Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
I’ve got the perfect small gift for my husband this year for Father’s Day, but just wrapping it was too boring. I used this Hawaiian-style shirt gift box to hold the present. (I’ll add a little bit of candy, too.) I chose to go with …
Big News: Silhouette Summit I have been so excited about this for MONTHS! I’ve been invited to attend Silhouette Summit 2016 in Honolulu, Hawaii! The clock is ticking down, and it’s only a matter of days away! (May 20-21) I truly think I am Silhouette’s …
I Will Not Comply T-Shirt I made this T-shirt for my niece whose mother complains she is a bit…um…non-compliant. I used my Silhouette CAMEO to cut the phrase out of gold and black glitter heat transfer material. A tutorial follows for how to keep the …
My latest tutorial on the Silhouette Blog shows how to use the Emboss Effect with the Silhouette Curio for various applications. Originally this etched metal art was published on the Silhouette blog, but now the full tutorial is below. Hello, my fellow Curio users …
Twin Onesies I saw this idea for twin onesies years ago and Pinned it on a Pinterest board, hoping someone I know would have twins just so I could make this project. This is one of those projects where I chuckled to myself the entire …
Hi there! I’m guest posting over on CuttingforBusiness.com today with a post sharing 10 Things You Can Make with a Silhouette Curio — but not a Silhouette CAMEO. Go check it out! 🙂
Hi, friends! I’ve got a new Silhouette Curio project for you today: a scratchboard airplane. I’ve scoured the craft stores for thick and unique materials to use in my Curio, and I love this piece I made with scratchboard. This scratchboard intrigued me, as I …
Hello, all! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? My part-time job has felt more like a full-time job with the busy U.S. tax season, and the All Things Silhouette Conference has taken up a lot of my time recently as well. (More on that in …
Hey, Curio fans! Here’s a new tutorial up for a multi-color stipple project with the Silhouette Curio. (Originally posted on the Silhouette America blog.) Happy Spring! (Or happy fall to my southern-hemisphere friends.) Either way, both seasons often mean it’s time to keep an …
Today I’m on the Silhouette America blog, sharing this project I made using the free design of the week, along with tips for cutting intricate shapes. Check out my tutorial HERE. I couldn’t decide my favorite color, and didn’t want to overload the other post, …
How about a colorful, custom-made, Silhouette Mint stamp tutorial today? I’m sharing all my tips for a successful Mint stamp with multiple colors over on the Silhouette America blog. Go check it out here: Multi-Color Mint Stamp You can find more of my Mint projects …
It’s that time, again! Silhouette has announced their newest design team for 2016-2017, and I’m thrilled to be on it for a fourth round. It’s the largest group we’ve had yet, so there should be some excellent variety and Silhouette instruction coming your way. I’ve …
I’m doing a little 10-minute presentation tomorrow at our LDS Stake Relief Society conference. The theme is “Delight On the Sabbath,” so I chose to share a kids’ church bag idea. I’ve created a free design with the LDS 2016 Primary theme that can be …
I love how this metal etch project turned out on this black metal sheet! In case you missed my original post on the Silhouette Blog, I’ve got a step-by-step tutorial for metal etching with the Silhouette Curio here. Read on! Here is what you’ll need …
Over on the Silhouette America blog I’ve got a fun little project to share with you. I used clear and white sticker paper to create little happy note cards in a jiffy! The tutorial covers print and cut, the Modify: Crop tool, and tips for using …
Tutorial time! I added vinyl to this 16×20 canvas art panel with the help of my Silhouette vinyl roll feeder and my CAMEO. Here is my full vinyl tutorial with tips for using the roll feeder and for applying large vinyl designs (originally posted …
I’m still working my way through every feature the Silhouette Curio offers, and on the Silhouette America blog I’ve shared a tutorial for creating stippled metal art. In case you missed it, here’s the full tutorial: Supplies and Tools needed for this project …
This is Silhouette’s free design of the week! A sweet baby girl carousel card. I’ve got more details and photos of this project over on the Silhouette America blog. Go grab this card kit for free before 1/26/16 and take a look at my tutorial …
Have you tried the Silhouette deep cut blade yet? Today I want to share with you how to use this special blade. I added a glitter foam balloon to this card for my little friend’s birthday, and I think she’s really going to like it. …
Registration is open and spots are quickly filling up for the All Things Silhouette Conference this April 2-3. If you love all things Silhouette (like me!) this will be a great opportunity to choose 7-8 classes to learn new skills or improve on your existing …
Hello, and happy new year! I’ve got another Silhouette Mint machine tutorial up on the Silhouette America blog today that shows how I created these “property of” stamps for my kids. I discuss some of the Mint Studio software features, along with step-by-step instructions for …
This week’s free design by Silhouette America is a set of New Year’s planner stickers. Have you grabbed them yet? I’m sharing how I used them over on the Silhouette blog today. Go check it out!
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 …
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 …
Hello! I’ve got a few Silhouette PixScan tutorials you may have already read, and today I’m adding to the list. I love this specialized mat because it can do quite a few things my CAMEO can’t do on its own. Here’s my tutorial for using …
