Chevron Strips

by Julie Hoffman

Learn how to create chevron strips without a die.

Supplies

  • Scoring tool

  • 1" x 5" Cardstock strip

  • Scissors

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Cut cardstock to 1" x 5 1/2".

  2. Step 2

    Score cardstockr at 1/2" down the length of the paper.

  3. Step 3

    Score cardstock every 1/2" across the width of the paper.

  4. Step 4

    Cut the paper from the bottom corner to the middle score line, removing triangle shapes along the length of the paper.

  5. Step 5

    Rotate paper at 90 degrees and cut opposite triangles.

  6. Step 6 (Optional)

    Cut the chevrons every 1 inch from the strip to use as individual chevrons.

  7. Step 7 (Optional)

    Adhere chevrons to your project.

Video!

Variations

  1. Try different cardstock widths:

    Use the same scoring distance as the width of your cardstock. This samples shows chevron strips created out of 3/4" wide cardstock.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Chevron Strips. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Thanks for such a great tutorial! Maybe now I won't spend the money on a die--gonna give it a try.
Greta Hess  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM
Cool! Looks chevronish and elegant
Baerbel Born  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Thanks for sharing....I have been looking for a punch
everywhere, and now I don't have to buy one!!
Dorothy King  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM
What a great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing with us today!
Mildred Mildew  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Thank you so much for the tutorial. So simple and easy !
Elsie2  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM
What a great tutorial, so simple. many thanks
lc2  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 1:40 PM
This is great way to use up some of your left over paper scraps. Thanks
Marilyn Schmalz  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Thank you for sharing such a versatile trick. It will be a new favourite.
Beth Wilson  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 3:31 PM
Boy, does that look easy ...
Cory  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM
I LOVE this tutorial as I believe the scoring will make the chevron more uniform. I have seen something similar but they used a square punch to make the cuts [holding the punch upside down, insert your piece of paper into the punch and use the score lines to determine where to punch] instead of a pair of scissors. Without the score lines I could not get a nice chevron but now I've GOT to try this out; thanks!
kathy  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM
I just love this tutorial - thanks so much for sharing. It is totally ingenius!
LynneZ  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Thanks for sharing this wonderful new (to me) technique!
Dawn W.  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 6:18 PM
great idea for those short on imagination. Many, many thanks.
Marilyn Girdwood  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Great Tutorial! Your chevrons are very clever, something I would have never thought of!
Yolanda Rivera  |  Wed Apr 10, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Thanks for the idea cheers Lee
Lee Gysberts  |  Thu Apr 11, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this brilliant idea - so effective but simple to create. I think I will be using this a lot ....
Chris  |  Thu Apr 11, 2013 at 3:40 AM
Wonderful Julie. Thanks for the awesome tips!
Lisa Lara  |  Thu Apr 11, 2013 at 5:43 AM
Awesome technique - now I don't have to buy a(nother) die! :D
Susan Slepski  |  Thu Apr 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Awesome technique!
Susan Slepski  |  Thu Apr 11, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Fun, easy, and adds a nice look to a card
jane alexander  |  Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 11:44 AM

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