Hi everyone, did you think that I forgot about our Sunday Starter date today. Well, I didn’t forget but I was so busy that I am just sitting down to the computer and it is almost midnight here in my neck of the woods.

Which brings me to the title of my blog post today… Cutting it Close. I am cutting it close to getting this post in on the proper day, if I don’t type fast, I just might not! And our topic today is cutting tools.

There are so many tools out there on the market that are promoted to be the next best thing, the must have item for scrapbooking that it can be overwhelming to say the least. Especially if you are new to scrapbooking or hybrid and you are on a limited budget. Do you really need that $300 machine that can cut out a life sized model of your head… maybe it might be fun but no you don’t need it.

To start with Hybrid scrapping there are 3 things that you should have. They aren’t even must have’s but these are the things that are going to make your hybriding easier and you really won’t need anything else later on. Now if you want that $300 dohickey that is another blog post all together.

So what do you need.

1. A paper slicer.

There are a number of kinds, some have a slider, some are like those old choppers with the big handle that you used to have in elementry school and the teachers were always scared someone was going to cut off a finger or other appendage, or there are some that have a rotary trimmer that rolls along a track. They range in price but a simple slider one is what I purchased years ago is what I use and I have never had a problem so you don’t need to go fancy.

2. A pair of microtipped scissors.

These are essential for getting into those tight corners and trimming a fine scalloped edge or little tiny details on a project. Get the lightest sharpest ones that you can as they are what you will use most of all. But becareful, they are really sharp, I currently am sporting a bright pink bandaid to prove it.

3. A craft knife (AKA an exacto knife).

One of these is perfect for cutting out the insides of things like letters or circles, somewhere that you can’t get your scissors into without making a big dent or crease in the project. I also find them useful for lettering and words.

Here is a visual of what I use for my crafting.

So there you have it, all you really need to get started and stay hybrid creating in the line of cutting are these 3 little things.

I hope you all are trying out this hybrid adventure and having some fun while you are doing it. I will be back soon with another Sunday Started Blog Post!

Until then,

~Lori~