Teri Anderson
Ready for another round of Tooling Around with Teri?
Ribbon is a staple for us paper crafters so I’m talking today about the i-magicut, a cool tool that cuts and seals the ends of ribbons.
Imaginisce just introduced this cool tool a few months ago. At around $20, this tool won’t break the bank. In my opinion, it’s a must-have for any paper crafter who loves using ribbon.
The tool is simple, really. It consists of two pieces connected by a hinge. The bottom piece serves as the tool’s base and has marks so you can line your ribbon up when you go to cut it. In the top piece there is a button and hot wire. You press and hold the button down to push down the wire to cut and seal the ribbon.
Let me show you how it works.
Turn the battery-operated tool’s on and off button to the on position. You’ll know it is on because it lights up.
Insert your ribbon inside the tool. You want to line the ribbon up with some of the guides on the inside of the tool. For a straight cut, line it up with parallel guides. For a diagonal cut, place the ribbon at an angle.
Close the tool and press the large button on top of the tool and hold it down. What you don’t see here is that inside the tool is a hot wire that is now touching the ribbon, cutting it and melting the edges to seal them.
And the end result looks something like this here!
Quick, painless, and no frayed edges! Ooh la la!
One of the cool things about the i-magicut is you can also create notches.
You first need to fold your ribbon horizontally.
Then, place the ribbon at an angle inside the tool. Just like before, you’ll press and hold the button to cut and seal the ribbon.
The end result will be something that looks like this: a notched piece and a “v” piece.
Cool, huh?
I used the tool to make all three of these cards.
Here I cut all of the ribbon at an angle to make the borders.
I used both the notch and leftover “v” pieces to create the ribbon design on this card.
And here I used a bunch of scrap pieces of ribbon to make the frame around my sentiment.
I cut and sealed them each one of them with the tool. You’ll notice some are notched, some are cut at an angle, and some are cut straight.
I’ll be back tomorrow to talk about a fun distressing tool from Prima.
Can’t get enough tool talk? Then leave a comment for me! Tell me which three tools you use most when you paper craft. I’ll pick one of you to win a copy of Cool Tools for Paper Crafters, a special issue from Paper Crafts magazine all about tools. All comments must be received by Wednesday, April 4th by 5 pm MST.
Teri Anderson
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
P.S. Head to my blog today to get some additional tips for using the i-magicut. I’ll also have some bonus projects I made with the tool!
Without my glue, embossing heat gun, and paper cutter I’d be lost. These are the essentials.
My paper cutter, paper scorer, and scissors. Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like a great tool! I use my Fiskars trimmer, scissors and finger knife, all that cuts!
I use my paper trimmer, punches and scissors the most.
What a fabulous tool!
The tools I use most are my papertrimmer, scissors and ATG gun.
This looks like another must have! My faves are my MS Scoring board, Tim Holtz scissors, and my Fiskars paper cutter.
the three tools i use the most are my guilliotine paper cutter, scoring board and bone folder.
My three most used tools-paper trimmer, Cricut, Cutterbee scissors!
Number one tool is my fiskars trimmer. second are my trio of diecuts. third would be my adhesives.
Thanks for the information on this great new tool! My three most used tools are my Cuttlebug, Spellbinders dies, and Glue Glider Pro.
Wow! This is THE coolest new gadget around! I use lots of ribbon on my cards and projects, and I don’t always have the “time” to use fray check, which isn’t the greatest for my projects, but had to do. This is my new must-have tool! And the notching is a great option.
I’m putting this ribbon cutter on my wish list!
The tools I use most are my papertrimmer, ATG gun., and scoreboard.
I use my Cuttlebug, dies and my heat gun the most. I also use my Corner Chompers and crop-a-dile a lot.
This looks like a brilliant tool! My most-used tools? Probably my self-healing cutting mat (and xacto knife), my heat tool and my stamp-a-ma-jig.
The ribbon cutter just went on my “have to purchase” list. My ribbons always seem to have hanging threads and when you pull them the ribbon starts unraveling. thanks for the tip.
Sharp scissors, ATG and poker tool. Thanks for the introduction to the new stuff!!
my paper cutter, distressing tool, and detail scissors are my most used tools.
my Big Shot comes next…..
this looks like a neat item to have around.
