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Adding Depth and Creativity to Your Scrapbook Projects

Scrapbooking is all about telling a story through paper, layers, and details. One of my favorite ways to bring a project to life is by using fussy cutting techniques. In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you through how I created a dimensional Memorydex card featuring my brand-new paper collection, Bunny Bakes & Pantry Tales, along with elements from my Summerween collection.

What is Fussy Cutting?

Fussy cutting is simply cutting out specific images or designs from patterned paper to use as embellishments. Instead of relying only on metal dies or pre-made ephemera, you can let the artwork on the paper do the work for you. This technique not only saves time, but it also allows you to highlight the unique artistry that goes into every scrapbook paper collection.

Building Dimension with Fussy-Cut Layers

For this Memorydex card, I used a Spellbinders die to cut the house-shaped base. Then I built dimension by layering different fussy-cut pieces:

• A sweet girl bunny and a strawberry milk jug with whipped cream from the Bunny Bakes & Pantry Tales collection.
• A buffalo plaid banner fussy-cut from the Summerween collection.
• A green brick background from my paper stash to give the project extra contrast.

To finish, I added a bow, flat-back flower embellishment, and inked the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink for a polished look. These simple steps create a project that feels full of depth without spending hours on die-cutting.

Why You Should Try Fussy Cutting in Scrapbooking

• Save Time: Cut down on hours of prepping dies and instead focus on layering paper details.
• Maximize Your Paper: Get the most out of every page in your paper collection.
• Creative Freedom: Mix and match elements from different collections for a completely unique design.
• Professional Look: Layered details give your projects that “wow” factor without being complicated.

Watch the Tutorial

I recorded a one-minute YouTube video that shows you exactly how this project came together. You can watch it here:

Shop the Collections

You can find the Bunny Bakes & Pantry Tales paper collection, along with other seasonal scrapbook papers, in my shop here: Click Here for Scrapbook Papers

Whether you’re new to fussy cutting or you’ve been doing it for years, I hope this inspires you to take a fresh look at your paper collections. Sometimes the best embellishments are already right in front of you—waiting to be cut, layered, and brought to life.

Happy crafting, friends! ✂️💌