Tag: Christmas

Craft Along: Curio 2 Engraved Christmas Gnome

Craft Along: Curio 2 Engraved Christmas Gnome

  There are so many fun things to do with the new Silhouette Curio 2! Here’s a first look at engraving with the Curio 2 on metal sheets. Check out my latest Silhouette Craft Along class below for this Curio 2 engraved Christmas gnome!   

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: Christmas Peony Wreath

Craft Along: Christmas Peony Wreath

It’s Christmas in July! Background: I created this Silhouette Craft Along class to coincide with the Christmas in July sale in the Design Store. I wanted to make another paper flower flower but couldn’t find anything good and Christmas-y. Then I discovered there is such 

Winter Branch Decor – Tutorial

Winter Branch Decor – Tutorial

I’ve got a tutorial on this winter branch decor, a 3D papercraft, over on the Silhouette 101 Blog! Go check it out HERE. You’ll find step-by-step photo instructions for the whole project. Happy crafting!

Get to Know the Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder

Get to Know the Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder

My next virtual class will help you get to know the new Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder! This is a premium Michaels class, which I’ll be filming at Silhouette Headquarters on Wednesday, December 7th. Register HERE (expired). If you register for the class and pay the 

Sketched Window Christmas Cards

Sketched Window Christmas Cards

Hi friends! I’ve got a new tutorial up on the Silhouette 101 Blog. I’ll walk you step-by-step through these cute Christmas cards. There are both Print & Cut elements, along with sketched elements, so it’s completely customizable. Plus, it has some designing involved to create 

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 

Paper Poinsettia Gift Embellishments

Paper Poinsettia Gift Embellishments

Are you ready for Christmas? Add a little shiny flair to your gifts with these DIY paper poinsettia embellishments! I’ve got the full tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog. It’s an easy one!

Elaborate Paper Wreath with the Silhouette Cameo

Elaborate Paper Wreath with the Silhouette Cameo

Happy December! Are you making Christmas crafts? This elaborate paper wreath is not for the faint of heart. It’s basically all paper, with the exception of a foam wreath form, the little red berries (painted wood beads), and a lot of floral wire!   Tips 

Make Your Own Holiday Burlap Sign – Silhouette Class

Make Your Own Holiday Burlap Sign – Silhouette Class

Want to make your own holiday burlap sign? That’s exactly what I’ll teach you to do with your Silhouette machine in my next Michaels premium online class! Held December 15, 2021 @ 11 a.m. MT. Update: We decided to offer this class for free through 

Lori Whitlock Chipboard Village

Lori Whitlock Chipboard Village

I’ve been working on Christmas projects since August, and I’m not done sharing them yet! These are the chipboard houses I made for Lori Whitlock for her 2-part Silhouette class on Creating a Christmas Village. I used my Silhouette Cameo 4, but any Silhouette cutting 

All Things Silhouette Winter Workshop

All Things Silhouette Winter Workshop

Register for All Things Silhouette Winter Workshop Hey, Silhouette users! It’s time for the next All Things Silhouette event! This event is a winter workshop, meaning it’s smaller (still virtual due to the ongoing pandemic) and easier to fit into your busy holiday schedule. Register 

Paper Poinsettia Centerpiece

Paper Poinsettia Centerpiece

Christmas is right around the corner! Especially if you like to make your own Christmas decor with paper crafts and your Silhouette machine. If you do, this paper poinsettia centerpiece project is for you! I’ve posted the full tutorial over on the Silhouette blog HERE. 

Wooden Standing Deer

Wooden Standing Deer

I’m just popping in quickly today to share these Scandinavian wooden standing deer from Lia Griffith. This design is one of Lia Griffith’s monthly member designs with a tutorial available for members. While I can’t share the file or her full instructions, I will tell 

Giant 3D Snowflakes with the Cameo Pro

Giant 3D Snowflakes with the Cameo Pro

I’ve been waiting to share this project with you! With all my various Silhouette machines in their various functions and sizes, I still adore paper crafts. This tutorial is for creating giant 3D snowflakes with the new Silhouette Cameo Pro. This machine cuts 24″ wide, 

Free Silhouette Class – Cameo Pro Stuffed Winter Bear

Free Silhouette Class – Cameo Pro Stuffed Winter Bear

Add a cozy touch to your winter décor with this adorable stuffed winter bear! Learn how to take advantage of the large 24-in. mat and fabric-cutting capabilities of the Cameo Pro with me, Kelly Wayment. I’ll show how to alter this polar bear design to 

The Alta 3D Printer: Getting Started and Beyond

The Alta 3D Printer: Getting Started and Beyond

The Alta 3D Printer: Getting Started and Beyond This Saturday, November 16th, I’ll be joining Alison Lee on Craftcast.com for a live online webinar on the Silhouette Alta® 3D Printer. The Alta 3D Printer: Getting Started and Beyond is for those who are wondering what 

Silhouette Advent Calendar 2018

Silhouette Advent Calendar 2018

Can you believe Christmas is only 73 days away? I know it’s only October, but it’s amazing how fast time goes this time of year as the holidays approach. So it’s time to make a new Advent Calendar! This Advent Calendar was available only in 

Try Etching Acrylic with Silhouette Curio

Try Etching Acrylic with Silhouette Curio

I recently tried etching acrylic with my Silhouette Curio, and it was such a success I decided to make etched acrylic ornaments for all my neighbor and friend gifts this past Christmas season! I want to share with you how I did it, so I’ve 

What Can You Do With Dingbat Fonts?

What Can You Do With Dingbat Fonts?

Hi, friends! I’ve got a tutorial on the Silhouette America Blog showing how to deconstruct and recolor dingbat fonts to use with your Silhouette machine. I’ve used two Lori Whitlock dingbat fonts as my example to make gift tags, decorations, vinyl decor, and more! Check 

Dual Carriage With The Silhouette CAMEO 3 and Curio

Dual Carriage With The Silhouette CAMEO 3 and Curio

Are you curious about the dual carriage on the new Silhouette CAMEO® 3 and on Silhouette Curio™? I’ve got a tutorial on the Silhouette America blog today showing the advantages of a dual carriage, along with steps on how to use it efficiently in both 

Fabric Ornament with PixScan

Fabric Ornament with PixScan

I’m here to show you another fun way to use your PixScan™ mat. I made a fabric ornament and wanted to cut my pieces from a certain part of a scrap of fabric. The PixScan™ mat allowed me to do exactly that. Read on to 

Import PDFs into Silhouette Studio

Import PDFs into Silhouette Studio

Today I want to share these pinecone elves I made with my kids as a Christmas craft. I used a Martha Stewart PDF template available online for the mittens, hat, and shoes. Of course you know if I can use my CAMEO, I will, so 

Joy of Christmas Etched Art

Joy of Christmas Etched Art

I tried my Silhouette Curio’s etching feature for this framed Christmas art, and I love it! Etching was super easy with my Curio, the stippling/etching tool, and Silhouette’s metal etching sheets. The etching sheets are 5″ x 7″ and I wanted it in this 8″ 

Sketched Winter Card

Sketched Winter Card

Hello, Silhouette fans! I used this week’s free design to make a simple sketched winter card. We have several winter birthdays in our family, and I think this design is great for cards. I sketched the tree with its snowflakes and a sentiment on vellum,