Create Hand-Cut Words

Crafting, most especially scrapbooking, is an artform that has never been this easy since the onslaught of countless innovations of ready made embellishments and templates. The shaped cardstock and patterned papers, those thematic images with adhesive backing, die-cut shapes and of course, those adorable alphabets (made out of chipboard stickers, foam or even fabric) have made this hobby a more pleasurable experience each time.

But I think the most versatile of all the above are the patterned papers. And why not? One can do a lot with it with just a pinch of imagination and a dash of patience. But don’t get me wrong. Like a major chunk of crafters out there, I am a sucker for those cute alphabets, too. But from time to time, I get tired of them (although I still hoard them!). Sometimes I just want to make something beautiful yet extra-ordinary… and you can only achieve that if you go handmade.

Image by: Studio Calico

Here’s a tutorial about hand-cut words through the Studio Calico blog that you can use to make that undeniable impact on your layout or project.  All you have to do is handwrite your word/s, use your trusty exacto knife and have lots and lots of patience.