Because some things are just too good not to share!
Lots of things happening behind the scenes, which means that things are happening, but I can't share until they are ready to publish. One of those things has been on my to-do list much longer than I want to admit. That is a site map for the Silhouette Secrets+ blog. I have been writing tutorials… Continue reading New! Start Here – A to Z
Just a quick post to send a note on a new YouTube video tutorial I just released today. This is Part 2 to the Triple Mat Card using Silhouette Studio tutorial I posted last week. If you have not viewed that tutorial yet, I would recommend checking it out first.Find it HERE. Affiliate links may… Continue reading Print and Cut as a Pattern in Silhouette
Each week there is a new free file in the Silhouette Design Store. And some weeks there may be more than 1 free file! It's free so you have nothing to lose by collecting the free ones that are available.They are only available for 1 week, so make sure to check back each week. Affiliate… Continue reading Free File Silhouette Design Store
I love being able to recreate just about anything in the Silhouette Studio software! I've seen the triple mat technique in the stamping community for many, many years and even created cards with stamps using this same effect. Today we are going to take a look at how we can easily recreate this look with… Continue reading Triple Mat Card with Silhouette
Just a quick note to let you know I released a new Silhouette video tutorial this week. Check out how to create this triple mat stacked look in Silhouette Studio on my YouTube channel HERE Check out the description on the video for links to the supplies used in the video and more information on… Continue reading New Silhouette video tutorial
Have you ever wanted to soften the edges of a photo or distress the edges of a photo so it's not such a sharp edge? Blue words in this tutorial are linked to more information on that particular topic. Click on the word and it will open a new window with a tutorial on that… Continue reading 3 ways to distress the edges of a photo
Creating a Custom Knockout Design in Silhouette Studio New Silhouette class available on my Teachable site HERE. This class is one I created for the May 2022 All Things Silhouette Conference and it was a hit! The attendees took the class ideas and ran with it. I loved seeing all of their creations and it… Continue reading New Silhouette Class Released
New! I've just released the a new Silhouette Curio class on my Teachable site! Etched Acrylic Decor with the Silhouette Curio Not only do we set up to etch on acrylic, but I also share how to cut adhesive vinyl on the Curio and why I added it onto this project. Check it out HERE… Continue reading Etched Acrylic Décor Class Released
I have some exciting news to announce!!! You asked for it - a hands-on, IN PERSON event! The past couple years have thrown a wrench in things and I know we are all seeing the effects of it in many ways, but we are doing it! September 9th & 10th in Atlanta, Georgia, join me… Continue reading Create Better Workshop – Hands On
This past weekend I participated in the Sublimation Camp that was hosted by Cori George from Hey Let's Make Stuff and Angie Holden from the Country Chic Cottage and I just have to say WOW!It was an amazing event that was jam packed with information for all levels of those in the sublimation process. It… Continue reading 10 Sublimation Tips For You!
We troubleshoot hundreds maybe even thousands of Silhouette issues on the Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae Facebook group each week. Over the years of troubleshooting and teaching, we have found that most cut issues can be corrected by following a few simple steps.However, the biggest factor here is you have to start at Step 1.If you… Continue reading New! Troubleshooting Cut Issues Video
Just a quick post today to share my newest Silhouette class. It is a Silhouette Curio class that I was in the process of creating for an in-person event before everything was shut down a couple years ago. I finally picked it back up where I left off and it is now available for all… Continue reading Chalkboard Décor with the Curio
This week I cut the pieces to make up 40 card kits for an event I'm teaching at. I set the video camera up to record a time lapse of the entire cutting process. This was 3 hours of real time cutting.23 - 12" x 12" sheets of cardstock cut on a 24" x 24"… Continue reading Cameo Pro Project Video Timelapse
How to Create a Pop Out Top Card This technique could be used to create many different projects including a treat topper, a place card for an event, or a card for a friend, and more! Affiliate links may be present in the below and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In… Continue reading New video tutorial released
How do you place text around a circle? This is the question I see most often. It's a very neat feature called Text to Path and it's pretty simple to use. I have updated this tutorial to include a video that is available on myYouTube channel HERE. Check out the full written tutorial below showing… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Text to Path
This past week I released a behind the scenes look at a project I was creating to my YouTube channel. I woke up with an idea and just had to get it out of my head. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying… Continue reading Behind the Scenes Look
I'm so excited! It is so hard to not share good news when it's happening behind the scenes.... but I can finally spill these beans.... it is HERE!!!! The 2022 All Things Silhouette Virtual Conference will be May 20-22, 2022! And we have a fantastic line-up with some of the best instructors in the Silhouette… Continue reading 2022 All Things Silhouette Conference
I have so much fun playing with my Silhouette Curio and all the things it can do!I want to share that with you!Join me in this Silhouette Curio class to create an acrylic etched panel! Check out the class HERE. This is an Advanced Beginner Curio class that will cover the setup step-by-step to getting… Continue reading New Silhouette Curio class released!
