I was contacted by a blog reader who was trying to recreate a design she had seen on a card as a Design Studio cut. She was having problems with the welding, with some areas not previewing properly. Here is a screen shot of the preview
I explained to her that when you are welding inside a silhouetted shape you must build the design from the inside out - in other words start with the center scalloped square, then add the connecting pieces and then the outer silhouetted square.
If you have been reading my blog for a long time, you may remember the way I finally figured out to make an oval aperture card with something welded inside - here is a LINK to the old entry. Fortunately, with the latest update, welding inside a shape is easier and you do not have to build the shape from other shapes.
So, by simply starting in the center and working your way out, you will end up with something that looks like this in the preview.
After I replied to her with the revised file, I got to thinking - could this be made as an "adjustable" file? Then it would be adaptable for many card sizes. Tonight I did a quick version. This file uses both Accent Essentials and George (much easier to start with the scalloped square on Accent Essentials) but, with patience, it could be done in all George. I may try doing that on the plane when we go to San Francisco this weekend.
Once I had the file done, I copied and pasted and changed the sizes. I made a mat full of these to test cut - here is a screen shot of the mat
and here are the actual cuts.
I sized the smallest at 1.5 inches so I could stamp the center with my Halloween clear stamps. You could thread a ribbon through the sides or the top and bottom to attach these to a card or for a bookmark.
The number of "bumps" for the scallops stays the same as you change the size, but, as you can see in this closeup shot of the smallest size, they become less pronounced as the size decreases.
(edited 10-16-08 to add a photo of a quick card I made using these squares)
Scalloped Square in a Square (A)
Oh, you are terrific! Thank you so much for sharing all of your wonderful talent!
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Wow! This file is awesome. Your blog is great and I love just browsing your directions. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for your kindness!!!
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Thank you so much for sharing Diane.You are very talented. It is much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the files you share with the rest of us Diane. I really appreciate your talents.
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Thank you Dianne, your talent with the Cricut just boggles my mind!! So happy that you share with us. Hugs, Neva
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your talent. I love your blog. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for generously sharing your talent with all of us. You are truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! And I actually have those stamps! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYET another great design!
ReplyDeleteLove the scallop within the square...and the card you made with the littlest pieces is "SPOOKTACULAR!"
ReplyDeletethis is terrific. thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! TFS!!
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Thank you for these blocks, they will be great for the mini stamps!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I dont stamp, but I see endless opportunities for these blocks!!!!!
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Anne *newbug!
I just posted a comment on the ms conering a swivel card - I think your post just helped me! I didn't see this the other night - so I'm so glad I caught it today! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!!
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Thanks so much for creating and sharing this file. I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks so much for doing this. Just what I was looking for.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those instructions! I did not know that I had to build from the inside out. As a result, I often have to do a LOT of "burping" to get my cuts to work. My fingers are crossed that I'll have more success now!
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