Lots of great Black Friday sales happening!If you are in need of some supplies to use with your Silhouette check out the fullBlack Friday landing page HERE or at the top of the blog. I don't want you to miss out on these great savings to stock up if you need it! Affiliate links may… Continue reading Black Friday Sales continue…..
It's that time of year - Black Friday sales and as a Silhouette Elite Affiliate that means I get to bring you the specials a bit early. Starting today, Tuesday at 8 am MST, the Silhouette Black Friday sale goes live when you enter my code SILSECRETS at checkout.Sale ends on December 7th, but don't… Continue reading Silhouette Black Friday Elite sale – code SILSECRETS
This week I released 2 new classes on my Teachable site.A Silhouette print & cut class and a Curio metal etching placement class! Here are the details of each class: Silhouette Print and Cut - Basics to Design Files to Troubleshooting Join me in 2+ hours of video course that covers Silhouette Print & Cut… Continue reading Silhouette Classes – 2 new classes released!!!
Yes, you read that right. Gunpowder wood-burning! I was first introduced to this technique by my friend Kat G. last year when she submitted it for a class at the All Things Silhouette Conference. Once I told my husband about it we started looking into it a little bit more and found there are many… Continue reading Wood-burning with Gunpowder & Silhouette
So now the new Cameo Pro has been released and I know many of you have been waiting on this! Now what? With the release news of this new 24” cutting machine, I have a few tips to share after testing it the last few weeks. I found that there were several tools that came… Continue reading Cameo Pro Tips – Must Have Tools & Materials
When I first learned I would be getting the Cameo Pro 24” cutting machine, I started out by making a list of projects that I would want to create, started gathering large wood blanks, and started looking through my Silhouette designs in order to decide what I wanted to create. I don’t know about you,… Continue reading Maker’s Sign with the Cameo Pro
Cameo 4 Pro New Features I’m so excited to be able to bring this to you and let you know the new features that the Cameo 4 Pro machine has available. First, here is an unboxing video of the Cameo 4 Pro. When I watched the replay of the video I had to laugh because… Continue reading Cameo 4 Pro New Features
It’s here! It’s finally here! I know some of you are thinking that right now. But, guess what, it’s even better than originally thought. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Sponsored post. The Cameo Pro is a 24” cutting machine. Already… Continue reading Just released!!! Cameo Pro 24” cutting machine
If you have been around the Silhouette software for awhile, you may or may not have noticed that there was a change in the software. This change seemed to happen overnight and it's not one that would severely impact a user, but you may see the differences in tutorials.With the release of v4.2.479, the Sketch… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Line Effects
Have you seen these new fun designs called Color Fonts? I say "new" but they have been around for quite awhile. These have become very popular in the past year or so and the Silhouette Design Store has quite a selection of them. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Color Fonts
The first thing I'll say is I don't like painting very much. And I have been doing a lot of painting. I am not a patient person in some areas. And watching and waiting for paint to dry is one of them. But, I cannot wait to show you all the projects happening behind the… Continue reading DIY Halloween Decor with Silhouette
As I write this post, it is Friday. And I need Friday! It's been a long week and sometimes I just sit down and the only thing I want to do it turn my brain off and scroll through the new designs in the Silhouette Design Store. No thinking, no schedules, no late assignment notifications… Continue reading Silhouette – Friday Favorites
I am excited for this month and can't wait to show you what I've been working on behind the scenes!!! It has been such a wild and crazy year that I decided to decorate our yard for October this year. What started as a little idea has grown as they usually do. Look for more… Continue reading Happy October!
There is nothing worse then when I see someone comment that they didn't see the Facebook notification or post and missed out on a sale.So a quick post so you don't miss this! Ends October 3rd! Happy Birthday Silhouette! Let's celebrate! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon… Continue reading Happy 11th Birthday Silhouette!
