Month: July 2012

Tutorial:  Opening a PDF file in Silhouette Studio (for Windows)

Tutorial: Opening a PDF file in Silhouette Studio (for Windows)

Update 02-08-2016: As with most software tutorials, they become outdated as new technology and updates come along. The tutorial below was written in 2012 using Silhouette Studio version 2. If you have Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (version 3 and up), please see this alternative video 

Make a Scalloped Oval using Text to Path in Silhouette Studio

Make a Scalloped Oval using Text to Path in Silhouette Studio

I posted this tutorial months ago in the Silhouette Plus forum, but I guess I never posted it here on my blog. Now I’ve made a video tutorial, and the written instructions follow below.   1. Make an oval. 2. Make a text box with 

Silhouette Studio Tutorial:  Adding Custom Media Settings

Silhouette Studio Tutorial: Adding Custom Media Settings

Note: This post was originally written in July 2012 for adding custom media settings in Silhouette Studio. The screen shots still apply to the Legacy version 2 of Silhouette Studio, and have changed only slightly for version 3. The process is still about the same 

Quick CD Cases to Share

Quick CD Cases to Share

How about a freebie today?  I made some CDs for my Silhouette Basics students at Heartland Paper and needed something to put them in.  I have a lot of paper, so I decided to make my own CD cases.  There are plenty of CD templates 

Festive Themed Fabric Flower Clips

Festive Themed Fabric Flower Clips

I made these flower hair clips very quickly for my girls the night before our 4th of July celebrations. I used the Contact-paper method to avoid getting out the iron for interfacing, and I used the pattern I provided on this Fabric Frenzy post. No 

I’m Your Biggest Fan

I’m Your Biggest Fan

Do you know what one of my favorite things about the Silhouette machine is? I can take any idea out there on the web and quickly turn it into a great cut file. This little fan was so easy, thanks to Pinterest and to Paper 

Local Scrapbook Store Party

Local Scrapbook Store Party

For my fellow Utah friends (especially in Davis County), I want to make you aware of a fun event coming up this weekend.  The Scrapbook Outlet in Woods Cross, Utah, is having a Pinterest Party on Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

Silhouette Online Live was a Success!

Silhouette Online Live was a Success!

I felt like yesterday’s live online classes were a success! The system seemed to work well for most people, and I’m already getting great feedback. This will take a little tweaking to make it enjoyable and practical for everyone, so I appreciate your patience and 

Silhouette Online Class Test Run

Silhouette Online Class Test Run

By popular demand, I’m trying out a new class format. I won’t be giving up teaching local Silhouette classes, but I can’t reach as many people as I’d like to unless I expand online. So this Friday, July 6th, I’ll be broadcasting a live webinar