How to scale one part of object

[oksanad9568011]

I've got this object I want to scale down only on the right side to fit the artbounds but if I do that it becomes distorted. I can't scale the whole things down by pressing shift because it will make the object smaller. Does anyone have any sollution to this problem? Please feel free to share.

[Monika Gause]

I don't think I understand what exactly in this image you want to scale in which way.

You know that you can select single points and then move them? Or scale them.

[oksanad9568011]

You see how on the right the two shapes overlapping each other are way beyond the artwork? I want to bring them to the edge of the artwork (on the right) without changing their shape and size. I tried adjusting single points manually but I need the shapes to look exactly how they are now. I'm designing packaging for a cake, I'd already created the design for the front of the cake box (it's wider that its side), so I need to transfer exact same design for the side of the box. See the photo

I just hope there's an easy way to do that. 

[Monika Gause]

WHen objects overlap the artboard, it actually does not matter a lot. So you could just leave it like that.

Option 2: make a clipping mask. This would even allow for changes, just incase you change your mind (or your client)

Option 3: use the pathfinder. Create a large rectangle that covers those parts you want gone. Make a copy of it. Select the rectangle and shape one and in the pathfinder panel: Subtract (2. button in the top row)

Then paste in front and select the rectangle and the second shape and siubtract again.

[oksanad9568011]

thanks a lot, will try it!

[Monika Gause]

You're welcome!

BTW: here's how to use clipping masks https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/clipping-masks.html