Did you know that you can create a stencil out of any font or shape? Using the stencil bridge tool, making stencils is a cinch! In this tutorial you will learn how to use the stencil bridge tool along with a few fun tricks you can do with this tool.

 The Color Selection Tool helps you ‘grab’ all the lines of any given color at the same time. Learn how to use this tool help select and delete unwanted inner lines after creating an outline. Learn how to use the Color Selection Tool to separate out the parts of your project so that you can cut each color in multiples. This tutorial will show you how to save time and frustration when trying to select and move lines and pieces of your project.

Take your titles and shapes to the next level using the distortion feature. In this tutorial you will learn how to distort. If you want to arc your title, squeeze your flower, or anything in between then you won’t want to miss this tutorial.

As you gain more experience creating titles and working with fonts, you may find that every now and then a font just isn’t working the way you want it to. This tutorial will explain some of the issues that can arise with fonts such as a font welding oddly, a font being too thin, or making adjustments to a font to fit the look you want. After watching this tutorial you will see that even when good fonts go bad, you can make them right again very easily.

Thought you knew everything there is to know about welding? Think again! This tutorial will introduce you to subtract welding, a new spin on welding that will open up a whole new realm of possibilities. This is an especially useful tool if you like to create window cards and overlays.

Charms can be a great addition to any project and you can make a charm out of just about any shape! This tutorial will teach you how to make three different types of charms using the welding tool, outlining tool, justification tool, and subtract welding. If you want to create charms or just want to get more practice with some of the tools in our software, this is the tutorial for you!

 When creating a project you probably guess at where the center of your design is. For the most part this is an acceptable method, but there are times when you need it to be perfect. This tutorial will show you how to use the different centering tools available in the software. You will learn how to center several lines of text. You can also use the same method to center a vertical row of shapes. Learn how to nest shapes and words within one another and have them perfectly centered. This tutorial will also teach you how to center objects to the center of your page. Finally, watch as we show you how to use all of these tools to create a birthday invitation and scrapbook page. Download the accompanying cutting file to follow along with the video and create the same project on your computer.

Saving scraps is second nature to most of us. This video will show you how to use the Line Guide feature in the software to quickly and accurately position images to be cut from scraps. Learn how to place the scraps on the mat for fast image placement and cutting. You will also learn how to read the ruler marks on the mat and how they correspond to the rulers lines in the software. Finally, learn how to use the line guides to position the images so that there are no errors and incomplete cuts of your scraps.

Cards are the perfect way to express any sentiment. With your Pazzles software you can create a card of any dimension using a few simple tools. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a card of any dimension with a fold mark directly down the center. You will also learn how to create window cards and get a perfectly centered window every time!

A framed photo is the perfect gift for anyone. Adding a customized photo mat to the frame will make it a gift to treasure. This video will walk you through the steps of making a custom mat for any photo and frame. Learn what measurements you need, how to create the photo mat plus an under mat. Then find the tricks to adding special embellishments to the mat. You will learn how to center the openings and use subtract weld to make the embellishment design really stand out.

As you brave in to the world of making your own dimensionals or cards from shapes you may find that at times you need to know the height and width of a part of your design such as the flap on an envelope or the side of a box. Figuring out the size of that particular area of your design is easy using rectangles. If you are making dimensionals or aspire to make them then this is a must see video!

If you are creating your own designs or you want to be, you won’t want to skip this video! Construction points are part of every design. Understanding what they are and how they work will help you as you begin creating your own designs or when you want to modify an already existing design.

Points and Segments are the building blocks of all cutting designs. A Path can be the design itself or just a portion of the design. Understanding what they are and how they are used gives meaning to a multitude of tools in the software. This tutorial will explain what points, segments and paths are and how they relate to one another. Learn how to find a point on a line and what it is used for. You will also learn what the difference is between an open and closed path. Finally, you will understand why it is important to make sure there are no unnecessary gaps in your cutting designs and how to close them.

Scallops are popular accents in scrapbooking and card making. This video will teach you to easily make scalloped borders, photo mats and page backgrounds. Learn how to make scalloped squares, ovals and circles. You will also learn how to make variations on the basic scallop to add more interest to your project.

This is the second part of the Scallop making tutorial. In this lesson you will learn how to make a fancier scallop line that has a peak between the scallops. You will also learn how to use the WSYiWYG function to make a scalloped frame.

Making Scalloped Circles is fast and easy using this method. In this video you will learn how to make scalloped circles that are perfect using the Draw Polygon tool. You can even choose the number of scallops you want around the circle. The lesson concludes by showing you how to make a layered flower using scalloped circles.

