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DIY Interchangeable Glass Frame Sign with Silhouette Studio – One Project for All Seasons

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Looking for a versatile home décor project you can enjoy all year long? This DIY Interchangeable Glass Frame Sign with Silhouette Studio is the perfect solution! Using a simple glass frame, adhesive vinyl, Sharpie Creative Markers, and Epson Presentation Paper, you can create a custom sign with beautiful digital backgrounds and sayings that can be swapped out for every day decor, seasonally, or for holidays. Designed entirely in Silhouette Studio, this project combines the ease of printable designs with the precision of vinyl cutting, making it beginner-friendly yet completely customizable. Whether you’re decorating for spring, adding a spooky touch for Halloween, or creating a cozy Christmas look, this reusable sign is a budget-friendly craft you’ll use again and again.

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For this project, you may even have all the supplies available in your craft stash or think about what you could use as an alternative. I’ve listed the supplies I used below, so you can recreate it too! Don’t limit yourself to these designs either! Think Halloween, Christmas, Winter, and more! I’ll add photos to this blog post as I create more too!

A DIY interchangeable glass frame sign featuring the text 'hello FRIENDS' with a pastel bokeh background and floral designs at the bottom. Surrounding the frame are Sharpie Creative Markers in various colors and crafting tools.

DIY Interchangeable Glass Sign Supplies:

How to Create a DIY Interchangeable Glass Sign

Gather the supplies. I grabbed an 8″ x 8″ glass frame from my supply closet, some scrap adhesive vinyl in black, some transfer tape and my Sharpie Creative Markers.

DIY interchangeable glass frame sign supplies photo. A workspace with a Silhouette cutting machine, colorful Sharpie Creative Markers, a black adhesive vinyl sheet, and a glass frame on a wooden table.

Measure the inside of the frame you are using. Even if the photo frame states a certain dimension, make sure to measure it and verify so that you don’t end up with a print that is too small like I did.

Open Silhouette Studio and using the Drawing Tools, draw a rectangle. Size the rectangle to the measurements taken using the Scale Tools and verify it again.

Screenshot of Silhouette Studio software displaying printable background designs featuring floral elements and text elements like 'life is beautiful' and 'hello FRIENDS' for a DIY interchangeable glass frame sign

I designed 3 different backgrounds at the same time. Use the Silhouette Studio software to create the entire design, including sizing the flower shapes to fit within the shape you are working with.

Now comes the longest part of the entire project – selecting a background pattern and the quotes you want to use. This is what always takes me the longest in creating.

There are multiple ways to add a pattern to a shape. Check out the additional resources below for several options.

I selected the square and then clicked on the library tab in the top right. Then selected a pattern from under my Patterns Folder in the Silhouette library and just continued to do that until I found the ones I wanted. I have 1100 patterns in my Silhouette library, so it took me awhile to make a decision.

A DIY interchangeable glass frame sign displaying the phrase 'life is beautiful' over a colorful gradient background with flowers, accompanied by various markers and crafting tools.

Repeat these steps to create as many backgrounds as you choose.

When ready to cut, it’s a great idea to use File > Save As and create a “cut file”, so you keep an original working file that could be referred back to if needed.

When ready, move the flowers away from the background design. Change the line color of the sentiment to transparent. You do not want the red cut line to print around the image and have to reprint. A line thickness greater than 0 on any line in Silhouette Studio will print out.

Various printed designs for a DIY interchangeable glass frame sign, featuring quotes and decorative backgrounds, laid out on a crafting table with a cutting machine in the background.

I am using Epson Presentation Paper – Matte with my Canon TS9521C printer on the photo matte high quality setting. Every printer can vary in what colors look like and the only way to know what the colors will be is to test with your printer. See additional resources below.

Next, cut the flower design (or whatever design you are using) from adhesive vinyl. Make sure that the adhesive vinyl you use is the same color on the backside as the front. This will be applied on the backside of the glass frame.

Tabletop setup for a DIY project featuring a black glass frame, cutting mat with flower designs, adhesive vinyl, and various paper backgrounds.

Weed the adhesive vinyl design and apply transfer tape to the entire design.

Clean the backside of the glass frame carefully and let dry.

Then, carefully apply the design to the backside of the glass frame.

Tip: (not shown) Use painter’s tape along the edges of the glass to make it safer to handle and prevent cuts from the glass edges.

A flat lay image showing various crafting supplies for a DIY project, including black Sharpie markers, a ruler, a clear plastic mat with a floral black vinyl design, and a black frame, with colorful patterned papers in the background.

After applying the adhesive vinyl, don’t worry about seeing the adhesive of the vinyl on the front side. As the vinyl sits on the glass and the adhesive sets up, the adhesive look will disappear. Just make sure to apply the adhesive vinyl smoothly and make sure all areas are adhered well to the glass.

Next, on the backside of the glass, start coloring in the design as desired with the Sharpie Creative Makers. These work great on glass!

Close-up of a hand using a green Sharpie marker to color in a floral design on a glass surface with a black vinyl outline.

Don’t worry too much about it looking a bit messy or coloring only in the lines, you won’t see the backside of the glass.

An assortment of colorful Sharpie markers placed above a hand-drawn floral design on a transparent surface, featuring daisies and pink flowers.

Let the paint dry. Add additional coats as needed for the desired look.

While it dries, grab a paper trimmer and trim down the printed backgrounds. I did not set this up for a print and cut as I would have lost space and not been able to fill my frames completely. Plus, it is 4 straight edge cuts per page. A good quality paper trimmer is a great tool to have in your craft supplies.

