Die Cuts and Die Cut Machines Buying Guide
The date is set. You called all of your friends, went to the store and bought all the scrappin' supplies you could ever ask for and you're on your way home. But wait.... what's this? You bought a few designs that are too detailed to cut with a scissor! It'll look terrible if you try. You could just pick something a little easier to cut but you just need to have that one. You know it's perfect for your pages on "Girl's Night Out 2009." You might've heard of a nifty little gadget called a Die Cut Machine? Yep, it might be lifecool and everyone else will be jealous. Score!
Die Cut Machines
There are
electronic die cut machines.
Some things to consider when choosing:
* Some machines have an
feature?
* Some die cut machines come with a
computerless.
* If you're tech savvy, the electronic one might be up your alley but if you get frustrated with electronics or you're convinced they just plain don't like you, go for the manual.
* Electronic ones can be used for a larger variety of things and can sometimes access the internet to collect data. This will update your machine so your cuts will be even more epically awesome.
* Both manual and electronic machines have some
fonts.
* It really does all depend on what you intend to do and how complicated you want your
Die Cuts
The types of die cuts you choose will help give your page that special something. There is so much flexibility now that you can make your scrapbook as special and original as you want it to be.
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* Think about what kind of theme you want to give the book (or page) before you choose the die cut. Everyone loves to cover topics like friendship, pink.
* Scrapbooking is all about making it yours. You can find die cuts for practically any topic,
Sparkles definitely say "CELEBRATE" in big capital letters and may be just right for that picture of your Dad leading the conga line.
* Isn't it amazing that we live in the digital age? Now you can make a die cut out of practically anything you want. You can design your own cuts on the computer or download and select fonts and have the machine cut it out for you. Electronic machines may give more leeway for original design.
* If you buy
adhesives, your cuts will come out even more accurate. They prevent any slipping when you put your die cut through the machine.
* If there's a die you really like but it's not made for your machine take a look at the available
adapters for your model.
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