Shop Scissors Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1698274 2010-03-03T09:36:00-05:00 All about Scissors. TypePad DIY Tote Bags from Marth Stewart tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e883401310f49d6d7970c 2010-03-03T09:36:00-05:00 2010-03-03T09:36:00-05:00 Use our super sweet sewing scissors to make these fab spring totes featured on MarthaStewart.com Sewing Scissors: These titanium blade scissors incorporate a unique process whereby titanium is bonded to a stainless steel core. The result is a sharper, more... Melissa Thompson

Use our super sweet sewing scissors to make these fab spring totes featured on MarthaStewart.com

Sewing Scissors:

These titanium blade scissors incorporate a unique process whereby titanium is bonded to a stainless steel core. The result is a sharper, more durable and longer lasting cutting edge well-suited for a variety of fabrics.

  • Titanium - 21st Century Material perfect for cutting fabric
  • Blade stays sharper, longer
  • Lifetime Warranty

ToteBags Floral tote

Spotlight On: Featherlite Shears tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340120a8e2a93b970b 2010-03-01T09:28:00-05:00 2010-03-01T09:28:00-05:00 Superlight, stainless steel shears on a dime. How could you ask for more? 8 1/2" Featherlite Shears are good, budget-priced stainless steel shears for all-around office, shop, floral work. Very light weight scissors (feather-lite) - only 2oz Orange handles Great... Melissa Thompson
Featherlite Superlight, stainless steel shears on a dime. How could you ask for more?

8 1/2" Featherlite Shears are good, budget-priced stainless steel shears for all-around office, shop, floral work. 

  • Very light weight scissors (feather-lite) - only 2oz
  • Orange handles
  • Great economy scissors

Manufacturer: Clauss

 Keep warm -- even during "Snowmageddon" tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340128777a7561970c 2010-02-08T19:32:53-05:00 2010-02-08T19:32:53-05:00 If you didn't appreciate your grandmother's home-crafted quilts before, you will this winter season. Yes, we're talking about "Snowmageddon." When you're snowed in for the second time this week, you might try your hand at putting together a quilt for... Melissa Thompson

Bent Quilting ShearsIf you didn't appreciate your grandmother's home-crafted quilts before, you will this winter season.

Yes, we're talking about "Snowmageddon." When you're snowed in for the second time this week, you might try your hand at putting together a quilt for your kids.

If you're a total newbie, we have the perfect resource: Anyone can quilt

While you're at it, take a look at our quilting shears to help you finish off the project.

10" Titanium Bonded Bent Quilting Shears. These titanium bonder quilting shears are 3 times harder than stainless steel and feature a soft, ergonomic, offset handle for easy fabric cutting. Blades stay sharper longer for smooth cutting.
 On the most romantic day of the year, you don't want her to be pricked by a thorn tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340120a85bbaa3970b 2010-02-03T20:56:44-05:00 2010-02-03T20:56:44-05:00 Nothing will kill the mood more than a prick in the finger. Keep her hands safe by dethorning your Valentine's Day buds with a simple florist tool. Rose Thorn Stripper Product Information: What's better than a bouquet of home-grown roses?... Melissa Thompson

RoseNothing will kill the mood more than a prick in the finger. Keep her hands safe by dethorning your Valentine's Day buds with a simple florist tool.

Rose Thorn Stripper Product Information:

What's better than a bouquet of home-grown roses? Home-grown roses without the thorns! Professional florists developed this simple tool to make quick work of removing thorns and leaves without tearing the stems. The Rose Thorn Stripper has a spring-loaded design that makes it easy and quick to use. A must have for the home rose gardener; you'll wonder how you did without it.

  • Stainless Steel
  • Quick action spring
  • Returns tool to open position after stripping
  • Rust resistant
 Valentine's Day treats for your little sweets tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340128774327d9970c 2010-02-01T17:01:37-05:00 2010-02-01T17:01:37-05:00 The best home-spun Valentines on the block require some sweet snips. We're talking scrapbooking scissors that will help your paper valentines look way better than the ones from the store. Looking to twist Cupid's Day on its ear? Visit the... Melissa Thompson

ChocolateThe best home-spun Valentines on the block require some sweet snips. We're talking scrapbooking scissors that will help your paper valentines look way better than the ones from the store.

Looking to twist Cupid's Day on its ear? Visit the FamilyFun valentine gallery for some inspiration before you pick out your craft scissors. 

From Deckle Cut Scrapbooking Scissors to detail scissors for those intricate cuts (just make sure Mom or Dad supervises) you'll have the best tools to create the best valentines ever.

 Feature Friday: Ribbon shears for you Valentine tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e8834012876e64f7f970c 2010-01-22T12:12:00-05:00 2010-01-22T12:12:00-05:00 Create sweet Valentine for your sweetheart using ribbon shears. Clauss 12" Ribbon Shears are perfect for long cuts when cutting wrap and ribbon. These shears are made of extra strong hot forged steel. Extra long 12" scissors Great for long... Melissa Thompson

Ribbon heartCreate sweet Valentine for your sweetheart using ribbon shears. 

Clauss 12" Ribbon Shears are perfect for long cuts when cutting wrap and ribbon.  These shears are made of extra strong hot forged steel.

