The Cricut electronic die-cutting machine, in conjunction with the Cricut Design Studio software, opens up a whole new world of design for scrapbookers and cardmakers. Although many of us have a wealth of tools and materials, one thing we seem to be missing is time. If we want to complete more projects, it is important to use the time we are fully aware of. The following three methods can maximize the creation time.
1. Properly maintain your machine, blades, mats and tools.
If you spend extra time keeping your machine in good shape, you will eventually save your time and money. The two biggest culprit seems to be blades and cutting mats. Replace the blade if necessary to prevent wasting paper after tearing or imperfectly cut paper and the time required to re-cut the image. If you try to extend the mat for too long, the paper will start moving and sliding as the machine cuts. This is worthwhile when implementing the old correct advice for the first time.
2. Familiar with people who can help you. from
Understanding the resources available to help you will save you time when you are having trouble using your machine and software. I think the most important resource is the Cricut message board. There are some great people out there who are willing to answer any questions you may have and help them come up with ideas.
3. Do not reinvent the wheel. from
If you don't like to design and use the software, there is no reason to recreate the files that others have already made. There are many blogs and websites, and other Cricut users share projects and corresponding files they design.
When someone puts it online for you to use, there is no reason to spend precious time designing the cuttings from scratch. Even if you only use the basics of design as a starting point for adding your own add-ons, you can still save a lot of time instead of trying to figure out how to create a file from the start. One thing to keep in mind is that even if you change a file in some way, you always give credit when the credit expires.
By keeping the tools in top shape, knowing where to look for help and using other people's designs as much as possible, you can spend a little extra time ahead. If you do this, when you sit down and start a project, you may find that you have more time to actually complete it than you think.
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