Tips for Beginners

Just getting started with your cutting machine and Sure Cuts a Lot? Pull up a chair and let’s go through a couple quick how-to’s.



Photography Tips for Paper Crafters – Aperture and Bokeh

Photography Tips for Paper Crafters – Aperture and Bokeh

The day I decided to learn the ins and outs of my camera was the day I stumbled upon the terms; aperture, shutter speed and ISO. All three of these camera settings are interconnected and play a major role in determining the final appearance of your photo. This article will focus on how aperture affects bokeh. We’ll dive into the rest of the settings in future installments of “Photography Tips for Paper Crafters”.

What is Bokeh?

In photography, bokeh is the blur,or the …


Video Tutorial: Multi Layer Cuts in Sure Cuts A Lot

Video Tutorial: Multi Layer Cuts in Sure Cuts A Lot

Do you have an SVG kit that uses multiple layers / cuts for one element and are not sure how to cut it properly in Sure Cuts A Lot? This tutorial will walk you through the process from start to finish.  We hope you enjoy the tutorial and if you have any further questions, please use the contact form at the top of the page!

This tutorial covers:

  • Cutting multi layered shapes that are the exact same size
  • Cutting multi layered shapes that are different sizes
  • and more

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – How To Import SVG Files Video Tutorial

Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – How To Import SVG Files Video Tutorial

The main benefit of Sure Cuts A Lot is having the ability to cut Fonts as well as SVG files. Understanding how to download and import SVG files is an important part of using Sure Cuts A Lot. In this video you’ll learn about:

  • Downloading SVG Files
  • Working with Zip Files (What is a Zip File, How to identify Zip Files, How To Unzip a Zip File)
  • Importing SVG Files
  • Sizing SVG Files (Keep Proportions)

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