What Is a Paper Shaper?

Paper shapers create charming items for scrapbookers and other hobbyists

The paper shaper is a basic tool used by scrapbookers and other hobbyists. Available in too many shapes to name, paper shapers are easy to use and make cutting paper a fun process instead of a tedious chore.

Function

The paper shaper punches out, trims and shapes different designs from paper sheets. Typical shapes include waves, curves, ripples and jigsaw puzzle patterns.

Borders

Paper shapers can also be used to create interesting borders on stationery and greeting cards, photo albums and diary pages, and they can add interesting highlights to school projects, invitations, menus and posters.

Ease of Use

An easy-to-use thumb punch mechanism allows you to use paper shapers with a minimum of force. This makes it much easier on your hands than using scissors.

Alignment

Alignment marks on the paper shaper make it easy to line up punches in a row or series.

Materials

Most paper shapers can be used not only on paper but also on cloth, aluminum foil and thin plastic sheets.

References

• Scrapbook Supercenter: EK Success Paper Shapers
• Blick Art Materials: Armada Paper Shapers