- 1). Draw a black border around the ad that you wish to cut out. Use a ruler to ensure that the lines are straight. The border serves as a cutting line, ensuring that the finished product is aesthetically pleasing and you don't accidentally cut out any essential information. If the ad already has a dotted line, there's no need for a border. Make sure to enclose any necessary information, such as any barcodes, the type of item advertised and the advertised price. You usually do not need the product information with coupons; the barcode will suffice, although including the product information will help you keep your ads organized.
- 2). Determine which side to begin cutting first. If the magazine ad is on the side of the page, this isn't usually a problem, but some ads are printed on or near the middle of the page. For example, if you'd like to save the bottom half of the magazine page, begin cutting from the top.
- 3). Cut out the ad with small scissors. Small scissors allow you to maneuver while cutting, unlike large scissors, which are often cumbersome and chop up either the magazine page or the ad itself. Follow the dotted line or black border.
- 4). Store the cutout ads in a folder or hold them together with a paperclip. You can also organize the ads you cut out by type, such as grocery, entertainment and hygiene products.
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