussycut and organize the cuts in zip lock bags.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Anne thats so true of many of us, we just sit and do simple tasks to refuel our batteries.

[@morninglory576]

Thank you, Ceri! I appreciate you taking the time to help beginners. This may sound silly, but it never occurred to me to use a guillotine to help with fussy cuts. That's just one of the things I took away from this video. You are a gem!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@jacquiebrummett6143]

Your nod to other artists has worked. I didn't know Tracie Fox until I started watching your videos. I LOVE her now!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@pamgallagher4584]

Thank you for your videos, you are very helpful to us crafters. Sometimes I cut out the antennas, but sometimes I remove them, and replace with black thread. Take a piece of thread, longer than needed, pinch it in two and glue the pinched area. When it’s almost dry, glue it to the back of the butterfly. Glue down the butterfly to your project, now trim the black thread to the desired length. I LOVE my Tim Holtz scissors! Having large arthritic knuckles, is a cutting challenge. With large finger holes, I no longer have to pull or shake scissors from my hands- very frustrating and time consuming…🤗👏

[@JulieTorrens]

💡Fussy cutting can help you sort and organize. If you are in the middle of a project and you fussy cut as you go, you have a harder time auditioning. I find I am happier with my results when I can try on a few different pieces of ephemera as I decorate and make a decision that way. ⭐Great Video! ⭐Super helpful and wonderful reminders. Many thanks!✂❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Julie, I’m the same I don’t even touch images unless they’re already fussy cut........with the exception of a new image catching my eye as I create.

[@vandanasenthil]

❤ I love to sit through your teaching. Thank you so much for the calmness of your voice and for walking through things to craft.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@candilabonte4386]

You have the best tips I have been binge watching you channel trying to take in all you tips and tricks . And since you mention another of my fav crafters, I had to subscribe my channel is a working progress now but everyday because of the work you all do I'm learning so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous. Thank you Candi

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

All very good ideas. I do tend to prefer a non-serated edge on my pieces. I understand due to hand size that it's a better option for you. I prefer the smoother edge. It amazes me how so many of us lean towards the same artists. Love Gayle, Tracy Fox, etc. Just trying to get back into the swing of things since hubby passed - two years this August. Crafting has always helped me keep my sanity even more so now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with so many.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Jeanette if it wasn’t for my creativity I wouldn’t have survived the past two years, in that period I’ve lost ten family members and friends. It certainly helps one cope.

[@ForTheLoveOfMike]

It certainly does help. Sending a gentle hug across the miles to you both 💙

[@patriciawebb5918]

Thanks Ceri for those lovely common-sense tips. They are truly great time-savers and like you, an A4 page was previously pushed to the bottom of the basket. And I love your number cards. With love and appreciation from Pat in Australia. Xx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Pat

[@brookerohleder6769]

Thank you for the fussy cuttings tips today. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Brooke

[@zannido3125]

Awesome tips! I always enjoy your videos. I'm going to have to borrow your countdown card idea😊 I got a tip I would like to share, and hopefully, it will make sense in text and be useful So imagine a picture of Superman with his fist on his hips cape flying, and you want to collage our superhero... the outside fussing cutting is quite easy, but you got those two spaces of background between the body and arms you want gone as well A craft knife is the best option, but you can do it with a pair of tiny scissors I cut that space out in two different ways In the first way, i will make the tiniest fold in the middle of the space you want to remove, then make a small snip. This will give you room to get your small scissor blades into that space... then carefully trim The second way and easiest way is to actually cut where the hand comes off the body so it's an even cut. You will have easy access to cut out the space you want to remove When you glue the figure onto the substrate you will fix it by carefully lining the hand back to the body wear it was cut and it would be hard press to tell that the hand was cut away from the body in the first place. I hope that makes sense

[@ButtercupK]

Totally! Great tip!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I've seen Gayle do the four cut method and I learnt the cut where there's a join method from Dyan Reaveley, you're in very good company.

