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Pressure Settings

Spring isn’t here yet, but if you saw my closet you would all be telling me, “Tatum, it’s time to do some spring cleaning”! The problem is that as soon as I throw something away, it’s just a few short weeks or days later that I need it again. This happens with clothes, recipes, newspapers, you name it — I hate throwing things away but I struggle to keep it all organized! In my attempt to do some spring cleaning on my computer here at work, I was able to find a document on the pressure settings that I use for specific materials. I was also pleasantly surprised when Amanda pointed out to me that we have a similar document with many more materials and they are all neatly organized.

Lantern

It’s a new year full of new promise and experiences. Embrace the New Year! I hope that you enjoy creating this lantern for your own home décor, or for friends who could use a little “light” in their lives with the beginning of 2012.

Blinking Lights

It’s pretty easy to get discouraged when it comes to technology. In a fast paced world we expect everything to run at lightning speed. However, that’s not always the case when it seems technology can often times have a mind of its own.

Cutter Glide and Your Blade

I’ll admit that almost all of my knives I use for preparing dinner at home need to be sharpened. I could barely cut through a tomato last night for dinner which got me thinking about the Inspiration blades. Yes, even though I may go home at the end of the day, my brain is still “Pazzling”. With a job this fun, it’s a pretty easy thing to do! To extend the life of your blade and get better cutting results, you’ll have to check out our Cutter Glide product.

Varying Pressure Settings

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I was very excited to process so many orders through the Christmas season. New orders mean new customers who help contribute to our wonderful community of Inspiration users here in the Craft Room. So with new customers comes an array of new questions. While this may seem like a beginner question to some, it’s also a great question to remind our seasoned Inspiration users of as well.

Pinecone

I took a hike this past week through our Mountains in Cascade, Idaho. I was on a quest to find pinecones that the chipmunks hadn’t scavenged yet for winter. I thought they would make a nice center piece on the table. When I found a nice little pile of them under the tree and started putting them in my bag I thought hey, I could make these out of paper instead!

Saving Images From the Image ...

I love designing cutting files and as part of my job here at Pazzles it’s important that I don’t misplace or lose the images I’ve created for the image library in the Craft Room. After all—I’m designing them for you! I like the convenience of knowing that everything I’m creating for Pazzles is in one location. It helps keep me organized and it’s a sure fire way to ensure that I don’t misplace or lose the images I’ve worked so hard to create. Nothing is worse than working on a cutting file to find that you don’t remember the location you saved it to, or the name of the cutting file to do a search. I have found that it makes life a lot easier if I know they’re all in one location on my computer and here’s how I do it.

Drawer Box

I thought it would be fun to make a box that actually worked like a dresser drawer. These not only would make a great gift but are great for decorations or even organizing your odds and ends. I thought this box would be really cute to make several of and then stack them together too!

Scallop Christmas Tree

I am not a baker, but when we decided to make gift bags and boxes this year for the holidays I quickly went home to retrieve some cookbooks from my shelf. I was inspired to create some scrumptious cookies and give away to my friendly neighbors as gifts this Christmas. I thought this box would be a fun way to distribute my holiday baked goods. I chose a fun paper that was nontraditional for Christmas, pink!

Santa Bag Chapstick Holder

I was really excited to create this project for my daughter for Christmas. This is a wonderful way to have your kids create a simple project and give away as a very inexpensive gift to friends. Let’s face it, gift giving is expensive! I’m constantly looking for ways to cut corners on my spending for my holiday shopping and that made this little project was a sure bet!

What is a Dongle Key?

There has been a lot of discussion about the Dongle Key on not only our forums and blogs, but others as well. I thought this would be a great time to clarify any confusion about the Dongle Key, and what functions it contributes to your Inspiration Studio Pro software.

Software Installation Limits

With Christmas right around the corner it’s that time of year when we start to think about all the magical things that come with the holidays like making gifts and traveling to see loved ones. Of course as you prepare for all of your holiday festivities you might find yourself asking a few questions to make sure you can bring your Inspiration along for all the fun.

Installing Your Inspiration Removable Rollers

Have you had the opportunity to check out the new pastry tool? For those of you who are already busy making yummy treats for family and friends, you know what a great addition this tool is to your Inspiration. Who said that the Inspiration was only for paper?! Not only will the pastry tool add an extra pound or two, it can add heaps of smiles when you present your latest edible creation to your loved ones.

Inspiration Updates

We love having the ability to give our Inspiration users added features to the software as well as to the Inspiration. If you haven’t already done the updates, please visit us at www.Pazzles.com to download the most recent updates that we have available.

Finding New Life in Old ...

When it comes to mats it can be crazy to see the amount of debris that you can see left behind by different paper and fabric products. Of course I can’t tell you how many mats I’ve destroyed by getting glitter on them. It never seems like my crafting area is big enough! Sometimes it seems like a balancing act just to complete a project with my limited amount of space. The best way to keep your mats tacky is by keeping them clean and following a few tricks that have always worked well for me!

