Scrapbook shape cutter templates make your job of designing a page so much easier. Printable basic shapes templates can be used many times over and scaled to the perfect size. Some artists like to print scrapbook shape cutter templates directly on the back of their paper. This makes cutting out the designs with scissors easier than tracing using a pen or scoring the paper with a stylus. Free samples are available online, and range from circles and rectangles to stars and alphabet shapes.
Some memory book artists like to use a scrapbook shape cutter templates machine, like the ones manufactured by Fiskars, which slices using a stylus blade that turns in the direction of your cut. This makes it easy to make any shape but use a glass mat underneath these blades. You can keep your paper from moving by using removable tape. Always start cutting on the straight lines first to get the feel of the pressure and of the blade position. And take your time! One advantage with the blade cutters is their adjustable depth. This creates ease in working with not only papers, photos, and cardstock but also with thin materials.
Also available online, in catalogues, and at local retail stores are durable plastic design templates, usually with three-holes drilled for storage and with gridlines for perfect placement. You can use these to trace unusual borders, frames, and tags. Our "Scrapbook Shape Cutter Templates Resources" section makes it easy to find a shape and design that enhances your page. The newest craze is scrapbook shape cutter templates designed specifically for journaling.