A few weeks ago I was contacted by Shawn Mosch from Crafty Chics
You may also know Shawn from MyCutSearch, a site I rely on to help locate images on my Cricut cartridges. She wanted to know if I would try using a new craft product called Square 1 Masterpiece in a project and write a review. I was pretty hesitant to accept the offer. Most things I see from design teams are pretty elaborate and, let's face it, I named my blog "Nothin' Fancy" for a reason!
It took me several days to decide how to use the Square 1 product. I wanted to not only showcase the material, but I also wanted to test how it cut and how easily it would transfer onto a surface.
The design I chose for my test is from the Cricut cartridge Lyrical Letters. Because the area I had to work with was relatively small, I knew it would be a wonderful test for intricate cuts. Using my Cameo and Make The Cut software, I cut the design using the settings that work well for me when I cut vinyl.
The Square 1 Masterpiece cut cleanly and weeded easily. Essentially it's an adhesive backed fabric. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the surface is. Since it's fabric, I anticipated it having a much rougher texture.
You can go here to find out all the details about the product: Square 1 Masterpiece website
This link will take you to Square 1 Masterpiece Facebook page. There you will find photos of projects and can ask questions about using their product.
Like vinyl, Square 1 is on a paper backing and can be cut with a die cutting machine. Their website says that you do not have to use transfer paper since the fabric isn't stretchy. I did use transfer paper for two reasons: 1. It helps me to position the cut out and, 2. the design I chose to cut was quite lacy and flexible. If I had cut a solid shape, I wouldn't have needed the transfer paper at all.
The Square 1 adhered easily onto the shiny surface of the charger plate. The matte finish of the Square 1 makes it really stand out on the glossy surface.
I used metallic gold Oracal 651 vinyl for the words and snowflakes. Then I embellished the tree shape with red Stickles and a pre-made red satin bow.
Make The Cut software makes it super simple to curve text. You just place a circle the size you want on your mat, type in your text and drag it into the circle. Voila`! It's there. You may want to manipulate the letters a bit depending on the font you choose.
I added snowflakes from Paper Trimmings, Accent Essentials, and Winter Lace Cricut cartridges. They were traced and cut on my Cameo with Make The Cut software.
The font I used is Lobster Two.
So, would I recommend Square 1? Yes, I definitely would. It cuts cleanly, transfers easily and the adhesive on it is repositionable, which makes it safe to use on painted walls.
You may also know Shawn from MyCutSearch, a site I rely on to help locate images on my Cricut cartridges. She wanted to know if I would try using a new craft product called Square 1 Masterpiece in a project and write a review. I was pretty hesitant to accept the offer. Most things I see from design teams are pretty elaborate and, let's face it, I named my blog "Nothin' Fancy" for a reason!
It took me several days to decide how to use the Square 1 product. I wanted to not only showcase the material, but I also wanted to test how it cut and how easily it would transfer onto a surface.
The design I chose for my test is from the Cricut cartridge Lyrical Letters. Because the area I had to work with was relatively small, I knew it would be a wonderful test for intricate cuts. Using my Cameo and Make The Cut software, I cut the design using the settings that work well for me when I cut vinyl.
The Square 1 Masterpiece cut cleanly and weeded easily. Essentially it's an adhesive backed fabric. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the surface is. Since it's fabric, I anticipated it having a much rougher texture.
You can go here to find out all the details about the product: Square 1 Masterpiece website
This link will take you to Square 1 Masterpiece Facebook page. There you will find photos of projects and can ask questions about using their product.
Like vinyl, Square 1 is on a paper backing and can be cut with a die cutting machine. Their website says that you do not have to use transfer paper since the fabric isn't stretchy. I did use transfer paper for two reasons: 1. It helps me to position the cut out and, 2. the design I chose to cut was quite lacy and flexible. If I had cut a solid shape, I wouldn't have needed the transfer paper at all.
The Square 1 adhered easily onto the shiny surface of the charger plate. The matte finish of the Square 1 makes it really stand out on the glossy surface.
I used metallic gold Oracal 651 vinyl for the words and snowflakes. Then I embellished the tree shape with red Stickles and a pre-made red satin bow.
Make The Cut software makes it super simple to curve text. You just place a circle the size you want on your mat, type in your text and drag it into the circle. Voila`! It's there. You may want to manipulate the letters a bit depending on the font you choose.
I added snowflakes from Paper Trimmings, Accent Essentials, and Winter Lace Cricut cartridges. They were traced and cut on my Cameo with Make The Cut software.
The font I used is Lobster Two.
So, would I recommend Square 1? Yes, I definitely would. It cuts cleanly, transfers easily and the adhesive on it is repositionable, which makes it safe to use on painted walls.