Installing the Inspiration Studio Pro ...

We have had a lot of excited customers who recently purchased the Inspiration Studio Pro software. I love hearing from all of you and how you are excited about all the abilities you have with the Inspiration Studio Pro software. When you get ready to install your Inspiration Studio Pro software for the first time, you might find yourself wondering this same question that Betty asked.

Humidity and the Quality of ...

I love the rain and here in Idaho if the weather man says it’s supposed to be sunny, it will snow. If he says it’s going to be cloudy and windy, it’s going to be a sunny beautiful day. I can’t really blame it all on the weather man, after all this is Idaho weather we’re talking about! I think Fall is finally on her way and to make her big debut she is bringing the rain with her today, but I’m absolutely loving it! Summer is over and we’ve probably seen the last of the hot days. In the desert areas like we live in winter also means a lot more moisture and humidity than we are used to. That extra humidity also means that my paper and the pressure and blade length that I use with my Inspiration can start to change a bit too.

Using Your 12×24 Mats

I’m amazed after every trip to my local scrapbooking stores here in Boise, Idaho. It seems like the trends change weekly truth is, they actually do! I think some of that comes from individualized styles changing so much, but a lot of it comes from the advantage that scrapbookers have with the introduction of die cutting machines to our crafting market. Our Inspirations bring our creations to life, and the outcome is far more impressive than anything that you can buy premade or prepackaged. The price tag on embellishments and vinyl decals in local craft stores can be very expensive. Your total at the cash register can add up fast! I love walking by fancy displays and thinking to myself, I don’t need to buy that, I can make it!! Vinyl is a huge craze in our market right now and with so many wonderful phrases and ideas to fit your home décor it’s no wonder why. Vinyl is the simplest way to add some personalization to your home and office walls without using paint. I love that my Inspiration has the ability to create larger projects than just a standard 12x12. With the 12x24 mat capabilities, you can create larger projects like vinyl words for walls and decal stickers for car windows.

Sharing Inspiration Settings

We all love sharing things with friends whether it’s the latest projects we’ve created, a great coupon in the paper, an idea, or even a secret. It’s nice when you have someone to fall back on and even better when that friend shares in the excitement of something you love too, like crafting! When it comes to friends with an Inspiration it’s nice to know that we can give them a call and ask questions on different materials they may have cut, and what settings worked best for them. Regardless of your level of experience there are still new things to learn since there are new products that come out all the time. I have a bit of an advantage here at work, because my friends are co workers and of course Inspiration users. They constantly offer guidance and assistance when I need it. It’s nice to be able to ask if they have experience cutting certain products, or if they’ve ever heard of a new idea using different materials or paper and what settings they used to get the perfect cut.

Cupcake Boxes

I hate to admit it, but I’m sucker for fun packaging. When something is displayed perfectly it adds a nice touch for the product inside. Well this cupcake box is no exception! It’s a great way to showcase your pastry specialties, and impress your friends with not only your baking abilities, but your paper crafting abilities too. Soon with the Pazzles Pastry Tools you'll be able to decorate your cupcake to match the box it’s displayed in and tie it together perfectly with a bow---literally! If you find you’re in a pinch for time or money (aren’t we all these days) and need to put together a little something for a loved one or a friend this gift is perfect.

Images Lifting and Tearing Away ...

It’s important to keep your mats in pristine condition so that they not only last longer, but ensure good, clean cuts when using your Inspiration. Always remember to keep them covered with the clear protective sheet when not in use and stored on a flat hard surface. You’ll be amazed at how long your mats will last with a little TLC.

Does Your Pen Tool Need ...

Not only is the Inspiration capable of cutting out your amazing projects. It has the ability to draw and journal your images as well. In fact, check out our Single Stroke Designs in our image library for some great designs to use with your favorite gel pens and markers!

Powering Off Your Inspiration

Clearance bins are a great way to vamp up your paper supply. The only problem with purchasing discounted or clearance items is that generally what paper supply is left—well that’s all that’s left! So you really have to make sure that when you’re creating projects you don’t ruin what limited supply you have of a certain style or type of paper. We use a lot of paper at Pazzles when we’re designing and creating projects for the Craft Room! Test cutting on more inexpensive paper is a great way to ensure your creations layer, fold, cut and line up just right. So what happens if you’ve got your last sheet on the mat and you’ve either made a mistake in the design or you’re just not ready to cut out the project yet?

Exporting Cutting Files

Using the export feature for JPEGs and BMPs is a great way to review your own creations without opening the file in the Pazzles software. Creating pictures from your files also allows you to share pictures of your designs with others and create printable designs which have many uses. We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, and creating pictures from your cutting files is easy in the Pazzles software!

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