Tag: Beginner

Craft Along: Embossed Vellum Card

Craft Along: Embossed Vellum Card

Learn how to make an embossed vellum card in my latest free Silhouette Craft Along class! I know many of you are curious about how to use the new Silhouette Embossing Tools released in late 2023. There are lots of ways to use them, but 

Craft Along: Crepe Paper Potted Plant

Craft Along: Crepe Paper Potted Plant

Are you ready to make this crepe paper potted plant? I’ve created a simple project for crepe paper beginners in this latest free Silhouette Craft Along online class! You can use the Silhouette Cameo 5 or Cameo 4 with a Silhouette Rotary Blade for this 

Craft Along: Hanging Snowflakes

Craft Along: Hanging Snowflakes

Have you been curious about the new Electrostatic Mat (ES Mat) that you can purchase to go with the new Silhouette Cameo 5? I’ll take some of the mystery out of the process with a fun and simple project in this Craft Along class. Let’s 

Craft Along: Pumpkin Treat Box

Craft Along: Pumpkin Treat Box

I’ve got a new Silhouette Craft Along class showing you how to make a Pumpkin Treat Box. This class uses the new Portrait 4! You can also use any older model of Portrait or any Cameo to make this easy cardstock craft. This is just 

Lia Griffith Flower Arranging Masterclass

Lia Griffith Flower Arranging Masterclass

Lia Griffith is accepting enrollments now for her newest masterclass, A Beginner’s Guide to Arranging Paper Flowers. I took this class in August, and it was a great way to take my paper flower hobby to the next level! I highly recommend it. I’m throwing 

All Things Silhouette Fall 2023

All Things Silhouette Fall 2023

I’m happy to announce the next virtual All Things Silhouette Conference is coming soon! The classes and fun begin the weekend of November 11-12, 2023.   Who Should Attend All Things Silhouette? If you own any model of Silhouette cutting machine, this conference is for 

Layered Painted Card with PixScan

Layered Painted Card with PixScan

My newest tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog shows a great project to put your Silhouette PixScan™ cutting mat to use! Hand paint watercolor blocks, then use the PixScan™ mat to cut the layers exactly where you painted the colors. It’s almost like magic! 🙂 

Quirky Mug with Color-Change Vinyl

Quirky Mug with Color-Change Vinyl

Isn’t this a fun mug? You can use your Silhouette cutting machine (any model) to make this quirky mug with color-changing vinyl. Or choose any design you like from the Silhouette Design Store! This one I made for my daughter is Design ID #378841. I’ve 

Craft Along: Paper Floral Wreath

Craft Along: Paper Floral Wreath

I’m excited to share this sweet floral project with you! This free Craft Along Silhouette Class will guide you through making a paper floral wreath. I love making a range of flowers, from realistic to colorful and charming. This project uses pattern paper, so its 

DIY Hedgehog Bookmark

DIY Hedgehog Bookmark

I’ve got a fun tutorial for this stretchy DIY hedgehog bookmark over on the Silhouette 101 blog! Check it out HERE. Not into hedgehogs and mushrooms? You can use the steps to turn your favorite design into a bookmark similar to this. Enjoy! P.S. This 

Craft Along: Dad Boutonniere

Craft Along: Dad Boutonniere

Need a charming but simple craft for Father’s Day? My Silhouette Craft Along free video class will guide you through making a Dad Boutonniere for Father’s Day!   Craft Along Video: Dad Boutonniere Here’s the video class. You can find the supply list and written 

Craft Along: Cosmos Paper Flower

Craft Along: Cosmos Paper Flower

In this free Silhouette Craft Along Class, I’ll teach you how to make a cosmos paper flower from cardstock. I try to teach something a little different with each paper flower, and this one will use a couple of new coloring techniques, plus some shaping 

