Craft Edge

Is there a way to cut a word out all together instead of each letter?
I am trying to make "Thank You" cards, but am trying to figure out a way to do it without having to glue each individual letter on to my card. Hope that makes sense...

You type your word then nudge each letter where they touch. Hit the weld button. Then you can check the preview button and see if your lines disappear between the letters where they touch, If they do your good to go. if not nudge a wee bit more.

Thank you!