OMG! Time travel...from scrapbooking, i morphed into greeting card making, acrylics and watercoloring... Thank you CM for sparking my creative side. My corner rounders and punches still play an active part in all my paper crafting activities today. I remember my last convention in MN 2004, and visiting the Mall of America!! Such fond memories and times...
Gwenneth! We might have crossed paths at convention! Fondly remember those days too! What a blast we had. So sorry they had to postpone this years convention...more fun to come next year!!
I've had this system for years and still use it, but it's great to get a refresher on what's new. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I really want the rectangle patterns!
Many years ago I had a consultant when CM was going strong. I’m so glad to have found you on you tube. I ordered replacement blades today through your video.
I've always thought this system was ingenious. I need to get the rounded square and rectangles. I love your channel -- just found you. I will keep watching.
You are the best teacher and inspire so much creativity!!!! I am never overwhelmed when you are reviewing techniques for tools and options using all the paper choices, etc. Thank you for keeping things explained so simply and clearly!!!!!
Wow, Ted, thank you! I think this is one of the nicest comments I have received... thank you, thank you! My goal is to make things simple and enjoyable as we learn 😊
Thank you I have been in a slump saying with this COVID I could scrapbook and get creative.... I have done nothing in 4 months! Decided to watch a few videos and now I'm super excited to get back in the scrap booking room!!!
You have taught this "old, back in the day" consultant some new tricks to use with the CCS. I was at the convention when this system was introduced. We all went back to our rooms and started trying it out that night. They had given us a pack of paper, too. I just recently happened upon your channel and I am hooked. You have an amazing style of teaching that is so doable for the beginner as well as enriching for the experienced. I look forward to making my way through your videos. Love the POP system and am trying to get my planner together.
I loved this video! I have all the Custom Cutting System, all the originals and yet you have taught me so much in this video. I have been scrapebooking for years, recently retired and am looking forward to spending some of my available time now with all the pictures I have accumulated. Thank you!
I have had this system for many years too, in fact since it was released! I LOVE it! As a consultant I spent many crops teaching about it, and I love that 'aha' moment when someone realizes how the system works and they love it too. OMG- WATCH ALL THE WAY TO THE END! Lauren, your Picture This borders are FANTASTIC! And these are a perfect addition to the LOM albums.
What a pleasant surprise to see this video pop up. I haven't been scrapbooking for a number of years but have this system that I always though was quirky so I never perfected its use. Thanks for doing this video. Now I need to print some photos! I loved your picture this borders! TFS and have a great day!
So informative! I have had my cutting system for about 20 years and hardly used it!! Thanks for the tutorial on using them!!! I know where mine are and will have to get them out and use them again. A great system!
I have the gemstone set that I got as a gift about 15 years ago and the mat was, I believe, 9x12”. I love that the new cutters turn, that is really handy.
Back in the 90a I was a CM consultant I loved their simple philosophy for scrapbooking. But, their requirements were tough & I just couldn't meet them I'm happy to see its all changed and much easier now. Im thinking of signing up again!
Ellen you would love the new CM! I would love to chat with you about it if you would like...It’s a great place to be to get your personal discount, and I am happy to help with the business side😉
Fabulous. You explain how to use the custom cutting system so very well. Also, I'd never thought of checking to see if the CCS could be used to make layers for stickers. thank you so much for sharing.
Again another great video. I love your tip above not cutting right on the edge of the paper so we can use the remainder to by covering up with a photo. Brilliant!
Great demonstration of using the cutting tools. I have the older circles, ovals and pad. Great suggestion for reusing the pad. Thanks for reminding me that I can make mates for the shapes using the other blades.
I absolutely love my CM cutting system and corner rounder. I've had them for many, many years and it's still the tool I use the most. Thanks for the great video!
Of course i learned a lot! Its been several years since i used by oval and circle cutters...with the old blades. Very few things of mine get a chance to wear out. They just disappear. I'm glad to know about the clear layout of patterns. Thank you.
Glad to see your video. I had a CM consultant long time ago and both a lot of albums. Love the albums! Just found my oval and circles but the blades are nowhere to be found! Now I can reorder them. Thank you.
