Having trouble cutting ovals? You're not alone. Dan David's wife had difficulty cutting clean shapes, which led David to create a special tool to easily cut the shape for her. Here, David shows DIY Scrapbooking host Sandi Genovese how simple it is to crop photos and cut shapes and frames. Materials: Lighthouse Memories Ovals and More Cutter
Photos
Paper or cardstock of choice
- Before beginning, change size on the tool to cut the exact size desired (figure A).
- Then, place tool over photo. Starting with the handle at the side position , turn the handle one full cut (figure B).
- To create a frame, leave cardstock or paper in place, then adjust the size setting and make a second cut.
- To create a perfectly cropped photo, center guide over photo as desired (figure C).
- Then, place cutter over the guide and photo. Remove guide and cut photo by turning handle of tool.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
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ISBN: 080694305X
Author: Vanessa-Ann
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Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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Model: 080696605X
Author: Vaness-Ann
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
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Website: www.ellison.com
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Author: Dena Wilson Crow
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