Choose the papers that you are going to patchwork. You need to cut your paper into 32, 2-inch squares. The paper cutter makes this really easy . . . but you can also use a craft knife and ruler if ...

Image caption, Draw half a square starting and ending on the ... each side and turn at each corner. Take your time cutting and moving the paper around, and remember to keep your other hand far ...

The wrapping sheet has enough to do this job with 23 square units leftover ... the most efficient squared-off way to wrap a book is to cut enough paper to wrap around it one way and trim the ...

Wrong. By now, for those who've experienced this story firsthand, we know we should never use someone else's special fabric scissors to cut paper. But have we ever learned why it's a bad idea ...