Want to take your Silhouette projects to the next level? Combining techniques such as adding Foil Quill accents to a print and cut project can give it a little pop. This technique takes two amazing features and combines them together. It can be as simple or complex as you want to make it and the… Continue reading Print and Cut with Foil Embellishments
This class has been in creation for a long while and I first want to send a great big THANK YOU to Marjorie DiFiore with Atlanta Stylish Point! Marjorie contacted me last year about a need she was seeing in brand new Silhouette Studio software users who did not necessarily own a Silhouette cutting machine,… Continue reading New Silhouette Class Released!
Just a quick heads up as these will go quickly! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Several Curio supplies have come back in stock this week.But, I anticipate these will go quickly!*At the time of publishing - all items below were… Continue reading IN STOCK – Curio supplies
Silhouette America has recently updated their website and as can happen with updates, menus have changed on the site. Written 2/27/2022Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here is a brief glance at the Silhouette America website but if you scroll down… Continue reading Silhouette America Website Updates
What are those annoying lines that are following my mouse cursor? Why did they appear? These are 2 questions I see asked often. Crosshairs Crosshairs are a tool that can help in lining things up with other objects. It is a visual on the screen of a horizontal and vertical line that meets at the… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Crosshairs
I have been teaching Silhouette classes since September 2016. I originally had not planned to teach when I signed up for the instructor course. I just wanted to learn more and boy did I! I have been teaching ever since through the Silhouette Secrets+ blog, in-person classes, at Silhouette events, Zoom lessons, online classes, and… Continue reading Silhouette Classes
Have you been cutting along and then all of a sudden the Send button on the Send tab is no longer highlighted to press to send a job to cut? Or the Silhouette machine is not being picked up on the Send tab?If there is no information on the right side of the Silhouette machine… Continue reading Silhouette Connection Troubleshooting – Updated 2/9/22
It is so neat what you can do in the Silhouette Studio software and with just a few clicks can have a completely different look. Today we are going to explore the Pattern Fill in the Silhouette Studio software. Tutorial written in Silhouette Studio v4.4.552Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Pattern Fill
Come join me in learning about your Silhouette software and cutting HTV to create a knock out design. We will use several tools in the Silhouette Studio software to create this design. Check out the full class HERE. This is a step-by-step class from creating the knockout design, cutting patterned & solid HTV, pressing 2… Continue reading New Silhouette Class Released
Yesterday I shared a post on printing from Silhouette using a png file for sublimation. But what if you do not have a sublimation printer? There are still options for you. One of those is heat transfer paper that can be printed on your home printer. Now, a couple things to keep in mind here… Continue reading Heat Transfer Paper with Silhouette
One of the easiest ways to get started with sublimation is to use ready-made designs. Print the design and press it. That is the really the basics of sublimation. Let's take a look at a few tips that can help in printing png files from Silhouette Studio. Png files are a common file that is… Continue reading Printing Sublimation Designs from Silhouette Studio – Basics
We are continuing the Let's Explore v4 - Silhouette Organization series today with some tips to organizing additional files that you may be using for Silhouette. Find the first 2 parts of the Let's Explore v4 Organization series here:Let's Explore v4 - Silhouette BackupsLet's Explore v4 - Library Organization As I mentioned in my previous… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – File Organization
Beginner Sublimation and Silhouette Sublimation is becoming very popular and more and more users are using Silhouette Studio in their sublimation. Today we are going to go through a quick beginner tutorial on using Silhouette with Sublimation. What is sublimation? In very basic terms, sublimation is an ink transfer that uses high heat and pressure.… Continue reading Basic Sublimation Print from Silhouette