I love my cutting system that I’ve had for years! The rectangles look fun, now that’s on my shopping list. Thanks Lauren for another great video, with lots of tips. Stay safe x
Thank you, Lauren! I have the original blades and mat - so exciting to see the upgrade. This is a wonderfully informative video, can't wait to work on some photos.
I was just wondering recently if creative memories was still in business. My Sister in law was a consultant for years and we had a scarp night locally for years then everyone got busy. I still have so much creative memories tools and I still have my old round razors like you showed and the old mat. So glad to know the company still exists because I’d love to get back into scrapbooking. I have so many started but unfinished pages.
Great tips . . . thank you! I have not been using my cutting tools for years but now I'm ready to start again. I bought the new blades through your website because of your excellent tutorial! Cathy G.
I never knew what plastic sheet was for when I bought this 25 years ago! I don’t know anyone who used it over photos ! LOL Wish I’d seen a video like this then ! Great cutters, think these are my favourite tools ever ! I had a scrapbooking teacher who always cut centers out of mats before sticking the photo on! She said it reduced the weight of albums ! I wish I’d done that !
I have that cutting system! It was gifted to me (the lady barely used it and it’s the first time pieces when it first came out) awhile ago and I have used it here and there learning how to use it. I have the 10.5x12.5 mat, I’ll have to look up the new sets!!
Wonderful video! I am immersing myself again into scrapbooking after many years and looking through all my CM items. Had no idea how to use this system. I have the ovals and original blades. Looking forward to using them and getting new blades and shape sets!
This is such a great option for those of us that don’t have/want a die cutting system. How well does the frame stay in place when you hold it? I feel like I’d be tempted to put rug-lock or something grippy between the shape and the paper (in un-cut areas) to keep them aligned while I cut...? What type of pressure/dexterity does it take to engage the knife? I think the price of these components are excellent for all the options provided. 👍 SO helpful for you to do these demos - really makes a difference in understanding a product.
Hi Maureen, there are little “grippy” feet that hold the templates in place when you cut, and the blades are very sharp. It helps they can go both directions. Once you practice a bit it is super easy!👍🏻
Thanks Lauren for this tips and tricks video. I've had my CM circle cutting system for about 23 years or so. My mat is actually the blue but rectangle shaped instead of a square and of course I have the old blades. I was so intrigued watching your new blades spin while you cut. Amazing! The reason I checked out your video though was for something else you didn't end up addressing. Maybe you'll have some ideas for me - I've recently gotten into Hybrid scrapbooking using digital elements I create in Photoshop Elements and then combining them with real products on my page. Today I created a bunch of circles with sentiments (I was practicing some of the techniques I learned from a class.) I made my circles all sizes I could use my CM circle cutting system to cut out. I don't have a digital cutter and I don't have all the sizes of circle punches. Anyway, the problem for me was how to line up the circle templates exactly to cut out the circles the exact size they were made. I hope that makes sense. For example, I made a couple of 3" circles. So, I laid my clear plastic sheet template over the top to line up my circle, but the problem then was moving the plastic measuring template out of the way to cut without actually moving the circle. They had to be exact or it wouldn't cut out the shape properly. I'm hoping you have a suggestion because it just about drove me bonkers. The system works great when you are just setting it up on top of a photo and you have some wiggle room. There it doesn't have to be exact, but what to do when you have an exact shape to cut out. I'm at a loss. Thanks!
Great video! I have all the old templates and now I need to resurrect them. Might need the improved blades and mat, though. You were going to give us a tip for using our old mat...did I miss it?
Just a quick question as I watched you working (beautifully, I might add). Why not tape your images down on the grid with low tack tape (Washi) or something similar? Then they wouldn't shift. I use drafting dots.
Hi Lauren, I’m so happy I found these videos, great creative tips! I just received my order of Picture This collection I placed on your CM site , how do I get the how-to’s for making the Picture This borders you made ?
Oh my gosh, I’m so confused 🤷♀️. I’ve had a set for years and not even sure who I bought it from. Maybe at the Del Mar fair. My problem is I’m a show me “in person and them make me do it several times until I finally get it” person. Once I get my craft boxes unpacked (I moved) I’ll have to find a demonstrator come and work with me.
I bought this system in March 2000 so it is at least 20 years old. The green blade was not original to the blade package. I had to purchase it when it was introduced later. I still use the original mat and sometimes the blades. I have been looking to purchase the large(full page) circle with no luck :(
