Can I use scrapbook scissors on photos?

Question

Never scrapbooked before and just starting. Can I use scrapbook scissors on photos or just paper? In the pictures they always show it being used for paper, but I was thinking I can use it on photos to give it a creative edge.

Answer 1

of course! lol thats why they are called scrapbook scissors. i make scrapbooks all the time and those kind of scissors make it look so much cooler and better!

taylor

Answer 2

Of course you can! that is what is so great about scrapbooking is that it is a creative outlet and there really are no restrictions to your creativity.

Now with that said, I agree with the lady above me that answered that many (but not all) of us that have used them on the whole photo early in our scrapbook journey look back on that and twinge a little at how it looks now compared to how our style has evolved.

What I use my deco scissors most for on my photos are to create a unique photo corner.

Have fun with it, if you like it that is all that really matters as it is your memories and your creativity in putting this together.

Answer 3

Yes!  For sure!

Be sure to try different ones~be as creative as you want.

Being creative and using your imagination is what scrapbooking is all about.  If you think it ~~ go for it!

Happy Scrapbooking!

Answer 4

Definitely!  It would make an awesome edge.

Answer 5

I've done it many many times. Just make sure the scissors are really sharp, if they aren't, sometimes they don't cut very neatly. I read that you can use foil to sharpen those little craft punches, I wonder if that would work on your scissors as well? I bet it would... I think I'll try it. Thanks for the idea ;)!

Have fun!!!

Answer 6

Don't use original photos.  Most of us who did that early on in our scrapbooking regret it later.  I have many photos that I cut with those scissors that I could just cry over.  I prefer to use them on the cardstock I matte the photos with.