While wrapping up my Christmas gifts, I found a handy tip that others might find useful. Let it first be known, cutting out wrapping paper is a pain in the ass for me. Even with the sharpest of scissors, paper will often bunch and tear. If I’m cutting it on the floor (which I normally do), the scissors sometimes snag on the carpet, which again causes the paper to bunch and tear. Also, the outward motion of cutting with scissors causes me to frequently make cuts that are crooked.

So, my solution? Box cutter. With a box cutter, I get a nice, smooth cut through the paper. And using an inward motion makes it easier for me to make my cuts straight and level. As long as I don’t dig deep with the blade, I don’t worry about cutting while on the floor, either! So I hope that’s a tip that helps other people in a season that’s already stressful enough…

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