A decorative interchangeable glass frame sign featuring inspirational quotes surrounded by colorful floral designs, with Sharpie Creative Markers placed nearby.

And then all that’s left to do is to add the background paper into the frame and secure it.

Grab some photos of your awesome project and think of new ideas that you can swap out the background with or keep it up all year long!

1 frame = endless possibilities!

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(I’ll add more photos as I create additional backgrounds to swap out.)

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A DIY glass frame sign featuring a pastel background with the words 'hello' and 'FRIENDS,' along with colorful floral designs at the bottom, demonstrating a versatile home decor craft.

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How to Make a DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl Using Your Silhouette

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Looking for a creative way to use those gorgeous wood sign designs without needing a laser cutter? In this tutorial, I’m sharing how you can create a stunning door hanger using just cardstock and vinyl—no laser required! I’m using a design by Diva Watts Designs and showing step-by-step how to bring it to life with your Silhouette machine. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a new way to use your cutting machine, this is a great project that proves you can make high-impact decor with tools you already have.

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A circular door hanger featuring floral designs at the top and the text 'OH, hello' in a stylish font at the bottom, hung with a twine loop.

Quick Steps to Create Your Cardstock & Vinyl Door Hanger

Want the quick version? Here’s a fast rundown of how I created this layered door hanger using my Silhouette and a design by Diva Watts Designs:

  1. Choose Your Design – I used the Oh Hello design from Diva Watts Designs that’s originally intended for laser cutting.
  2. Resize & Prep in Silhouette Studio – Open the file in Silhouette Studio, resize as needed, and ungroup the layers for cutting.
  3. Cut Cardstock Layers – Cut each of the design’s base layers from cardstock.
  4. Cut Vinyl Details – Use adhesive vinyl for the detailed elements like the lettering or small accents.
  5. Assemble the Layers – Stack and glue the cardstock layers together.
  6. Add Vinyl Elements – Carefully apply the vinyl details on top using transfer tape.
  7. Finish with a Hanger – Punch a hole or attach a twine loop to hang your finished piece.

That’s it! A beautiful, layered sign using just cardstock and vinyl—no laser required. Keep reading for more in-depth details and helpful tips!

Supplies for DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock & Vinyl

DIY Door Hanger with Cardstock & Vinyl Project Details

First, I started by measuring my wood sign backer. Then, I grouped the Oh Hello design and scaled it up to 11.8″. Next, rather than paint, I printed a Wood White Texture Digital Pattern by Daniela Moscone onto a 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock and then cut the background out of the printed paper. I played around with many different color combinations and finally settled on basic black and white.

Screenshot of Silhouette Studio showing a design with the text 'Oh Hello' and floral elements, alongside a wood texture background.

I added the digital pattern paper to the background to get a feel for how it would look before I printed the page.

If you are printing a large pattern or filling almost the entire sheet of material with a pattern design, skip the print and cut limits and print the entire page or as much as your printer will allow and then simply cut the design from the printed page. If I had used registration marks on this page, I may not have gotten the size circle I needed with my pattern.

I could then simply place the entire sheet on my cutting mat and cut the size circle I needed.

A Silhouette cutting machine next to a printed cardstock sheet featuring a wood texture pattern and a round wooden sign blank, set on a wooden workspace. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

I cut the black piece from a sheet of black cardstock and the “OH, Hello” from white cardstock.

Now here is my next “secret”. I used the negative of the white cardstock as my placement template for the words on top of the black section. I used a couple pieces of washi tape to hold it in place so nothing moved.

Close-up of a black cardstock design with the words 'OH, hello' laid out on a wooden surface, secured with decorative washi tape.

Then I could easily add glue and every piece was placed lined up as the original design showed.

A layered cardstock and vinyl design featuring the words 'OH, Hello' with a black background and white letters, placed on a wooden surface with washi tape securing the template.

To adhere the background paper to the wood sign, I used Maker’s Magic glue and spread it all over the wood sign and on the backside of the printed cardstock. Then smoothed it down onto the wood backing. I’ve had this Maker’s Magic glue in my stash for a while. The first time I used it, I had a few issues, but I think it was me and just like many things, it takes practice. It worked great for this project, and I knew I wanted to not only protect the cardstock but also add it to the top of the entire sign before I applied the adhesive vinyl flowers so the transfer tape wouldn’t tear up my printed design. I did let the Maker’s Magic dry overnight before adding the adhesive vinyl flowers.

A workspace featuring a round wooden sign with the text 'Oh Hello' in white and a long piece of vinyl with floral designs. There are tools and supplies, including a cutting mat and adhesive vinyl, laid out on a wooden surface. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

Next it was time to apply the adhesive vinyl flower design. I enlisted the help of my new magnetic glass craft mat & magnets helped to hold this sign in place to easily apply the adhesive vinyl in the exact location I needed.

A person applying a vinyl design that says 'oh hello' on a decorative circular sign with floral accents, using a craft mat for stability. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

Instead of using the magnets on top of the material, I placed them in 4 places around the edge of the wood sign and it held it securely in place.

A round wooden sign featuring a floral design and the text 'Oh, Hello' in a contrasting color, placed on a cutting mat with tools nearby. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

I love how this DIY door hanger turned out with cardstock and vinyl!

Round door hanger with floral design featuring the phrase 'Oh, Hello' in white lettering on a black background, hanging from a twine loop. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

Think outside the box! Even if a design is shown in a project photo a certain way, start brainstorming how else you can use it. What other materials could you use to create it? Cardstock and vinyl instead of wood cut pieces? This design is so much more than just a wood sign!

