Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
HOW Registration is open this month for the next session of Lia Griffith’s Crepe Paper Master Class! If you are an annual member of LiaGriffith.com, you can register for free HERE until January 31, 2022. If you are interested in this crepe paper online course …
Happy New Year, everyone! We are off and running with my next premium online class through Michaels and Silhouette. This month’s class is a paper hanging hearts project that can be used as a wall hanging or a mobile. You can register for $15 here …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
I love making creative things for a part-time job! I will admit that some projects and classes are more appealing than others, but when a sugar skull with flowers was suggested, I dropped everything non-essential and whipped up this project! We like Day of …
My next premium online class with Michaels is open for registration! Just in time for U.S. Thanksgiving, I’ll show how to make this decorative cutting board with vinyl on wood. This is a pretty popular use for vinyl, so I’ll be sharing all kinds …
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 …
My next live online Michaels class is October 27th at 11 a.m. MDT, and I’m really excited about this one! Silhouette paper crafts are my favorite, and I’ll show you how to make a beautiful fall wreath. You can go with the Halloween option or …
Where are my Silhouette Cameo Pro users? I’ve put a new tutorial for a giant papercraft on the Silhouette blog. This time it’s a 3D Pickup Truck for Fall, filled with cute little papercraft pumpkins. This was a fun project to make, and I hope …
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 …
I love using my Cameo Pro for giant 3D paper crafts! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create these giant 3D stars from colored poster board for your patriotic décor. To make stars this large (approximately 21 inches across), you will need to …
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 …
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 …
I’m a firm believer in continually learning, so that’s why I took Lia Griffith’s original Crepe Paper Master Class earlier this year. I want to share my experience with Lia Griffith’s Master Class and encourage you to become an annual member on LiaGriffith.com so you …
I’m sharing a tutorial for this easy framed printable art on the Silhouette 101 Blog. The curved text is optional if you want to keep it reeeally easy, but I’ve broken this project down step-by-step for anyone using Silhouette Studio and a Silhouette machine. You’ll …
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 …
Hi friends! I’ve got a new tutorial for you on the Silhouette Blog for this wooden clock decor. I made this (non-functioning) clock with layers of thin adhesive wood sheets and thin chipboard. I even cut it on my trusty little Silhouette Portrait, so know …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
