First Cuts

[Retta]

Miladylc - that looks great. It is so fun to get going and do more. Great job.

Phyllis - your card looks great!!!!

[JeannetteC]

Spoiled, that looks great! Love the image you chose.

Grams, 1x1"!!! That is incredible!

Can't wait until I get my Gazelle to attempt the more detailed cuts!

[sherri]

Pam...I LOVE it! Great job for your first cut! I LOVE the file!

[Elizabeth]

Terrific cuts, everyone!

[pigtailpat]

Here is my first cut (OK second cut - first was a very simple scalllop mirror - nothing special - but this is my first complicated cut and a challenge).

This filigree frame came from the gallery within .mtc. I have no idea who the original uploader was. I did not edit any nodes on this, simply placed in .mtc, cut at knifepoint, and it simply did it. So amazing. The flower is my photoshop brush flower that I transformed last weekend from a photoshop brush. I actually cut on regular cardstock, then inked up the cut afterwards with color box. I wanted a very elegant finish, as this card is intended for a sympathy card - my neighbor down the street lost his wife, and we have been living together on this block for over 20 years. I used my bordering blue SU paper as the base, and that color is now discontinued and you can't get it anymore, so if I used that paper - you know it has to be important!! I layered with vellum as I wanted a beautiful look, and vellum does it for me.

This machine, in 2 days, has already exceeded my expectations. I intend to do more cutting in the next few weeks to build up my experience and then attempt more complicated materials. Right now, I just want to throw nodes at this thing as see what happens!

Pat

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[LisaH]

absolutely beautiful Pat!!

[Thyme]

Great cut Pat!
And congrats on getting it off the mat in one go

[JeannetteC]

Wow, great cut for your second cut!?!?!?!
Can't wait to get mine!

[CaseysAngel]

WONDERFUL Pat!!

[Gramof8]

That is a beautiful and intricate cut! WOW.

[kate2kate]

wow I am so impressed with everyones first cuts. You all did a great job. If those are your first cuts I can't wait to see what you do next.

Katie

[Gigi]

That is exquisite Pat and will be so cherished by your dear neighbor.

[Phyllis]

Pat, that is beautiful. May I ask what blade you used?

[pigtailpat]

I used the regular 60 degree blade on the intricate cut. My initial cut (the scalloped mirror) was done with the 45 degree blade, but, as I switched media, I found I liked the 60 degree blade on cardstock better than the 45. I started with the 45 as I heard everyone here likes it for cardstock, but I like the reg. 60.

Pat

[Retta]

Pat it looks great!

[Gigi]

I used the regular 60 degree blade on the intricate cut. My initial cut (the scalloped mirror) was done with the 45 degree blade, but, as I switched media, I found I liked the 60 degree blade on cardstock better than the 45. I started with the 45 as I heard everyone here likes it for cardstock, but I like the reg. 60.

Pat

I am with you Pat - I use the 60 for all my card making.

[Thyme]

Me too

[Phyllis]

Ummm, since I think I messed up my 60 blade cutting glittered paper, I'm afraid to put my one and only 60 blade back in, I'm using a Cricut blade right now, so so afraid of messing up the Cougar blades. I have got to release some of this fear and go for it; I just don't want to be without a Cougar blade if I mess up. Guess I'll never know the full potential of this machine until I do.

[Thyme]

Lol Phyllis - go for it!

[Elizabeth]

Wow, Pat. That is amazing! Beautiful card.