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A round door hanger sign featuring a floral design at the top and the phrase 'Oh, Hello' at the bottom, with a rustic wood texture background. DIY Door Hanger Sign with Cardstock and Vinyl

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Easy Sublimation Charm Tutorial Using Artesprix Markers – Beginner Friendly

Want to start playing with sublimation but don’t have all the fancy tools? This easy sublimation charm tutorial using Artesprix markers is perfect for beginners! With just three Artesprix sublimation markers, a charm blank, and a few other supplies, you can create bold, personalized designs in minutes. Whether you’re making custom keychains, jewelry, or backpack tags, this simple project is a budget-friendly way to explore sublimation with minimal supplies and maximum creativity.

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A collection of handmade charm pendants featuring floral and palm tree designs alongside Artesprix sublimation markers on a wooden surface.
Hand drawn design on Artesprix Sublimation Charms

So here was the challenge – a sublimation project for less than $20. This is a great way to test the waters and get started. But, I will warn you, once you get started, it’s hard to stop and the ideas just start flowing.

Artesprix now sells individual sublimation markers, which means you don’t have to buy the entire set and you can mix and match the fine tip and chisel tips markers. Will you want the full set? YES! But, you can also get started with just a few, if you can decide on the colors.

For me, the black sublimation marker is a staple, so that is a must have. I chose yellow and blue for my other 2 colors, then I could make green as well, which I share how easy that is in the video tutorial below.

I mentioned above that once you start playing it can be hard to stop. My first charms were all free hand and I noticed my hand was not as steady as I would like. This is what happens when you are on camera and standing up to record. It was a bit better when I sat down and let things dry a bit better, but once I did that, new ideas just kept coming.

Did you know you can also use the markers in your cutting machine with the pen holders?

A close-up of a cutting machine, with a white sheet of paper and an Artesprix sublimation marker placed in front of it on a wooden surface.

The Artesprix Sublimation Charms are small at 0.75″. Using the Silhouette Studio software, I drew out a circle that was 0.75″ and turned the cut line off on the Send tab for my circle template. Then I started filling the circles with designs and sizing them down to fit.

Screenshot of Silhouette Studio showing a design layout for sublimation charms, featuring various colorful circular designs.

I knew that not all these designs would turn out. I made duplicates of the designs, just in case one worked better than the other and I would have a choice. Since it’s just a bit of ink and copy paper, if it doesn’t turn out, no big deal! This is a great way to test designs and see what will happen.

A Silhouette cutting machine with a sheet of paper featuring various hand-drawn designs and an Artesprix sublimation marker placed next to it.

When sketching with a cutting machine, just like when writing by hand, the tip of the pen makes a difference in the thickness of the line. Felt tip pens will spread out more than a ball point pen tip. That can affect whether the lines bleed together or not.

A workspace featuring Artesprix sublimation markers, charm blanks, and printed designs on pieces of paper arranged on a wooden surface.

I chose the designs that I wanted to use and then using only the 3 markers just like in the video below, I added color to the designs with a few different methods. I used the markers to color in some areas, then with a paint brush and a bit of water you can get a watercolor effect for a background, or combine ink and water on a slick surface and smoosh the paper onto top to get a splatter or color blotch effect.

Colorful designs on sublimation paper alongside three Artesprix sublimation markers and a blank charm, laid out on a wooden surface.

Love them! And I satisfied that little voice in my head that said… “Hey, wait, you aren’t done – what about this idea?”

Three Artesprix sublimation markers in black, yellow, and blue are positioned above four small circular charm blanks, each featuring different colorful designs, on a wooden surface.

Use the tools in your craft space and see what you can create! Check out the supply list and video tutorial below.

Supplies for Custom Charms with Sublimation Markers:

Also mentioned in the video:

Sketching with Silhouette

Find additional resources on sketching with your Silhouette machines HERE

Watch this tutorial HERE on the Artesprix YouTube channel.

Check out more of my Artesprix sublimation creations HERE.

I’ll be sharing more so make sure to follow Artesprix on social media to see more projects!
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Grab some Artesprix sublimation products and get to creating today!

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How to Create Custom Sketch Designs in Silhouette Studio – Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

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Ready to take your Silhouette skills to the next level? In this step-by-step video tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to create custom sketch designs in Silhouette Studio—perfect for sketch pens, foiling, sublimation markers, and more! Whether you’re personalizing cards, creating decorative outlines, or adding hand-drawn touches to your projects, this tutorial will show you how to design from scratch and prepare your file for sketching.

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This year I took a watercolor class from artist Tracey Weinzapfel and I’ve been creating all kinds of projects with the ideas from class. When I started designing a class for the Sublimation & Beyond Camp 2025, I wanted to see if I could recreate my designs in the Silhouette Software.

Two circular coasters featuring floral designs with the phrase 'Bloom where you are planted', surrounded by various Artesprix sublimation markers and packaging on a wooden surface.

I had so much fun in the design process of these custom sketch designs and just kept on creating flower designs just to see if they would turn out.

Preview of custom sketch flower designs in Silhouette Studio with text 'Bloom where you are planted' and 'Stop and smell the flowers'.

I used the sketch designs to create sublimation coasters using the Artesprix sublimation markers. Since the class would be viewed by a variety of cutting machine owners, I designed in Silhouette Studio and then saved the file as a SVG.

Here is the supply list for the sublimation coasters in case you want to create too!

Supplies Used:

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Watch the video below and follow along as we unlock the creative power of sketching with your Silhouette machine! Can you spot my mistake I made in the video?

