Color in Silhouette Archives

Lori Whitlock’s designs are a treasure trove of inspiration for crafters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, her versatile and beautifully crafted files can transform any project into something truly special. In this blog post, we’ll explore four unique ways to bring Lori Whitlock’s designs to life, showcasing a mix of techniques and ideas that highlight their creative potential. From cards to home décor, these projects will not only spark your imagination but also help you get the most out of your crafting tools.

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Crafting Creativity with Lori Whitlock

Project #1 – Fall Blessing Wreath Sign

Fall Blessings Wreath Sign with Lori Whitlock Design

I cut all of the cardstock pieces for the wreath using the Silhouette Electrostatic Bed along with my Cameo 5 . Once everything was cut, I started gluing the pieces of the wreath together and then added it onto a wood round that I’ve had in my stash for awhile.

I am loving the Silhouette Electrostatic Bed and not having to peel the cardstock off the adhesive sticky mat. I’ve cut lots of cardstock in the last year and it has saved me time.

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Supplies Used:

Fall Blessings by Lori Whitlock – Design #304735
Recollections Cardstock
SUPERTite Precision Craft Glue
Precision tip application bottle
3L Tape runner
Wood round
Oracal 651 Adhesive vinyl
Silhouette Cameo 5 (or other cutting machine model)
Silhouette Electrostatic Bed
Silhouette Autoblade

Project #2 – Tiered Tray Wood Sign Decor

Tiered Tray Wood Sign Decor with Lori Whitlock Design

While I was cutting the cardstock for the wreath shown above, I cut extra flowers and branches. Then added some ink to the cardstock pieces and used shaping tools to give the flowers dimension before gluing them together. Once the flowers were assembled, I cut fall blessings from adhesive vinyl and added that to the wood block. Then arranged the flowers and glued them down on the left side. Added a bit of twine wrapped around the wood on the right and had a new sign for my tiered tray.

Supplies Used:

Fall Blessings by Lori Whitlock – Design #304735
Recollections Cardstock
SUPERTite Precision Craft Glue
Precision tip application bottle
Wood blank painted white
Oracal 651 Adhesive vinyl: gold and brown
Twine
Stamping ink to add dimension
Craft Sponge
Tim Holtz Shaping Set
Silhouette Cameo 5 (or other cutting machine model)
Silhouette Electrostatic Bed
Silhouette Autoblade

Project #3 – Pop Out Top Used for Place Cards, Cards, or Treat Toppers

Pop Out Top Cards with Lori Whitlock Design - Place Cards, Cards, or Treat Topper Designs

This is such a fun design to create! For this pop out top card, I used the Fall Blessings design and print and cut. I shared the entire process to create this in a live YouTube tutorial on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel. In the video tutorial I not only shared how to create the design of the pop out top card, but also gave many tips for successful print and cut projects!

Additional Resources:

Supplies Used:

Fall Blessings by Lori Whitlock – Design #304735
Recollections Cardstock
Canon TS9521C printer (any printer will do)
Silhouette Cameo 5 (or other cutting machine model)
Silhouette Autoblade

Project #4 – Magnetic Bookmarks by Teresa P.

Magnetic Bookmarks with a Holographic Overlay

I love these so much! After the Silhouette Live tutorial where I shared how to create the pop out top, I woke up the next morning to see these beauties posted on my group. My friend Teresa creates amazing things and she combined several of my tutorials to make some new magnetic bookmarks.

She used print and cut and added a holographic overlay on top to make them sparkle. In her region, they don’t use the term “fall” so she swapped it out for a few other designs to make it a better fit.

Additional Resources:

Supplies Used:

Fall Blessings by Lori Whitlock – Design #304735
Cardstock
Holographic Laminate
Printer

I love taking one design and thinking of several ways to make projects with it!

The Crafting Creativity blog posts are your ultimate source of inspiration, designed to spark new ideas and help you explore the endless possibilities in crafting. Each post is packed with innovative project ideas, practical tips, and expert techniques to help you think outside the box and take your creativity to new heights. Whether you’re looking for fresh ways to use your favorite designs, exploring new materials, or learning advanced techniques, these posts aim to fuel your imagination and empower you to turn your crafting dreams into reality. Check out the Crafting Creativity series HERE and see where your creativity takes you!

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Color Cubes by Sarah Renae Clark - Color Inspiration

Have you ever had a tool in your craft studio that helps you save time and be more creative? I am sure there are a few you utilize if you stop to think about it. The Color Cubes by Sarah Renae Clark have helped me. I am terrible at picking coordinating colors for projects and often will spend hours going back and forth on colors. Now there is no more guessing and I have a great resource at my finger tips.

