Decorative scissors are a staple in everyone’s scrapbooking supplies. I had to collect every design available when I first started to scrapbook. Decorative scissors can really add to a layout, collage or other projects such as labels, tags, cards or gift bags. Here are some ways for your to consider using decorative scissors:

1. Cut frames and mats with them

2. Cut patterned or solid paper into strips to resemble ribbon or brick a brack.

3. Trim the edges of a picture to contrast against a mat background.

4. Use some of the patterns of scissors, like Pinking, along the edges of your paper instead of sewing. 

5. Cut circles and other shapes with them and fashion into flowers for a decorative embellishment.

Some thoughts to keep in mind:

1. Consider using one or two patterns of scissors on a scrapb book layout so that they stand out and don’t become lost in clutter
2. Use the appropriate scissors for the theme. For example, don’t use a victorian style for a boy scout expedition.
3. A few basic decorative scissors are a wave, victorian and pinking styles.
4. Experiment with the scissors, preferably on scrap pieces of paper. Reconsider cutting pictures if you don’t have copies.