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August 2, 2012

DIY Tip: Extending the Use of Scissors

August 2, 2012

In the process of cutting up all the recycled food boxes (for the smash books) I came up with a little tip.  Craft supplies aren’t cheap.  If your like me my top desk drawer is full of scissors.  It’s that one item that craft geeks use on a daily basis.  Let’s get the most out of them so we don’t have to replace them as often.  Agree?  Save a little extra mad money for the fun stuff, not just the necessary items.
Each pair of scissors has a purpose.  They cut fabric, cardstock, ribbon, precision cuts, etc.  When you reach for a pair do you grab what’s handy?  This tip took me about five minutes to complete.  If you designate a pair for a sole purpose you’ll extend it’s use.  Does that make sense?
A:  These were purchased from the dollar store.  I used them for the prep work for the smash books.  I knew I would be using them a lot, so I experimented with a cheap pair for the task.  To my surprise they worked great and are still as sharp as when I bought them.
B:  I chose this Singer pair from my Grandma’s house when we were cleaning it out.  I wanted to take items that I would use.  They are solely for cutting fabric.
C:  Used on cardstock.
D:  Found this pair in one of my craft bins.  No sole purpose yet. 
E:  Used for precision cutting.  An expensive pair of Fiskars.
F:  Used to cut ribbon 
Supplies Needed:  Scissors, brads, hole punch, fine point sharpie marker, ribbon. 
I had some odd strips of ribbon that were leftover from another project.  Wrap a piece of ribbon around the handle, punch a hole, secure with a brad, and write what they are used for with the marker.
That’s it!  I try to contain the clutter in my office as much as possible so I have them in a drawer.  You could also hang them on a pegboard with the loop you made.
When I reach for a pair and see the label, I’m more conscious as to using it only for it’s intended purpose.  That way I’ll get more life out of them. 
I’ve been a bit lazy this week.  My evenings have been consumed with watching the Olympics.  Exciting games this year.  Do you ever wonder how much food one Olympian consumes in a day?  Just a random thought that ran through my brain.  
Goodnight.
Until the next word…
~Jennifer

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