This past weekend I had the opportunity to teach at the Terri Johnson Creates Silhouette Spring Retreat. This was an intermediate level retreat and not only did the attendees learn lots of new things, but I learned from both the attendees and my colleagues as well. But, do you know what the most important part … Continue reading Silhouette Spring Retreat 2019
This week let's take a look at how to create your own design in the Silhouette Studio software using basic shapes and text. We will create an overlay that could be cut out of cardstock or other materials. I most often see these at trade shows cut by big, fancy laser cutters. But, why can't … Continue reading Creating designs in Silhouette Studio v4
Today, I am stepping away from the "Let's Explore v4" series about software for another topic I am asked about all the time. Today I will give you some tips I've discovered about getting the most use out of the Silhouette cutting mats. As a beginning Silhouette user, I do feel you go through mats … Continue reading Tips to get the most out of your Silhouette mat
Print and cut with the Silhouette software has so many options available. The past 2 weeks we have explored using a print and cut file (Part 1) and creating text (Part 2) to use in print and cut. This week we will explore creating a print and cut file from a jpeg or png image. … Continue reading Print and Cut – Part 3 – Images
Let’s Explore v4 – Print & Cut – Part 2 In Print and Cut - Part 1, I showed how to create a print and cut project from an already existing file that was set up for print and cut. In today's post, we will create our own text and turn it into a print … Continue reading Print and Cut – Part 2 – Text
Let's Explore v4 - Print & Cut - Part 1 I love the print and cut option on the Silhouette software! I've used it for many years and in this 2 part series I will share some tips with you for getting a successful print and cut. A few weeks back I made up special … Continue reading Print and Cut – Part 1
Did you ever need a quick card? Grab that cardstock and an easy cut file from the Silhouette Design Store. I used Lori Whitlock's Sympathy Card Thinking of You - Design #258278. While the card says Sympathy, it could be used for a lot more than that. This was a pretty easy card to cut. … Continue reading Cards with your Silhouette
Wow! 2018 has sure gone by fast! There has been so much that has happened - what a year! I started the year with the goal to have a blog post every week and I only missed 1-2 weeks, so I'm counting that as a success! On to next year! I started the year out … Continue reading Let’s Explore Silhouette v4 in 2018 & 2019
The Tiling feature is a Business Edition upgrade feature that is found under the Media Setup Panel - Tab 4. The Media Setup Panel is found on the right side of the Silhouette software at the bottom of the icon toolbar. Depending on the size of your computer monitor you may see all the icons … Continue reading Let’s Explore v4 – Tiling
I have a big to do list, do you? Well, I'm really going to try and get it all accomplished and that starts with making some of these layered vinyl acrylic ornaments that I bought from Craft Chameleon. With the purchase of the acrylic shape, you get the cute cut file to go with it, … Continue reading Layered Vinyl Acrylic Ornament
