Tidy Cutting!

Hi there!

I love to colour in my stamped images then cut them out and add them to my cards- sometimes raised up on foam pads.

Cutting out can be tricky but with practise it is possible to get a good result!

Here's a little tip I use to make those cut out stamped images look a little less snaggy:

Here's a little Koi set which I've coloured and cut out:

 

 

I've done an OK job but some of the ripples around his fins and tail were too fine to cut accurately and could look a little snaggy so:

 

I take a sponge applicator and some dark ink- I like Walnut Distress Ink and apply all round the edge of the stamped image, work it into the corners so all the white card stock edges are covered.

 

 

With the white edges of the card stock covered the stamped outline shows up much better and makes your cutting out look MUCH neater!

 

 

Here's the finished result:

 

 

Hope that helps!

 Happy crafting!

GlitteryKatie

xxXxx

Comments

[Zoe Young Kirkby (@CraftygasheadZo)]

What a fab tip! Super card, love those Koi. Zo xx

[Eleanor]

Amazing what a difference it makes and I love the finished card.
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[Alix]

great tip Katie!

[Scrapdolly]

They are seriously gorgeous

[Erika]

Hi Katie I used this technique too it does make all the difference. Great Koi stamp.
Erika.