Some fun with Inkscape

[Angel135612]

Today, I wanted to work on my computer for part of the day... so I got a cup of coffee, and sat down to watch some YouTube videos. The first place I went was to Penny site, and watched her video on how to make apertures for card fronts. I have to admit, it was a bit hard to follow, since I'm not as familiar with Inkscape as I would like to be... but it was great that I could pause the video, follow the steps that she did, and rewind it if necessary. I was able to follow along with what needed to be done, just couldn't do it all at the same time... LOL The only problem I had was making score line... no matter how many times I watched the video, mine never turned out like hers. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

But that aside, I came up with this. I haven't tried to cut it out yet, may do that later today. I used one of Paulos files for the frame. His files were created for the OUTSIDE of a shape, and I wanted them on the inside, so I had to do a bit of manipulating to get it to fit the way I wanted. I'm not sure if I can share the file, since I did use someone elses file. But if any one is interested I will try to contact Paulo and get permission to share. I did add another rectangle to the side to make it the full size of a letter size sheet of paper, and I put another rectangle under the aperture to give it some contrast.

Apature Card.jpg

[Retta]

Awesome. It always feels good to learn something new. Great job!

[allandra42]

Beautiful I want to learn inkscape as well.

[Gigi]

I love that Diane - great job. I have to learn to do that - love files like that!!

I need to calendar the time - have had people in and out today - has been great but got nothing done!!! Will try to remedy that tomorrow!

[PennyDuncan]

Oh WOW!!! That looks FANTASTIC!!!! I can't wait to see it cut!!!

[Elizabeth]

Beautiful, Diane!

[pigtailpat]

Diane -

I for one would be interested in the file, so if you can contact paulo and tell him what you did and get permission, would love it.

Thanks so much.

Pat

[Angel135612]

Pat, After I posted my original post, I did decide to email Paulo, I haven't heard back from him yet, but when I do, I will be sure to update this thread.

[Gigi]

Thanks Diane. I think a lot of us would love that file. Appreciate your checking for us

[kate3]

Oh Diane, Very pretty!

[pigtailpat]

Diane - keep us posted. He may be very busy at the hospital, I noticed he has not updated his page in quite awhile. He is such a lovely guy, I'm sure he will let you share. And thanks so much for your efforts.

Pat