[@stargater2892]

Quite nice and thoughtful. Sharing your experience makes my hobby more enjoyable. Helpful: Cutting daily, the permanent marker for the antennas, scissor v paper movement, and the scheduled clean out/up (I do that in all aspects of my life. So appreciate you taking the time and energy to give these tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@michelel3372]

As always, Ceri, you have great ideas! I do like to fussy cut and will be using your tips. Love your tips for the punches too. Very helpful and things that I had not thought of. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Michele

[@sybilmccullers6291]

This is a very helpful video. I love fussy cutting, have done it for years, but I learned a lot from you. Especially cutting them in smaller pieces to put them away to cut later. Also using the punches. Sometimes I just don't like the whole piece and it sits there forever. But punching out the pretty part and using that makes so much more sense. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@lisalindstrom9564]

This is so brilliant thank you for giving a shout-out and supporting other artists that's a beautiful thing to see😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lisa I feel we’re all one big family.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Love these tips Ceri! The one that stood out to me is the fussycutting that piles up so quickly. I’m overwhelmed right now because I got a few gorgeous magazines that I started to fussycut, but bought another before I got all the others magazines completely done. Now I’m overloaded with fussycutting! If I do some fussycutting daily then that will sure help me to keep up better. Thanks so much! ❤

[@TashMarieMakes]

I love fussy cutting… it’s so relaxing to me

[@CeriGriffiths]

Im like that with glueing, so relaxing

[@crazycardlady]

You are such an extraordinary teacher. Thank you

[@linnydaniels8811]

Brilliant, especially #6! I’m so glad I found your channel. I will pick a day to binge watch and fussy cut🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fantastic, thank you

[@joannedipietrantonio6433]

Ceri, I love watching your videos! You are very detail oriented artist and easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to show and help others with your keen inspiration. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@CL-we8tn]

I learned how to fussy cut when I did decoupage as a hobby. I used to use a scalpel to cut out white inside an image and I still do. ♥️ Thanks for the video and we do the same for 7

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@SheriM3]

Fabulous tips, thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@Nanakinsz]

Great tips! TERRIFIC number cards! Thanks Mister Ceri, you are a rock star!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Deb.

[@cynthiahamm48]

Love these, love your videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@lindaedwards1111]

I love the tip about crediting the designers of my digitals; I had never thought of that, but will make it a part of my process. Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@lauryburg6185]

Thank you so much for all the tips!!! I also LOVE your cards! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@dragonflybkay911]

Great reminders! Love your videos!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@nancyjoclark5006]

Thanks, Ceri. It’s always good to have reminders of best practices.

[@CeriGriffiths]

It is that you for watching Nancy

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

Thanks for sharing this Ceri. So many helpful tips! And you explained them so well! You’re an excellent teacher! I absolutely love your number cards, too! Have a great weekend!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Cheryl

[@tamaradankert5776]

As I am still a beginner I found these tips extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news. Thank you.

[@susanstemmet607]

Thank you for your tips. Your videos are always so enjoyable. I am not a great lover of fussy cutting but I have to do it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Unfortunately we all have to fussy cut or pay for someone else’s time fussy cutting.

[@debgraham]

Thank you for your time and tips!

[@novallasuter5265]

Thank you for the great tips. I love the numeric cards.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol......everyone seems to love those.

[@jangodfrey9994]

THANK YOU CERI💞💞💞

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Jan

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Wonderful tips! TY ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Alyson

[@julietierney2516]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@estelleloye8043]

I love tip number 2!!!! Thank you Ceri 🌻🌻🌻

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@lucy7b]

Thanks Ceri great tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lucy

[@lisastevens2607]

Excellent tips! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lisa

[@BlueDawn401]

Thank you so much for your helpful hints on fussy cutting😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@MidnightFoxB]

As always... this is so helpful thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure

[@bethw5338]

You are awesome! Thanks for your tips, love watching you. I also love your count down cards! So great!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@WorldOfWonder66]

Thank you so much. I'm very new at this. I'm so happy to find this video. It's exactly what I needed. I love your cards.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous Hannah, have fun creating.

[@Joysart360]

Great tips, thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@hollylapinski3328]

Thanks! Great reminders and tips. ☺️💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Holly

[@I.M.creations]

🙂All great tips! Thank you 🙏

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're welcome

[@neverwares]

That was super helpful, thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@elsevoshart5930]

Thanks for the tips !

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Else

[@cindyburst]

Thanks Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure Cindy

[@susanwhite1450]

Great tips, Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Susan

[@nancydcurrystudio]

Wonderful tips yet again. Many thanks, Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Awesome tips Ceri! ❤ Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're welcome Sylvia

[@flowersflowers5070]

I'm so pleased that I stumbled across your site. Thank you for teaching us and showing us your talent.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you for watching.

[@nancybassett6995]

Thank you for the helpful tips Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Nancy

[@joycegitter1778]

Awesome tips! First time here;subscribing!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Joyce and welcome to my channel.

