Double-Cutting a Pattern

A simple way to make a clever decoration for a page is to layer multiple colored papers onto a precut pattern. Even though you will have to cut out the same pattern twice, or “double-cut” the pattern, it will save time in trying to cut the pieces out separately and then trying to match them together. By using this double-cutting technique, even children can get there pieces to match up perfectly.

Step one: Draw the pattern on the back of a paper.

Step two: Cut out the pattern.

Step three: Turn over the pattern so the pattern lines are no longer visible. Attach strips of new colored papers onto the pattern.

Step four: This is the step where you will “double-cut” the same pattern. Turn the pattern back over. Cut off any extra material that is not on the pattern.

Step five: Flip over, and you have a finished piece. In this case, we made a simple candy corn.

Step six: Attach to scrapbooking pages for a creative hand-made layout, or onto cards and invitations for a personalized touch. This candy corn is shown on Outdoors and More’s Halloween Blocks scrapbooking paper available here for purchase.

This technique can also be used in Outdoors and More’s Ghost, Santa Claus and Snowman Krafty Kits available here for purchase.