Inkscape has done it again! They’ve come out with a new enhancement in version 0.47 that’s an answer to most scrapbookers’ number one Wish List item. It’s a SUPER easy way to design swirls and flourishes that match those you see for sale in the stores. I downloaded the beta version and tested it myself and it’s just so much fun to play with!!! This, in combination with the ability to export from Inkscape as .eps and import into KNK Studio, KNK Studio GE, or Design Master to cut your designs, makes this the best solution for those wanting this capability. Watch this video produced by a guy who calls himself “Heathenex” and see how it works.
Note that because 0.47 is a beta release, you may wish to wait until it’s considered a stable version before downloading. That’s entirely up to you. Since I only use Inkscape for specialty cases like this, I went ahead and tested it out. I had no problems with using this feature and exporting/importing for cutting to my KNK. The beta versions of Inkscape are available from:
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Sandy, I clicked on your link to get the Inkscape beta version and got a list of files. I don’t know which to download. Can you help me please?
Doreen M
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You bet… I’m getting ready to upload some quickie videos that show you each step in making this work.
I love FLOURISHES! They make things so Pretty! Enjoy!
Chris
Any chance of doing this in KNK GE with out using Inkscape, I really dont want to go back to that.
Sharon
There just isn’t anything like this yet in KNK Studio. You can kind of create similar things but not with this much ease. Watch the videos… it’s really no big deal to download one of these Beta Inkscape files and just unzip and start using it. The swirls and flourishes export/import into KNK Studio easily and then you can do most of your designing within it.