SCAL is it worth it?!?!

[hsembrick]

Well, after seeing some of the wonderful SVG files that some of you have done I am seriously considering getting SCAL. I am in love with all of the signs, characters, rides etc and really would like to have them for my scrapbooking. But first I have a few questions. . . . . . . . .

1) Is there another program that I will have to learn besides SCAL? If so, is it hard to learn and will I have to purchase it?

2) Are most Disney SVG files free to download or do I need to purchase them?

3) Is it really worth it if I already have a gypsy plus many of the Disney carts?

4) Would you buy MTC or SCAL and why?

5) Where can I learn more about these products before I buy?

TIA

 

[morgansmom2000]

It's 100% worth it. I use SCAL so I'm partial to it, but I think MTC is pretty similar.

I know some people use Inkscape to make and edit SVGs, but with the latest version of SCAL (2), you don't need to do that. You can trace and edit right in the program.

Free SVGs are out there in abundance. I doubt there are many (any?) sites that would charge for Disney ones, since they are licensed.

This is my favorite spot for free (and pay!) files, and they have loads of easy to follow tutorials, SVGCuts

Here are some items I've made using SCAL.

Invitations to my daughter's 10th birthday party.

The title and coke bottle were made in SCAL.

The hat was made in SCAL.

The teapot here is from SCAL, along with the letter T:

This is from a file I bought at SVGcuts.com:

There is a way to trace jpgs and pngs in SCAL, if you PM me your email address, I can send you some instructions.

 

[Reddy]

yes it is worth it
2 font carts pays for it - how many free true type font are on the net?? - lets talk shadows - how many font carts have 3 or more shadows??
Lots of free files too - mine are free but if you insist tip someone at Disney
I haven't used MTC so I can't compare but cleversomeday did a graph
do you need to learn another program - that depends on you - how crazy are you, if you are as crazy as me then yes - go here for great links

 

[Reddy]

yea!!! I can now post links
mine
mardenz
mardenz has a few that she charges for but Disney is all free

 

[hsembrick]

Ok, I think you ladies have talked me into it. Now on to the next question.....

Where should I buy it from and who has it the cheapest?

 

[jacksmomma]

yea!!! I can now post links
mine
mardenz
mardenz has a few that she charges for but Disney is all free

Okay...seriously...I am drooling at all of your Mickey's from around Epcot!!! They are fantastic! SCAL is now on my list!

 

[FoundMyPrince]

Ok, I think you ladies have talked me into it. Now on to the next question.....

Where should I buy it from and who has it the cheapest?

I just bought the program last week. I purchased from : scrappingtable.com -- it was the best price I could find.

 

[FoundMyPrince]

yea!!! I can now post links
mine
mardenz
mardenz has a few that she charges for but Disney is all free

Reddy - You have one incredible blog. I look forward to using your SVG files for our upcoming trip.

 

[Reddy]

Thanks for the wonderful comments on by blog
I use mainly coloring book pages but lately I have been using Disney pins (tracing them with the beizer tool in inkscape)
I do kinda take spells on posting or when I'm not working (like now) then I do alot (start back to work on the 18 so you'll see less of me ;( )

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

yea!!! I can now post links
mine
mardenz
mardenz has a few that she charges for but Disney is all free

WOW!!!! You are really talented! I love your files, beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.