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Does anyone know where I can purchase some kind of tool or gadget that shines a light beam in a straight line? I want to use it on the inside of my homemade cards so that I can write a verse in it in a straight line. I cannot write in a straight line; it always looks crooked when I get done.
Could you use lined paper and a light box? Use a pen or marker to make the lines on the lined paper darker and place it on top of the light box with you card on top. Don't know if this would work but it might. I don't know of anything that will produce a light line.
You might try a place like Home Depot/Lowe's or an art store. I think they have something like this for hanging pictures or wallpaper.
There used to be a tool that was a ruler with some soft plastic loops - reminded me of a comb. I think it was called a journal genie, but I haven't seen one for a long time. The soft plastic loops kept your writing straight, but were soft enough so that when you needed to go under the line for letters like "y", "g", or "p" the loops would bend. It was really quite easy to use. I usually just draw some lines with a pencil and erase them afterward...
Lydia: I love your videos and I have used my laser level for years when I have made posters to make sure everything was even. On your second video here's a little tip I would use to make sure the top square you are trying to space evenly with the two bottom squares comes out right. Yours turned out perfect but I'm not a fly by the seat of my pants hope it comes out right kind of gal. Take the little square that you punched out of the post it note to make the mask and place it exactly where you want your ink to end up on the card, using the level to get it straight and even. Once it's in place take the post it note mask and place it exactly over the punched out part and then just pop out the inside middle little punched out square and everything should be lined up exactly.
Wow, thanks a million for your videos, Lydia. I can't think of any tool I've ever wanted more than one to help me with precision. I'm buying the Bosch laser TODAY. Amazon has it for $20 off.
Wow, thanks a million for your videos, Lydia. I can't think of any tool I've ever wanted more than one to help me with precision. I'm buying the Bosch laser TODAY. Amazon has it for $20 off.
Thanks again,
Bahb
I'd like to go to Amazon from SCS, but I can't find the ad and the Store Directory utility is not working. Of course I can get there by directly typing in their URL, but doesn't it benefit SCS of I go there by clicking on their URL from SCS?
Scroll to the bottom of the page...and on the right is a link to amazon. Click on that, and it will take you to amazon. SCS gets the credit if you access amazon thru that link.
I cheat a bit - I compose my message on the computer, then put it in a font and size similar to my own handwriting (lucida sans is my go-to) - then use a light box so I can trace over the words onto whatever paper or cloth I want to use. Keeps me in same line and same size. I can add my own distinct flourishes or cursive joins. ( Oddly, pastel cardstock is opaque even with light box!!)
I have been doing this for years for quilt labels - on muslin backed with ironed-on freezer paper to keep it stiff.
You can even have the computer reverse the image so you can write on Iron-On transfer paper! I am TERRIBLE at writing in mirror-image!!
Wow, I had one of the laser line gizmos and found it so difficult to use that I tossed it or gave it away. Guess all the taping, etc. never occurred to me because I thought the tool would make things easier, not harder. A very light pencil mark is my go to way, especially since I need straight lines for calligraphy---and that takes 4 pencil lines per line of writing.
A stamping buddy of mine taught me an easy trick: Use a fine point disappearing ink pen (found in the quilting section) to draw lines on cardstock. The lines will disappear in less than 24 hours, and sometimes in much less time. (Naturally you will test the cardstock you're using before making your project if you need to know the exact amount of time the line will be visible.)
Cat_Woman - Blast from the Past! That tool you were talking about is/was the Creative Memories Journaltopia Writing Guide. I have it, bought it years ago, have no idea if they still sell it. But here's a scan of my box that shows the tool and using it:
That blue ruler tool with plastic loops was made by creative memories and I found this site because that is EXACTLY what I am interested in finding! If anyone know how I can find one I welcome any suggestions. Thanks.
Writing Straight in Card
