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Re: Question
Julie Flanagan
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Re: MTC_Tuts Archives
cb-designs /cindy brandt
Julie,
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Thanks again. I sent a contribution using my cb-designs.com PayPal account. I still have my PCS registration too so I will soon be all set again. Cindy
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Re: MTC_Tuts Archives
Julie Flanagan
Those who contribute to the group will receive download links for the trial versions of MTC, PCS, All plugins for MTC, and Cricut Design Studio. You will need your registration keys for MTC versions and PCS. You can use Cricut Design Studio without registering to update your Legacy Cricut machines if you need to do that. Links for downloading many of the files in the MTC Gallery and PCS Gallery are included.
Unfortunately, if you never purchased PCS, you can use the trial version, but will be unable to render to SVG. PCS is no longer for sale. Such as shame, because it is such a great program!
You should be able to use MTC again once you install it.
Julie
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Re: MTC_Tuts Archives
cb-designs /cindy brandt
Julie,
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Last year when the request for donations went out I was not reading any MTC emails. In fact the first time I paid any attention was when I saw that MTC was no longer downloadable.. At the same time my old Vista PC died and I couldn’t find a copy of MTC even though I still had the registration key. Since I only need a PC to run MTC and PCS, I decided not to buy a PC until I could find a copy of the program and the plugins for my Zing AIR. If I understand correctly, I will be soon be able to download the MTC software I need. Then I can get a PC and be able to use MTC and my Zing air once again. I am more than willing to donate and will even double my original donation. I just want to be sure before I buy a new PC. I’m also wondering if PCS is available. Thank you for all that you do for the rest of us. Cindy
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Re: MTC_Tuts Archives
CINDY RITTENBERRY
Thank you for your dedication and hard work. I just sent $10 to you through my paypal account.
Cindy Rittenberry
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Re: Prime Day 2020 for Crafters
Sandy
Thanks, Julie! I’m off to check your list!
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On Oct 10, 2020, at 6:21 PM, Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
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Prime Day 2020 for Crafters
Julie Flanagan
Prime Day 2020 starts this week. If you would like to see my list for this year, check out my updated post called Prime Day 2020 for Crafters. When I updated my list, I discovered that there are some supplies that I need. Some prices have already been reduced. The others, I will be sure to order on Prime Day, October 13-14, this Tuesday and Wednesday. I reference my list of favorite crafting supplies all year, whenever I need specific items. The list includes links to the items, so I can find them quickly. Maybe my list will help you find craft supplies now or throughout the year that you need, or items you wish to get for friends and loved ones who craft.
Happy shopping! Julie
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Re: Question
Julie Flanagan
To access the group files, go to the group online: https://mtc-tuts.groups.io/g/main/
Scroll down the left side of the screen until you see Files. Click on that folder to open it, and you will see a number of folders. Select the folder you want to see its contents. The shared cutting files are in the folder called 09_Shared MTC Files: https://mtc-tuts.groups.io/g/main/files/09_Shared%20MTC%20Files
Right click on the file of your choice, and select Save Link As or Save Target As to save to your computer.
Julie
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Question
Kathleen Androlewicz
How do you get to this group's folders? Is there a link?
Kathleen
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MTC_Tuts Archives
Julie Flanagan
When we transferred the MTC_Tuts Yahoo group to Groups.io one year ago, 71 of our 7,895 members contributed to the cost of making the transition. In return, I provided those generous donors with a link to download an archive of all of the material that is now in this group. For a group of this size, Groups.io is charging $220 per year to keep our group going. Because I am retired and have a limited income, I am unable to pay the fee for the upcoming year. So I am making the same offer that I made last year. We have had many new people join our group this year, and my hope is that some of the new people will be able to make a contribution of any amount to help support this group. I will send a download link to the archived files to each person who donates.
Here is the information that I shared last year, plus some updated information. It took some time to archive the files in MTC_Tuts group that Yahoo took away. I transferred the resources posted there to a sub folder in the MTC-Tuts@Groups.io
I am not charging for the content, as that has always been free. Your donation will help a bit with the annual fee that groups.io is charging us to maintain our files. I have included some content in this archive that is not available any other place.
The archived lessons are included in a single PDF file that includes 1659 pages of step-by-step, illustrated, printable tutorials,
MTC-PCS Webinar Indexes with links,
Old Cricut Handbooks with Vector images, and instructions for use with Make The Cut,
24 Shared MTC cutting files,
and Trial versions of Old software that works with the following Cricut Machines: Original Cricut Personal, Original Cricut Expression, Create, Cake, and Cake Mini. These machines will work best with MTC if updated to the latest firmware versions, EXCEPT for Create and Cake MINI. The most recent firmware updates render Create and Cake MINI machines unusable with Make The Cut. There is a tutorial included in the archive that explains this information in more detail.
