Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
If you love miniature paper crafts as much as I do, you should add this miniature island scene to your must-make list! I used my Silhouette Cameo with some cardstock and a Dollar Tree cloche dome to create this cute little island scene. Check out …
I’ve got two more virtual classes coming up in June with Michaels and Silhouette America! Class #1: Why Silhouette? This is a free beginner class for new Silhouette users that will cover Silhouette basics, from choosing your first machine to navigating the Silhouette Studio software, …
Hey, paper flower lovers! Lia Griffith’s next “Beginner’s Guide to Frosted Paper Flowers” masterclass begins May 2, 2022. Enrollment is open right now for annual members of LiaGriffith.com but you can only enroll through the end of this month (April 30). The frosted paper class …
I’ve got an easy tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog for this pretty floral shadow box display. This paper flower can be made with the Silhouette Cameo or Portrait. Check it out here!
My next live online premium Michaels class is on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 1pm MST. Register here ($15 fee). Description: Create your own charming spring birdhouse décor with foil cardstock and your Silhouette machine. In this Premium class, I will guide you through the …
Daisy Crazy I love making paper flowers. I always have. You’ll find plenty of paper flower projects here on my blog over the years. Today, I want to share some details with you about my latest project. I went a little “daisy crazy” by making …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Make + Design Podcast Who enjoys listening to podcasts? I must admit I have a few favorites. I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Carina Gardner’s new podcast, “Make and Design.” Carina created this podcast for makers, designers, and other creatives. Episode …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Welcome to my version of a Harry Potter birthday party, pandemic style. There is no shortage of Harry Potter birthday party ideas out there, so most of the ideas I got from other sources. A few things are uniquely mine. Pandemic Alterations In the …
I’m excited to share that I have a class on Craftcast.com that’s all about creating crepe paper flowers! This was recorded live May 16th, 2020, but you can still purchase the class here: Creating Crepe Paper Flowers. I show you step-by-step how to …