[@annelawver2703]

As always, a video full of wonderful tips presented in an organized, clearly understandable way. Your preparation and organization makes your videos a pleasant and educational experience. Thank you! You work very hard on these and I appreciate your efforts.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Anne

[@donnacolatrella4860]

Thanks for the tips Ceri! I do enjoy your videos, always learning something new.👍🏻

[@CeriGriffiths]

I also love to learn and then to share.

[@cherylroll7594]

Thank You For The Great Tips❣️

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure. Joanne

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Great video, thanks Ceri. These are certainly very helpful tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great, thank you

[@sandyfranklin1123]

The first thing I noticed was your grasp of the scissors, with the index finger UNDER the blade! I’m wondering if this is how youngsters are taught to hold scissors in the UK? It is the best way to stabilize/control scissors but in the US, most people put the index finger in the hole. I learned about the appropriate grasp from an occupational therapist and have tried for years to “retrain” teachers so that they can teach their students! Applause to you Ceri!!!👏👏👏

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I didn't notice how he held the scissors so I am going to try his way. Yes, I always put my index finger into the other hole. Thank you for pointing this out!.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Interesting I've never thought of it as I've just always used a scissors that way

[@debraday5682]

Thoughtful and time-saving. Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're welcome

[@peggie401]

AWESOME tips! I learned a few new things! Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, thank you

[@phyllisj73]

Thank you Ceri. I like he idea of drawing in your own "antlers" on the butterfly 😊 Leaving the white border or not has been troubling me for ages 😀 Ty for releasing me. I've said it before, I love your teaching style ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@janicereece3842]

Ceri great tutorial!!! I do love your number cards, very creative. Great tips as well.💜💜💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Janice.

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Thanks for the tips. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@cherylemery8594]

Thank you! I always learn something new from you. You are an excellent teacher.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you.

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Great video! Very helpful! 🌸

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Deb

[@YooperGranny]

Ceri, wonderful information. I'm new to fussy cutting and love how you use the punches.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful.

[@karengiannini4400]

i love the tips and your cards. Nicely presented ~ thank you very much!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Karen.

[@julielakey594]

Love those tips. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Julie

[@createart2iowa]

Thanks for the video!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@Kathymorganhartz]

Thanks, great tips!! Looking forward to fussy cutting!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun.

[@alisonmartin6101]

Excellent video Ceri. I struggle with fussy cutting, and your tips will certainly help me. The tip on punches I found particularly helpful. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news

[@estelleloye8043]

Love the countdown cards ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@suewebster2768]

Ceri-you are a jewel!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Sue

[@fschneider926]

Thanks for the tips. I love your videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Felicia

[@judyconstantino7035]

Ceri, I loved your countdown cards…so clever and appreciated all of your tips!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Judy.

[@katiejosmith246]

All are excellent tips! I will start fussy cutting a piece every day. Thanks!❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’ll be surprised how much you get done in a week.

[@brendagoulette759]

Thank you for all your tips and tricks

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@lindaroberts2282]

Well you really out did yourself on this one! Thank you for all the amazing and well presented tips in this video; I have learned so much from you. I continue to look forward to all you bring here on You Tube. By the way those countdown cards are fabulous!😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Linda, everyone seems to love my countdown cards.

[@jenniferlarsonjaylaplans]

Great video thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Jennifer

[@valeriethorpe3399]

I am so glad I found your channel... great tips for a newbie... thank you so much

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome Valerie

[@jennieadamsMM]

Excellent video Ceri. I like the fussy cut idea at least once a day idea.🤗💕🦋

[@CeriGriffiths]

Jennie it’s starts my day and keeps the fussy cutting down.

[@lesleysluyters2165]

Thanks Ceri…one of my favourite things to do is fussy cutting…I do it whilst watching TV in the evening. Hugs from Kent x x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lesley.

[@ilakaiser3778]

Good tips. Thank you for sharing.💜🐞

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@brettthompson5919]

I love the "Craft Cave!" I so enjoyed learning from you. My first time to visit. Thank you! I look forward to visiting again!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome to my channel.

[@ClaraMitchell-sw9pe]

Thank you. Fussy cutting is my relaxing time and planning time😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Mine also.

[@jeaninehogshead4710]

I’m new thank you for taking the time to instruct on all of these things!!! I’m watching a bunch of them. A fan from across the pond who loves your accent too. !!!! Howdy!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Jeanine and welcome