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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Getting Started with Inkscape<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nInkscape is a powerful, free, vector graphics editor. I love using Inkscape because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- It is 100% free to use. You simply download the software on your computer and you can use it as often as you\u2019d like totally free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inkscape is super powerful for designing PNG and SVG files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It is also very beginner friendly. Check out this tutorial on how to download and set up Inkscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Importing the lace for your design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re going to be using existing transparent lace SVG files for this tutorial. Using an existing file is just easier since you don\u2019t have to create the lace and using an SVG file gives us complete control over the look of the final design. You can get your lace SVG from anywhere you\u2019d like but it is VERY IMPORTANT that the file is in SVG format and that it is a seamless file.\u00a0 Here is the exact file<\/a> I used in the video tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Importing the shape you want to fill with lace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nYou can really use any shape or text you want for this lace effect. In the tutorial I just used a shamrock<\/a>, a scalloped heart<\/a>, a bunny<\/a> and simple text so you can easily see how it all works. Again, it is important that whatever you\u2019re filling with the lace effect is in SVG format.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Importing the lace for your design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re going to be using existing transparent lace SVG files for this tutorial. Using an existing file is just easier since you don\u2019t have to create the lace and using an SVG file gives us complete control over the look of the final design. You can get your lace SVG from anywhere you\u2019d like but it is VERY IMPORTANT that the file is in SVG format and that it is a seamless file.\u00a0 Here is the exact file<\/a> I used in the video tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can really use any shape or text you want for this lace effect. In the tutorial I just used a shamrock<\/a>, a scalloped heart<\/a>, a bunny<\/a> and simple text so you can easily see how it all works. Again, it is important that whatever you\u2019re filling with the lace effect is in SVG format.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Importing the shape you want to fill with lace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n