A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said “I love your pictures – they’re wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.” He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: “That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove.” – Sam Haskins
Sam Haskins is 100% correct! Knowing how to …
How-To Articles
Photography Tips For Paper Crafters – Part 1
April 26, 2012
Using SVG Files with Silhouette Studio Designer Edition
April 5, 2012
If you have a Silhouette Cameo and/or Silhouette SD, you can now cut our amazing library of SVG files using the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software! The “Designer Edition” is a special upgraded version of the Silhouette Studio software. Designer Edition does NOT come bundled with your Cameo or SD, but upgrading is simple and will cost you around $50. You can …
Sizzix eclips Scoring Video Tutorial
February 14, 2012
Sizzix eclips
The Sizzix eclips has a unique scoring feature that has the potential to give your projects a more polished look! Instead of cutting perforated score lines, you can tell the eCAL software to score these lines instead! The Sizzix eclips scores by “lightly” pressing the blade against the paper instead of cutting all the way through! It’s …
Sizzix eclips FAQ
February 7, 2012
Important! Before you perform any of the troubleshooting below, make sure that you have the latest version of Sure Cuts a Lot for eclips (eCAL) installed on your computer.
You can check your version number by clicking on the Help option in your toolbar and then selecting About eCAL.
The latest version of eCAL can be download by visiting CraftEdge.com http://craftedge.com/download/download.html
Sizzix eclips Troubleshooting
Because the mats that ship with the eclips are not shipped flat, you may have to uncurl your mat by curling it in the opposite direction for a few minutes. Curl it the opposite direction and use a rubber band to keep in place. This will "reset" the mat so that it is flat.
I have accuracy issues with Print-2-Cut. What can I do?
When experiencing issues with Print-2-Cut, first perform the laser calibration process.
1. With eCAL open, click Cutter and select Laser Calibration Setup....
2. Follow the on-screen laser calibration instructions.
3. Once you complete the laser calibration process, try Print-2-Cut again. If your results are satisfactory, you are done. If the results are unsatisfactory, try adding a third registration mark. If you are already using three registration marks, try the alternate three-registration option as shown in step 4.
4. (PC) Click Edit and select the Preferences option and then click on the eclips tab. (Mac) Click eCAL from the main menu and select the Preferences option and then click on the eclips tab.
5. From the Print-2-Cut Registration Marks drop-down menu, select 3 (TL,BL,BR) and try Print-2-Cut again. If 3 (TL,BL,BR) is already selected, select 3 (TL,TR,BR) and try Print-2-Cut again.
6. If the problem continues despite laser calibration and adding additional registration points, please contact Sizzix support. Toll Free: 877.355.4766 or at https://www.sizzix.com/contact
I get random lines when cutting. What causes this and how do I correct it?
The blade may be sticking into the cutting mat while the blade holder lifts and moves. Check to make sure the blade is set to the correct cutting height for your material. Also, remove the blade from the holder and see if there is any debris in the holder or on the blade. The blade should be a nice, shiny metallic color.
Sizzix eclips Print-2-Cut Video Tutorial
January 4, 2012
The eCAL Print-2-Cut feature allows crafters to add patterns or custom colors to their SVG files and then print them with an inkjet or laser printer and cut the resulting images with their Sizzix eclips personal cutting machine. This video tutorial covers the following:
- Checking version of eCAL software
- How to update eCAL
- Changing from two-point registration to three-point registration
- Downloading and Unzipping SVG files
- Working with Zip
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Silhouette Cameo – Sure Cuts A Lot 3.011
November 2, 2011
Sure Cuts A Lot 3.011 was released yesterday and with it came support for the Silhouette Cameo. By the way, it doesn’t require jumping through a thousand hoops using the print method! This is a direct cut and only requires a few steps! It should only take you a few minutes, literally! Ready?
Note: If you have SCAL 2, the upgrade to SCAL 3 is free! Click here to upgrade!
1. …
What Are Stampables?
November 1, 2011
Our new stamp line (PunkinPatchStamps.com) is rockin and rollin! Even more so since we introduced “stampables”! What are stampables? Well, its not a new concept, but the way we’re doing it is revolutionary! We’ve taken our stamps and created SVG files that fit them perfectly! And best of all, they’re free! Check out the video below to learn …
Spooky Lantern by Leo Kowal
October 25, 2011
Rarely do I get the opportunity to actually create something with our files, but with Halloween being my favorite time of the year, I had to take advantage and make this spooky lantern using our Crisp Days of Fall SVG Kit and some elements from our Gothic Flourishes SVG Collection! I’ve even put together a video to show you exactly …
3D Flowers Reissue
August 1, 2011
We’re happy to announce the re-release of one of our most popular collections, 3D Flowers SVG Kit! We’ve tweaked the files, shot fresh photos and created a brand new, thirty minute HD assembly tutorial! If you already own the set, use the form below to request the latest version. If you don’t already own the set, get it now! You will LOVE it!
CHA Summer 2011 – The Future Of Personal Cutting Machines
July 20, 2011
The recent fray between Provo Craft and Sure Cuts A Lot / Make-The-Cut has spawned a new breed of savvy paper crafters that are looking to break free from the limitations of cartridge based personal cutting machine systems. Companies like Boss Kut, Pazzles and Black Cat already support SVG files via Sure Cuts A Lot software while the Sizzix Eclips, despite being a cartridge based system, announced at CHA …
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All How-To Articles
- Photography Tips For Paper Crafters – Part 1
- Using SVG Files with Silhouette Studio Designer Edition
- Sizzix eclips Scoring Video Tutorial
- Sizzix eclips FAQ
- Sizzix eclips Print-2-Cut Video Tutorial
- Silhouette Cameo – Sure Cuts A Lot 3.011
- What Are Stampables?
- Spooky Lantern by Leo Kowal
- 3D Flowers Reissue
- Cutting QR Barcodes Out of Vinyl – Silhouette SD
- Sure Cuts A Lot 3.0 Q&A
- Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – Object Menu – Video Tutorial
- Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – Pages and Cutter Menu – Video Tutorial
- Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – Tools Panel – Video Tutorial
- Sure Cuts A Lot 2 – Trace Image Feature – Video Tutorial










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