Abstract: A cutting template for use in cutting a geometric shape or pattern, such as an oval, of any size, into or out of a selected medium. A preferred embodiment configured according to the invention includes a transparent or translucent sheet with two or more grooves therein that generally define a selected geometric pattern, and additional grooves in the sheet define one or more similar patterns that differ in size, with the several different size patterns being arranged in a nested relationship. The grooves serve as guide channels for a cutting instrument that extends directly through the channels into cutting relation with an underlying medium, thereby eliminating any need for separately tracing the desired pattern onto the medium. Different embodiments of the invention have sets of grooves which define different shapes.

Abstract: A cutting template for use in cutting a geometric shape or pattern, such as an oval, of any size, into or out of a selected medium. A preferred embodiment configured according to the invention includes a transparent or translucent sheet with two or more grooves therein that generally define a selected geometric pattern, and additional grooves in the sheet define one or more similar patterns that differ in size, with the several different size patterns being arranged in a nested relationship. The grooves serve as guide channels for a cutting instrument that extends directly through the channels into cutting relation with an underlying medium, thereby eliminating any need for separately tracing the desired pattern onto the medium. Different embodiments of the invention have sets of grooves which define different shapes.

Abstract: A novel method of manufacturing collage puzzle pieces comprising the steps of: (a) providing a template in sheet form having a plurality of channels in the form of line perforations so as to define a plurality of puzzle pieces patterns, the channels being interrupted at selected locations so that at least one portion of each puzzle piece pattern is connected to at least one adjacent puzzle piece pattern; (b) mounting at least one selected graphic art object on an adhesive-coated substrate so as to form a workpiece; (c) assembling the workpiece and the template so that the template overlies the at least one graphic art object; (d) drawing a cutting blade along the full length of each channel defining a selected puzzle piece pattern so as to cut the underlying workpiece along lines conforming to the shape and location of the selected puzzle piece pattern, whereby to form a connected puzzle piece in the workpiece; (e) separating the template from the workpiece; (f) severing the connected puzzle piece from the wo