You CAN Do it! Tips & Tricks and a tool that could HELP!

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[@helenastanser9801]

That rotating cuttingmat is really neat! Thank`s for all the tips!

[@EmpressLindaRyan]

Such a helpful trick for fussy cutting. Thanks Sam xx

[@BarbaraHerrick-p2e]

I like the idea of the rotating mat it could come in very handy

[@janetfrain9330]

Great tips Sam and I'm loving the rotating mat x

[@shirleytaylor4995]

Great tips Sam, I always leanr something new x

[@dredpe1]

I think I need this tool.

[@lindabarrett7543]

that all looks great Sam, but I'm left handed and a lot of what you're saying doesn't apply, any ideas. it's mainly because the cut on the scissors is the wrong way round. Keep up the good work😊

[@janescott6722]

fussy cutting is my nemisis, thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing how to use this tool to help with fussy cutting 😀

[@sallywright8031]

I used to hate fussy cutting, but now I have good tools I really quite like it.

[@Cheryl-y7o]

You are a fabulous teacher. I learn so much from you thank you!

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

WOW, you are a star fussie cutting. I love my Scan n Cut.

[@sarahmillson1730]

Love the idea of the black border

[@AlysonGold]

I learned to angle the scissors from your last fussy cutting video and it's really helped a LOT. Practice is definitely the key to getting good results. I love your tip about adding the thicker black border. Tyfs!

[@jennyvallence3656]

Fantastic tips on fussy cutting. I am trying to do it more and more. The rotating cutting mat is a great idea for cutting with the blade. Thanks Sam for your demo.

[@crafthanacreations]

I learn something new every time I watch your videos 😊 . I love fussy cutting like you but the marker tip is something new for me and I loved the look of it. Thanks for sharing😊

[@carolebrassington4338]

Great tips. GREAT VIDEO. 🥰 This mat looks very useful. TFS

[@maryriley8142]

Great mat Sam .I love to fussy cut.very relaxing.thanks for sharing.

[@browniescrafts2066]

Love, love it. I can't believe the difference with just using a black marker pen it really makes the image pop. Thanks, Sam. Xxx❤

[@LouisaSharp]

Thank you Sam for sharing. I do love decoupage pierced stitched cards. which I am making just now for my friends Snowflake Challenge a Christmas card every week ex docraft buddies do this.... The black border is a good idea if you are stamping images... Happy crafting..

[@Julie45mar63]

Great new tool! I'm just embellishing a project, this would be really helpful!

[@sheilawilbraham2241]

Thanks for this video Sam, I'm a.ways messing up when I fussy cut, I'm going to try the black marker one x

[@reneebanbury7066]

Great tutorial! Maybe I won’t hate fussy cutting so much in the future. Thanks Sam! ❤❤❤

[@pink25poppies1]

I truly struggle with fussy cutting small detailed images like florals and leaves both with sharp scissors and craft knives. Any tips?

[@denisefallwell7388]

Thanks for the fussy cutting tips. Recently purchase Creative crafts rotating stamp platform along with your blooms stamps and dies

[@samabbott203]

Love fussy cutting with scissors but would definitely try the lazy Susan method!

[@novablackburn4085]

Making a border is a tip I haven’t heard before. Thanks Sam. Not good with a knife, probably because I don’t use one sharp enough but rotating platform definitely useful for that.

[@leannemitchem8865]

Great tips Sam! Great video for reference. You always take care of us. You’re the best! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@DenDen-pv9jc]

Beautifully done. I recently just purchased a rotating mat and I never thought of the fussy cutting. Thank you for all your wonderful and beautiful ideas.

[@helenpattinson]

I struggle fussy cutting. What an informative video with tips to try. Thank you x

[@brettduffy3634]

Hello, Sam. Thanks for the tips fussy cutting. I am slowly getting better. Do you have any tips for when colouring, I sometimes go out of the line? I then get frustrated especially if I have worked hard on it.

