Scanned images not actual size when imported into Cameo?

Never mind. I figured it out. It needs to be 72 dpi to come in at the actual stamp size. I could not find any settings or tutorials online that said, but that worked for me. My scanner automatically scans at a higher resolution, so I resized the previously scanned image in Photoshop Elements.

After I created the cutting file, I cut one for a template (the negative open space) in a darker color. I threw the cut out itself into the trash. I then cut several white blanks (the cut out of the stamped image) for stamping on.

For those who may not have read the Avery Elle die thread, there is a technique for die cutting first, then stamping. They used actual dies. I wanted to see if I could do the same thing with my Cameo since I have a lot of stamps that don't have matching dies.

I placed my stamp on the Tim Holtz platform, then stamped on a plain piece of paper. I positioned my template over the stamped image and taped it into place, as well as using the magnets. I put a stamp blank into the template. It fit like a puzzle piece. I inked my stamp, stamped on the blank, and it was perfect. I wrote on the template what stamp it was for, and I will keep the template for future use. I can cut more blanks at any time now.

For detailed stamps that have inside parts that need to be cut out, this worked better than the Scan N Cut. For stamps that just need the outer edge fussy cut, the Scan N Cut is easier, especially if you color the stamped image first.

It does take a little bit of time to scan the image, trace it, and clean it up. For certain stamps, it may be worth it.

Sometimes I do not want to have to fully color my stamped image first, which the Scan N Cut seems to need in order to scan properly. For most stamps, that is not an issue. For the particular stamp I used for trying this technique, the design had gaps in the design which messed up the cut, no matter what.  It was a dogwood branch. I wanted to keep the flowers white and stamped it in light green because of the leaves and flower centers. The Scan N Cut just could not cut that particular stamped image out correctly.

Yes, you read my post correctly, streetscrapper. Your idea for the 1 inch square is smart (why didn't I think of that?), although adjusting the resolution to 72 dpi did work for me.

It was surprisingly easy to cut first and stamp second with the Tim Holtz stamp platform. I really appreciate that technique being shared, because it had never occurred to me to use my platform in that way.

Thank you, Jane! It's good to see you back!

I scanned at the normal resolution, 8.5x11. I changed the resolution in Photoshop to 72, but saved it as a separate image in case that didn't work. So far it has worked to simply change the resolution of the image after scanning, but in the future, I will scan a 1 inch colored square with the page, just in case it is fickle.

You make an excellent point, Jane. I will keep that in mind for the future. I am not currently doing print and cut, but you are right that I may want to use them in that way later.

What I am currently doing is scanning stamped images that I want to cut out with my Cameo. I don't have matching dies for these stamps. I am cutting first, then stamping on the die cuts (then coloring later).

I would scan the actual stamped image at 72 dpi resolution, with the 1 inch cardstock square beside it. I would not use the image sheet, even though it would be faster than stamping each image.

However, you could try just scanning the image sheet. I would scan at least one actual stamped image next to the image sheet, though, with the cardstock 1 inch square as well. That would help you figure out how to adjust the size to fit the stamps.

Once you get the cutting files the right size, you will not miss the lack of dies!

Adding an update:

Today I scanned 4 stamps for which I have no dies. These are stamps which don't do as well in the Scan N Cut.

I used a 1 inch colored square to size it correctly, did a trace, and created cutting files. The clean up took a bit longer than I expected, but they are very, very detailed stamps. I have test cut two of the four, and stamped the blanks. They lined up well.

Thanks to everyone who tried to help me with this. I finally got around to actually doing it today. I had done it before, but had issues getting the sizing right. That 1 inch square really made a huge difference.