In this blog post, I’m excited to share some creative ways Color Cubes by Sarah Renae Clark have helped me in my recent Silhouette projects.

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Crafting Creativity with Color Cubes by Sarah Renae Clark

Creating Custom Color Palettes in Silhouette Studio Using Color Cubes

Did you know you can add your own custom color palettes to the Silhouette software Fill Panel?

With the Color Cube cards it makes it so easy because it has the HEX code for the colors on the backside of the card. Simply pick the color card of your choice.

Then add a new palette to the Fill Color Panel in the Silhouette Studio software by clicking on the + to add a palette and then entering the HEX code at the bottom of the Fill Color Palette.

Silhouette Fill Color Panel - Custom Color Palette

Want to see it in action? Check out this video Silhouette Studio Tips: Create Your Own Custom Color Palette & Add Colors! on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel HERE.

I used the Color Cube cards to quickly add colors to make these bookmarks with an Arrow design by Sarah Hurley.

Holographic Bookmarks created in Silhouette using Print and Cut using Color Cubes for the project colors

Find more details on this project HERE.

I also did a live tutorial sharing even more on colors in Silhouette Studio. Check it out HERE.

Colors in Silhouette Studio Live Tutorial

How to Test Print Colors in Silhouette Studio

We often see users ask why the colors that printed do not match the colors they see on the screen? One way you can find out what colors will print and compare those to what you see on the computer screen is to do a test print.

Silhouette Studio HEX code for custom colors

For this test, I used the Color Cube cards 001-009 and added the colors in using the HEX code to fill in squares and then did a test print out to see what the outcome would be.

This can be a big help in seeing what colors might print out for a project you are working on. I share even more details in the blog post Silhouette Studio: How to Test Print Colors HERE. Using the Color Cubes I was able to add a variety of colors to the test print page to see how they would turn out. There are many other factors that can affect your print colors and I share those too in the post linked above.

Selecting Cardstock Colors for a Project

Selecting Cardstock Colors with the Color Cubes

Do you ever get stumped trying to pick out colors for a project? The Color Cube cards can help! Or need a little bit of inspiration on getting started with a project? Grab a color card and match your cardstock to the card colors. Even if the colors are off by just a bit, it can help you get started in the selection process and visualize how different color combinations look together.

Color Selection for Other Projects

It does not have to be limited to projects with your cutting machines either.
Grab a Color Cube card for matching bead color combinations for bracelets, earrings, and more!

Color Cubes with Beading Projects to Select Color Combinations

I have recently gotten into beading and find it so relaxing to string beads, however, it doesn’t matter what project I’m working on, picking colors can take me the longest time. I grabbed a few Color Cube cards and opened my Tool Box where I am storing some of my beads that are just waiting to be made into a project and started matching up the colors to see what I had that was close.

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You never know when you might pick up inspiration! This new beading hobby started with me purchasing a book written by a friend, Juliana C. Avelar. I bought the Jewel Loom Inspirations book to do a bit of research as I was writing my own eBook and I fell in love with the projects. For a few months, I just drooled over the pages because I didn’t have the supplies and kept telling myself I didn’t need a new hobby. But one bracelet featured in the book kept calling my name. Then I attended an in-person crafting weekend in Texas and we used the Eileen Hull Jewel Loom and I was hooked!

I am not even a chunky jewelry type of person, but I just had to make one and wanted to have it for my trip to Hawaii for the Silhouette Summit. I am sharing because it was not hard at all and sometimes we need a little inspiration outside of our normal arenas.

Beaded Bracelet with Jewel Loom Inspirations Book

I tried to get some photos in Hawaii, but nothing really captured the bracelet well.

Here is another look at my first bracelet (in front) and the next one that is on my loom. Both of these have a very similar color scheme. I started with the Eileen Hull Jewel Loom and of course, one thing led to another and now I have a few more looms like the Beadalon Jewel Loom pictured below.

I need to add findings to the bracelet to finish it up and then my next bracelet will be with colors found using the Color Cubes for inspiration. I can’t wait!

Color Cube Inspiration for Beaded Bracelets

Whatever your hobbies include, whether that’s crafts with cutting machines, collecting craft supplies, cardmaking, scrapbooking, beading, fabrics, or something else – keep on creating!

If you are looking for inspiration, check out the other options on the Sarah Renae Clark website too! She has journals, notebooks, stickers, planners, adult coloring pages, printables, and more!