 Are you tired of straight titles and words? Would you like to learn how to make your words in a curve? This video will show you how to shape words and titles by using the Fit Text to Path function. Learn how to conform any word or title to a shape or line. You can fit your word on top of the shape, inside of the shape, under the shape and on the right or left of the shape. You will learn how to use a shaped line as a guide to make a word or title that follows that same design. You use words and titles in most of your projects, this video will help you learn how to expand your design capabilities. Soon, you will have everyone asking, “How did you do that?”

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The first in a six part series, this tutorial will show you what kind of graphics auto vectorize best and how you can choose the right clipart to get the best results.

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The second in a six part series on vectorization, this tutorial will show you how to find free clipart on the internet and how to bring it in to your software so that you can convert it.

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The third in a six part series, this tutorial will show you how to auto vectorize a clipart once you have imported it in to your software.

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The fourth in a six part series, this tutorial will show you how to auto vectorize images that are more complex due to shading, complexity of design, or coloring.

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The fifth in a six part series, this tutorial will show you how to clean up a design after it has been auto vectorized so that your finished cut design will be picture perfect.

You can change any graphic to a cutting file through a process called “Vectorization”. Once you master vectorization you will be able to create any design you want using clipart, drawings, and photographs. The sixth in a six part series, this tutorial will show you how to manually vectorize graphics that you cannot auto vectorize. If you ever want to vectorize from a photograph or have had a clipart that won’t auto vectorize well for one reason or another then this is the tutorial for you!

A child’s handprint and signature can be a memento of a special time in our lives. This project will show you how to make a scrapbook page using your child’s handprint and signature. As an added bonus you will also learn how to mat the handprint for a wonderful framed gift. You will learn how to scan into the software, prepare a handprint for auto trace and how to use the inline and outline feature to create photo mats.

Using the crop tool you can crop clipart and other graphics that you have imported in the software. Cropping images can save you time when you only want to vectorize part of an image. Check out this tutorial to find out more about the cropping tool!

Paper piecing is a scrapbooking style where images are cut in several different pieces and in different colors and then reassembled to create a beautiful look. You can easily create paper piecing designs out of any image in your software. In this tutorial you will learn how you can convert a apple “silhouette” style cutting file in to a paper piecing file.

Paper piecing is a scrapbooking style where images are cut in several different pieces and in different colors and then reassembled to create a beautiful look. This tutorial will reinforce the technique shown in the apple tutorial, this time creating a paper pieced flower.

WYSiWYG or “What you see is what you get” is a powerful tool that you can use to create designs and weld designs where normal welding would not work. Once you have mastered this tool you will wonder how you ever did without it! The first in a three part series, this tutorial will explain to you what WYSiWYG does and will show you how to use pen line colors and fill colors in conjunction with WYSiWYG.

WYSiWYG or “What you see is what you get” is a powerful tool that you can use to create designs and weld designs where normal welding would not work. The second video in a three part series, this tutorial will show you how to use the WYSiWYG feature to easily create beautiful titles. These titles would be difficult to create any other way but with the WYSiWYG feature, creating just the look you want is just a few clicks away!

WYSiWYG or “What you see is what you get” is a powerful tool that you can use to create designs and weld designs where normal welding would not work. The third video in a three part series, this tutorial will teach you how to use the WYSiWYG feature to easily create your own graphics including perfectly shaped scallops and paper piecing images!

Titles convey the theme or message of the project. In this tutorial you will learn how to alter existing fonts to make new ones that will fit the theme you desire. You can rotate, resize and combine fonts to make a unique look all your own. Learn how to break apart a font to remove or add elements. You will also learn how to use parts of fonts to make new images.

In Part Two of this tutorial you will more advanced techniques for altering fonts. Learn how to use the Inspiration Studio tools to change a font or turn it into an image. You will also learn how to use WYSiWYG to make patterns within the font by borrowing elements from images.

You have already mastered the basics of the color palette but in this tutorial you will learn how to take full advantage of all the feature the color palette has to offer! The first in a two part series, this tutorial will show you how to create your own custom colors from the color palette and how to load entire color palettes that are included with your software. After watching this tutorial you will never be in want of a color for your projects ever again!

After watching this tutorial you will be able to create beautiful overlay pages in just a few minutes. The first part in a two part series, this tutorial will show you how to create a simple overlay with text and also how to create perfect grid overlays. You can then build on what you’ve learned by watching the second part of this series under the Advanced video section.

Do you need to cut a lot of the same image for creating class kits or Christmas cards? This tutorial will show you how to take any image, including paper piecing, and use the multiply feature to set up a page so that you can easily cut many copies of the same image as much.