Photo corner svg file

Here are some photo corners that I made. The svg file is layered for easy use with SCAL 2.0. It can also be used with SCAL 1.0 as-is, or layers can be hidden using Inkscape to cut just the ones you want.

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The download is a layered svg file that can be used in either version of SCAL.  These files are for personal use only.  Feel free to link to this post, but the files are not to be shared or distributed in any way.

Download the files from here.

Scalloped frame and card svg

Here is a scalloped frame and card.  The frame has three layers.  If you would like to make a card, cut the card base instead of the frame base.  I cut this to make a 5×7 inch frame with an opening for a 2×3 inch photo.  If you are using a heavy cardstock for the middle and top layers, it is a good idea to score the fold line to make a cleaner fold.  I scored the middle and top layers, then glued them together.  Fold back the flaps, and punch holes for brads to hold them back  or use glue dots.  You can either attach the photo to the back of the frame or the front of the base.  Glue the frame to the base.

The download includes svg files with easy sizing for SCAL 1.0, and a layered svg file for use with SCAL 2.0.  The frames are rotated for easy use with baby bugs.  Set the height at 5″ for a 5×7 frame.  Set the card base height at 7 inches to make a 5×7 card.  These files are for personal use only. Feel free to link to this post, but the files are not to be shared or distributed in any way.  If you would like templates for hand cutting send me a comment and I will post them.

Download the files from here.

Creating layered svg files using Inkscape

Layered svg files can be used in SCAL 2.0 to take advantage of the layer and ungroup features in that program, or to hide working parts of a file that you want to save for future use but don’t want to cut (this can be used in either of the SCAL programs).  You can create your design elements all on one layer and then move them to different layers, or create each element right on its own layer.  It is really just personal preference, but if you are going to have more than a couple of layers you will probably want to create your design right on the new layers.  I will start on one layer and move the elements to new layers.

1. Create your design elements.
2. From the menu select Layer/Layers (or control shift L) to bring up the layers dialog box.
   
3. Click on the + button at the top of the layer dialog box.  A new dialog box will appear.
   
4. Type a name for the layer in the Add Layer box.  You can also choose if you want the layer above or below your current layer.  Click “Add”.
5. Select the object or objects that  you want to move to the new layer.  From the menu select Layer/Move selection to layer above/below (shift page up or shift page down).  You can also select the objects you want to move and use copy or cut (Control C, Control X) then select the new layer and use paste (Control V).
   
6. If you don’t want the layer to cut, close the eye next to the layer name.  You can do this either in the Layer dialog box or next to the layer name at the bottom of the Inkscape window.
7. You can also “lock” the layer so that no changes can be made until it is unlocked.  Do this  by clicking on the lock next to the layer name in either location.

Using layered svg files in SCAL 2.0

One of the great new features of SCAL 2.0 is that you can import layered svg files into SCAL and use the layers as they are, or use the ungroup feature to separate the svg layers and move them around.  You can get SCAL 2.0 here as either a new program or an upgrade.  I used Inkscape to create a card file with three layers, one to score the card for folding, one to use markers, and one to cut the card.  I created a separate layer for scoring rather than using dashed lines because you can use an old blade turned upside down in the blade holder to make score lines.    Here are the steps I used.

1. Create an svg with a layer for each technique you want to use (ie a cutting layer, a scoring layer, a layer for each color of marker, etc).  Leave all of the layers that you wish to use in SCAL visible.
2. Import the svg into SCAL.
3. If the layer window in SCAL2 isn’t showing, from the menu, Window/Workspace/Advanced.  The layers window should be in the lower right corner.
4. Click on the triangle next to the svg folder to reveal the svg layers.
   
5. Open and close the eyes to determine what is in that layer, then click on the menu button at the top right corner of the layers box, select “Properties”, then change the name to represent that layer.  Do this for each layer.
6. Close all of the eyes, then open them one at a time to use each layer.

Here is the card I made.  You could also use the marker layer to cut an overlay for the card instead of using a marker.  The download includes the svg file, a 2.0 scut for use with a 6×12 mat, and a 2.0 scut for use with an Expression.  These files are for personal use only. Feel free to link to this post, but the files are not to be shared or distributed in any way.

Download the files from here.