8. Hand-Cutting
Erica Hernandez is a master of the craft knife and rarely makes a layout without a hand-cut title and accents. Try it yourself by downloading these step-by-step instructions for hand-cutting.
TIPS
•Go in circles. You can experiment with circle cutters and almost any circular item to mimic the curved shape in Erica’s layout. Think CDs, plates, and bowls when looking for the right size, and then follow the shape with your craft knife.
•Turn, turn, turn. When cutting with a craft knife, turn your paper, not your knife. This will help you round corners without having the knife slip out of place.
SOURCES Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Fonts: Teletype (title) off the Internet, Uncle Charles (journaling) by Autumn Leaves. Sticker: K&Company. Brads: SEI. Design: Erica Hernandez.
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