Note about trial versions: These trial versions were free downloads in the past. You may use the trial versions, but they will not have full functionality if you never purchased the software. If you ever purchased any version of Make The Cut, your software key will work with all old through new versions of the Make The Cut software. Full instructions for installation of multiple versions are included in the tutorials.
Full versions of Make The Cut include SVG export for use in other software. The SVG export option is disabled in the trial versions of Make The Cut. Special thanks to all who are able to donate!
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Re: Designing a Simple Pop-Up Card
Liz Ackerman
Yes I use a variety of graphics design programs, and I can’t think of one
that does not have a grid that is either permanent or you can turn it on or off.
That’s helpful for manual placement, but you still have to do that math =) if
you are looking for precise placement.
From: Trisha
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 10:39 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Designing a Simple Pop-Up
Card Don't most programs have a graph you can turn off and on? MTC! has a graph
on the virtual mat which can be used to place objects a certain distance from
edges vertically and horizontally. HTH.
Sent from my Verizon Motorola
Smartphone
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Re: Designing a Simple Pop-Up Card
Trisha
Don't most programs have a graph you can turn off and on? MTC! has a graph on the virtual mat which can be used to place objects a certain distance from edges vertically and horizontally. HTH. Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone
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Re: Designing a Simple Pop-Up Card
Liz Ackerman
I just do the math.
Shape 1 is at 1 inch X axis and its 3.2 inches wide. I want them to 1 inch
apart. Shape 2 will go at X = 3.2 (width) + 1 (starting X value) + 1 (space) =
5.2 would X value for Shape 2. SCAL doesn’t even have a function to do this
automatically. I don’t know of software that does, other than raster editing
programs, perhaps.
I don’t recall seeing your illustration.
From: joanmeg
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 6:06 PM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Designing a Simple Pop-Up
Card I
know you can drag it anywhere. But what values would need to be entered for the
x and y positions to make each shape a specific no. of inches from another
shape? In the above illustration, what should be entered to make each vertical
line 2" from the left edge and 2" from the right?
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Re: Designing a Simple Pop-Up Card
joanmeg
I know you can drag it anywhere. But what values would need to be entered for the x and y positions to make each shape a specific no. of inches from another shape? In the above illustration, what should be entered to make each vertical line 2" from the left edge and 2" from the right?
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New Cricut Foil Transfer Kit
Julie Flanagan
Some of you have upgraded to a Cricut Explore or Maker. Those who have might be interested in the new Cricut Foil Transfer Kit. Check it out here: https://shrsl.com/2it9i
If you don't have a Cricut Explore or Maker, you can use the WRMK Foil Quill to get the same effect with your cutter. There are a couple free cutting projects on my blog that you can use with either the Cricut Foil Transfer Kit or WRMK Foil Quill. https://cuttercrafter.com/foiled-easter-sliceform/ and https://cuttercrafter.com/how-to-make-foiled-slider-popup-card/ The files are posted in SVG format, and are suitable for use with your cutter. Have fun! Julie
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Re: Cutting a rectangle
Julie Flanagan
If you are using a good blade, make sure that you do test cuts first to determine the best settings for the media and environment. See this post for information on how to do test cuts: https://cuttercrafter.com/test-cuts-new-cutter/
If your blade depth and pressure settings are correct, your rectangle should cut properly. If not, you can try reversing the direction of the cut. Or you can do a double pass. If the 2nd pass does not cut directly over the position of the first pass, then it is likely that either your pressure is too high, or the blade too deep.
Julie
On 09/20/2020 1:18 PM Lynn Cook via groups.io <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
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Re: Cutting a rectangle
Lynn Cook
I’ve never used a third party blade in my Pazzles. For me, it’s not worth the risk taking a chance of running into other problems! All my blades come from Pazzles.
I tried making two passes. There is no chad now but it did cut off a very, very thin sliver off the top of the rectangle. It makes a little difference when your next layer is only 1/16” smaller but I guess I can work around that by making the next layer a hair smaller. Also, when you do two passes, do you shorten the blade any or reduce the pressure from the recommend amount?
Thanks, Lynn
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From: Julie Flanagan
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2020 2:34 PM To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Cutting a rectangle
Check that you are using an authentic blade in your machine. If you are using a third party blade, you will have this issue. Pazzles blades are 60 degree, all-purpose blades. If you use a 45 degree blade instead, you will end up with a chad at the beginning of the cut. You change the offset of the blade if you change the angle of the blade.
Julie
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Re: would like an invitation, also
Julie Flanagan
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would like an invitation, also
Ruth Ann Koltveit
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Re: Designing a Simple Pop-Up Card
Julie Flanagan
In any of our cutter software you can select a line or shape, and position it where you want it to be, x being the horizontal position, and y being the vertical position.
Julie
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