tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post5314869529947349483..comments2024-03-28T08:52:00.778-07:00Comments on The Purple Patch: Lightsaber Invitation TutorialThe Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-37774824631458077172015-04-23T11:30:07.231-07:002015-04-23T11:30:07.231-07:00Thank you so SO much for this! I used the outline ...Thank you so SO much for this! I used the outline you gave for the handle but cheated by adding in the lines and buttons by free hand (Yup, I cheated). I also just cut the laser free hand. Seriously, your invitation is so fun! So thanks again :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-88604153637751600922014-11-18T03:18:36.390-08:002014-11-18T03:18:36.390-08:00I don't know of anyway to do that either. The ...I don't know of anyway to do that either. The ones with text, I cut by hand. The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-67856666090711008462014-11-17T10:29:43.721-08:002014-11-17T10:29:43.721-08:00I have added text to the back of the invitations b...I have added text to the back of the invitations but I am not sure how to create a file that the Cricut can cut from the Word file which has 3 images on it. Any advice? TIA!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160934291045819251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-84156783935500622282014-09-05T14:35:23.734-07:002014-09-05T14:35:23.734-07:00I used a photo editing software called Corel Paint...I used a photo editing software called Corel Paint Shop Pro. You could use Microsoft Word though. Insert the image, add a text box. Format the text box to be 100% transparent. Add your text.The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-17506648579246328042014-08-30T17:42:31.174-07:002014-08-30T17:42:31.174-07:00How do you add your own text to the back of the in...How do you add your own text to the back of the invitation download?lampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901183436367109356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-59338436860534223762014-08-07T13:38:24.537-07:002014-08-07T13:38:24.537-07:00I don't have them available in .svg format. I...I don't have them available in .svg format. If you'd like to format them, you can use a free program called Inkscape. This website has a wonderful tutorial. http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2010/03/using-inkscape-to-easily-create-svg-files.htmlThe Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-82129513004408300012014-08-06T20:41:16.564-07:002014-08-06T20:41:16.564-07:00I love these! Do you have these in SVG? When I dow...I love these! Do you have these in SVG? When I download it is saving as a PNG and will not allow me to convert in order to open in SCAL. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640535161295141715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-24278354288373694172014-05-27T04:11:27.083-07:002014-05-27T04:11:27.083-07:00It depends on where you put the double-sided tape....It depends on where you put the double-sided tape. I put a little bit on the top of the handle and that stopped the light from sliding out. The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-39605537446276384352014-05-27T04:08:25.085-07:002014-05-27T04:08:25.085-07:00I use a program called "Sure Cuts A Lot 2&quo...I use a program called "Sure Cuts A Lot 2". The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-13827891237191902262014-05-24T01:32:13.341-07:002014-05-24T01:32:13.341-07:00im getting ready to make these. i recently got the...im getting ready to make these. i recently got the cricut expressions 2, i havent used them yet....how do i setup it up to cut all this? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-10097831959714167572014-05-20T12:22:11.260-07:002014-05-20T12:22:11.260-07:00does the light part catch up on the hand? Or is th...does the light part catch up on the hand? Or is the handle basically a pocket? Sorry for the questions I'm just beginning the process to make these for my son's birthdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-53459146993924302112013-09-03T08:15:20.659-07:002013-09-03T08:15:20.659-07:00I use a program called "Sure Cuts A Lot 2&quo...I use a program called "Sure Cuts A Lot 2" and import the .svg file.The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-3269877526706760372013-09-01T20:22:16.571-07:002013-09-01T20:22:16.571-07:00How did you cut these using your Cricut? Thanks f...How did you cut these using your Cricut? Thanks for sharing these. Such a time saver not to think it all out myself!Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-81274758810459995102013-07-29T15:22:09.844-07:002013-07-29T15:22:09.844-07:00thanks for the printables! i am making the round l...thanks for the printables! i am making the round light saber invitations and was dreading mailing them out in tubes. these are perfect for my out of town guests! The Flores Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044367819074606709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-42398971190201468792013-04-22T06:48:28.705-07:002013-04-22T06:48:28.705-07:00Thanks! The handle is approximately 7 3/4" l...Thanks! The handle is approximately 7 3/4" long, the light saber sticks out approximately 1/2". I used #8 envelopes (3 5/8 x 8 5/8) but you could also use regular #10 "business envelopes" that measure 4 1/8 x 9 1/2.The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-34717813473938899292013-04-22T06:16:18.636-07:002013-04-22T06:16:18.636-07:00Thank you again! They came out GREAT! I posted w...Thank you again! They came out GREAT! I posted with a link to you!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-17540163137635655342013-04-20T18:17:38.160-07:002013-04-20T18:17:38.160-07:00LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
I GREATLY APPRECIATE you shari...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!<br />I GREATLY APPRECIATE you sharing. I was curious to whether or not you had to mail any invitations and if so what size of envelope did you use. <br />THANKS AGAIN!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-83522091779066175132013-04-02T10:31:42.436-07:002013-04-02T10:31:42.436-07:00My son just asked for a Star Wars themed pary late...My son just asked for a Star Wars themed pary later this month. I will for sure making these invites!! Love. Thank you!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474092554167265594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-3400738772805267022013-03-23T05:10:16.555-07:002013-03-23T05:10:16.555-07:00You're welcome! Enjoy!You're welcome! Enjoy!The Purple Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-40040003276912852822013-03-21T10:21:24.237-07:002013-03-21T10:21:24.237-07:00Thank you for this!!! I've seen a lot of Star...Thank you for this!!! I've seen a lot of Star Wars parties online, but this is the best invitation ever--and thank you for the printable!! It's fabulous. Nice work on the entire party!<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com