How to cut out a perfect 1" 3/4 X 2" 1/4 rectangle?

Question

I'm making my own wedding invitations. and i need to cut out 3 rectangles on paper. I have been trying to cut them using a craft knive but I can't do it perfectly...you can sooo tell I cut them myself. Any suggestions?? I really REALLY need some help =[

Answer 1

You need a paper trimmer.  Something like this:

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p...

I have one at home & work.  I use them for all kinds of things!

Answer 2

Take you time!  Really concentrate.  There is nothing that you can do except be more careful and pay more attention to detail.

Or you need to get one or your bridesmaids who is super crafty to do it for you.

Answer 3

paper cutter!

go to a office supple store and have them cut it for you

buy printable invitations, already cut!

Answer 4

Target has wedding invitations that are really  inexpensive but they look expensive

otherwise ask Martha Stewart.  

I went to Fashion Design School ~ almost flunked out just because I couldn't cut a straight line...

My point ~ it will always look like you did it when you do it yourself no matter how hard you try

Answer 5

If you haven't already bought all the paper see if the store will cut it for you. I was pleasantly surprised that the store I bought mine at provided that service.

To do it yourself use the papercutter. If you can't get one make register marks and use a ruler and clamps to get a straight line.

Ok, so papercutter won't work. Make a template out of heavy card. To do this use a ruler and a protractor or a T-square or other draughting tools to make sure that the squares are as perfect as is possible. Hold this down carefully (possibly use masking tape which you have stuck to jeans and lifted off a few times) and then cut the squares by following the template lines.

I would recommend against my earlier suggestion of register marks for the ruler because of the fact that they'll all be inside the boundaries of the card, where they'll be more likely to be visible.