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I recently got my first machine (Big Shot) and I was looking forward to using Nestibility dies for sentiments.
I have labels eight, lacy squares and fleur de lis squares. None of them are quite the right size. I don't want the die cut to be too large, because then it would overpower the image on the card. On the other hand, it has to be large enough to accommodate the sentiment.
My question is, is there a Nestie that you seem to use a lot for sentiments?
If you find nesties don't work for you, SU has some punches that are great for sentiments (small ones). I never think to use nesties for my sentiments.....I get great hints here!!!! I ordered a cuttlebug this week to help me out. I have a big shot pro which I love, but it is to heavy to lug out to do one card....so I really think the cuttlebug will be great for me! I plan on doing more embossing and finally get the use of all my nesties!!!!!
If the sentiment is a few words and is too long, I'll often do a two step process and break it in half. e.g. Happy on one line and Birthday right below it instead of side by side. Works well with most of the oval and rectangular shapes. Hope this helps!
__________________ Leslie Harnish
Sambro, Nova Scotia
Canada
I think that the petite & classic ovals work best for me. I have several labels but they never seem to fit the sentiment I am using - too small or too large. If you have a concave corner punch (the one that cuts into the c/s) you could cut any size rectangle and use it. It would look like Bugga's label.
You could use a corner rounder or the ticket punch (cuts the corner at an angle) to make labels any size you needed.
Last edited by Crafter 4 Life; 02-27-2012 at 01:25 PM..
Reason: Correct spelling
I love Spellbinders for my sentiments. I have more a variety of those than I do punches. Here's a tip on how I do sentiments! I scan my Spellbinder dies into my computer at 300dpi. I scan the whole pack at once so I can save for future use! Based on my card and what size I want my sentiment printed I choose the best die cut I want to use and open that particular scan in Photoshop. Make sure your image is at 300dpi so the size comes out right. Then, in the center of your die type out your sentiment and any frilly swirls you might want around your wording. Then turn off the die cut layer and print! Then place your metal die over the paper and center it perfectly then add a little piece of tape so it doesn't move, run it through your cutter!! Tadaaa.... A sentiment to custom fit perfectly inside your Spellbinders die no matter what shape it is! HHmmm.... this gives me an idea for a new tutorial!
Great Idea with the scanning etc, what ink do you have in your printer, mine is an ink jet and I am always concerned about smudging? But I feel I would like to give that a go.
I love Spellbinders for my sentiments. I have more a variety of those than I do punches. Here's a tip on how I do sentiments! I scan my Spellbinder dies into my computer at 300dpi. I scan the whole pack at once so I can save for future use! Based on my card and what size I want my sentiment printed I choose the best die cut I want to use and open that particular scan in Photoshop. Make sure your image is at 300dpi so the size comes out right. Then, in the center of your die type out your sentiment and any frilly swirls you might want around your wording. Then turn off the die cut layer and print! Then place your metal die over the paper and center it perfectly then add a little piece of tape so it doesn't move, run it through your cutter!! Tadaaa.... A sentiment to custom fit perfectly inside your Spellbinders die no matter what shape it is! HHmmm.... this gives me an idea for a new tutorial!
I wondered about using a piece of tape when cutting around a sentiment (I'm new to diecutting) So you tape the non-blade side, as it is on top of the die (so you can see placement) then turn over to put in machine right?
Maybe I've been doing it backwards. I've been printing the sentiment, then choosing the die that fits.
Great Idea with the scanning etc, what ink do you have in your printer, mine is an ink jet and I am always concerned about smudging? But I feel I would like to give that a go.
Hey Rainbow! I also have an inkjet printer, if you use your heat tool and heat set it after you print it should be fine. Or you can always emboss your sentiment/digi. I have a tutorial on that if you are interested you can pm me b/c I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link to that.
I wondered about using a piece of tape when cutting around a sentiment (I'm new to diecutting) So you tape the non-blade side, as it is on top of the die (so you can see placement) then turn over to put in machine right?
Maybe I've been doing it backwards. I've been printing the sentiment, then choosing the die that fits.
I like to use the blue painters tape b/c it comes off very easily and I don't have to worry about tearing my paper. That's right I tape the non blade side, I would say it would be facing down. Although, I've made my cuts with the cutting side facing up and down. Seems to work fine both ways. Don't know if there is a correct way of doing that.
Of course if you don't want to do all the scanning bit I suggested then you can always just estimate with a ruler. Take a ruler to your card and figure on what you want the length of your sentiment to be. Then when you are in Word (make sure your Ruler is turned on) and type out your sentiment to fit within that measurement. KWIM?
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