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What custom sketch designs will you create? Let us know in the comments below.

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Image featuring custom sketch designs created in Silhouette Studio, showcasing two coasters with a flower illustration and the phrase 'Bloom where you are planted', surrounded by Artesprix sublimation markers.

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How to Create a Layered Stencil Design in Silhouette Studio – Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Did you miss this video tutorial? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered! In this step-by-step tutorial from the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel, I walk you through exactly how to create a layered stencil design in Silhouette Studio. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to level up your stencil projects, this video will show you how to break a design into layers, align them perfectly, and prep each one for cutting. Layered stencils are perfect for multi-color painting, mixed media, and more — and with these tips, you’ll be designing your own in no time! Watch the full video and start crafting with confidence.

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I used the Kingart mixed media gel sticks on some mixed media paper when testing these stencils. I am loving playing with this new form of mixed media and experimenting with it.

A tabletop scene featuring a variety of colorful markers, sketches of flowers and hearts on paper, and crafting tools, emphasizing creativity and artistry.

Watch the video tutorial below.

Supplies Used:

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Collage of layered stencil designs created in Silhouette Studio, featuring colorful flowers and leaves, alongside various mixed media tools and supplies.

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Why Every Crafter Needs a Magnetic Glass Craft Mat in Their Studio – My New Favorite Tool!

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If you’re anything like me, finding the right tools for your creative space can make all the difference—and I just added a new one to my studio: the Magnetic Glass Craft Mat. I am loving it! From its sleek, sturdy surface to the strong magnets that keep materials perfectly in place, this mat has quickly become one of my absolute favorite tools. Whether you’re a paper crafter, vinyl user, or mixed media enthusiast, this is one studio upgrade you may find useful too!

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I have seen these craft mats advertised previously, but I got an in-person look at them at the 2025 Creativation in Seatle. I’ll be honest, I am usually anti-glass in my studio because you just never know what I will stumble across or drop. But I took a chance, and I bought this, and I love it!

This post is not sponsored by Glassboard Crafts or an advertisement for them. I am sharing a new tool I invested in and added to my craft space. I am asked often about tools I use and after requests by followers created a page on the website for “EllyMae’s Craft Supplies” – Find it at the top of the Silhouette Secrets+ website or click HERE.

In full disclosure, I am now an affiliate with Glassboard Crafts, and I do have a coupon code that can save you 15% on your order. Bonus for you if you decide to add this to your tools.

Use code SILHOUETTESECRETS to save 15% on your order HERE.

A magnetic glass craft mat with blue clips and a ruler on a wooden surface.

I knew I wanted a solid color because I record videos and a design can be distracting in the videos and white makes my camera go crazy trying to auto focus, so I chose a solid that I thought would be good. But I am drooling over all the patterns, and they just keep coming out with more.

One thing I didn’t think about until I tried to take photos to share is the reflection. Reflections always get the better of me. The surface reflects very, very well as you can see with my recording lights.

A Magnetic Glass Craft Mat on a wooden surface, featuring three teal magnets, a teal ruler marked with numbers, and a small gingham patterned piece of material. The mat has a grid design and reflects light.

But I’ll work around that and adapt.

How I’ve Used My Magnetic Glass Craft Mat

Does everyone need this? Probably not, but I am loving it for 2 reasons – the heavy-duty magnets and the ease of cleaning up.

Lately I seem to be creating with more products that can be messy such as mixed media gel sticks, paints, paint markers, watercolors, and more. I am expanding my wheelhouse and loving the experimentation. But that can be messy too! At least for me.

Here are a few ways I’ve used it so far in the month since I received it.

First, I was working with stencils, Kingart mixed media gel sticks, and mixed media paper.

Top-down view of a creative workspace featuring colorful markers, watercolor brush pens, paintbrushes, and sketch pads with floral designs, along with an eraser and a ruler.

This was for a video tutorial on creating a layered stencil in Silhouette (find that HERE). The magnets worked to hold the mixed media paper in place while working with the stencils. It could also be used to hold the stencils in place too; it would just depend on the thickness of your stencils and what magnets you have available to use. I ordered a 6″ magnetic ruler and have 4 of the mini pawn magnets.

An overhead view of a creative workspace featuring a magnetic glass craft mat with tools and materials for crafting, including brushes, markers, and papers with floral designs.

I also used it as a palette to test some different techniques. I just scribbled the mixed media gel sticks on the glass surface, added a bit of water, and then used a paint brush to pick up the color. When my images didn’t turn out quite how I wanted, I simply used a paper towel to wipe up the water & remaining color.

Next up was painting pieces for a wood sign.

A craft workspace featuring a glass mat with various art materials, including paint markers, a wooden tiki figure, and a green painted half-circle with a leaf pattern, along with the words 'A LOHA' displayed prominently.
Aloha design by Diva Watts Designs – Design #475500

I was using a combination of Posca Paint Markers and acrylic paint on this sign. The smaller pieces were easily colored with the markers, while larger pieces were a bit messier and needed more coverage.

I used the glass mat as my paint palette and to catch my mess when painting the larger pieces.

A craft workspace featuring a Magnetic Glass Craft Mat with various art supplies including paint markers, a ruler, and a small wooden piece. The surface has traces of paint and a round masking tape outline.

I love how this sign turned out. The tiki is a bit dark in the photos but shows up better in person.

Image of two decorative crafts: a wooden tiki figure on the left and a circular sign featuring vibrant colors, the text 'ALOHA,' and a tropical design on the right.