[@pebblesstleonards]

I don't fussy cut at all, as even when I go round the finished cut edge with a black pen it still looks like a jagged mess... However, your tip about expanding the cut line is inspired Sam! ❤️ If I expand the edge with the same colour as my background, it may just be the answer I need to get my fussy cutting scissors out! 🤗 Thank you

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Well Sam, you got me shopping today. I ordered this wheel, the stamping platform, your 3D delights dies, your wax set and the paper trimmer, oh ya and the small blending brushes. You are a bad (but good) influence on me… 😂

[@elainehunt2573]

I really struggle with fussy cutting as I have a slight tremor in my left hand but using the platform could maybe solve my problem 🤞it’s worth a try. Thank you Sam xx

[@ann9793]

Thank you Sam, after perfecting my fussy cutting with your first video I'm happy. But I like the idea of the black or colour line to blend in with design of card

[@carolekinsey7835]

You gave some very handy tips there Sam, for those that have difficulty in fussy cutting with scissors. Or if they have manual dexterity problems. I think thickening the black lines could be a big help to some too. I do love fussy cutting myself. I find it very relaxing and a little bit addictive, but totally get the fact that some can't bare it. Your a great tutor Sam. The Lazy Susan craft mat tool, looks a very handy thing. 👍

[@annemariesim]

Always love your tricks and tips, will definitely be buying the rotating cutting mat as I can never fussy cut properly.

[@CraftedbyShazz]

I could definitely do with this tool SAM, I’m rubbish at fussy cutting xx

[@mariaalder2398]

Love your videos and how to make your beautiful card. Love all the new crafting tools x

[@rebeccapatterson649]

Thank God you use stamps and dies vs. the electronic mainstream cutting machine - years ago, I purchased cartridge after cartridge of images, and now they tell me I own five. Subscribed to a lifetime publication and it ended. And doing the simplest, thing, like cutting out a few letters, this morning, is a nightmare!

[@emmaburtenshaw6650]

Thanks for this Sam, Like you, i actually don't mind fussy cutting but this tray with a craft knife could make things easier for finer cuts xx

[@karenthomas2302]

Haha love hate is a major understatement, I fussy cut, but hate it, lol I also use the black outline but nothing like you have shown, that shall be my next try because well it’s a love hate relationship. 😂😂 puppy is cute. 😂 Tfs this information, fantastic ❤😊

[@paulawray6210]

Great suggestions. I'm A fussy cutting hater, but I think outlining might do the trick for me. Thank you!

[@sandrasimpey1712]

Those tips are really good. Will totally try adding a black outline / border to make my life easier. I do struggle with fussy cutting so I think that will be a huge help because atm I have stamps I love but don't use because I don't have coordinating dies to go with x

[@zenreed7899]

I love this. I love fussy cutting but always struggling. I even for a swivel knife and find it's worse as the blade is so small if it's card stock it's to think and paper ends up ripping. I am forever changing the blades. This mat is going on my wish list.

[@judithbarclay5803]

I have learned to develop fussy cutting. Love your tips, never thought of using a black pen and enhancing the border.

[@sarahphillips1031]

I have been looking at stamping wheel platforms and struggling to decide which one to buy. This is a really great tool

[@diannebartolotta9641]

I am left handed and have a difficult time fussy cutting. This looks very helpful for me. Thank you so much!

[@benitalundgren4649]

great demonstration, Sam.. Thank you. Really great tips and trix. Benita xx

[@suepollock7562]

Great idea how to use the the rotating cutting mat I love fussy cutting but always use scissors so I will give the knife a try thanks Sam 😊

[@sheenacannon8176]

Fantastic ideas on how to use this rotating healing mat. It would come in really handy for those nervous of fussy cutting, for sure. X X

[@craftyheaven4007]

I love these tips especially with the black pen thanks for sharing hun xx

[@tattys1290]

Brilliant demo Sam Thank you, I love the idea of drawing a line around your image, I tried grey worked great and looked like a shadow.I think this rotating mat would work perfect for me for the intricate cutting out, as Im a accident waiting to happen 😁

[@kraftywytch]

So a tools hop that has taken me from this morning till now to finish watch, I started watching this during my lunch break got interupted by the phone but decided to come back and saw the outline technique, fab idea as might help with my hands when they play up, thanks SAM another gem of a video

[@pammckenzie9738]

Thank you for these tips, I like fussy cutting so wouldn't buy the mat but can see it would be great for someone who doesn't like to use scissors xx

[@adriennecollett3937]

hey Sam! good watching you cut on the circle mat. Just thought- there is a craft knife that has a rotating head that allows the blade to move as you go around the paper. I cant find it in the craft stores anymore, but thought maybe it was Fiskers brand? just a thought

[@RianNL]

What a generous giveaway! And such smart ways to go without fussy cutting

[@Sanwellon64]

Thank you Sam the scissor to the side is something I will try, normally hold my scissors up right😊

[@manicstitcher51]

Ah when I fussy cut I don't rest my arms on the desk so that could be why I can't do it properly and the expanding the line is a great idea xxxxxx

[@janetgood5562]

When I cut out a stamped image without a border, I do sometimes cut off a bit of the line. I go back and color the edge black as you did with the black borders, and no one can tell I cut off the outline.

