10 Things You Can Do with: Fringe Scissors

Fringe scissors are a type of decorative edge scissor that have an added element of fun because they can cut into long pieces.  There are several brands out there but Martha Stewart has a pair that are most readily available.  This week we are featuring ideas on how to use these scissors in a new way!

1. Use them to decorate a gift

Practical Scrapper Ann Jobes used her fringe scissors to create this pompom from tissue paper to adorn this gift.

2. Create a weaved mat to use on a card or layout

Practical Scrapper Ann Jobes used her fringe scissors to cut strips that she then weaved to create this mat.

3. Distress Chipboard

Practical Scrapper Sarah used a fringe scissor to distress chipboard elements.

4. Create a grass hut look

 Practical Scrapper Erin Created her grass hut awning with a double strip of paper and fringe scissors.

5.  Create a unique border for a layout

Practical Scrapper Erin created a playful frame using fringe scissors.

6. Use this video link to create a fringe flower

7. Use the scissors to fringe material

These scissors work fabulous on paper and material and create a softer border when used with fabric.

8. Create grass

Once you have fringed, then trim it so it isn't all even just as Ann did here.

9. Create a decorative medallion

Ann created one by adhering her fringed strip to a chipboard piece

1O.  Cut your strips in both directions to create confetti just as Ann did.