Pocket Paperclips & Chat about Fussy Cut Machines!

[@lucy7b]

As an experienced sewer I wouldn’t recommend anyone sewing over a pin or paper clip EVER. It can be dangerous with bits of flying metal and it can damage your machine if you hit the metal. You are very wise to avoid this Tracie. A lot of paper crafters have cheaper machines which are less robust than others. Thank you for the video.

[@fiddliedee01]

Lovely to see you back! Love your paper clips, Cori is so cleaver in how she thinks things through 😍

[@TracieFoxCreative]

I think so too!

[@istampc]

2 yrs ago Cori learned ab Cori thru Gayle! I simply adore Cori @cdscrappin to pieces!! She's so gifted and truly so kind! Learned ab Tracie thru Cori too! Such a special community of many kindhearted folks!

[@christinehowell]

An interesting video on the fussy cutting machines. I particularly liked your comments on paper. Having worked in offices for years I used to think paper was just something you bought based on what weight you wanted. But when I started creating cards and printing my drawings I realised how wrong I was. It's good to see you highlighting the importance of trying out different textures, finishes, and media types as well as weight. It was hard at first to be spending more on paper but now I do test runs on cheap copy paper before using the quality paper and it makes so much difference. I'm also a fan of Epson, and Pinnacle brand which I get from Paper Spectrum. Oh, and paperclips are really great!

[@katherinehazard7580]

That video for the Cricut was AMAZING!! I actually needed that tutorial!! I love my Cricut a lot more because of you!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahjanewylde4750]

Hi Tracie, I have an Epson EcoTank and when I use my Cricut print n cut with my iMac I can’t change my paper type either, but …. I have found a way to change the settings when I’m using my iPad! I can also do the same with my phone. 😊 Good to see you back and loving the little paper clip pockets ❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

It is much easier to use my Mac and I think for smaller ite,s using the default is fine but I will try the iPad if I need larger cuts. Thank you so much for the tip. X

[@karenkettering1725]

Tracie, another wonderful video. Very informative and I love what you did with Corrie's pocket paper clip. Welcome back to YT!

[@carolbisson5242]

So happy you are feeling better.

[@SweetPeaPapers]

I can't believe I never thought of using micropore tape on my paper clips! Great tip and a pretty hidden clip ephemera. I love the birds too! :) teri

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Amazing crafts. I love the tiny birds 🐦

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

Now that I'm not working my life away, i have time to catch up on all the pretties and make them! Tfs!

[@elainet5870]

Love the paper clip! Yes, good idea to skip the paper clip, when sewing! Good safety tip to share with those who might not know. 😃❤️

[@sandrasneed3180]

I love these paperclips❤️❤️

[@chaselip]

Good to seevyou!!! Thanks for the great information!💖💖💖

[@hippodesigns16]

Welcome back and thank you so much for sharing xx

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbaraevers1550]

I have an Silhouette Cameo. Love this machine. You can do everything in the software, scan and cut etc. Much more posibillities than the Cricut…

[@scrappedlives]

I have both and do agree with you. Silhouette Designstudio works so much better than Cricut designstudio.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks, I guess it is what we are used to. x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great info, thank you Tracie.

[@lma1028]

I love your birds and I 20:32 bought a Cricuit several months ago and need to learn how to use it. So happy my world has a Cori and a Tracie in it. Thank you.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you Linda, we are happy you are in our too! X

[@studio-989]

Thanks for the cricut tips! Love the Paper clip❤🎉

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks for watching!

[@debrafazzi5382]

Love it don’t have a Cricut but have info for the future. Glad your back, fun to see you and Cori’s different looks in paper clips. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lizgodfrey-drought2600]

Great to hear you and have you back !!! The kit looks super!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks 👍

[@ozjan7927]

Thanks so much for sharing that information with us hon! Really interesting and lovely to see you back! Stay well sweetheart! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you Jan, missed it but it always takes me a minute to get back into it after being gone :-D. HUGS x

[@tuthillg]

Lovely hidden paperclips and great to have you back, Tracie! TFS the inspiration!

[@lisawagner6076]

This is a fabulous video for me!! I have a newer scan n cut that I have yet to use to cut paper. You have inspired me to get the darn thing down and have a play. I also just got an eco tank for Christmas that I am having a blast experimenting with different paper. Epson Presentation paper was my fav and go-to for my old canon printer and I have found the settings I like for use with the eco tank. I have used 102 and 192 gsm paper and love them, I did not know they also had 265 gsm!! I will be looking for that. And the paper clips look fun, I will be trying those out as well. Thanks for a fantastic video.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you so much for watching x

[@kamp2500]

In cricut, you can choice your paper. When it says "Send to Printer" you have the screen that says "Bleed" and "System dialog". Click on System dialog and then you can choice your paper, which cassette and everything normally. I have the Epson echo tank and I use cricut print and cut all the time.

[@debbiewall123]

I was just going to say the same thing. When I choose System dialog though, it hides behind my cricut window and I can't access the settings. I have to "shrink" the cricut window (& sometimes other windows that are in the way) and then I can access the settings. I always select "quality" under "Print Quality" settings and my images are beautiful. I use an Epson ecotank as well. btw, with the new release of Design Space (7.27) you can now print on more of your paper with PrintThenCut.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Not on mine hun. I have 2 printers both Epson and neither do but I will look again,I did say other printers may have the option x

[@junkerryjournals7924]

Can I ask you both @tracie and @debbie which Eco tank you have and whether yours prints on tracing paper and 220gsm? My eco tank has died and I need a new one but I didn’t like certain things about it-sorry to divert the conversation…

[@debbiewall123]

@@junkerryjournals7924 ​ I have an older Epson Ecotank 2760. It's one of the basic models and has been discontinued. It doesn't like odd paper weights - light or heavy. so, probably not what you are looking for. But it prints beautifully on my medium weight papers (20-80 lb) and the ink lasts "forever".

