One of the most requested video topics is based on a class that I teach at the Pazzles Retreats. I have come up with a fast way to make boxes that virtually eliminates line guides and rulers. After the ladies see how I do it at the retreats, they always ask if I will do a video lesson on my method. Since I have not wanted to reveal my “secrets” before I taught the class, I have waited until now to share it with all of you.
My method uses Duplicate and Mirror plus Condense for the box build. I love it because I don’t have to zoom in to line up my rectangles. It saves my poor eyes from strain too! Using the Mirror tool eliminates the use of the Justification tools as well. Once you understand that a box repeats the same size rectangle several times and has symmetry, you can construct virtually any size box you want.
Be sure to watch the video to learn all the tricks. Even if you think you can figure out what I am saying, I am willing to bet I have a few shortcuts that can save you time.
Chris
Thank you Chris for sharing this tutorial, it will come in very handy
I’m so glad you put this on line! I took some notes at the retreat but not enough! I’m ready to go now!
Thanks for sharing this tutorial. Perfect timing…I need to make boxes for an event. This is awesome! Thanks again. :o)
I’m so glad to see this video tutorial. I really needed a refresher (like really) I enjoyed the retreat so much but there is no way I could remember it all. I have been cleaning out my workshop and I keep seeing notes I took on things years ago. Videoes are so much easier so super thanks.
Fabulous..what a great tutorial! Thank You!
I am so pleased you did this video, I have always struggled with boxes no matter how many times I am shown but this video is really good and so easy to understand. What I did was to go through the video first and took notes of the different stages (so glad I did) then I went onto my pazzles and designed one that I have been wanting to do for a long time. I cut it out only to find that I had forgotten to change one of the side measurements but only did it on scrape card so no worries there. I went back in and changed it and also added a patterned rectangle in the front, cut it all out, stuck some acetate over the rectangle and it look so nice. Thank you again for the video.
Just watched the video, can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
Thank you for the TERRIFIC video. I have been doing boxes the HARD WAY! You were right….watching the video allowed me to learn some new “shortcuts” like the select by color for one! Thanks so much for the great video… now off to make some boxes!!!! Yeah for my PI!
Brilliant Tutorial ! Going to ask ‘Santa’ for another laptop for Christmas this year ! I can then watch this again and apply at the same time!Good idea don’t you think! just love mt Pazzles, it’s the best thing my Husband has bought me!
This video was spot on perfect. TY so much for sharing b/c it will make my life so much easier.
Thank you