And one project leads to another. While the sign was drying, I was already on to cutting the pieces of a larger tiki on the left side. No paint needed with this one, just two types of wood. And he quickly disappeared after being glued together as my husband claimed it for his office at work.

Next up was more paint markers – this time Sharpie Creative Markers on glass. This is the messy side of things. I applied adhesive vinyl to the backside of a glass frame, then colored in sections of the design with the Sharpie Creative Markers.

An intricately designed transparent glass mat featuring colorful hand-drawn flowers and greenery, with several paint markers arranged above it.

I could have used the magnets to hold the glass in place, which is completely an after thought. Instead, I was using the magnets to hold the rest of my markers from escaping, which you can’t see in this photo.

And while I had the Sharpie Creative Markers out, I really stepped outside my comfort zone and did a little doodling on a hat. Before I used each marker on the hat, I would scribble to make sure it was flowing well on the glass mat. A wet paper towel will make this easy clean up.

A black baseball cap decorated with colorful flower designs sits on a crafting mat next to a drawing pad and various markers.

I took a watercolor class from Tracy Weinzafel earlier this year and ever since have been experimenting with different mediums and drawing the flowers taught at the event over and over for multiple projects.

I love new tools and craft supplies! Check out other supplies I use to create with HERE.

Find these Magnetic Glass Craft Mats at GlassBoard Studio HERE. If you decide to add this tool to your toolbox, use code SILHOUETTESECRETS to save 15% on your order.

Watch for new patterns released and I’d love to hear your favorite below, even if you are just window shopping and dreaming. That’s how it all started for me!

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How to Make Custom Magnets with Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads | Easy DIY Sublimation Craft

Looking for a fun and easy sublimation project you can make at home? These custom magnets made with Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads are the perfect DIY craft! Using your favorite stamp set, you can create unique designs, add color to the design, or play with ink backgrounds for a bold look. Whether you’re making personalized gifts or adding a pop of personality to your fridge or workspace, this project is a great way to explore sublimation with vibrant, professional-quality results. I’ll share how you can make your own custom sublimation magnets today!

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An assortment of Artesprix sublimation ink pads in various colors, displayed alongside hexagonal magnets featuring colorful butterfly designs.

Artesprix Sublimation products make it so easy to create many different projects. In the current line up of products Artesprix has sublimation markers, paints, ink pads, and ink refills. The possibilities are endless in what can be created with them and the only thing you have to do is GET STARTED!

You don’t even need a plan. Just start creating and see what happens. One of the great things about the Artesprix Sublimation products is that they only need copy paper to work. Yes! Copy paper! So if you decide you are not “feeling” what you’ve created, set it aside and try again.

I have been itching to use some new Arden Creative Studio stamp sets that I had ordered. These are designed by Katie Pertiet, who I recently met again at Creativation 2025 in Seattle. I love seeing the designer work with their products and I do wish I’d recorded more of that. On my list for next year!

A flat lay of crafting supplies for sublimation projects, including Artesprix ink pads in various colors, sublimation coasters, a clear stamp set labeled 'Ledger Wings', and a roll of heat tape.

Supplies for Custom Magnets with Sublimation Inks:

A display of custom hexagonal sublimation magnets featuring colorful butterfly designs created using Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads, arranged on a wooden surface alongside the ink pads.

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Flat lay of Artesprix sublimation ink pads, heat tape, and custom magnets featuring butterfly designs on a gradient background.

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How to Turn a Flat Design into a 3D Felt Stuffy with Silhouette and Rotary Blade

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Have you ever looked at a flat cut file design and wondered if it could become something more—like a soft, squishy 3D felt stuffy? With the Silhouette Cameo and Rotary Blade, you can easily cut felt and bring your designs to life in a whole new way! I’m sharing tips in this blog post for cutting felt and how I turned a 2D digital file into a custom 3D plush using felt, a Silhouette machine, and a little creativity. Whether you’re crafting gifts, keepsakes, or fun decor, this is a must-try technique for any felt lover or Silhouette enthusiast!

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These designs are by Sarah Hurley and the entire project is inspired by her cat Bosh. I have followed him since his adoption and my daughter has recently been following along too. So I asked if she wanted a Bosh stuffy, even though I already knew the answer. Anyone else have projects that jump in front of the line? Fun projects seem to do that!

Screenshot of the Silhouette Design Store featuring designs of Bosh the Cat and Grumpy Bosh the Cat, with a logo of Sarah Hurley.

Find these designs by searching “Bosh” in the Silhouette Design Store HERE. Follow Sarah Hurley and Bosh on Facebook and Instagram too!

Now, first let’s give credit to the inspiration for the project. Bosh the cat.

A close-up image of a gray cat resting on a surface, with a coffee cup visible in the foreground and a window in the background.
Bosh – photo courtesy of Sarah Hurley

I just can’t resist that face and he always makes me smile when I see his updates! Thank you Bosh for inspiration!

Don’t let a flat design fool you into thinking that’s all it can be used for!

Supplies Used for Cutting Felt with Silhouette:

Setting Up the Design for Cutting Felt

I brought the design into Silhouette and scaled it up for the size I wanted to create with. When working with the Silhouette Rotary blade, size does matter! Well, let’s face it – size matters for a lot of things.

Screen capture of design software showcasing a cat cut file for creating a plush stuffy, with outlines and dimensions displayed.

I opened both designs on the same design mat and then determined the size I wanted to make it based on my machines cut width capabilities and the felt sheet size. I used a 12″ x 24″ Silhouette cutting mat so I could make it as large as I could. For this project, I selected both designs and scaled them up at the same time, so they would be similar in size and I could make a double sided Bosh for myself.

