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the 3 t’s
tips from
emily
Save the positive letters that pop
out from your design. Not only can
you use them to fix mistakes on your
layout, but they can be used for other
papercrafting projects, too.
Cover a cutting error with a label
sticker, then add a chipboard alpha to
replace the letter that was mis-cut.
Choose a shape sticker or chipboard
element that closely resembles the
errant letter and cover the mistake.
For instance, a flower can replace the
letter “O.”
handsome
BY EMILY PITTS
supplies
CARDSTOCK,
Bazzill Basics;
PATTERNED PAPER, STICKERS,
Simple Stories;
DIE
CUTTING MACHINE,
Silhouette;
PEN,
Uni-ball;
ADHESIVE,
Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives
by 3L
Technology has made its way into scrapbooking
with the introduction of electronic die cutters,
which make for endless creative possibilities. So,
too, are the mistakes you will make until you
master the learning curve of your device.
Emily designed this incredible title page in one
inclusive file. After cutting it out, she realized
that the top of one letter had cut into another,
voiding each letter out. Rather than cutting the
file again, she instead cut out one of the words
from another colour of patterned paper. Emily
then matted the word and placed it over the
errant cut—a quick fix with a great, dimensional
result!
Back filling negative cuts like
this design is a great way to
use up scraps of your favourite
papers.
die cutting
disaster