I don't think I need anymore scissors. Nope. I think I'm all set. Although it's worth noting that every time I'm looking for a pair, I can't seem to find one. Tell me I'm not the only one. And I try to be so organized....really, I do.
Well, anyway, I was doing some cutting today and realized how many different kinds of cutting elements I have here in my craft room. And that inspired this silly post.
This contraption here is one of my favorites. I found this antique pinking machine at a local antique shop maybe 5 years ago. I was actually out that day looking for one, if you can believe that. It was absolute serendipity. $25 out the door....and I've never seen one since, except on ebay. I first saw one in an old issue of Country Living where they had featured Barbara Schriber's designs. She had one, and I thought it was just about the coolest thing ever.....thus began my search.
You simply crank the handle, the gears turn, and the little fluted blade cuts a decorative edge.
I'd be remiss not to mention these fun multi-blade scissors. I found them about 3 years ago at my local A.C. Moore. In one clip, they make 5 cuts and create fabulous fringes in no time. These would be great for making party festooning and even party horns & hats. I recently saw similar ones featured in a newsletter from Bell'occhio.com. And now that I think of it, doesn't Martha have these in her line now too?
Not long ago, I used them to make some fringey flowers like this one, but now I want to make a whole bouquet in different colors. Let's add that to the list of things to do....
With all those blades, they take about 1 minute to make, no kidding.
And then of course, there are rotary cutters, circle cuttters, paper trimmers, hole punches, straight-edge blades, guillotines, all manner of decorative punches and everything in between. Did I miss anything? Are there any new fandangled cutting implements I don't know about yet? Tell me please!
And now, back to my cutting....
What a fun post! I envy your tools!
Posted by: Laurie | April 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Can I come over and play with all of your cool tools? Who knew?
Lori
Posted by: loir oles | April 19, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Those scissors are great! And I love your pinking machine!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | April 19, 2010 at 08:55 PM
I love your blog! Just wanted to let you know I've given you some blog awards on my blog-thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Anthea McConachy | April 20, 2010 at 01:42 AM
I love your selection of scissors and especially that pinking machine! I love scissors so much that I have a tattoo of an antique pair on my arm. :) Whenever I can't locate a pair, I make a wish for them to turn real so I can use them.
Posted by: Vanessa | April 20, 2010 at 12:40 PM
What a merry little post! Nonsense has never been so pretty! The pinking machine is wonderful! I remember that article. Have you seen a rather recent one on antiquing tape measures? Oh la la!
Posted by: gabrielle | April 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Oh my goodness I am laughing! While moving into my new studio space I have been in shock at home many scissors I have too. It's kind of pathetic because I found several of THE SAME KIND! Oh dear! I have some of those amazing ones from France too....AH.mAz.inG!! You lucky duck to have them. Do you still sell them? I think I need another pair (kidding!) xoxo Molly
Posted by: Fleur de Bee | April 22, 2010 at 01:46 AM