I often see posts or comments on files from the Silhouette Design Store that open up like this. Blog post written in Silhouette Studio v4.3.372Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Why? Why does it open with no color?Why are all the… Continue reading Let’s Explore – Silhouette Layered files
Creating a Layered Design using the Offset & Subtract All in Silhouette Studio There are times with some designs or materials that you do not want to layer on top of each other. For instance, when working with Glitter HTV, it is not recommend by most manufacturers to layer glitter on glitter. In those cases,… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Offset & Subtract All
I am so excited to be able to release this new video course on embossing leather with the Silhouette Curio! We have held 2 Curio virtual retreats in 2020 and it has been a big hit for Curio projects!Click HERE to go directly to the class or keep on reading for more information. I have… Continue reading Embossing Leather with the Silhouette Curio
Have you been joining in on the Silhouette and Michael's free Zoom classes? I have and I am loving them! Blog post written in Silhouette Studio v4.3.372Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This weeks class was with Lori Whitlock and she… Continue reading A Fun Card with Silhouette
Just a quick post to share a quick tip on using the Crop Tool with Print and Cut stickers that may not be individual pieces. https://youtu.be/eOYKIsox7IM Tutorial written in Silhouette Studio v4.3.372Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The design I used… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Crop tool with Print & Cut stickers
Today I want to provide a few resources that can help you on your Silhouette journey. I call it a journey because there is so much to learn with the Silhouette software and projects, there is really no end. We are all on this journey together and we have all started at the same place… Continue reading Let’s Explore – 5 Silhouette Resources
Today, let's talk about weeding and more specifically about weeding lines. Tutorial written in Silhouette Studio v4.3.372Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What is weeding? When someone references weeding with Silhouette, they are talking about taking away the excess material from… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Weeding Lines
Happy September! I hope this month is the best one yet for everyone reading this! Just a quick post to let you know the new Elite Affiliate special this month from Silhoeutte America. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. From now… Continue reading September Specials from Silhouette America
This is just a quick post to give you a heads up that the new Silhouette Go mobile app has been released. And it is available for both Android and iOS devices. This mobile app will work with any Bluetooth enabled Silhouette machine. - Cameo 3- Cameo 4- Portrait 2- Portrait 3 (newly released -… Continue reading New! Silhouette Go Mobile App
Every year we hear about new machines or new products being released by Silhouette America. Usually we hear about the new released at the Silhouette Summit, however, this year is no ordinary year as we all know. But that doesn't mean that there is no new news. Today is the day for the release of… Continue reading New Silhouette machine released – Portrait 3
Tutorial written in Silhouette Studio v4.4.247 The new v4.4 software version was recently released and there are a couple of new features in it. One of those is the auto-tracing of .png files with transparent backgrounds when opened. Now, this is still a new feature and there are still a few quirks with it. Let’s… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4.4 – Autotrace png files
Are your Silhouette Design Store files not downloading direct to your Silhouette library? There could be a couple reason why. Let's fix it! Does your software show "Working Offline" in the bottom left corner? Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Since… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Designs not downloading
Just a quick post to share what I had to create this week. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This Wine Scene Vineyard Multi Layer Mandala design by Doesjie, jumped in my cart as soon as I saw it in the… Continue reading Quick post – heads up! Sale & Silhouette project
In the Let's Explore v4 series, we have covered the Send Tab - Simple option in this post HERE. Today, let's take a look at the Send Tab - Line option. Most often you will hear it referred to as Cut by Line or Sketch by Line, but in the software it is simply called… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Send Tab – Line Option
The hardest part of creating something is choosing the design that I want to commit to. I was searching for a 50th Anniversary card to create and nothing looked right to me. Then I saw a project on my Silhouette Secrets+ with EllyMae Facebook group that a member was creating and it was an inspiration… Continue reading Silhouette Curio Get Started Creating Fabulous Projects
Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Just a quick post to let you know about the 50% off sale happening from July 14th - 21st in the Silhouette Design Store. Grab Christmas, Winter, and Hanukkah designs for 50% off during this… Continue reading Silhouette – A Couple Ways to Save July 14-21st