Craft Along: Grad Explosion Box

Craft Along: Grad Explosion Box

It’s time for another Silhouette Craft Along video! Make a grad explosion box for the graduate in your life! This is a fun 3D paper craft to give away — full of treats or cash or gift cards or whatever! When you lift the lid, 

Craft Along: Tiny Flower Card

Craft Along: Tiny Flower Card

My next Craft Along free video class for this tiny flower card is now on Silhouette’s YouTube channel! I show you how to make these tiny flowers and attach them to a card. This is a great all-occasion card, perfect for Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, 

Craft Along: 3D Sunflower

Craft Along: 3D Sunflower

This 3D Sunflower Craft Along video is available on Silhouette’s YouTube channel! I show you how to make a simple sunflower from cardstock. The little details make a big impact on this flower. Find the supply list below the video. Craft Along: 3D Sunflower Supplies/Tools: 

Crepe Paper Flower Workshop

Crepe Paper Flower Workshop

Crepe Paper Flower Workshop I’m excited to announce I will be teaching a local crepe paper flower workshop on May 13th in Bountiful, Utah! This lisianthus stem is a perfect Mother’s Day gift to give away or treat yourself! How to Attend Space is limited, 

Craft Along: 3D Paper Poppy

Craft Along: 3D Paper Poppy

Want to make this paper poppy? My Craft Along video for this 3D Paper Poppy is available to watch! It’s an easy Silhouette project you can make with cardstock, a 15mm ball, and floral wire. I’ve listed all the supplies below, and I also explain 

Quick Spring Welcome Sign

Quick Spring Welcome Sign

As I look out my window today and watch several more inches of snow accumulate, it does not feel like spring quite yet. But I know it’s coming! Here are a couple of easy spring signs you can make with inexpensive dollar store signs, wooden 

Craft Along Videos

Craft Along Videos

Hello, friends! My latest content creation for Silhouette is a series of Craft Along Videos. These are short online project tutorials. I’m also making Silhouette Snippets, which are very-short fast-speed video projects that appear on the Silhouette YouTube channel and social media. Skip to the 

Crafter’s Guide to Cutting Machines

Crafter’s Guide to Cutting Machines

I am excited to announce the long-awaited launch of the Crafter’s Guide to Cutting Machines skills courses through Lia Griffith! I’m teaching the Silhouette course, Lia is teaching the Cricut course, and we craft together to assemble the projects! Read all the details on this 

Print & Cut Fish Valentines to Share

Print & Cut Fish Valentines to Share

Need some valentine inspiration for the kiddos?  Check out my tutorial on the Silhouette Blog for a step-by-step tutorial for creating these easy Print & Cut valentine stickers from scratch! And if you need a matching valentine collection box, try this cute fish tank! Here’s 

Using the Silhouette Go Mobile App to Create Storage Labels

Using the Silhouette Go Mobile App to Create Storage Labels

Are you familiar with the Silhouette Go™ mobile app? I’m teaching a premium Michaels class on Wednesday, January 25th, using the Silhouette Go™ app! Register here. This is a basic, easy-breezy app that’s great for cutting when you don’t want to lug your laptop or 

All Things Silhouette Virtual Conference

All Things Silhouette Virtual Conference

It’s coming! The next virtual All Things Silhouette Conference will be February 24-26, 2023. Read the details here and register before January 13th for early bird pricing! The All Things Silhouette (ATS) Conference is an awesome weekend with classes by industry experts who teach you 

Enrollment Open – Crepe Paper Master Class

Enrollment Open – Crepe Paper Master Class

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love making crepe paper flowers. Once I discovered Lia Griffith, and especially once I started having my Cameo 4 do a lot of the cutting for me, I have loved diving into my crepe 

Sketched Holiday Nametag – Free Online Class

Sketched Holiday Nametag – Free Online Class

I’ve got a fun free Silhouette class for you through Michaels and Silhouette America! This is an easy sketched holiday nametag project that you can make multiples of to dress up your holiday table. Join me via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 1pm