On the Send tab, select the design and choose No Cut under Tool 1 and then click on Tool 2 and choose Cut. I used the Fabric, Wool setting to cut with.

Screenshot of Silhouette Studio software displaying a design of a cat-shaped stuffy ready for cutting, including settings for cutting fabric with a rotary blade.

See those little blue lines that appear around the design? Those are called hooks and loops and it is how the Silhouette Rotary blade works. It has to have some way to turn the blade to get going in the next direction. It does this by either cutting a loop to turn or lifting up and making a hook to turn the blade and start a new direction.

Illustration of a cat design in a Silhouette software interface, showing the rotary blade cut method and blue guide lines indicating cut paths.

The hooks and loops will change depending on the design and where you have things placed on the cutting mat. You can watch this in action by following the steps above to turn the Rotary action on and then moving the design around on the Send screen. The hooks and loops change based on the design, placement of the design, and what exactly is on the design mat.

I did cut the pink and black felt for the cat face, but I ended up going a different direction after cutting the felt bits. Some of them were just too small for the felt and it just pulled apart. This was a combination of the design and the actual felt itself. Even though these were the same exact brands of felt purchased from Michaels, the larger sheets were thicker than the smaller sheets. So the pink and black were different than the gray felt sheets. That makes a difference in the success of the project. Not all felt is created equal and there are different compositions.

Here is a look at what the Send tab looked like for the Pink felt pieces.

A screenshot of the Silhouette Studio software displaying a design for cutting felt. The design includes stylized cat shapes in pink and blue outlines, along with settings for the rotary blade on the right side.

This shows the loops that the Silhouette Rotary blade uses to turn and it just depends on the design. The Silhouette software determines what is the best method for the Rotary Action. This is based on the shape of the design, placement on the design mat, and proximity to other designs on the design mat.

The pink felt designs were successful.

A Silhouette cutting machine with a blue cutting mat displaying pink felt shapes cut with the Silhouette Rotary Blade.

And then I cut the black felt for the facial features and that just didn’t work as well as there were some pretty small bits for the whiskers, eyes, and grumpy face.

A screenshot of the Silhouette Studio software displaying various cat face designs, including eyes and whiskers, along with cutting settings for the Silhouette Cameo machine. Shows the hooks and loops of the Rotary Blade action.

Look at those hooks and loops!

It did cut, but some of the pieces were so thin that they just easily pulled apart. So I switched directions and cut black and pink Siser Easyweed HTV and used my heat press to apply it before I stitched it together.

Now, I’ll admit that I didn’t think it would work just based on my previous experience, the material, and how this specialty blade works. In the end HTV was less work for this project. You could always hand embroider the facial features on too.

I grabbed some embroidery floss and used a basic blanket stitch to stitch the sides together. I had 2 of these to stitch together, so I kicked up my feet and turned on a tv show and started stitching away.

A flat cut felt design of a smiling cat face with pink ears and a black whisker detail placed on a person's lap.

And don’t forget to add Poly-Fil before surgically closing the stuffy up.

A pair of black felt cat plushies with contrasting pink features, displaying different facial expressions—one appears happy while the other looks grumpy.

My daughter chose to have a single sided Bosh stuffy and I made myself a double sided Bosh stuffy. Would you choose Happy Bosh or Grumpy Bosh? Or both depending on the day?

Tips for Cutting Felt or Fabric with Silhouette

  • Use transfer tape on the Silhouette cutting mat to protect the mat from fibers.
  • Change the transfer tape after the cut because it does cut through and shifting after can cause cut issues.
  • Use a sharp pair of scissors to snip any fibers and bits from fabric that didn’t cut through completely.
  • The design matters! Small designs or interior cuts may not work well.
  • Hooks and Loops matter! It’s how the blade turns and changes direction.
  • Complex designs can crash the software if it’s too much for the rotary action. If this happens, try having less on the design mat and cutting pieces one at a time.

I shared a quick video look at creating this project on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel. Check it out HERE.

Two plush felt cats, one with a happy expression and the other with a grumpy face, both showcasing the transformation from flat designs to 3D stuffed toys.

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Here are a couple more felt projects that I’ve cut with the Silhouette Rotary blade in the past.

A person holding a handmade plush toy resembling a red panda, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

This Red Panda was cut with the Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro using the Rotary blade and a Strong Tack Cutting Mat. Here is a look at all the pieces before I assembled him.

A variety of colorful felt pieces arranged on a cutting mat, including shapes for crafting a plush toy design.

And I think this might have been my first felt stuffy I created using the Rotary Blade. I know I shared photos on Facebook when I made these, but I don’t think they ever made it to the blog.

A handmade felt otter plush toy being held, featuring brown and beige felt with black button eyes and a blue accessory in its paws.

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A flat cut file design featuring two felt plush cats, one with a happy expression and the other with a grumpy expression, alongside text that reads 'Flat to Fluffy!'.

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Crafting with Abstract Florals: 5+ Creative Project Ideas Using Clikchic Designs

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Welcome to this edition of Crafting Creativity, featuring the bold and beautiful abstract floral designs by Clikchic Designs! These eye-catching patterns are the centerpiece of a wide range of creative projects that highlight the versatility of digital designs. From a custom shaker card and sketch-style greeting cards to shrink plastic tool charms, bracelet charms, earrings, wine charms, and a personalized chalkboard sign—these florals bring a fresh and modern flair to every creation. You’ll also see them used in card backgrounds and oversized tags, offering endless possibilities for crafters of all kinds. Get ready to be inspired by how one design collection can do so much!

