Coluzzle

[dreams91]

Can you use the coluzzle template & cutter without the mat? Or does the mat help?

 

[TinkerKat]

Cherie, Love the picture!
In answer to your question, no. If you try to use it without the mat or on a selfhealing mat, it will tear your paper!

I have the 8x11 mat and a bigger one I think 11x14. (I ordered them from crazy scraps) They are so inexpensive, you may as well do it right! I bought a couple of coluzzle on a whim (50% off) and have enjoyed using them for something "different".
Have fun! Kathy

 

[dreams91]

Thanks for the compliment.

Okay, so that makes sense. I wondered why I wasn't getting my coluzzle to work correctly...I'll get the mat. Thanks!!!

 

[dizney-cruiser]

i wish you had posted this question last week - i learned the hard way!! you definately need the mat!!

 

[RealMickeysGirl]

It also makes it very easy to cut your templates if you don't use the mat. I couldn't find my mat the other day and tried using my templates on top of scrap catalogs - I usually have a pile of old catalogs to use when I am stamping or scrapping to catch overstamps (like when making backgrounds for cards that are covered with stamped patterns).
I tried usinging the templates on top of one of these old catalogs and I kept slipping and cutting into the plastic of the template. I am hoping that I haven't ruined the template but I don't want to try again until I find my mat or get a new one.

 

[Disney Hot Mama]

I love my Coluzzle! I usually use a 40% off from the local craft store to purchase additional pieces. The letters are great and I use the squares, ovals and circles all the time.

 

[Sandy22]

Cherie - that is a great picture!

Like everyone else has said, you really need to used the mat. But you can use the cutter without the templates. I use it with a ruler to make straight line cuts.

 

[dreams91]

It also makes it very easy to cut your templates if you don't use the mat. I couldn't find my mat the other day and tried using my templates on top of scrap catalogs - I usually have a pile of old catalogs to use when I am stamping or scrapping to catch overstamps (like when making backgrounds for cards that are covered with stamped patterns).
I tried usinging the templates on top of one of these old catalogs and I kept slipping and cutting into the plastic of the template. I am hoping that I haven't ruined the template but I don't want to try again until I find my mat or get a new one.

That was the problem I was having. Then I thought...(big lightbulb moment), hmm...maybe you NEED the mat? Glad I found out...I may need a new template now too.....