Okay, here goes...

I couldn't wait any longer...so here's the pics from my latest creations!



I started out cutting them for gifts and placing on 12 inch tiles...but I wanted to see just how small I could go in vinyl...


...and placed this 6 by 6 inch piece on a glass block.

The Monogram Tiles (Complete) file includes the entire alphabet of pre-laid out monograms. I've even figured out ways for the smaller cutter owners (like WB, craftrobo, and silhouette) to cut the full size of 11.5 by 11.5 inches. Even "Baby Bug" Cricut users can cut up to 8.5 by 8.5 inches!



I've also created a font (aye, yi, yi! another new "addiction") to make it easy for you to type your desired name and add the swash if desired (for shorter surnames). It's included in the file with your purchase!

So...get your order for vinyl (glossy but permanent adhesive if you want to apply sealer over top or matte with a removable adhesive for wall art without commitment) ready.


BTW, if you're new to the wonderful world of vinyl...there's a pretty good tutorial HERE showing weeding and transferring.

Mini Tutorial for "Skew" in Inkscape

So I had a question regarding the font I used for my Monogram Tutorial for Inkscape in the December Paperthreads Newsletter. I wanted to try and answer it here and give a little tutorial as well. The font I used was "Renaissance". I simply typed the letter "A". Then while your letter is selected go to OBJECT>TRANSFORM (or use SHIFT+CTRL+M) then go to the "Skew" tab. In this case I chose a skew of 30 degrees. This makes the letter stand more upright instead of being "italic" or slanted. Choose Apply and close the pop-up window. Don't forget to then go to PATH>OBJECT TO PATH to get your outline. I also then chose to "thicken" the font by going to PATH>OFFSET.

December Newsletter has arrived at Paperthreads

Just a quick note to let you know that the new December Newsletter is available at Paperthreads. There's lots of cool articles, holiday decor ideas for your cutter, an Inkscape tutorial for Monograms, a video of a fantastic new product, and so much more...So take a look HERE and sign up if you haven't already.