It is so easy to get caught up in the fact that the Inspiration cuts that we forget about all of the other fabulous capabilities that the Inspiration offers. You can use the distressing, embossing, engraving, and needle pierce tools as well as the pen tool. The pen tool is a great accessory to go along with your cutter since it can add the picture perfect journaling or drawings to any project.
Spring is almost here which means for some of us, that means Spring cleaning. That’s the time that we start to go through our Craftroom’s and attempt to organize the clutter, and toss some of the supplies we don’t use, or if you’re like me, it’s an excuse to go buy more! However, it can sometimes mean that you’ve thrown away something you actually needed. Maybe you’ve even accidentally thrown out some CD’s or worse the software and now you need to install on a new computer.
With two different versions of software available for your Inspiration there can be some confusion during the installation process. It can be a challenge as to which version of software you need to have installed on your computer, or how the installation process works in general.
I’ve heard from multiple people over the last few weeks that have purchased an extra blade holder so that one holder is dedicated to strictly paper, vinyl, fabric or chipboard. There’s been even more enquiries as to whether this is necessary.
When designing the Inspiration we tried to make things as simple as possible. One example of this is the guides on the Inspiration that help you properly position the mat when loading it into your Inspiration. This also helps properly align the mat if you ever have to reload your mat and want your cuts in the same location as before.
Last week we touched base on the function of the repeat button. I was happy to hear that you enjoyed the blog and actually got a bit more insight as to the benefits of using this feature. This week I thought it would be beneficial to talk about the pause button and how this can help you as you’re creating your wonderful projects.
Lately I’ve had a few people enquire about the repeat button. For those of us who have been using the Inspiration for a while, we know how convenient using the repeat button can be.
If you’re like me you sometimes get a jolt of inspiration and before you know it you’re in a hurry to create the project you have in mind, so much so that you don’t stop to think about saving your work. It can be frustrating to experience computer problems that as a result cause the software to shut down. The problem with that is you can lose all your work if the power goes out, the software shuts down, or you computer crashes. Realizing you have just lost all that work can be a horrible feeling, but with the new Inspiration Studio Pro software you have the ability to ‘Auto Save’ your work and retrieve it again.
Have you ever been cutting a project and noticed that one moment the cuts are fine and the next you’ll see light feathering around the edges? It’s amazing how quickly a blade can go bad. There are a few other tale-tale signs that your blade will need to be changed.
When we were creating the Inspiration we wanted it to be both easy to use while still being versatile enough to meet all your needs. Two very important factors when it comes to your Inspiration. Choosing your blade length and pressure is just one of the many ways we try to provide you both ease and versatility.
We hope that you’re enjoying the Image Library and the wide variety of cutting files that you’ll find there. We spend a lot of time creating unique, stylized images that we hope not only make creating projects easier, but get your creative juices flowing for upcoming projects too. The Craftroom is a great place to be inspired. I love seeing the projects that are put up…well maybe I don’t because it always seems I’m running to the craft store to buy more materials to make those projects!! My friends always tell me how creative I am, little do they know it’s the Craftroom and all of you that make me so creative! Those wonderful projects I’m creating and ideas I get are all because of you!
Little owl holder for a pixie stick or pencil. Perch this adorable owl on a pixie stick or pencil branch and give to a special someone!
Many of you may be looking to purchase a new computer in the near future. It’s important to note which updates are required from our website after purchasing a new operating system and installing the Inspiration studio software.
We’ve talked about how valuable the Inspiration updates are because of the added enhancements and features that it gives the software and your Inspiration. However, depending on the version of software you are using with your Inspiration you may not need to do the software update.
Wouldn’t it be nice if everything that we ever purchased worked perfectly and there was never any need for maintenance or repair? It would be like purchasing a new car that never needed oil changes or new tires! Well unfortunately it’s not always like that, which means that everything from time to time will need a little maintenance.
There are many of you who are excited about the new features that are included in the Inspiration Studio Pro software. I know that for me I was so excited to make last minute gifts using the rhinestone feature. There’s nothing like a customized gift especially using rhinestones!! For those of you who have installed the software and are up and running you’ll notice a multitude of benefits to the upgrade. However, for those who haven’t upgraded yet and are waiting; don’t fret because the Inspiration Studio software is wonderful in its own right, although it may be missing a few of the upgrades that the Inspiration Studio Pro software provides.
Making sure that your mats are stored as flat as possible is very important. The quality of your cuts depends a great deal on the quality of your mats. The Inspiration was designed to load the mat with ease and lines up perfectly when it’s loaded into your Inspiration. This is one of my favorite features of the Inspiration!
With Christmas right around the corner a lot of you are probably in a hurry to finish up Christmas cards and last minute gift ideas with your cutter. I know how easy it is to get busy with family, your house and work. With so much to do and so little time to spare, you probably want your Christmas cards and other Christmas projects on the Inspiration to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. It’s also easy with how busy you are to forget when the last time you changed out your blade and mat was.
When it comes to papers there are a lot of different textures and types. That means that some papers may be smoother and/or be more fibrous depending on the quality and components that the paper is made of. When your Inspiration is cutting through papers, especially more fibrous ones, the paper will shed small fibers as the blade is working through it. That’s why it’s important to check your blade for paper build up.
There’s nothing like the holiday spirit to put us in the gift giving mood to create beautiful projects for family and friends. Nothing is better than a project that not only did you enjoy creating, but enjoying giving away as well. These little Thanksgiving treat boxes that Angie made are the perfect addition to your beautiful table setting, and can hold a sweet little snack after a filling meal! I love the detail of the little owl, and like how it’s themed so perfectly for fall with the leaves on the top of the box. I hope you all have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving. The staff here at Pazzles is so thankful for all of you sharing your ideas, creations and support for one another here in the Craftroom! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
I hope that there are a lot of you out there that have used our vinyl in conjunction with our Home Décor CD to decorate the walls in your home and office. There are so many fun quotes and images on the CD that it almost makes it hard to choose which one to use! Nothing adds a personal touch like being able to customize vinyl to fit the theme and decorations in your home. It’s also a great way to dress up those dreary walls that you just haven’t had the time to decorate. It’s amazing how having a simple phrase or quote on a wall can enchant your friends and family and even make them laugh too.
In the process of moving it’s so easy to misplace items and wonder which boxes things got packed in to. If you’re like me you probably tend to put all the electronics into one box or tote to make sure that it stays together. However, when you go to take everything out, it can be pretty confusing which cords go to which electronics. Even if you aren’t in the process of actually moving your entire home, it’s still a good idea to mark your cords in case you find you have to move your Inspiration.
There are many factors that can determine the performance of the Inspiration and its cutting abilities from weather and humidity right down to the location of where you have your Inspiration. It can be ‘shocking’ but did you know that static in your house can affect the performance of your Inspiration?
It never surprises me how easy it is for me to put off cleaning my house for several days. It’s so hard to get to the tasks at hand when there are so many other fun things to do like spend quality time with friends and family, and not to forget—crafting with your Inspiration! It’s easy to neglect all the clean up that acquires in your house when you don’t keep up on it. The same principle applies when it comes to tasks with your Inspiration, like checking to make sure that you don’t have adhesive build up on your rollers.