Today, let's explore what does Group and Ungroup mean. Basically, if a design is grouped it means that you have separate pieces of a design that are acting together and move as one object. It can be resized or moved together and the changes apply to all the elements. Ungrouped means that each piece can… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Group vs Ungroup
Why not get an early start this year? It hasn't been a typical year yet, right?This year I am creating a Christmas in July ornament! This is the Winter Bird design from the Silhouette Holiday Ornament kit. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from… Continue reading Christmas in July – Holiday Ornament
Happy July! What a year this has been for everyone! But, it's time for some Christmas in July news! These are the upcoming sales and specials from Silhouette America that are available when you use an Elite Affiliate code. Enter code SILSECRETS to take advantage of all of these great deals! Affiliate links may be… Continue reading Christmas in July – Elite Affiliate Sales
I love creating 3-D design with Silhouette!However, taking a 2 dimensional cut file and then assembling it into a 3-D project can be a bit intimidating. And I'll tell you that for anyone, even experienced users, not all projects work the same each time. But, I'll show you a few tips on how I assemble… Continue reading Let’s Explore – 3-D designs with Silhouette
I've got some great news today that will save you a little bit of money if you are using designs from the Silhouette Design Store. First, let's explore what this all means. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What is a… Continue reading Let’s Explore – Silhouette Design Store Subscriptions
The first Curio Virtual Retreat was such a success and we had so many requests to do it again, that it is now scheduled for August 14-16, 2020. This event is limited to 40 attendees and the best part is no travel! Right from your own computer, tv, or other viewing source. You work at… Continue reading Curio Virtual Retreat – Round 2
This question came up on my Facebook group last week, so let's take a look at the current tools available for the Cameo 4. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Cameo 4 - Tool 1 Tool 1 on the Cameo 4… Continue reading Let’s Explore Cameo 4 – Tools
NEW!!!Curio Beginner Setup & First Cuts with Cardstock & Vinyl class released. Curio Beginner Setup & First Cuts with Cardstock & Vinyl This 1 hour and 12 minute video class includes: - Setting up a design page using a Silhouette file to cut- Setting up the software to cut cardstock- Setting up the Curio to… Continue reading Silhouette Online Classes
Today, let's take a look at the Send tab. It has a lot of information in it!In the v4 software, it is located in the top right corner of the program and controls everything about the cut settings. This tutorial is written in v4.3.372 of the Silhouette software. There are 4 different options for working… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – The Send Tab – Simple
Today we are going to look at 3 different ways you can cut fabric using your Silhouette machine. The technique that you use may vary depending on the easiest to use and also which Silhouette machine you currently are using. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate… Continue reading 3 ways to use your Silhouette to cut fabric
I've been so excited for this month's Silhouette America Elite affiliate sale! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are several machine bundles this month. Use code SILSECRETS JUNE to get these savings this month until June 30th! To start with… Continue reading Silhouette Elite June Sale
Let's explore the eraser tool today in the Silhouette Studio software. Tutorial created in v4.3.372 To start, the eraser and the knife tool are both very heavy data tools. This is because both of these tools are changing a large amount of data when in use. The computer and software has to reorganize this data… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Eraser Tool
Just a quick note today as I don't want you to miss out! You just never know when a sale will pop up! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you have been eyeing some things in the Silhouette Design Store… Continue reading Silhouette Design Store Sale
Have you seen the layered mandala files that have started circulating? They are becoming extremely popular and I'm hooked!Coming into the Silhouette world, I was a papercrafter. What am I saying? I still am a papercrafter, but now I have so many other materials I use as well. These layered mandalas are pretty simple to… Continue reading Layered Mandala files in Silhouette
Last year I created a free PDF document that is a diagram of the Design Tab in the Silhouette Studio software. Each of the tools and features is labeled and links back to more information on that feature or tool. I have just updated this PDF file, so if you grabbed it before make sure… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Free PDF diagram – Updated
What inspires you? That may sound like an odd question. But, stop and think about it. Where do you get ideas from? What sparks the creative thoughts flowing? Have you been feeling in a slump lately? With everything going on right now, I am sure that many are not feeling like their peppy selves or… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Creating a Card
