Paper shape cutting machine

Here is a simple guide to get you started making paper cuts.

I have been making them for several years now and have discovered that they are a really good way to make a beautiful card, especially when time is against you.

Types of paper cutting art

I make these each time a birthday or holiday comes around because if the design ends up a bit iffy, the lace-like delicacy of the paper stops anyone from caring. (And you can get away with not drawing your own design*)

In this tutorial I will walk you through the basics along with some tips and tricks to make it that much easier.

*Within copyright laws

Here's an overview of what you need, we'll go over it in greater detail in a moment.

-Cutting Board
-Scalpel
-Card or paper
-Gluestick (preferably a bad one)
-Masking Tape
-An image you want to cut out
-Clear sticky tape
-Plain white paper (or in a contrasting shade to your card)

-Ruler

Scalpel: Any scalpel/cutting knife will do (x-acto etc) so long as it comes to a sharp point and is flexible.

A stanely knife/box cutter (typic

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