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This tool is something everyone should have. I have fallen in love with mine.

I have to admit it sat in its package for over a month as I found it a little intimidating. I was not sure what I would do with it exactly and then I finally got it out and played with it. I quickly found that there is more to this little cutter than meets the eye.

1. I love the interchangeable blades. I love that I can just turn the dial and within seconds I have another design. The freestyle cutter along with the Freestyle Cardmaker & Decorator are safe for little hands to use as the blade is not exposed until you put it on the track and press down. It also creates a continuous cut so you don't have to worry about lining up those old deco-edged scissors anymore.
2. The circle and oval cutters are great for adding fun matting for scrapbook pages and even photo frames.
3. The mat is the best cutting mat ever!! I love that I can cut on it and cut on it and cut on it.you get the point, and it heals itself! I know this mat will last me a long time.
4. The straight cutter..where do I begin..you have a straight edge for great clean straight cuts every time. You can use it as a ruler to mark on your pages. I have even used it to line up things to go on my walls. You can actually see where you are cutting while using the Freestyle Cutter, Cardmaker or Decorator. No more guessing if you cut something the right length. It is great for making frames with card stock and patterned paper. You can cut inside the paper and now have perfect cuts. The wave side is great for adding borders to your pages and cards. You can also add a deco edge to your borders by utilizing the other blades in your card maker or decorator. Try using the wave to make the effect of water on your page. Use vellum paper, the wave track and the straight edge of the freestyle cutter. Fleck or sponge the edges with blue or white ink to give the "waves" more dimension.
5. Another thing I have recently found is that the straight track along with the Freestyle Mouse is great for cutting out fabric. I recently cut out squares to make a baby quilt for my niece. I laid out about 4 layers of fabric and cut through it with the mouse and had 4-12" X 12" squares in about 15 seconds. I was able to cut out enough squares to make her blanket in less than 15 minutes. It was great!

Click here to see a few other ideas created using the Freestyle Cutter and remember to check back often for more Moovelous ideas.

- Lynette Bullock