Crafty Crimping Scissors

Swinstie73

Hi all,

I'm getting married in November and planning on making my own invites (with a little help from my crafty sister who has most of the supplies). She has 3 pairs of (cheap) crimping scissors but they seem to be shredding the card/paper when trying to cut it.

I don't want to ruin all the lovely card I've bought and really need to get the invites started soon, can anyone suggest a great pair of crimping scissors? I don't mind paying a wee bit more, I'd rather be crimping than scrimping at this stage in time

PootleFlump_3

Do you mean pinking shears or a crimping tool? If its pinking shears then I would definately recommend Fiskars.

pamperedprincess

Buy a rotary cutter with a wavy edge blade - much sharper, quicker and will allow you to cut straighter.

LJM

another vote for fiskers here

Swinstie73

Thanks for your replies, yeah think I meant pinking shears, wasn't sure what they were called which is probably why couldn't find any. I will try fiskars, or the rotary cutter. Think my sister seen a cutter but it was quite dear but might just have to take the hit or the invites will never get done.

Thanks again

PootleFlump_3

Swinstie73 wrote: »

Thanks for your replies, yeah think I meant pinking shears, wasn't sure what they were called which is probably why couldn't find any. I will try fiskars, or the rotary cutter. Think my sister seen a cutter but it was quite dear but might just have to take the hit or the invites will never get done.

Thanks again

If you do go down the rotary cutter route remember you will need a cutting mat as well (preferably a self healing one.)