Cutters & Software Reviews

We’ve tested and used lots of different cutting machines and software. Here’s the scoop on what we think.



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My Favorite Embossing Machine for Paper Crafters

If you’ve spent any time with my projects, you already know how much I love adding a little dimension to cardstock. A simple embossed panel can take even the most straightforward shape and make it feel “finished,” polished, and extra special. Whether I’m working on a seasonal lantern, a card panel, or a box lid, an embossing machine is one of the tools I reach for again and again.

My first embossing machine - a Cuttlebug from around 2008 - didn’t hold up, but my

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Cider Hill Market Supply List

Here's what you'll need to make Cider Hill Market, my newest structure, coming Friday! This beauty evokes road trip memories and Autumn roadside market vibes. Ready to start gathering your materials? Besides your cutting machine and favorite glue, you'll need some cardstock and lights.

Cardstock Paper

First, I suggest choosing your patterned paper. That way, you can be sure and coordinate your solid-color paper accordingly. Most

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3 Crafting Tools I Still Use After 15 Years

Simple, sturdy, and still part of my workflow today.

When I started SVGCuts back in 2009, I didn’t have a ton of fancy tools, just a few trusty basics that helped me get things done. All these years later, there are still three humble tools I reach for all the time.

If you’re a paper crafter or just getting started, these might already be in your stash, or they might be worth adding.

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The Ink Pad Set I Recommend Most

If you’ve seen me inking the edges of my paper projects and want to try it for yourself, this is the set I recommend starting with.

Color Petal Ink Pad Set 1004 is my top pick. It’s the one I use most often—especially for neutral-toned projects like houses, florals, Fall, and even Christmas.

The brown is the star of the set (perfect for

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The Best Fairy Lights for Paper Projects

Lighting-up my project when I'm finished is always the cherry on top.

I've ordered these LED fairy lights so many times, and they don't disappoint.

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Circle Test - Cricut Explore, Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix eclips2

Circle Test - Cricut Explore, Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix eclips2

In my opinion, the circle test is one of the best ways to test a cutting machine's precision and capability when it comes to performing tight, intricate cuts. As some of you have experienced in the past, older Cricut cutting machines performed poorly when cutting small circles. Silhouette and Sizzix have done a very good job with this area and Cricut has finally joined them.

We had the Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix eclips2 and the Cricut Explore cut circles with the following diameter (in inches) ; .05”, .1”, .15”, .25”, .5”, .75”, 1.25”, 2.5”, ...


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