In this edition of Crafting Creativity I’ll be sharing the projects I created through the month with a 3-D Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag file and the Tropical Fish pattern. A great big thank you to Suzanne from Quietfire Designs for providing the free file for the Silhouette Secrets+ February newsletter!
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If you missed these files in the February newsletter, you can find the Hawaiian Turtle Tote file HERE and the Tropical Fish pattern HERE in the Silhouette Design Store. And then make sure to check out the assembly tutorial HERE on the Quietfire Design website.
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Crafting Creativity with One Design by Quietfire Design
Project #1 – Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag
I always like to start with creating the design file at the original size it was created at. But I also couldn’t resist to create a mini turtle tote too!
Look at that mini tote! I just love it! I love sharing all the possibilities you can create with 1 file!
Additional Resources:
- Cards and Papercrafts Tutorials
- Pattern Fill
- Design with Pattern Fill live video tutorial
- Master Print and Cut with Silhouette – Step-by-Step Class
- Print and Cut tutorials
Supplies Used:
- Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315960
- Tropical Fish Pattern by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315959
- Silhouette Cameo 5 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
or Silhouette Curio 2 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America - Silhouette Autoblade – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
- Recollections Cardstock
- Neenah Bright White Cardstock
- Supertite Precision Craft Glue
- Double sided tape 1/4″
- Foam Tape
- Scissors
Project #2 – Valentine’s Treat Tote or Table Decoration
I scaled the design up as much as I could to still be able to cut it the main piece from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock. Then cut the main tote part from pink cardstock and used a heart flourish pattern to create this Valentine’s treat tote.
Or you could use it for a table decoration or centerpiece.
Use this design for many different holidays, seasonal decorations, or just every day use.
Additional Resources:
- Cards and Papercrafts Tutorials
- Pattern Fill
- Design with Pattern Fill live video tutorial
- Master Print and Cut with Silhouette – Step-by-Step Class
- Print and Cut tutorials
Supplies Used:
- Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315960
- Heart Flourish Pattern by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #
- Silhouette Cameo 5 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
or Silhouette Curio 2 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America - Silhouette Autoblade – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
- Recollections Cardstock
- Neenah Bright White Cardstock
- Supertite Precision Craft Glue
- Double sided tape 1/4″
- Foam Tape
- Scissors
Project #3 – Bespoke Handmade Cards
I used the Silhouette Studio software to design this card and create a mock-up of the project before I even started cutting.
Then used the Tropical Fishes pattern background and print and cut the elements for the waves and the turtle. Foam tape added to the back of the elements such as the waves, matted sentiment, and the turtle gave the card some dimension.
Additional Resources:
- Four Ways to Open Patterns in Silhouette video
- Unlock the Power of Colors in Silhouette Studio video
- Designing with Pattern Fill in Silhouette Studio video
- Master Print and Cut with Silhouette – Step-by-Step Class
- Silhouette Studio Print and Cut tutorial video
- Print and Cut Basics written tutorial
- More Print and Cut tutorials
- Print and Cut step-by-step class on Teachable
- Pattern Fill tutorials
- More Cards and Papercrafts
Supplies Used:
- Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315960
- Tropical Fish Pattern by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315959
- Fish Grill Font
- Silhouette Cameo 5 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
or Silhouette Curio 2 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America - Silhouette Autoblade – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
- Canon TS9521C printer
- Recollections Cardstock
- Neenah Bright White Cardstock
- SuperTite Precision Craft Glue
- Double sided tape 1/4″
- Foam Tape
- Scissors
Project #4 – DIY Jewelry Pendant
I love that I was able to combine Silhouette, Artesprix, and my new beading hobby!
I measured the size of the Artesprix jewelry pendant and then drew a circle in Silhouette Studio to use as my template to size the turtle in.
Tip: hold the Shift key down while you draw to create a perfect circle or rectangle shape.
Once I had the size right, I made a couple copies and then cut the Artesprix Heat Resist Mask with the Silhouette. I love using the heat resist mask to create unique projects.
Check out all the details on this project HERE.
Additional Resources:
- DIY Jewelry Pendants with Artesprix Sublimation Inks
- More with Artesprix Inks – no sublimation printer needed
Supplies Used:
- Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315960
- Silhouette Cameo 5 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
or Silhouette Curio 2 – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America - Silhouette Autoblade – Crafter Cuts or Silhouette America
- Artesprix Jewelry Pendant
- Artesprix Sublimation Inks
- Artesprix Heat Transfer Resist Mask
- Artesprix Protective Paper
- Artesprix Heat Tape
- Artesprix Protective Pad
- Silicone mat
- Heat source – I used a Siser Heat Press or an iron
- Other supplies: pencil, scissors, paper towels, copy paper, ruler, brush
Project #5 & 6 – Custom wood button & earrings
There are so many projects that you can create with one design or even just one element of a design.
For this one, I opened the SVG file for the Hawaiian Turtle Tote & Tag design in Silhouette Studio, then ungrouped the file to use only the turtle design.
Next, I released the compound path so I could remove the inside pieces and add in 2 circles in the center. Once I had the circles in place, I selected everything, right clicked and chose Make Compound Path. Then I exported as a SVG file and opened in the Glowforge app to cut a custom button from wood with the laser.
I set it up on the Glowforge to engrave the turtle design and then cut the button shape. Once I had my new button, I was able to string it up on some leather cording and make the rest of this beaded bracelet.
But now, I needed some earrings to wear with it. I started again with the SVG file and used the turtle shape, added a small hole at the top and exported as a SVG file to cut custom earrings with the Glowforge. I just couldn’t decide what color wood to use, so I cut multiples.
If you don’t have a laser machine, don’t let that stop you from creating fabulous projects! Think about what you do have available. There are many materials you could use such as faux leather and more!
If you are creating files to export as SVGs for use with other cutting machines, laser machines, printers, etc. I do have a class sharing showing how to create and export SVGs and what you need to consider when designing in Silhouette Studio for use in other programs.
Find the Creating SVG files in Silhouette Studio for use with Cricut, Siser, Glowforge, and more! class HERE.
Additional Resources:
- How to Save as a SVG in Silhouette Studio
- File Formats for Silhouette
- Demystify Compound Paths live tutorial
- Compound Paths written tutorial
- Cutting Faux Leather with Silhouette: Essential Tips
Supplies Used:
- Hawaiian Turtle Tote and Tag by Suzanne Cannon – Quietfire Design – Design #315960
- Glowforge laser machine
- Laser safe materials
A great big THANK YOU to Suzanne at Quietfire Design for collaborating for the Silhouette Secrets+ newsletter!
Make sure to follow Quietfire Designs for more amazing designs:
- Quietfire Design website
- Quietfire Design in the Silhouette Design Store
- Quietfire Design Instagram
- Quietfire Design Facebook
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