Friday 10 July 2020

Fussy cutting.

I think I must have phases of specific mojo. I have recently been fussy cutting. A lot. And I’m not a patient woman and don’t normally set myself up for such things. I stamped a couple of A4 sheets with images confident that I would avoid the cutting impatience by using my Scan & Cut machine. Couldn’t load the mat...., didn’t even get as far as struggling to make the images scan! So, to show the machine just how much it was in my bad books, I cut the lot out with teeny scissors that made my fat thumb sore.
And then, my beautiful Aunty Sue’s birthday appeared in the upcoming events page of my diary. So I decided to stick to what I know for her card, and selected a big hydrangea stamp that I love. Stamped it, embossed it and thought it looked a little flat and dull. So I stamped three more on different papers, and set about paper piecing the thing. Oh my word, why, when I’m so impatient?!! Pleased with the finish though, and happy to report that Susie liked it, which is absolutely what I was aiming for.
Here’s a thing. I didn’t have a big enough piece of the black floral outline paper to adequately cover the card front, because of the shape that had previously been cut from it.The hydrangea is quite a large image so I had no choice for card size. So I ripped up the paper and stuck it on in a wanton collage fashion. Perfect coverage, if a little arty for me. And then, because I just don’t know when to stop, I added a coating of pearlescent shimmer to the flowers. 
I’m thinking that this fussy cutting phase is probably at end. As I type, I’m thinking about a new stamp that I feel may need to be coloured with a nice easy thump from an inked sponge. 
I wonder if I know this mojo thing at all.


9 comments:

Sue Jones said...

I feel i ought to say sorry for enabling the stamp - fussy cutting is something i quite like doing i have to say. LOVE the hydrangea card - worth all the hassle as it is Gorgeous. xx

Kathryn Frantz said...

This hydrangea card is beautiful! As the beholder, I’d say “well worth the effort and frustration!” Hope it’s not the last. . Maybe doing something like this makes you appreciate the fast and slick thins more?

Robyn said...

ah- mojo comes and goes with the wind around here- I hardly know what to do with a scissor anymore. I have become dependent on my digital cutter- I use a silhouette, so I can't be any help aside from feeling your pain when digital will not cooperate. Now where is that scissor?

Sue said...

Julia, You did well cutting all those out by hand.

Love the Hydranga card.

Hope you have a nice day. Sue

shazsilverwolf said...

Way to go Julia! I must admit, I hate fussy cutting with a vengeance. Like you I always end up with sore thumb/fingers from stupid tiny fingerholes on the scissors. The hydrangea was worth all the extra effort, it does look fab. Love & hugs, Shaz X

Kelly said...

LOL your post made me giggle, Miss Julia. I do have those moments when doing things the old fashioned way just seem the best way to go. Love the shimmer. Creative Blessings!

Susan Renshaw said...

The card has turned out beautifully!

Helen said...

Not sure how I missed this post - but I am here now! I really love the card - the hydrangea stamp is fabulous and I love the dimension and bling you've given it! well worth the sore thumb!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Beautiful post...love the colors. I lose patience with fussy cutting and try to force myself to be still and JUST DO IT. Enjoy a great week