  • Extra long 12" scissors
  • Great for long straight cuts
 Maximum Utility: Tigersharp Aluminum Folding Knife tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340120a7e37351970b 2010-01-20T12:29:00-05:00 2010-01-20T12:29:00-05:00 TigerSharp Neon Series Aluminum Folding Knife has a revolutionary replacement blade system. This knife features an all aluminum blue handle to create a solid, yet light feeling knife and is packaged with 1 serrated & 1 smooth replacement blade. Contents... Melissa Thompson
TigerSharp Aluminum Folding KNife

TigerSharp Neon Series Aluminum Folding Knife has a revolutionary replacement blade system.  This knife features an all aluminum blue handle to create a solid, yet light feeling knife and is packaged with 1 serrated & 1 smooth replacement blade. 

Contents include:

  • Aluminum Folding Knife
  • 1 Serrated Blade & 1 Smooth Blade
  • Color: Blue Handle
  • Dimensions:
    • Closed: 3.75"
    • Open: 6.5"
    • Blade: 2.75"

Model: TS215B / 19003

Manufacturer: Clauss / TigerSharp

All TigerSharp™ knives feature patented RES™ technology to make sure they are always sharp and ready. Tigersharp™ uses Cryogenically treated GIN-5 steel cutting edges.

 In the wake of tragedy, relief workers need the right tools tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e8834012876e6431f970c 2010-01-18T09:54:00-05:00 2010-01-18T09:54:00-05:00 These high quality Paramedic/Bandage shears are manufactured with XL lower handle and have an EXTRA strong safety flat lower tip. Hot-forged high quality cutlery grade steel. Full chrome over nickel. EXTRA high-leverage cutting power for thick, dense materials. Wider, thicker... Melissa Thompson

Paramedic shearsThese high quality Paramedic/Bandage shears are manufactured with XL lower handle and have an EXTRA strong safety flat lower tip.

Hot-forged high quality cutlery grade steel. Full chrome over nickel. EXTRA high-leverage cutting power for thick, dense materials. Wider, thicker blades prevent spreading at tips. Great for use as trauma shears/scissors.


How to donate to disaster relief for Haiti:

American Red Cross

UNICEF: United States Fund for Haiti

Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund


 Feature Friday: First Aid Kit tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340120a7c0b718970b 2010-01-15T09:43:00-05:00 2010-01-15T09:43:00-05:00 Start the new year with safety. Replace your first aid kit with fresh supplies. Product Information: Home/Office/Auto First Aid Kit 3-5 person, 70 pieces A great value for the home office or automobile. This kit combines great value and a... Melissa Thompson <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://labelvalue.typepad.com/.a/6a00df35224c3e88340120a7c0b331970b-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="First Aid Kit" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00df35224c3e88340120a7c0b331970b " src="http://labelvalue.typepad.com/.a/6a00df35224c3e88340120a7c0b331970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" /></a><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Start the new year with safety. Replace your <a href="http://www.shopscissors.com/first-home-office-auto-piece-p-235.html">first aid kit</a> with fresh supplies.&#0160;</span></strong></p><p style="font-family: Arial;">Product Information:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-family: Arial;">Home/Office/Auto First Aid Kit 3-5 person, 70 pieces A great value for the home office or automobile. <span>This kit combines great value and a full product assortment.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-family: Arial;"><span>Impact-resistant case contains basic items for </span><span>minor cuts and scratches.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-family: Arial;"><span></span><o:p>Each item has been carefully selected to create a First Aid Kit that combines great value and a full product assortment. For the automobile and home office </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p>&#0160;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p>Contains 70 pieces:</p> <ul style="font-family: Arial;"><li>1 – Cloth Adhesive Tape </li> <li>1 – Cold Pack – Boxed&#0160; </li> <li>1 – First Aid Cream&#0160; </li> <li>1 – First Aid Guide&#0160; </li> <li>1 – Forceps&#0160; </li> <li>1 – Scissor&#0160; </li> <li>1 – Triangular Bandage </li> <li>10 – Extra Strength Pain Reliever 2’s&#0160; </li> <li>2 – Ammonia Inhalants </li> <li>2 – Knuckle Adhesive Bandage </li> <li>2 – Small Fingertip Adhesive Bandage </li> <li>25 – 3/4&quot;&#0160;x&#0160;3&quot; Adhesive Bandage&#0160; </li> <li>4 – Antiseptic Ointment – 1/32oz </li> <li>5 – Alcohol Wipes </li> <li>5 – Povidone Iodine Antiseptic Wipes </li> <li>8 – Non-adherent Pad 2&quot;&#0160;x&#0160;3&quot; </li> </ul></div> Show some love: Tools to make the perfect Valentine tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00df35224c3e88340120a7c0ab1b970b 2010-01-13T10:19:00-05:00 2010-01-13T10:19:00-05:00 Who says making valentines is a kid thing? You don't have to be in grade school to show someone you care. This year, show some love with a hand-crafted valentine. 1. Turn your ordinary paper valentine into a modern-day marvel... Melissa Thompson

ValentineWho says making valentines is a kid thing? You don't have to be in grade school to show someone you care. This year, show some love with a hand-crafted valentine.

1. Turn your ordinary paper valentine into a modern-day marvel by using paper filigree. Sounds difficult? Try it out using these steps from Martha Stewart online. 

2. Get edgy: Use craft scissors to create interesting edges on your cards.

3. Stitches of Love - Use felt and hand sew hearts on to your card. It'll create a sweet, home-spun feel.