Technique Tip | How To Fussy Cut Cardstock and Paper Like A Pro (For Card Making)

Fussy cutting is a popular card making and scrapbooking technique that involves cutting around a stamped image or greeting, or cutting out elements from patterned paper. Although the concept of fussy cutting is pretty simple, it can actually be pretty tricky to get the perfect fussy cut edges. In this video I walk you through the tools you'll need, and share all the tips and technique you need in order to fussy cut like a pro.
Here's the link to the supplies I demonstrated in the video. In some cases the exact product I used is no longer available - I have linked to the closest available product
If you are shopping from Canada:
Paper snips: bit.ly/MBC-papersnips
X-Acto Knife: amzn.to/2Yl8FRW
X-Acto Replacement Blades: amzn.to/2Uv2ZUb
Fiskars swivel knife: canada.michaels.com/en/fiskar...
Self-Healing Cutting mat (6" x 8"): canada.michaels.com/en/olfa-s...
If you are shopping within USA:
Paper snips: www.stampinup.com/ecweb/produ...
Grid ruler: amzn.to/3bIDLHN
Small cutting mat: amzn.to/3cNeahr
Fiskars swivel knife: amzn.to/2ZIhtDK
X-Acto Knife: amzn.to/3hf3CLc
(please note that a few of these links are affiliate links - that means that I get a small commission if you purchase the products I recommend, at no additional cost to you).

[@wileycom]

After (literally) weeks of searching, your channel came up in my YT feed. What a glorious day that was! Clear succinct easy to understand information! My dear, I can’t thank you enough. Thanks to you, this senior newbie is becoming a fussy cutting pro!! Andrea, I’m so so happy! ❤

[@deboraleyba1921]

Thank you..I think these techniques and instructions will really help me be successful. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@carolynmcneil5348]

What a great tutorial, so detailed and precise. Thank you so much for going to the trouble of explaining the smallest of details. Lots of us knew how to do basic fussy cutting but this brings it to a whole new level. Cheers 🇳🇿

[@lindalancaster6192]

Great video Andrea! Great tip! Thank you for sharing.

[@1janhelene]

So VERY helpful. Basic knowledge, seldom found but SO necessary. Now I finally know how to use my little swivel scissors. Thank you so much.

[@andreawalford]

I am so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@Extranjera76]

Thanks for your lesson on cutting.

[@fragglera]

Thank you so much for this! I kept wondering how everyone got so much neater lines than I do, and these tips really showed me what to work on to get cleaner images. ;)

[@mstawksalot5141]

You were very clear, thank!

[@wendymiles6099]

Thank you so much . I have just neatly and easily fussy cut a butterfly . So simple thanks to your detailed and well explained tutorial

[@norrishmj]

Thanks for the refresher Andrea. 🤗

[@andreawalford]

You are very welcome 😊

[@amyt6254]

Excellent detailed tips! Thank you!

[@urshurakdieohnekanal9291]

Very helpful!!!

[@msgloriaplunkett]

Love all your tips Andrea, thank you so much!

[@andreawalford]

You are so welcome Gloria! Glad you found them helpful! 😊

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Thank you for sharing, your an excellent teacher. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😻🏵

[@theartsylife16]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was able to fussy cut out of a patterned paper which I couldn't do before! Thanks!

[@cardkel1]

Great tips, thanks

[@andreawalford]

So glad you liked the video Debra 😊

[@mariapatriciachavez2109]

Cute 🥰

[@dustyacres]

Very informative, thank you so much. I have found a tool I do believe will help with doing this type of cutting. Most likely will save me time and frustration 🫤