Let's Explore v4 - Library Organization In the first part of the Let's Explore v4 Organization series we discussed backups and making a backup of all things Silhouette related and more. Find that tutorial HERE. The next part of the series we are going to discuss the Silhouette Studio library and organizing it. Tutorial written… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Library Organization
Let's Explore v4 - Organization Series I see it asked often about how to organize designs, fonts, files, etc. So to kick 2022 off I will be doing a series on organizing different aspects of your Silhouette supplies.This series will be focused on the digital side of things more than the physical products. The one… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Silhouette Backups
If you have used any sort of software in your lifetime, you know that there are always updates. In the Silhouette software updates and upgrades are 2 different things. Updates are free and add features, fix bugs, allow new machines to be accessed, make changes, etc. I recommend downloading the updates direct from the Silhouette… Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Activate an Upgrade
Have you ever had a design that just kept "talking" to you and creating more ideas to be made with it?My gnome design file took on a life of it's own and one project after another came to mind. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I… Continue reading Create a Shaped Edge Card in Silhouette
It all starts with 1 design.And then you never know where it will take you. Long story short, I volunteered to provide a craft for my son's 4th grade class. He picked the design and then it just snowballed from there. One project after another. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post… Continue reading Get more out of your Silhouette designs
Let me tell you, this class was challenging. Teaching how to use Silhouette is the easy part that I can do with my eyes closed (maybe most of the time). However, the tech issues, it was non-stop for me this round. And not Silhouette tech issues, but everything else, from recording software to the editing… Continue reading New Silhouette class – Glass Etching
Quick post today sharing a new feature!I had previously shared this in a post about getting a new computer- find that HERE.But, I feel it also needs it's own blog post as well. Export User Designs from Silhouette Library – New Feature! If you have downloaded the current version or a version higher than v4.4.552,… Continue reading New feature – Export individual files
The Cameo Pro is Silhouette's 24 inch wide cutting machine that was released in November 2020. It is a big machine! In order to have the ability to cut 24" wide, it has to have a wide footprint. One of the biggest things we see with cut issues on the Cameo Pro is not having… Continue reading Cameo Pro Stand Options
This year I'm early. Last year I didn't get the neighbor gifts completed until after Christmas. Check out the TP Snowmen & the file I shared a couple weeks ago from last year HERE. This year, I decided to create something that I've seen pop up over and over the last few years. They are… Continue reading A Quick Gift Idea with Silhouette
Troubleshooting Cut Issues In this post, it is important that you read through the entire post and all the steps are followed exactly as described or this will not help fix cutting issues.The first place to start troubleshooting cut issues is at the beginning for all users.We troubleshoot hundreds of issues daily and if you… Continue reading Cutting Issues & Troubleshooting
I cannot believe it is December already!I have been trying to get some projects done that have been on my list.And time just seems to evaporate.So today I'm going to share 2 quick cards that I've been working on. And the best part about these 2 card designs is that they can be used all… Continue reading 2 Quick Cards to cut in Silhouette
Being able to create your own designs in Silhouette is a great skill to know.And it doesn't have to be hard!Any Silhouette user can do this! Today I want to share how you can make your own card base in Silhouette to cut.You can use these same techniques to create any size card base you… Continue reading Create a Card Base in Silhouette
At the beginning of this year I did a a couple blog posts on how to create these TP Snowman.These were such a fun neighbor gift to create!And they were a big hit! In the first post I published - Designing in Silhouette, I show how you create your own snowman using the tools in… Continue reading Snowman TP File
New computer - Now what? Are you a Silhouette owner and just got a new computer? Not sure where to go from there? It is pretty easy to get setup and running with a new computer and I'm going to share a few tips. First when you get a new computer, be prepared that it… Continue reading New Computer Tips
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