Scrapbook My Life

While a paper trimmer works great for cropping photos and cutting chunks of patterned paper, every scrapbooker needs a quality pair of scissors at her disposal. Scissors are very important for detail work. Without a sharp pair of scissors, creating a great layout is next to impossible.

I’ve tried many different types of scissors over the years, but my personal favorite is still the yellow Cutterbees from EK Success. For less than $10, they’re an absolute must-have. Just be careful not to accidentally poke yourself with the blade—they really are quite sharp!

Here’s another helpful scissor tip: if adhesive residue gums up your scissor blades, keep individually wrapped rubbing alcohol preps at your work area and wipe down the blades when they start to get sticky. The preps remove the gummy adhesive, and any remaining alcohol on the blades evaporates quickly as well.