Tag: Beginner

Dress up a Frame with Vinyl

Dress up a Frame with Vinyl

  Here’s my newest tutorial on the Silhouette 101 blog. It’s a simple project to dress up a frame with vinyl. I used textured translucent adhesive vinyl, but you can do this with any vinyl you’d like! All the details are in my tutorial HERE.

Stenciled Doormat Tutorial – Cameo Pro

Stenciled Doormat Tutorial – Cameo Pro

I love making giant projects with my Cameo Pro. And often, giant does not mean complicated. I’ve got a tutorial on Silhouette101.com for making a large stencil for painting this doormat using the Silhouette Cameo Pro. Any smaller machine would require you to piece things 

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!

Frosted Paper Flower Master Class

Frosted Paper Flower Master Class

I’ve got quite a few pictures to share with you today! I recently completed Lia Griffith’s Frosted Paper Flower Master Class, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut everything in class, and it was awesome. Enrollment opens HERE periodically for 

Painted Reverse Canvas Décor for Fall

Painted Reverse Canvas Décor for Fall

Here’s another fun seasonal fall craft that I’m calling painted reverse-canvas decor for fall. I used paint, adhesive vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl on a pre-stretched canvas to create this custom piece of art. Check out my step-by-step tutorial on the Silhouette Blog HERE. This 

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 

Halloween Wall Decor

Halloween Wall Decor

In this month’s blog post on Silhouette 101, I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make this cute Halloween wall decor. The design is actually for a card, but I’ve enlarged it and added some fun details to make it really stand out. I hope 

Perfectly Layered Vinyl Video Tutorial

Perfectly Layered Vinyl Video Tutorial

Perfectly Layered Vinyl Tutorial: In this video, I’ll show you how to achieve perfectly layered vinyl with your multi-colored Silhouette vinyl projects. I’ll show you how to work with any typical colored design in Silhouette Studio, then add crosshair placement guides in the software before 

Fabric Pencil Case with the Silhouette Rotary Blade

Fabric Pencil Case with the Silhouette Rotary Blade

I’ve got a tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog for making this cute fabric pencil case with the Silhouette Cameo 4 rotary blade. Check out the step-by-step tutorial HERE! This adorable design is #49875 by Carina Gardner. My instructions use the Silhouette Rotary Blade where 

Intro to Silhouette Live Class #3

Intro to Silhouette Live Class #3

I’ve got another live Intro to Silhouette online Zoom class on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. MDT. Watch and ask your questions live, or I’ll post the replay on this post once it’s available. It’s free! This is a beginner class as an 

Intro to Silhouette Live Class

Intro to Silhouette Live Class

Hey, Silhouette beginners! I’ve got a live class called “Intro to Silhouette” at Silhouette HQ tomorrow, June 17, 2021 at 11 a.m. MDT. Register here to attend live, and I’ll post the replay once it’s available. This will be a beginner class as an introduction 

Class: Cute Baby Bodysuit with Heat Transfer

Class: Cute Baby Bodysuit with Heat Transfer

How to watch: Here’s my next class with Michaels and Silhouette! Make a cute baby bodysuit with me using this design on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. It will be broadcast live via Zoom at 11 a.m. MDT (10 a.m. Pacific, 12 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. 

Stencil Art Zoom Class

Stencil Art Zoom Class

My next live online class with Silhouette and Michael’s is this Thursday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. You can register for this stencil art class here (expired). As always, if you attend live you can ask your questions so I can answer them throughout 

Virtual All Things Silhouette Conference

Virtual All Things Silhouette Conference

Have you ever attended the All Things Silhouette Conference (also known as ATS)? Before the global pandemic hit, we used to hold this conference in Peachtree City, GA, once or twice each year. The bad news is the limits on gathering have put this in-person 

Cameo 4: Exploring New Possibilities Class

Cameo 4: Exploring New Possibilities Class

I’ve got great news! I know the Silhouette Cameo 4 has been out for a while, but this is a class I’ve been trying to put out there for the past 18 months. Here is my class I’ve made with Silhouette America, Cameo 4: Exploring 

Silhouette Support Series Videos

Silhouette Support Series Videos

Check out these Silhouette Support Series Videos I’ve filmed with Silhouette America over the past several months. The videos are targeted towards beginners and those who are struggling with broad categories such as blade maintenance, cutting mats, etc.  I filmed these with Silhouette so their 

Framed Paper Succulent Class

Framed Paper Succulent Class

  My next live class with Michael’s and Silhouette America will be this framed paper succulent. I’ll be teaching the class on March 24 at 11 a.m. MST through Michael’s Community Classroom (free via Zoom). You can watch the replay HERE. Class Description: Paper plants 

Silhouette Go App – Live Demo and Q&A

Silhouette Go App – Live Demo and Q&A

The Silhouette Go™ Mobile App is now available for everyone in the the App Store and in the Google Play Store! Want to learn more about it? I filmed a live demo at Silhouette Headquarters on February 23, 2021. Watch the Recording:   These are 

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 

Sketched Card Set – Free Class

Sketched Card Set – Free Class

Happy New Year, everyone! What goals have you set for your creativity or for your creative business in 2021? If you are not using your Silhouette machine to its full potential, I’m here to help. I’ve got a new class with Michael’s and Silhouette America 

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 

Alta Class and More at All Things Silhouette

Alta Class and More at All Things Silhouette

It’s not too late to register for the Virtual All Things Silhouette Conference! My class on “The Silhouette Alta – From Designing to Printing” is recorded and all ready to be released with 12 or so others on November 7-8, 2020. Register HERE and see 

Free Class: Reverse Canvas Halloween Decor

Free Class: Reverse Canvas Halloween Decor

Are you ready for another free Silhouette class? I’ll be at Silhouette Headquarters once again for a live Zoom class with Michael’s on October 16th at 12 p.m. MST. This time we’ll be working with heat transfer, paint, and a stretched canvas to create this 

Flower Cart Box Card and September Deals

Flower Cart Box Card and September Deals

Isn’t this flower cart box card adorable? It’s one of Lori Whitlock’s designs (ID #320540), and she always designs the cutest things! Read on to find out more details about the card and the special Portrait 3 bundle deal and other discounts in September at 

Silhouette Go Mobile App Tutorial

Silhouette Go Mobile App Tutorial

Have you heard about the new Silhouette Go mobile app? I’m excited we can finally share that a new app has been released, and I’ve got a video tutorial for you below. This video shows the beta version from August 2020. Check out the features