[@MarionFryer-z3z]

I have been on the fence with this rotating mat, since you have shown how to easy it is to use for fussy cutting it dropped into my basket! Looking forward to using it, thank you

[@denysehopkins6335]

Thanks Sam, I love to fussy but mine never looks neat, I'm going to give these ideas a go as they look like an answer to my quest. 😊

[@charlesmangum2100]

Practice, practice, practice. Move the image, not the scissors.

[@sharonward5628]

Very helpful technique and you demonstrate them so well x

[@debrareuter697]

Thank you Sam for the great tips on using the rotating self-healing cutting mat. 💕🌺

[@DellaBourne]

Thank you for sharing these ideas as I struggle with fussy cutting ❤

[@yvonneoneill2666]

Great tips from you sam rotating stamping platform looks like something that I need to buy your tips as always were on point thank you

[@Edalex84]

I love the black border idea and I think I need the rotating mat now 😂 thanks Sam for the good tips 😊

[@lindastubbington6105]

Interesting comparison Sam, thank you.

[@janp5712]

Great video Sam - I might try fussy cutting again..

[@faodail3913]

Wow, that worked well. Now I want one of those mats and spinner table!!!!😍

[@dawndunn3261]

Commenting to enter...... loving the new tools and another great video

[@sweetsue51]

The rotating mat looks amazing, is is for sale now in the market? Love it. Thanks for the demo

[@susanmenzies4311]

Lovely to see this rotating mat in use. Had been wondering about it since it was launched so thank you for the demo.

[@patriciascoble9680]

This was so helpful. I'm in my 80's and my hands don't work as well as they used to.

[@helenfry8144]

I love this idea, many thanks for the great tutorial, looking forward to getting one

[@angeladouel5397]

Some great tips there for getting great results, thanks for sharing Sam.

[@debblws1961]

I love the rotation mat it would be awesome to be a square option too. Love your channel and all your inspiration and ideas

[@JulieCozensCrafter]

Thanks Sam. I’m not a great fussy cutter, so those tips are great for me.😊

[@heatherrobertson1113]

Handy hint to angle the scissors and thicken the outline. Thanks 😊

[@lynclifton3285]

Cute dog - the rotating platform looks useful :-)

[@pamelaayto3762]

Well done just need these tips. The platform looks useful.

[@lorrainekilbride7601]

you always make everything look so easy. thanks for all the tips

[@maureenchristie4003]

That's such a good idea using the wheel to fussy cut. Now I need the wheel 😛

[@angelaredman3373]

Great new tool, Sam. So pleased you're getting your cottage in order. Live and hugs to your Nana xxx

[@jenniesargeant]

Very useful tips on fussy cutting and love the mat

[@tiggybec1979]

Thank you for some wonderful tips x

[@ginamunro4386]

Great reminder of all all these technics thanks Sam

[@jerilynrobertson646]

Not my favourite thing to do. Terrific tips!

[@amandapritchard9840]

Thank you Sam for these tips, I love the rotating mat

[@lisaevans7039]

Great video. The move I see the rotating cutting mat the more I think I need it in my craft room ❤

[@sparkylady1162]

The rotating mat looks like it would be quite useful!

[@lindaworth3429]

Love fussy cutting, thanks for the tips xxx

[@vivheal7610]

Loving the tips always helps with my creativity

[@tracymitchell2272]

That mat looks like a great tool!!. Thanks for the great tips Sam ❤

[@lynnparsons713]

I just need to practice! The tool looks like it may help!

[@loke-art7383]

Fantastic tips, very helpful 🥰

[@lorrainehillegass8577]

Thank you Sam for this great tutorial. Take care ❤

[@mariadoloresrodriguez5965]

Interesting tool. Never thought there would be a tool to do this 😂

[@karencubberley1273]

Some great tips, Sam. Thank you.

[@karencubberley1273]

This looks to be such a useful tool Thank you for the demo, Sam.