Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
This is my most-recent free Michaels/Silhouette class! It was live on Zoom on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MDT (12 p.m. CDT). We’re creating a stenciled lotus card! REGISTER HERE (ended) on the Michaels website. Missed the class or want to watch …
It’s been a while, but I’m back with Michaels and Silhouette for a free online class. We’re making this cute customized zipper pouch! It’s on Monday, July 15th at 1pm MDT. Here is the replay. Find class details and the supply list below the …
I’ve got a new Silhouette Craft Along class showing you how to make a Pumpkin Treat Box. This class uses the new Portrait 4! You can also use any older model of Portrait or any Cameo to make this easy cardstock craft. This is just …
I’m happy to announce the next virtual All Things Silhouette Conference is coming soon! The classes and fun begin the weekend of November 11-12, 2023. Who Should Attend All Things Silhouette? If you own any model of Silhouette cutting machine, this conference is for …
Have you heard? Silhouette has released new machines! If you follow me on social media, you know I recently attended Silhouette Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii. I attended as part of the Silhouette America Staff to show off and share the new cutting machines to attendees. …
My newest tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog shows a great project to put your Silhouette PixScan™ cutting mat to use! Hand paint watercolor blocks, then use the PixScan™ mat to cut the layers exactly where you painted the colors. It’s almost like magic! 
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Isn’t this a fun mug? You can use your Silhouette cutting machine (any model) to make this quirky mug with color-changing vinyl. Or choose any design you like from the Silhouette Design Store! This one I made for my daughter is Design ID #378841. I’ve …
I’ve got a fun tutorial for this stretchy DIY hedgehog bookmark over on the Silhouette 101 blog! Check it out HERE. Not into hedgehogs and mushrooms? You can use the steps to turn your favorite design into a bookmark similar to this. Enjoy! P.S. This …
Need a charming but simple craft for Father’s Day? My Silhouette Craft Along free video class will guide you through making a Dad Boutonniere for Father’s Day! Craft Along Video: Dad Boutonniere Here’s the video class. You can find the supply list and written …
In this free Silhouette Craft Along Class, I’ll teach you how to make a cosmos paper flower from cardstock. I try to teach something a little different with each paper flower, and this one will use a couple of new coloring techniques, plus some shaping …
My next Craft Along free video class for this tiny flower card is now on Silhouette’s YouTube channel! I show you how to make these tiny flowers and attach them to a card. This is a great all-occasion card, perfect for Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, …
Want to make this paper poppy? My Craft Along video for this 3D Paper Poppy is available to watch! It’s an easy Silhouette project you can make with cardstock, a 15mm ball, and floral wire. I’ve listed all the supplies below, and I also explain …
As I look out my window today and watch several more inches of snow accumulate, it does not feel like spring quite yet. But I know it’s coming! Here are a couple of easy spring signs you can make with inexpensive dollar store signs, wooden …
Hello, friends! My latest content creation for Silhouette is a series of Craft Along Videos. These are short online project tutorials. I’m also making Silhouette Snippets, which are very-short fast-speed video projects that appear on the Silhouette YouTube channel and social media. Skip to the …
Need some valentine inspiration for the kiddos? Check out my tutorial on the Silhouette Blog for a step-by-step tutorial for creating these easy Print & Cut valentine stickers from scratch! And if you need a matching valentine collection box, try this cute fish tank! Here’s …
Are you familiar with the Silhouette Go™ mobile app? I’m teaching a premium Michaels class on Wednesday, January 25th, using the Silhouette Go™ app! Register here. This is a basic, easy-breezy app that’s great for cutting when you don’t want to lug your laptop or …
I’ve got a tutorial on this winter branch decor, a 3D papercraft, over on the Silhouette 101 Blog! Go check it out HERE. You’ll find step-by-step photo instructions for the whole project. Happy crafting!
I’ve got a fun free Silhouette class for you through Michaels and Silhouette America! This is an easy sketched holiday nametag project that you can make multiples of to dress up your holiday table. Join me via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 1pm …
How would you like to embellish a cute wooden house with fall paper leaves? Try this easy Silhouette project for your fall decor! Find this tutorial HERE on the Silhouette 101 Blog.
My premium Michaels class on October 19, 2022, will be focused on learning design skills in Silhouette Studio. I use this program for designing all the time! There are some key things to know that you’ll use repeatedly as you design your own files. REGISTER …
Tomorrow! I’ve got a Michaels premium Silhouette class on September 14th at 1pm MT. This is a deep dive into text and fonts in Silhouette Studio. Register here ($15 fee) to gain access to the live class and to receive a recording of the class …
I’ve got a fun back-to-school project to share with you! Well, really you can use this Silhouette tutorial to customize any T-shirt with a dingbat font. Check it out on the Silhouette 101 Blog here.
After a VERY long time because of pandemic disruptions, I’m finally teaching at an in-person event again! This Create Better Workshop is going to be held in Atlanta, GA, on September 9th & 10th, 2022. This conference is hosted by Marjorie DiFiore of Atlanta Stylish …
Print & Cut is one of the best features of any Silhouette machine! My next premium Michaels online class will be all about Print & Cut. Register here to attend live online at 1pm MDT on Thursday, July 28, 2022. We’ll go over this topic …
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 …
