Summer Memories

SBC Says “hi” to cut files!

I’m really excited to see this new offering from Scrapbook.com. They’re always coming out with products that are really on-trend with the stamping and papercrafting world, and this one is no exception. Cover dies are really popular right now, and, if you have an e-cutter (Silhouette Cameo, Cricut, Brother Scan-n-Cut, etc.), you can get the same effect with an overlay cut file. 

Which is better?

Well, that’s really a matter of what you want to do with it.

• Cut files are great if you need to cut a lot. You can let the machine go and just swap out cardstock while you work on something else. 
• If you want to change the size of the design, or adjust the design itself, cut files are for you. Can’t do that with a metal die…
• If you want to cut different materials that a die can’t normally cut like fabric, chipboard or even cake fondant sheets, you’ll want the cut file.
• If you’re travelling to a crop or craft retreat and you don’t want to drag your computer and cutter along (and they won’t have one there), well, you’ll want a die. 
• If it’s a design or shape you’re going to use often, or if it coordinates with stamps, you’re probably going to want the dies.

Of course, cut files are really inexpensive (compared to a die), and you can even find some for free – but, you do have to foot the bill for the e-cutter. So, perhaps price is really negligible.

Project Tutorial Video

Today’s video will show you how I put the card together. I’m not sharing any of the work I did with my e-cutter or the software. If you want to see something like that in the future, leave me a comment and I’ll work on it for you!