So, did anyone else see the Martha Stewart released video with her new fringing scissors?
Cool right?
Yup... but hang on.... *looks again* are they not just shredder scissors?
If you ask me, Martha Stewart can almost never go wrong, I think she is one of the most amazing business around. BUT I do dislike it when scrapbook companies whack a logo on something and then charge the earth. Shredder scissors have been around for SOOOO long, long before actual electric shredders (for paperwork, which FYI, is what these scissors are actually for) These are Martha's version:
And here are mine. Which cost (Including postage) £1.99
(that's less than a happy meal folks! - and less calories)
I did wonder if there would be some quality difference, but from what I can see there is not, being that my £1.99 ones will cut through credit cards (not that I'd want to.. eeeep!)
So - today I made a little flower embellishment, to show you how cool they are, designer ones or not! First you will need the scissors, if you haven't got any lurking in a box from 1970, then go to that big auction website, type in shredder scissors and get some!
Then cut three circles... large, medium and small.
Using your "fringing" scissors, fringe the edge of each circle...
Ink the edges if you wish... don't worry if bits fly off and go everywhere... you are bound to have a few casualties when you fringe so frivolously!
Then, pile them up and brad them together - ruffle up your fringes and voila!
A fringed blossom for your pages, or gift wrap, or hair?
Anyway - think of what else you can fringe!
8 comments:
wow! branding at it's best I guess! They do look fun tho... that flower is fabulous!!
xxx
The crafting world is one of the worst for reselling us something that we have....either bought cheaper or a different colour....think cropadile, cuttlebug, big shot, bind it all....the list is endless.
I will definately have to look out for those shredding scissors.
Hugs
Caz
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thanks so much for the button advice...I ordered 8 packs of multicoloured woodware this afternoon! I'll let you know how we get on!! Thanks again, have a great weekend, Hx
lol! love it when manufacturers do that, and so blatant aswell lol! i'm tight though and will opt for the cheaper version, thanks for the tip off girly! cool flower aswell x
How clever are you! I bought 2 pairs of these in a set, one for in the kitchen... then didn't know what to do with the other pair as I have an electrical shredder but here you go! Off to hunt them down and re-locate to the craft room :o)
Oooh I shall def be trying this lovey! Trends and bargains, count me in!!
I love these flowers SJ, they look very effective.
Also I have given you a blog award, it's waiting for you at my blog.
Wow. I wanted to let you know that I love your drawings. I just downloaded a few of them and can't wait to try them out :)). Thank you for sharing.
Hugs Monique from the Netherlands
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