Lettering Delights
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March 12th, 2015
Older versions of Cricut Design Space did not always open up .svg files true to size. You no longer have to worry about sizing issues in Cricut Design Space. If you do want to resize an image, upload it to your mat and drag the image smaller or bigger by clicking on double arrow ic...
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March 12th, 2015
The only Cricut machine that is capable of using .svg files is the Cricut Explore. To import .svg files, you must use Cricut Design Space.Cricut Design Space is online software. You don't need to download software on to your computer. That is a great pro unless you don't have inter...
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March 12th, 2015
SCAL vs. 2 was the last version of SCAL capable of cutting files with the Cricut Expression. If you have SCAL 3 or higher, you can prepare your files and take advantage of newer features and then still send your file to SCAL 2, to be cut with your Cricut Expression. To do this, simply go...
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March 12th, 2015
Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) can open the following file types:.svg.scut .ai.pdf.png.eps.wpcTo open a .svg into SCAL do the following:Click on File > ImportNavigate to the folder that you have stored your LD svg files in.Choose your file by clicking on it. If you check the Preview box, you will s...
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March 12th, 2015
OTF (Open Type Font) are cross-platform (Mac and PC) fonts. They typically have a smaller file size which allows for a quicker download. They support expanded characters which allows for alternate characters and ligatures.
TTF (True Type Font) are similar to OTF fonts but they require...
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March 11th, 2015
The online alphabet tool has replaced the "Try Me Now" tool from the old LetteringDelights site. It allows you to easily type with full-colored alphabets and save the image as one word or phrase to insert into a document or project. To access the online alphabet tool do the following:Sign into...
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March 11th, 2015
You can weld any two shapes in MTC but the most common use for welding is to weld words. No one wants to cut out and place every letter of a word and learning how to weld the individual letters makes it easy to avoid that.Under the Cherry Tree has an excellent tutorial explaining how to weld a...
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March 11th, 2015
When using MTC there is no need to change software to print out other elements for your crafting. Simple print right from MTC. This feature is especially helpful when you are doing print and cut projects but many crafters just need to print a simple sentiment for a card or a tag.
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March 11th, 2015
Gift Certificates are available for you to buy for your friends and family. Simply choose a recipient and be sure to know his/her email. You can choose a theme of birthday, Christmas, general, graduation, love, party, or thank you. It can be made for any amount of your choosing and...
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March 11th, 2015
One of the lesser known features available in MTC is the ability to change colors and textures of imagery. This comes in handy when you need imagery to match a specific project you are doing. The following video explains the process:CHANGING COLORS AND TEXTURES IN MTC ...