Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
Paper succulents that won’t die? Yes, please! I’ve got a full tutorial for this paper succulent project over on the Silhouette America Blog. Click HERE to go to the tutorial. It includes my methods for shading, shaping, and assembling paper leaves and petals.
I am making the cutest valentines this year for my kids’ classroom parties! This is my last year with multiple kids in grade school, so I’m still keeping it on the simple side for 60-ish handmade valentines. My printer and Silhouette CAMEO® are doing most …
Have you tried Silhouette’s foil transfer sheets yet? I found a new way to use them. I call this technique “print & foil”, and it uses registration marks to print & cut a design and also add foil accents to the design. Pretty cool, huh? …
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 …
Have you tried the new Silhouette Studio feature of “Object on Path?” It’s so cool! You can take any design, not just text, and drag it to a path to create new and interesting designs. I’ve got a tutorial over on the Silhouette America blog. …
Hiya, friends! This is by far my favorite product released by Silhouette America this year. I’m sharing a tutorial over on the Silhouette Blog today on how to use these foil transfer sheets.* It’s really as simple as using pressure, but if you want to …
I’ve got a fun new project you can try with Silhouette printable duct tape. You’ll find the full tutorial over on the Silhouette America Blog. Let me know what you think! Save Save
Silhouette product-release day is here! As many of you know, I was invited to Silhouette Summit in Hawaii again this past May, so I got to see nearly all of these in person. Here is a breakdown of the new products and some photos I …
Hi, friends! Are you ready for a super-fun Curio project? This tutorial shows you how to create your own DIY embossed key chains with Silhouette leatherette. (My post originally appeared on the Silhouette Blog.) If you’re new to Silhouette Curio™, you may want to start …
Hi friends! Today on the Silhouette Blog I’ve got a post about this picnic party I created with my Silhouette Portrait®. Yup, not the CAMEO, but the Portrait! It was a fun challenge to make some fun 3D crafts using the smaller but more portable …
I’ve got a new post on the Silhouette America blog, showcasing five print & cut projects with varying degrees of embellishment that can be framed and used for a gallery wall. Check it out here.
Is it Black Friday already? Nope, but I do have an insider deal as one of my followers if you’ve been thinking about getting a new Silhouette CAMEO® 3. From now until April 15th you can use my special code TIME2 to get the CAMEO …
Have you heard about the new Silhouette ModelMaker™ software? Silhouette just released it to the general public for purchase last month, and I’m here to share some more information about it. Edit 7/6/2021: The ModelMaker software is no longer available to purchase or download. It …
Did you hear? I’ll be joining the Silhouette America Design Team for a 5th term! When the calls have gone out the past couple of years, as a repeat member I’ve been asked for suggestions on what people can do to stand out and get …
Have you seen the new products coming out from Silhouette America? I’ve got a design-team blog post and tutorial about how to use adhesive cork sheets over on the Silhouette Blog. Let me know if you have any questions! See my other project using these …
How about another Silhouette Curio™ metal stippling tutorial today? I made a project to highlight my one inspirational word for 2017. You can find the full tutorial on the Silhouette America Blog HERE. I’ve also got a couple of other ways I created this word …
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 …
Do I have any intimidated or overwhelmed Silhouette Curio™ users out there? I’ve written this Getting Started with Silhouette Curio tutorial for beginners so you know all the basics about the base, platforms, how to load and unload, etc. This post first appeared on the …
How about a little help with blade troubleshooting? I’ve got some great tips on the Silhouette America blog today. Go check it out HERE. 🙂 Save Save Save Save
Have you missed me? The Silhouette America blog is back up and running and more beautiful than ever! My post there today talks all about the test-cut feature of the Silhouette machines, including why you need it and how to use it. Go check it …
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 …
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 …
