Mini Monday - How To Trim Chipboard

Whew!!  It has been a busy busy fall and things are starting to slow down a bit.  I am back to blogging.  Finally!!

Kim and I have decided to do a blog mini series called Mini Mondays.  We get asked a lot of questions on what the best techniques are to create our mini albums.

We do our best to be as detailed as possible in our tutorials but we thought we can go a little more in depth on the blog.

One of the most common questions we get asked is "How do we trim our chipboard?"

Kim designs all of our mini albums so I consulted with her and she uses a Fiskars 12" Desk Top Rotary Paper Trimmer.

The blade on this trimmer seems to hold up to cutting the chipboard and doesn't dull as fast as the blade in a regular trimmer.  You can also, depending on how thick the chipboard is, cut entirely through without having to flip the chipboard over and cut from the other side.  (I will explain more later)

I use the same trimmer as Kim and the Fiskars Sure Cut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer.

There is one huge down side to using a non-rotary personal trimmer when cutting chipboard.  Once you have used the blade to trim chipboard it can no longer be used to trim paper.

I have a trimmer blade that I use just for trimming chipboard. I just switch out the blades.

The one other down side is the blades in a regular personal trimmer will not cut entirely through the chipboard, you will have to make 2 cuts to get all the way through.

To do this you would make a cut on one side of the chipboard and then flip it over and cut a second time, ensuring you line up the original cut line.

Here I am lining up my chipboard at my cutting mark.  This time it happens to be 7".   Make your first cut.

Flip your chipboard over.

Line up your chipboard at the same measurement as before.  Mine is at 7"

And cut once again.

Easy Peasy!!  :)

If you make a lot of mini albums we would suggest you invest in a rotary trimmer.  They maybe a little more pricey but you will save money in buying blades.

Let us know if you have any other questions.  Leave a comment here or on our Facebook Page.  We would love to hear from you.

Leanne

New Layouts!!

Good afternoon everyone!!  We are releasing 2 new layouts today.  

The first one is Summer Fun.  

 The next one is Beautiful World

We will be releasing the class schedule this weekend.  Make sure you check back.  :)

Leanne

Halloween Mini Album Release - All Hallows Eve

Hey Everyone,

One of my favorite holidays is fast approaching.  Halloween!! I love this day.  My kids are all grown up now but I loved planning their costumes when they were younger.  

Kim has designed an amazing mini album to hold all your spooky Halloween photos.

All Hallow's Eve Mini Album is now available for purchase!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Leanne

Scrapbook Mini Album Kit - Autumn Days

Fall is in there air, here in Saskatoon.  The leaves have started to change and are slowing falling to the ground.  Sighhhh a sure sign that winter is on its way.

Fitting for the season we are happy to release our newest mini Autumn Days

This mini is fast and easy to put together.  

This mini is now available for purchase on the website.

Remember if you are in the Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina area and want to save on shipping just drop us an email and we can make arrangements.  :)

Happy Scrap'n Everyone!!!

Leanne

New Scrapbook Layout Release

Hey Everyone...whew!!  What a crazy busy fall it has been.  We have been to several crops and trade shows over the past month.  Kim and I have met some amazing people along the way and some very talented scrappers!  :)

We have a bunch of new layouts and kits to release.  But instead of overwhelming you with a ton at once we are going to release them slowly over the weeks to come.

Here are the first 3 Layouts now available for purchase on our website!!

My Big Day - Girl Version

My Big Day - Boy Version

Fun And Games

Thanks for stopping by! 

Leanne