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Sure Cuts A Lot 3 (Digital Download and CD Version) is available at our craft store Pumpkin Cart Crafts.com! With your purchase, you'll receive a $10.00 gift card to SVGCuts.com and phone support in case you have problems with your software installation!

Sure Cuts A Lot 3

TWO WAYS TO BUY SURE CUTS A LOT 3!
1. Sure Cuts A Lot 3 (Digital Download and CD Version) is available at our craft store PumpkinCartCrafts.com for $74.95 ($74.95 - $20 Off Coupon = $54.95)! With your purchase, you'll receive a $10.00 gift card to SVGCuts.com and ...


They store your music, photos, contact lists and have even replaced your GPS device.  Android and iPhone smartphones are dominating the mobile industry and most of them have the ability to scan barcodes. I personally use this technology to compare prices by scanning the UPC codes on product packaging. Meanwhile, beyond UPC barcodes, QR barcodes are becoming a very popular marketing tool and if used properly, can generate traffic that you normally wouldn't see!

Cutting QR Barcodes Out of Vinyl - Silhouette SD

QR Code - Scan it!

They store your music, photos, contact lists and have even replaced your GPS device.  Android and iPhone smartphones are dominating the mobile industry and most of them have the ability to scan barcodes. I personally use this technology to compare prices by scanning the UPC codes on product packaging. Beyond product barcodes, QR barcodes (see QR code ...


Sure Cuts A Lot 3.o was released this week and with it came lots of questions. We'll do our best to try to answer them all! Q. If I currently own SCAL 2, how much will it cost to upgrade to SCAL 3? Upgrading from SCAL 2 to SCAL 3 is completely free!

Sure Cuts A Lot 3.0 Q&A

Sure Cuts A Lot 3.o was released this week and with it came lots of questions. We'll do our best to try to answer them all! If you have additional questions, leave a comment below! For more information, please visit Craft Edge, the official home for Sure Cuts A Lot software. Sure Cuts A Lot 3.o was released this week and with it came lots of questions. We'll do ...


Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Object Menu - Video Tutorial

The Object Menu is an important part of Sure Cuts A Lot and contains tools that give you pin point control over the objects on your virtual mat. Being in control of Sure Cuts A Lot requires knowledge of this menu, and mastering this menu will ensure that your Sure Cuts A Lot experience is enjoyable and efficient!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • Move Absolute Position
  • Move Relative Position
  • Rotate - Angle
  • Rotate

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Pages and Cutter Menu - Video Tutorial

Learning how to use Pages in conjunction with Layers will help you create a more organized Sure Cuts A Lot 2 experience. Give your cuts room to breath and give your mind a sense of control by taking advantage of the great organizational tools that Sure Cuts A Lot provides!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • Opening custom Workspace (see the full Workspace Tutorial Here)
  • Adding Elements from Personal Library (see the

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Tools Panel - Video Tutorial

The most commonly used panel in Sure Cuts A Lot 2 is the Tools Panel. In addition to being the most commonly used, this panel is also the most powerful and gives you the ability to add and manipulate objects on your mat. The Tools Panel is responsible for adding text, drawing lines, editing nodes and so much more!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • Selection Tool
  • Selecting, manipulating, moving, resizing and

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Trace Image Feature - Video Tutorial

Sure Cuts A Lot 2 has the ability to trace various bitmap (raster) files so that you can cut them with your cutting machine! Learning how to use the Trace Image feature is very important as it will help you get cleaner cuts which will result in extending the life of your cutting machine! Cleaner cuts will make your projects look great too! This is a must see!

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Working With Type - Video Tutorial

Understanding how to add and manipulate text is a very important part of using Sure Cuts A Lot 2. Mastering these concepts will give you a great deal of control when it comes to creating captions and/or custom shapes resulting in a more efficient and fun Sure Cuts A Lot 2 experience!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • Selecting Fonts / Type Tool
  • Adding Text to the Mat
  • Moving and Resizing Type
  • Using Shift

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Software Preferences - Video Tutorial

Learning how to properly set the preferences in Sure Cuts A Lot 2 will help you create a more efficient crafting experience. From keeping up to date on the latest version of Sure Cuts A Lot to setting your cut speed, the preferences menu is a must-know for any serious Sure Cuts A Lot 2 user!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • SVG DPI (72 Illustrator and 90

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Sure Cuts A Lot 2 - Welding 101 - Video Tutorial

Welding is a great way to combine text, library shapes and SVG files into seamless objects that cut as one piece! Unlike the Path / Union feature, welding allows you to create seamless objects while maintaining the properties and characteristics of the individual elements that make up the final product!

In this video tutorial, you'll learn about:

  • Adding type to the mat using Type Tool
  • Using the Keep

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