[@TracieFoxCreative]

I have 2 the ET-7750 and the ET- 8850, It is hit and miss what thinner papers they will print on, but to be honest I do not try odd papers in the new one. On the older one, I will use masking tape along the top of the page to secure tracing paper to a sheet of copy paper, do this with thinner papers too and that always seem to work. Hope that helps. I might do a video on using papers in your printer BUT every printer is different :-D.

[@janetstubbington583]

Thanks for this, Tracie and thanks for the very cute paper clips. I'm certainly going to make a bunch of them.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Have fun!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great make.

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Hopefully you are starting to feel a little better! These are adorable little paperclip with pockets. 🤗❤️ Tamara

[@TracieFoxCreative]

TFQ hun and yes things are much improved here HUGS x

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Great job Tracie, Love this project.

[@fyrtalker]

So pretty! I’m glad you’re back!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you!! 😊

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Great idea Tracie a pocket paperclip.

[@belindasmith9739]

I love this idea. 😊

[@natwilliams]

I nteresting info re the cutting machines, I am just getting used to the Scan and Cut 😅 Love your paperclips - especially the birds 🐦☺

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joosjoosje3272]

Hello Tracie, really nice paperclips, TFS ♥️

[@annettedepete4314]

So happy to see you. This was an awesome video. I just received the maker 3 now I am anxious to print and cut images. Thanks for sharing 💕🌴

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

These are very cute.

[@myriamroelofs2259]

Thank you this was very helpfull. Now I can compare and decide 😉

[@junkerryjournals7924]

Lovely to see you back sweetie ❤❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You too hun, x

[@CoriDahmen]

Brilliant and fun and you made me smile. Now I want to go and make lots of paper clips. It’s been way too long 😊

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it! You really should as you do it so much better ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

@@TracieFoxCreative nope. Your clips are adorable, quick and brilliant. YOU have got this!

[@zajournals]

I don't mind fussing cutting by hand, as I need something. The machines sound too time consuming. However I do need calibration from time to time - usually chocolate or wine makes the necessary adjustments.

[@kristytyra2633]

How cute!

[@NigezzaCreates]

Love the Cori clips. Thanks for cricut info, I have a fairly new SNC an SDX model and love it. My sister has a cricut and will have a play when I see her in the summer. I am hoping I still love my SNC after cos I don’t think Ed will be too pleased if I buy another machine 😂

[@MoiraGray]

❤❤❤. There was a new update to cricut, you can now select a4 paper, did you notice that? You have to select Beta option in some box, can’t remember where it is just now, but I will check if you want?

[@TracieFoxCreative]

I have always been able to select A4 paper but my ringer software does not show up to select the paper type. Its all good as its still a much better print :-D I will do some research tomorrow though as I am told it is there somewhere :-D x

[@barbaranoble9748]

I love these altered paper clips! I love everything Cori created too! Tracie I have a question: is you black blouse that you wearing a dotted Swiss fabric??? I have been trying forever to buy dotted Swiss fabric to no avail! Do you by any chance know where I can find it? I want white! I would appreciate your comment so much! Tyfs!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you. The fabric is a long black dress I got from Fat Face last New Year sale xx

[@margaretgoertz8751]

Good info. I have to try the cutting on my Cricuit

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Please do!

[@wonderwonder30]

Are you going to be doing the 100 day challenge? I know you’re busy with your shop and all but it would be nice to see a bit of what you’re doing, that is if you are doing the challenge 😊

[@TracieFoxCreative]

No hun I am not doing the challenge. I would never be able to keep up. The doing is not the issue but the filming and editing would be. Ixx

[@candicepetri2711]

❤️

[@SusanMJB45]

Cori said that she couldn't remember where she had seen these pockets being made, but that she had written down the word "attic." Well... it just so happens that this morning - before coming here - I had searched on KZbin for videos on making Paper Clip Pockets and watched a video on how to do these on a You Tube channel called Attic Lane !! That has to be where Cori got this idea !!! Just wanted to set the record straight and give the lady at Attic Lane her due credit....

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Ok, thanks. x

[@zajournals]

When I make paper paper-clips, I fold the paper inward from both ends (inverted W) and trap the paper clip inside so it's not seen.

[@karenlewis632]

😊😊😊

[@TracieFoxCreative]

😃😘

[@SC-hd7et]

great video im a mom of 4 would you please send me some of those birds mushrooms or papers or cards to make journals too thank you

[@sherryliberto6749]

❤💖💖

[@dianejolma8834]

I’m sad to hear this about the Scan n cut, my husband just bought me the latest version. 😢

[@TracieFoxCreative]

The newer ones will be so much better. Dont worry, you will be A OK. Mine is as I say, the older and cheapest model x

[@vibeofvintage]

What a coincidence, I just calibrated my cricut the other day and ran a test on the random labels from your shop and here you are talking about circuit calibration a few days later. Unfortunately for me my calibration did not work, maybe another go and it should… 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for sharing, Tracie. 🤍

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Oh yes try it again as it should be pretty perfect x TIP, take a pic of the lines on your phone and zoom in :-D x

[@debbiecarter6430]

Lovely clips. Cori is such an inspiration to us all. You might also want to check out the ones Christine @sparkbirdstudios made a few days ago too. They’re also really cute and I know you like to support new channels. 💖

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Oh ok thanks for the heads up x

[@DeniseS-6867]

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[@mariakristinaengen3215]

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