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Post by grammadee on Nov 5, 2016 16:23:31 GMT
I got the brilliant idea to make some Christmas cards using black cs bases. Now I need to finish the inside of the cards.
Now I could simply glue in a journaling card and write my message and signature. Maybe a Christmas greeting stamp embossed in white or metallic, and then a small strip for signature. But was thinking what if I used my Cricut to cut a 3D liner??? I have a cartridge that has several designs I could choose from for this.
But I was wondering: what settings would I use to cut the design out of printer paper instead of cardstock? Folded cs would just add too much bulk to my cards.
What do you Cricut people suggest?
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Nov 5, 2016 16:39:17 GMT
I have not had any luck cutting thin scrapbook paper and I'm pretty sure printer paper is even thinner.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 5, 2016 17:34:13 GMT
Full disclosure: I only have a Cameo and have only used Silhouette machines.
I find that the problem is not the cutting of the paper, but that it rips when I pull it off the mat. Even easing it off the mat with a spatula. I've even tried the Hobby Lobby paper, which is barely thick enough to qualify as CS, and it tears horribly.
But really, what do you have to lose? The cost of a single sheet of copy paper. It make take some elbow grease to clean off the mat if it tears, but you will never know until you try.
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Post by wendifful on Nov 5, 2016 18:58:49 GMT
You can always go to an office supply store and buy a ream of higher quality printer paper. I think I usually get 24 or 28 lb paper and it's more substantial than regular paper but not as thick as cardstock. Just a thought.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 5, 2016 23:07:01 GMT
My Cricut does not like thin paper....at.all!
I'd emboss a greeting and get a white pen for the signature.
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Nov 5, 2016 23:37:48 GMT
I got the brilliant idea to make some Christmas cards using black cs bases. Now I need to finish the inside of the cards. Now I could simply glue in a journaling card and write my message and signature. Maybe a Christmas greeting stamp embossed in white or metallic, and then a small strip for signature. But was thinking what if I used my Cricut to cut a 3D liner??? I have a cartridge that has several designs I could choose from for this. But I was wondering: what settings would I use to cut the design out of printer paper instead of cardstock? Folded cs would just add too much bulk to my cards. What do you Cricut people suggest? Do you have a blue mat? I used to use the green ones only but they made the newer green ones really sticky. I bought some blue mats and the difference is way better. I now use the blue mats even for my cardstock. Depending on which machine you have, will depend on your settings. Sometimes you have to play with the settings. |
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Post by grammadee on Nov 6, 2016 2:14:38 GMT
I got the brilliant idea to make some Christmas cards using black cs bases. Now I need to finish the inside of the cards. Now I could simply glue in a journaling card and write my message and signature. Maybe a Christmas greeting stamp embossed in white or metallic, and then a small strip for signature. But was thinking what if I used my Cricut to cut a 3D liner??? I have a cartridge that has several designs I could choose from for this. But I was wondering: what settings would I use to cut the design out of printer paper instead of cardstock? Folded cs would just add too much bulk to my cards. What do you Cricut people suggest? Do you have a blue mat? I used to use the green ones only but they made the newer green ones really sticky. I bought some blue mats and the difference is way better. I now use the blue mats even for my cardstock. Depending on which machine you have, will depend on your settings. Sometimes you have to play with the settings. Thanks! I don't have any blue matts, but I do have an older green one that has lost most of its sticking power. Think I will give this a try with that matt tomorrow. Wish me luck! |
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Post by nicolep on Nov 7, 2016 17:27:57 GMT
This may sound weird but I never line both sides of the inside of my cards. I only cut a piece for the right side that I'm writing or stamping on UNLESS I'm using some sort of bulk that is going through the left side (from the front of the card) which is rare for me.
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