I think word books are so cool. These are books that you can make by cutting each page using a different letter every time. For example, a word book that spells LOVE: one page is the L, another O, another V and the last E. When you finish with your word book, you are able […]
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Sometimes you want to create a mat for your individual letters or for your welded words. With Inkscape is very easy! Just do the following: Type your text. Go to Outline View: View, Display Mode, Outline. Click on Edit, Duplicate. Click on Path, Outset. Viola! you have a mat. You can repeat the process as […]
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This is a screen shot of “My Library” once you install the software, following the directions that I posted before.
You may love a certain font, but it may be too thin for the purpose that you have in mind (ex. for cutting it with your digital cutter machine). If you want to make your letters thicker using Photoshop, follow these steps: Open a New Document, Letter size, 300 ppi and Transparent Background. Make sure […]
I use Microsoft Word for some designing. Let’s make a monogram: Open a New document. Select Insert, Textbox. Draw a text box approximately 2 by 2 inches. Now, type the letter of your choice. Format the letter. I chose a big size, 72 pt. Choose a nice font like Edwardian Script ITC or Vivaldi. Script […]
When I installed ROBO Craft and wanted to organize my files, I wasn’t able to do it since the buttons that are usually there to create new folders weren’t there. I was very disappointed since I love organization. My husband is great with computers and he found the way to fix the problem. I have […]
Once you draw a shape like a rectangle, right-click on top of your shape and choose Position Settings. You will see a new window where you can change the size of your shape.
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If you want to use the Grids with your software, you can find it on Edit, Grid Settings. The Grid Spacing is 0.50 inches. You can change it to any size.
My machine arrived! It’s not as big as I thought, and that’s good, I like to save space in my home. If you are blessed with one, these are my suggestions: Open the box and make sure everything is there. Read the instructions. Install the program that comes in the included CD (follow instructions). Go […]
I have several good reasons to get this machine: I like cutting things but I don’t have the patience to cut intricate designs by hand. I use my laptop for cardmaking and scrapbooking. I don’t like to buy expensive cartriges of designs or bulky die cuts that other cutters need. I want to have the […]