Collage of vibrant floral designs featured in various handmade projects including greeting cards, tags, charms, and bookmarks, showcasing the versatility of digital designs.

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A great big THANK YOU to Clikchic Designs for being the May contributing artist for the Silhouette Secrets+ newsletter. These gorgeous abstract floral designs can be found in Clikchic Designs artist store on the Silhouette Design Store site.

A collection of abstract floral designs in various colors, featuring purple, pink, and green blooms, as well as leaves, showcasing the artistry of Clikchic Designs.

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Crafting Creativity with Clikchic Abstract Florals

Project #1 – Custom Shaker Card

A hand holding a Mother's Day card embellished with colorful floral designs, positioned in front of a crafting machine and various crafting tools.

I set this up to print on a 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock. The only thing that did not fit on one sheet was the frame. It could easily be cut using letter size cardstock too.

Digital design interface displaying a shaker card layout featuring floral elements and a 'Happy Mother's Day' greeting.

I added a bit of sparkle on top of the flowers with a shimmer pen and love it. The hardest part is getting that to show up well on photos.

Close-up of a hand-decorated card featuring colorful abstract floral designs in shades of pink, red, and blue, adorned with green leaves and sparkly embellishments.

My mom loved it!

Don’t forget to add your shaker bits before you adhere the acetate & frame down. I got excited and forgot, so I had to peel up a corner and add them in. Nothing like making a project harder than it needs to be.

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Project #2 – Sketched Card Backgrounds

Two birthday cards featuring abstract floral designs, one with a pink flower and the other with a blue flower, placed on a wooden table beside a container holding more floral stickers. A black pen and a white gel pen are also visible.

I drew out 2 rectangles and applied different Sketch Effects to them to create the sketched squares, then added a sketch sentiment around the outer edge of the border using a font called Flannel Shirt Sketch.

I then added some foam tape on the back of the Abstract Floral designs and added those to the center of the sketched frame to give it some dimension.

Next, I sketched a couple more with a premade frame called Dot Frame Sketched.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring colorful floral motifs with the text 'just for you' at the top. The cards are displayed on a wooden surface alongside a Gelly Roll marker and a black pen, with additional floral stickers in the background.

I think this one is my favorite of them all, but I think I’m drawn to this pink flower for some reason.

A birthday card featuring a colorful floral design on a white background, surrounded by the text 'happy birthday' repeated around the frame. In the background, a cutting machine is partially visible.

They are all gorgeous when paired with the Abstract Floral designs by Clikchic Designs.

A birthday card featuring a watercolor-style pink flower with dark outlines, positioned centrally within a black frame. The words 'happy birthday' are printed around the frame in a playful font.

I added the random dots around the edge of the square frames by hand after the card was sketched. I could have set it up in the software and had the machine do it perfectly, but it might have also smooshed the tip of my pen. This gives each card a randomness to it as well and makes it unique.

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Project #3 – Shrink Plastic Projects

Have you ever used shrink plastic before?

There are so many things you can create with shrink plastic. From wine charms, bracelet charms, earrings, tumbler charms, tool charms, and more!

A variety of shrink plastic charms and earrings featuring abstract floral designs, displayed on a silver tray. The collection includes two flower-themed earrings, decorative tags, and a bracelet adorned with floral motifs.

Here is a look at my printed page using Silhouette Shrink Plastic Sheets.

A hand holding a printed sheet featuring various colorful abstract floral designs, showcasing purple, pink, and blue flowers alongside the word 'INSPIRE'. The sheet is being prepared for use with a cutting machine in a crafting workspace.

I used the default settings in the Silhouette Studio software to start with. Here is a look at the Send tab when I sent this page to cut.

A digital design workspace in Silhouette Studio, showcasing colorful abstract floral elements with the text 'INSPIRE'. Various floral shapes are arranged for cutting on shrink plastic.

Larger shrink plastic designs can be interesting when they shrink and you just have to keep going to get them to flatten out. Sometimes, they will also not be a uniform shape at the end. I think that adds to their uniqueness and can be fun to see what happens.

Custom tool charms are a great way to mark your scissors either for a specific purpose or to identify them when you go craft with friends. They are also handy to help you locate them on your craft table if they like to hide in a “safe” place often.

A pair of beige scissors with a protective cover sits on a grey surface, alongside a handmade keychain featuring a bookmark that reads 'INSPIRE' decorated with pink flowers and colorful beads.

I love watching it shrink when heat is applied! Check out this quick video on the Silhouette Secrets+ Facebook Page, on Instagram, or on my YouTube channel.

Any type of plastic will dull the blade quicker than other materials, so it is not uncommon to have to increase the settings the more you cut.

There are several brands of shrink plastic out there and they can all be a bit different. I cut both Silhouette Shrink Plastic and Grafix Shrink Plastic during this process. I was using an older blade and I think it’s about done for now. It was having a hard time cutting through the Grafix Shrink Plastic in clear.

Test cuts are really the only way to know what is going to work with your blade and materials.

Two “secrets” of mine are:

  1. I’ll take a blade that isn’t cutting other materials such as cardstock or HTV well and move it to my shrink plastic blade. I get a bit more life out of my blades this way.
  2. Do not unload the cutting mat after the cut and check it first. If it did not cut through, you can increase the settings and send it again until it does cut.

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Project #4 – Custom Sign or Chalkboard Sign

I started by measuring out the size of this chalkboard sign and then drew a rectangle the same size in Silhouette Studio. Then I just started adding the abstract floral designs and moving them around to create a floral frame.

