Some tips:
- I use small scissors, not a craft knife. I actually haven't tried with a knife, but I find I can cut easily around tight corners with the scissors. My fingers do get sore, though, and I can only cut a few at a time!
- I find scrapbooking paper to be quite thick and heavy, and I prefer to use invitation paper as it is easier to cut.
- Acid free craft glue that does not go yellow is your friend!
- There are craft punches available, and I have seen many butterfly pics made from these. It's easy and does not require any precise cuting with scissors or a knife...but I like mine to be all hand done!
- my template is a poor shabby piece of paper!
- Take your time! Don't hurry the cutting. It's quite labour intensive, but I really enjoy the quite time to myself!
Spring-loaded scissors by Fiskars are the best thing I ever bought.
