Die Cut Scrapbooking
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 SCRAPBOOKING DIE CUT  US $.99
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 SIZZIX Medium Doll Bath Clothes Die Cut for Scrapbooking US $5.50
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A few items from Amazon
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QuicKutz Cookie Cutter Die Set, Pop-up Flowers $14.95 Quickutz Cookie Cutter Die - flowers #CC-SHAPE-6-017... |
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QuicKutz Adhesive-backed Magnet, 4-Sheets, 4-Inch by 12-Inch $4.99 QuicKutz - 4 x 12 Adhesive Sheets - Magnet... |
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Wilton Heart Doilies 3.5 Inch Assorted Pack, 12 Count $1.99 White Paper Doilies: Grease Proof. Add instant elegance to cake plates, dessert trays, entree and sandwich servings and so much more! Use these gorgeous doilies under table centerpieces and plants, for decorations and crafts too. Available in many sizes and shapes. Made in USA.... |
How do die cutters work?
I am working on a project for which I need to cut out several hundred copies of (fairly simple) paper doll pattern for a children's craft table. I am wondering if I can save time for myself and my volunteers by getting some kind of cutting machine. I have never done any scrapbooking. I will be using some sort of cardstock or lightweight posterboard. If I buy a cutting machine, can I make my own die for the pattern? (I have access to a metal shop that might be able to do it.) I have looked at cutting machines online, but don't quite understand how they all work. Also, many don't list the maximum size of a sheet they can handle. Any thoughts would be most appreciated! Thanks!
Well there are manual and electronic/automatic die cutters machines. The manual die cutters have been around the longest, and the popular manufacturer is sizzix. The contraption can be a hand held, to a hefty one, and it has a presser to cut the shapes. But you have to purchase the die cut shapes separately. So how it works is that you get cardstock, preferably a small size like the size of a postcard or whatever size will fit in the presser. The die cut lays on top of the cardstock. And it is going to either cut it by pressing down, or a hand roller that will press it through, and the shape is cut!
As for the electronic cutters, those are really cool but really pricy. But personally if you can find a few people to split that cost with you it can be a really good investment if you make cards and scrapbook frequently. But purchasing a die c utter machine is very expensive because with a manual you have to purchase the die cuts, and with an electronic it's a no brainer and it's faster with a lot of features, but like the cricut machine, it comes with one cartridge, but you have to purchase quite a few accessories. YOur best bet is to ask around to someone you know who scrapbooks and ask if you can rent their machine. Or if you know of a place in your area that does scrapbooking classes or sells supplies some will actually make the cuts for you for a certain price. Good luck and have fun with the project!