A decorative black sign featuring a colorful floral border and the text "Create THE THINGS YOU WISH EXISTED" in white and pastel hues.

Did you know that vinyl goes bad? Yep! I started this project using Silhouette Printable Vinyl, which I love for the print quality. However, it must have been an old package because it would not weed properly and was separating. I ended up using Orajet 1917 that I’ve had in my craft stash for many, many years and it cut beautifully.

There is a shelf life for vinyl and other craft products such as pens, paint, string, inks, tape, etc.

What is the lifespan of vinyl? Well, there really isn’t an exact date or time as you never really know how long it’s sat on a retailers shelf or the manufacturer’s shelf, etc. And other factors play into it as well, such as temperature, humidity, etc. You will see many mention 2 years when stored properly. But, you never really know how it was treated before you bought it. I have some vinyl that I still try to cut even though I know it’s like 7 years old. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.

How can you tell if it’s gone bad?

The 2 most obvious signs I have found is that it can separate when you try to weed it and it’s a bugger to work with no matter your troubleshooting or cut settings. These 2 things can present themselves by the adhesive can visibly be separating from the actual vinyl or the vinyl will not easily come off the backing paper.

Usually I try to push through and I always end up kicking myself for working so hard to try to salvage it.

However, the final way I know the vinyl has gone bad is when I get a new good piece and it weeds so smoothly. And that’s when I end up kicking myself.

For this project, I lost a few letters of the text in the middle, so I just ended up cutting the text from a scrap of Oracal 651 in white and adding that on to the project. A great use of scraps!

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Project #5 – Cards with Unique Backgrounds

When I do a print and cut page, I will fill the page with extra designs and this month I had a good bunch of the florals left over to create with. So I set about brainstorming what I could do with the left overs.

A collection of colorful floral stickers featuring various flower designs in shades of blue, pink, and red, arranged on a light blue background.

I was browsing Pinterest and found an idea where they created custom backgrounds with a stencil and inks. Why not do that with a stencil design & digital patterns?

Here is a look at the first ones I created.

Four handmade birthday cards featuring abstract floral designs in various colors, each with the text 'Happy Birthday' displayed prominently. The designs include a mix of pink, blue, and purple hues, set against a white background.

The next set, I started playing around with the orientation and mixed it up a bit.

I had so much fun playing around and creating backgrounds with different pattern papers.

Here is a close up look at one of the cards.

A birthday card featuring a pink flower with green leaves, against a background of blue and purple leaf patterns, with the text 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' prominently displayed.

You can do this too! Check out the video How to Make Stunning Card Backgrounds with Stencils & Digital Patterns in Silhouette on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel.

A digital tutorial for creating cards with stencils and patterned designs, featuring a split-screen image of the design process on a computer and finished card samples showcasing floral elements.

I am sharing my process of design creation, mistakes, and explanations of how and why I did things too!

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Project #6 – Custom Tag Designs

Whether you need a design 2″ or 6″, you can do it with your cutting machine. You can create things whatever size you want.

These tags are 3.5″ wide and 6.125″ tall. I used the Project Wizard in Silhouette Studio to create the basic tag design and cut from 110 lb Neenah cardstock.

Two colorful birthday tags featuring floral designs, one with a blue flower and another with a red flower, both embellished with 'Happy Birthday' labels.

I used up the last 2 flowers and bits of greenery I had printed on cardstock and combined that with a patterned paper I designed and printed when I shared the tutorial on Creating Custom Background Patterns in Silhouette.

A person holding a printed page with an abstract blue and purple design, showcasing swirling patterns. In the background, there is a white printer and part of a calendar visible.

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From handmade cards to custom jewelry and home décor, the possibilities with these abstract floral designs by Clikchic Designs are truly endless. Each project in this Crafting Creativity edition showcases how one digital collection can be transformed into a wide variety of unique creations. Whether you’re crafting with paper, shrink plastic, or chalkboard materials, these versatile florals add a bold, artistic touch to every piece. We hope you’re inspired to explore new techniques and think outside the box with your next project.

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DIY Abstract Sublimation Coasters with Artesprix Markers

If you’ve been curious about trying sublimation, this is the perfect place to start! I’m sharing a beginner-friendly project —DIY abstract coasters using Artesprix Sublimation Markers. The Artesprix Sublimation markers make it so easy to play with color and design, no matter your skill level. Whether you’re brand new to sublimation or just looking for a quick, creative project, these coasters are a fun way to jump in. Grab your heat press and let’s create something bold, vibrant, and totally unique—no perfection required!

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A variety of Artesprix sublimation markers arranged next to colorful abstract coasters, featuring geometric designs, on a wooden surface.

This is a project that anyone, even little ones, could do! There is no wrong way to do it.

This is a great way to see what all the colors in the marker sets will look like when heat pressed. With sublimation inks, they will appear duller until the high heat and pressure is applied and that is when the colors really pop.

Here is a closer look at the finished Artesprix polished sublimation coasters.

A collection of four colorful abstract coasters decorated with various geometric patterns, created using Artesprix Sublimation Markers, arranged on a wooden surface alongside the markers.

I would recommend letting the copy paper dry completely after adding in the colors. Mine was still a bit damp in areas from my coloring and you can see a few spots where the black bled a little bit. But, that’s what also makes it unique! It does not have to be perfect or match anyone else’s design.

Supplies for DIY Abstract Sublimation Coasters:

Colorful DIY abstract coasters designed with Artesprix sublimation markers, arranged on a wooden surface with additional markers and supplies in the background.

Watch this tutorial HERE on the Artesprix YouTube channel.

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