How did they do this..from the SU catty...

[Bellegirl]

Hi!
I just received the SU stamp set Sweetheart found on page 58 in the new catty. Please refer to the card that was made (using this set) that can be found on page 59.

My question is this....How was the leaf/stem obtained that's displayed on the card? My guess is that it was stamped and then cut out...BUT how does one do this and achieve such precise results? I sure can't seem to accomplish anything that looks this good!

Please help me figure this out!

Thanks!
Bonnie

[calgramma]

yes, it's the leaf from the set and hand cut. Using the Snips rather than regular scissors makes it a little easier. Good Luck.

[Bellegirl]

Thanks for the info. I do have a smaller sized scissors, but to be honest, I just don't think I can cut that shape out so precisely....I guess I was wondering...this set (Sweetheart) i did buy in the clear-mount version. I did save the material that the stamps were punched out from, so to speak. So...I do have the basic shape the stem makes. Do you think this would help, in some way?

[jmgeisler]

I looks like they used the stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the leaves with the stem. It is stamped and cut out as one piece.

[cat_woman]

What I have done when my cuts weren't that even is take an emery board and file the paper off to where I want the "cut". It makes it smooth so you cut out looks nice.

[Bellegirl]

Well...the leaves and the stem come from just one stamp....yet, I still don't see how this is stamped and then cut so evenly with a perfect white boarder around this stamped image..KWIM????

[bound4london]

I would say it tedious cutting as said by another or the use of a craft knife and a steady hand. You could lightly pencil a border and then cut inside of that too. Good luck.

[pjw2855]

It would never happen by my hand, but some people are able to very precisely cut with small scissors to get a perfect, even edge around an image. Try manicure scissors for tiny cutting.

The tiny even cutting makes all the difference. I've seen others that are not done as perfect and it ruins the whole effect of the project.

Patti

[wmoore1]

You can try just stamping the stem and leaves on the paper and then cut out a second set of leaves and place them on pop dots next to the stem. Works out pretty good if your not comfortable with cutting it out by hand!

[Stamper for fun]

Some people can cut so beautifully no matter what it is they are cutting and trimming. I am always amazed. I for one am not one of those people.

[angel08]

I know it is an extra step but I find that lightly sponging around the edges after cutting often softens any imprefections so they dont look quite so blunt.