Tips for cutting notches?
I've been seeing lots of perfectly cut banner style notches on the ends of sentiments and ribbon, like THIS on Anna's fab card. However, I seem to be notch challenged - especially on ribbon ends. The bow on the card I just posted has pathetic looking notches, not at all what I'd envisioned. Does anyone have a trick or tip that'll help with cutting sharp, clean and even notches?
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Fold the ribbon/paper in half, then cut on a diagnal. Works like a charm.
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Wow great card! I think the most important thing is really sharp scissors. Then take the ends of you ribbon and fold them in half cut at an angle
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A star punch would work too.
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I use a square punch for cardstock banner ends.
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Thanks for all the tips!
I do fold the ribbon but I'll try sharpening my scissors. Guess it'll just take practice on the ribbon until I can eyeball the right angle, I usually get the notch too deep or too shallow. Thanks for the punch tips - great idea! I've tried folding the paper in half but don't like the crease so I can see that the punches would help a lot! |
Ribbon only scissors help with clean cuts on ribbon. Paper dulls the heck out of scissors which then fray the ribbon.
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You can alao use a square punch on one of the corners...but, folding the ribbon and cutting is the best I think...
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Yep, fold the ribbon, then cut from the outside toward the valley. It keeps the ribbon from slipping while cutting. Go ahead and cut too shallow. You can always make a deeper cut. Sharp scissors are a must. And I use my photo corner punch for the paper banner ends, just because it's what I have (as opposed to a square punch).
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I ALWAYS use a square punch for mine! Perfect every time...
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Thanks everyone for your tips. |
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