Lotta in Craftland

Cut files for download (svg + pdf + instruction + sizes chart): zip TOOLS, MATERIALS AND TIPS: cutting plotter leather (natural or faux), felt, vinyl or any other material suitable for bracelets leather glue General tips for cutting faux leather   LINES DESCRIPTION: – – – black – lace bracelets cut lines – – – magenta – bottom layer MAKING LAYERED VERSION:   For the layered version you have to cut the lace bracelet and the bottom layer. Apply glue on the edges of the bottom layer and in spots between the motives as shown on the photo below.   Place the bottom layer exactly in the middle (it’s a little smaller than the bracelet base), press and let the glue dry. Install snaps or another fastener of your choice.   Do you want more? Visit my Etsy shop for a really huge DYI bracelets templates set .

It sometimes happen that when opening an svg file, Cricut Design Space shows the error message Image load failure . Many people complain about this issue - sometimes even the files, that previously worked properly, suddenly don't load into the DS. Reddit thread about this error   It's very frustrating, because it's hard to find the reason. If you have a plotter template that doesn't work, you can try the following procedure. Install Inkscape - it's a free graphic software for creating and editing svg files, download available here . Open your svg file. Most plotter templates consist of many various shapes. In my example there are three simple ones: a square, a circle and a star. Now we want to split the project into single (or smaller) parts. Choose one shape (or more), then select File > Export :     Now you see a new window with Export options. The location of your file and give it a name (it must contain the .svg extension). Then choose Selection button and f...

A greeting card with a box for a small, flat gift (like a pendant, earrings) or a chocolate candy etc. The card was originally designed for a cutting plotter, but the shapes are simple enough to cut them with a hobby knife. Files for download (printable pdf + svg for plotters + assembly instruction): zip For more templates visit my Etsy shop - use LOTTABLOG code by checkout to get 30% discount.  TOOLS & MATERIALS: cutting plotter supporting A4 format or a hobby knife optionally – any tool with a pointed but slightly rounded tip, like toothpick, knitting needle, ball-pen without ink etc. for scoring the fold lines A4 cardboard, weight ca. 170-200 gsm, for the envelope you can use thinner paper (~120 gsm) paper glue (a clear, solvent based is recommended, water based adhesives can buckle the paper) LINES DESCRIPTION:               black solid – cut lines - - - - -  black dashed – fold lines in the printable version  ...

A greeting card with a box for a small gift or a chocolate candy etc. Cut files for download (pdf + svg + assembly instruction):  zip For more templates visit my Etsy shop - use LOTTABLOG code by checkout to get 30% discount.  TOOLS & MATERIALS: cutting plotter supporting A4 format optionally – any tool with a pointed but slightly rounded tip, like toothpick, knitting needle, ballpen without ink etc. for scoring the fold lines A4 cardboard, weight ca. 170-200 gsm, for the message you can use thinner paper paper glue (a clear, solvent based is recommended, water based adhesives can buckle the paper) LINES DESCRIPTION:               black – cut lines               red – fold lines.  In Cameo 4 I use the Score option, setting the lowest Force value (too deep cut may result in tearing off the piece of the template). After ungrouping the part you can change this lin...

A greeting card with a box for a small gift or a chocolate candy etc. Cut files for download (svg + pdf + instruction):  zip   For more templates visit my Etsy shop - use LOTTABLOG code by checkout to get 30% discount.  TOOLS & MATERIALS: cutting plotter supporting A4 format optionally – any tool with a pointed but slightly rounded tip, like toothpick, knitting needle, ballpen without ink etc. for scoring the fold lines A4 cardboard, weight ca. 170-200 gsm, for the message you can use thinner paper paper glue (a clear, solvent based is recommended, water based adhesives can buckle the paper) LINES DESCRIPTION:               black – cut lines               red – fold lines. In Cameo 4 I use the Score option, setting the lowest Force value (too deep cut may result in tearing off the piece of the template). After ungrouping the part you can change this line into pe...