Your cards are so colorful and happy – thanks for sharing! The tools I use the most are my paper cutter, my Cricut, and my embossing folders.
This is one Cool (or should I say..HOT) Tool indeed!!! It’s going on my must-have list! The 3 tools I always use are: my paper trimmer, fine tip scissors and Glue Glider Pro! Really just about any adhesive..but I like having a lot of it!!
the 3 tools i use the most…… thats easy. i am a sucker for fiskars! so i would say my fiskars paper trimmer,my fiskars scalloped border punch and my fiskars pinking shears for fabric when i sew!
What a quinky – dink, I was researching this tool yesterday! I couldn’t live without my guillotine paper cutter, my stamp cleaner and paper scorer. I use them each time I’m in my craftin’ spot. Happy days!
I use paper trimmer, punches and Spellbinders dies most often. Thanks for the chance to win.
The big 3 tools that I use most often when I craft are a paper trimmer, scissors, & punches.
Wow, what a cool tool, I’ll have to add one of these to my wish list!
The tools I use the most are my cuttlebug, my paper trimmer and my ruler (I’m a bit of a neat freak … well on my cards anyway, my worktop definitely isn’t neat!)
i use my paper cutter, corner rounders, and chalk inks the most.
My most used tools would be my trimmer, scorpal and scissors – the standards – but I am a cool tool fiend, so love many more!!
Thanks for showing this tool. It looks great. I couldn’t live without my paper trimmer, ruler and scissors (actually several versions of each – LOL). Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Cool Tools!
I use my paper trimmer , glue runner and my sanding. block the most. Thanks for a chance to win.
What an awesome tool – it’s certainly going on my wish list! My most frequently used tools are my Tonic 6″ guillotine (perfect size for card-making) and Tim Holtz retractable craft pick.
Paper cutter, scorer and Big Shot are used almost every time I create a card. Always love to see the newest tools on the market though as they soon become “must haves.”
My three most used crafting tools are my Fiskars paper cutter, rotary cutter for cutting fabric – am a quilter, and my Stampin Up ink pads.
My 3 favorite tools are my paper cutter, ATG gun, and regular scissors. I think this ribbon tool will be added to my must haves.
I love my paper cutter, rotary cutter and my cuttlebug!
Looks like a really cool tool! I love how you made the card with the ribbons as a border for your sentiment! Tools I use the most, tape dispenser, scissors/paper cutter, colored pencils. Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.
My quilting ruler, rotary cutter, and mat are my most frequently used tools.
I have my paper trimmer, detail scissors, and border punches!
My trimmer, stamps and my Cricut.
Carol B
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Oh my I have never seen this tool and what a must have!!!! My three tools are paper snips, trimmer and ATG gun!
I don’t use much ribbon myself but now I know there’s a cool tool for when I do need it! My three favorite tools are stamps, ink and paper!
I am not a big tool person but I could get very interested in this one! Thanks for showing it off so nicely.
I don’t think I’m much of a gadget girl, myself. I really like this feature though. The three tools I use the most are my paper trimmer, my scor-pal and my paper snips.
I can’t craft without my paper trimmer, Big Shot and my Cricut.
my favorites are hard to pick, but my trimmer is my best friend, then my cricut expressions, and yes, i still love my punches!
This is such a cool product!!
My favorite three tools when I’m scrapping are my Tim Holtz clear ruler, my Fiskars paper trimmer and my Making Memories sanding block!
- April W
what a great tool !! I use most my scissors, paper trimmer and my stamps !!
The tools I use the most are my paper trimmer, stamps & border punches. Thanks for the chance to win!
Whoever invented this=genius! I use ribbon on almost every single card that I make and run into this problem so much. I usually melt it with a lighter but this tool seems like a much better option. The three tools I use the most are my paper trimmer, cricut, and cuddlebug. I’d be lost without them!
Paper trimmer, scoring board, and sharp non-stick scissors!
Thanks for sharing about this tool. I don’t have it but it is fun to learn about.
Most used tools? My heavy duty paper cutter, a paper punch (I have many to choose from), and a straight edge with my craft knife.