Have you noticed the hot trend of negative die cut text effects on scrapbook pages around the world?
Since the introduction of Silhouette America's Cameo, die cut text had had a revival. Plus, with the accurate cutting scrapbookers are now able to re-use the negative space on their layouts. Or, more likely, they just use the negative space and throw away the cut letters!
See how you can create this effect in just a minute, with no wasted paper!
Here's how you can cut out text to reveal the paper below.
If you are looking for a great font to try, check out Blackout - that's the font I used for the graphic on the right. You can download it here
This is just one of the 10 techniques I shared in Top Ten Text Techniques. Why not get the other 9 tips today?
PS Need negative die cut text inspiration? Ali Edwards, Debbie Hodge, Ronnie Crowley Allison Pennington
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Melinda says
How cool! Can’t wait to watch it!
Jennifer Kellogg says
BRILLIANT – Thanks Melissa!!
Melissa Shanhun says
Hope to see you try it on a Calvinball page!
Jennifer Kellogg says
OH!! You should suggest these types of things as points!!
ajmahle says
Wow!!! Thanks so much for the tip. It worked like a charm!
Melissa Shanhun says
I’m glad to help!