Tag: Quick Tips

Silhouette Holiday Sale

Silhouette Holiday Sale

Holiday Sale I just want to pop in here and let you know that Silhouette America is having a winter holiday sale, which is an extension of the Black Friday deals plus a few new deals. Find Cameo 4 machines as low as $199, the 

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 

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 

New Features in Silhouette Studio v 4.3 + 4.4

New Features in Silhouette Studio v 4.3 + 4.4

Silhouette Studio v 4.4 was released today! Here are my videos for the official Silhouette YouTube channel for new features introduced in both v 4.3 and v 4.4. I’m also including videos in the list for Cameo 4 features I have not previously shared. Apologies 

My Favorite Adhesives

My Favorite Adhesives

Love paper crafts? Me too! I don’t know how many times I’ve shared this information over the years as I’ve been asked, but it’s time I put my favorite adhesives in a blog post so it’s easy to reference. I don’t have a single favorite 

Silhouette Studio Update to v 4.1.441

Silhouette Studio Update to v 4.1.441

  Hi, my friends! I just wanted to pop in and let you know the full release version of Silhouette Studio has been updated to version 4.1.441. I’ve been working with the beta versions leading up to this, and I think you’ll like the changes. 

Top 10 Things to Know About Silhouette Studio

Top 10 Things to Know About Silhouette Studio

Want to know what I think are the top 10 things to know about Silhouette Studio? Here’s the video I made for Silhouette’s YouTube channel with my top 10. Enjoy! Here’s a summary of the Top 10 Things to Know About Silhouette Studio, but you’ll 

Pop-Up Birthday Card

Pop-Up Birthday Card

I’ve made another pop-up card using Silhouette Studio version 4.1’s Pop-Up Creator! With Designer Edition and higher, you can adjust the depth of each individual letter or shape, so that’s what I did here. Here’s the video I made for Silhouette’s YouTube channel, but keep 

Using Image Effects in Silhouette Studio®

Using Image Effects in Silhouette Studio®

This is a less-known feature that’s been around a while, and I sure like having it! Watch my video tutorial below for learning how to use Image Effects on photos, patterns, and print & cut designs to recolor, brighten, add contrast, desaturate, and more.   

Nesting in Silhouette Studio®

Nesting in Silhouette Studio®

  Are you curious how to use Nesting in Silhouette Studio® version 4? I’ve got video tutorials for Nesting in both Designer Edition and Business Edition. Here’s my video tutorial (below) on using the Nesting Feature in the Designer Edition of Silhouette Studio®.   Note: 

How To Use Foil Transfer Sheets

How To Use Foil Transfer Sheets

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 

Sticky Notes in Silhouette Studio®

Sticky Notes in Silhouette Studio®

Here’s my video tutorial on using Sticky Notes in Silhouette Studio®. It’s a great way to add notes to your file that you want to remember. This is available in all editions of Silhouette Studio® starting in version 4.1. Go ahead and Pin this post!

5 Print & Cut Projects For Your Gallery Wall

5 Print & Cut Projects For Your Gallery Wall

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.

5 Tips For Joining The Silhouette Design Team

5 Tips For Joining The Silhouette Design Team

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 

Rainbow Card Set With Adhesive Cardstock

Rainbow Card Set With Adhesive Cardstock

We had a fun activity with the girls in our neighborhood this week. We decorated cookies and delivered them to several other neighbors whom we thought could use a little pick-me-up. I volunteered to make the cards. 🙂 I’ve mentioned this before (probably several times), 

Benchmark Anniversary With Gold Foil

Benchmark Anniversary With Gold Foil

My husband asked for my help with a project a few months ago, which required the use of my Silhouette CAMEO® and printable gold foil. His boss was celebrating his 40th anniversary with REI, and my husband wanted to design a metallic sticker that looked 

How To Adjust And Clean Silhouette Blades

How To Adjust And Clean Silhouette Blades

Do you know what this nifty little tool is for? I’ve put together this video for Silhouette-machine users not thoroughly acquainted with the various cutting blades, particularly for CAMEO 3 owners. Find out how to adjust and clean Silhouette blades with the various tools and 

Silhouette Blade Troubleshooting

Silhouette Blade Troubleshooting

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

Harry Potter Secret Sister Treats for Girls Camp

Harry Potter Secret Sister Treats for Girls Camp

As you may have seen in my previous post, our Girls Camp this year had a Harry Potter theme. I took that theme and ran with it to make my daughter’s and my niece’s secret sister gifts. Enter Pumpkin Juice, spell books, and Hedwig the 

Father’s Day Gift Box

Father’s Day Gift Box

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 

Free Planner Stickers

Free Planner Stickers

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!

Multi-Color Mint Stamps

Multi-Color Mint Stamps

Today I’m revisiting the Silhouette Mint machine. It’s a custom stamp maker that uses a thermal printing process to turn what you design in Mint Studio into a stamp. So very cool. The ability to make a stamp with multiple colors is even better. Because 

Fall Pumpkin Vinyl

Fall Pumpkin Vinyl

We had a pretty good garden this year, but we only got one single pumpkin. One. So I had to make it extra fancy when my husband brought it in. I added some pretty vinyl with a fall theme, cut with my trusty CAMEO, of 

3D Birthday Cake Card

3D Birthday Cake Card

I love these type of 3D cards in the Silhouette design store. They are pretty fast to cut with my CAMEO and to assemble. Most of the thought and planning (the slow part for me) is already done and included in the design. I made 

Secret Sister | Nail Polish Box

Secret Sister | Nail Polish Box

Here’s the third and final secret sister gift for Girls Camp this year. Each girl is supposed to receive her favorite treat, drink, and nail polish. This is how we are presenting the nail polish.  You can see the other secret sister gifts for 2015