What's New at Cre8ive Cutz — Tutorials

Great Crafty Fonts - Where to find them online and how to use them in Make the Cut

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Great Crafty Fonts - Where to find them online and how to use them in Make the Cut
One of the great things about Make the Cut! is the ability to cut any True Type font you have on your computer. In addition to the fonts already on your computer, there are lots of websites where you can download free True Type fonts to use in your designs. Dingbat fonts, those fun little picture fonts, work the exact same way.

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How to Choose the Best Glue for your 3D Papercrafting Project

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How to Choose the Best Glue for your 3D Papercrafting Project

There's a HUGE variety of glues and adhesives on the market and the choice can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are relatively new to papercrafting and scrapbooking. I've been doing some form of papercrafting for over 20 years, so I've tried lots of different glues on various types of projects, and definitely have my favorites. In this video, I'll attempt to demystify the glue options, show you some of my favorites and explain where they work best. Enjoy! 

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Father's Day Tool Card Pattern

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Father's Day Tool Card Pattern

Remember this card I made for my dad? It was for his birthday, but it would make a fantastic Father's Day card too, don't you think? Keep reading for instructions on how to make it, including dimensions for all the card pieces, a link to purchase the tools, and a link to download the handwritten "dad" absolutely free! {The free download is no longer available.} Measurements: To make the card: Cut an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock in half horizonally to end up with two pieces 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Score and fold one piece in half...

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How to pay for purchases in the Cre8ive Cutz store using a Credit Card

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How to pay for purchases in the Cre8ive Cutz store using a Credit Card
For reasons of security, all payments in the Cre8ive Cutz store are handled through PayPal. Not everyone has a PayPal account, but what you may not know is that you can still make a credit card payment using PayPal, even if you don't want to set up an account with them.

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Video Tutorial - How to Change Colors on SVG Cutting Files in Cricut Design Space

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Video Tutorial - How to Change Colors on SVG Cutting Files in Cricut Design Space

Are you a Cricut Design Space user? Lots of cutting software lets you cut SVG pieces in whatever combinations you choose, no matter how they are colored on the virtual cutting mat. However, Cricut Design Space organizes the cutting by the colors assigned to each piece. This video tutorial shows you how to reassign colors to individual pieces so you can create your designs in whatever color combinations you choose. Enjoy!  

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