The hardest part of creating something is choosing the design that I want to commit to. I was searching for a 50th Anniversary card to create and nothing looked right to me.
Then I saw a project on my Silhouette Secrets+ with EllyMae Facebook group that a member was creating and it was an inspiration (Thank you Patti!).
Sometimes that is all it takes. Seeing a project that someone else is creating and it sparks that creative energy and all the pieces just fall into place.
Today, I am here to share the finished project and how you can get started creating amazing things with the Silhouette Curio.
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I always like to create gifts that are unique and with the Curio that is possible. With the ability to etch on metal or acrylic, I can create a customized gift in no time. But, sometimes I still need a creative jump-start. I know many of my Facebook group members love and can’t wait to see what is posted in the Show and Tell on Saturdays. It is a great place to share your Silhouette creations, projects in-progress, or see what others might be creating with their machines.
8 – Curio Advanced Beginner – Metal Etching placement video course HERE
8 – Embossing Leather with the Curio can be found HERE
The Curio is a fantastic machine and takes some time to learn. But it is so worth it when you do!
I would love to see what you are creating with your Silhouette machines. Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Don’t have a Curio machine yet, but want to add it to your tools? Find it here: Silhouette America Amazon
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Enjoy!
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The first Curio Virtual Retreat was such a success and we had so many requests to do it again, that it is now scheduled for August 14-16, 2020.
This event is limited to 40 attendees and the best part is no travel! Right from your own computer, tv, or other viewing source. You work at your own pace to follow all of the step-by-step video courses. Join us on the weekend of August 14-16 for Zoom calls and online support. Class kits will be mailed to you and include written handouts too!
Check out this Curio Retreat Highlights post to see a little bit about what happened at our last event.
I loved seeing all the projects that the attendees created and shared with us after going through the step-by-step classes. These include: – Curio Basics & Setup – Curio Tips – Metal Etching – Acrylic Etching – Leather Embossing – Sketching on Wood
And the projects keep rolling in that they are creating since attending the event! I love seeing them all!
The weekend includes: – Class kits mailed to you to complete all the projects – Instructional step-by-step video classes that are available for you to watch for 30 days following the event – Online support through scheduled Zoom calls and a private Facebook group
Student Testimonies
Here are a few reviews from the previous weekend:
“The event exceeded my expectations. The prerecorded segments were excellent. Really far better than anything I have found in the internet.” Doug B.
“The virtual retreat was very educational. The ability to be able to follow along with notes, pause the video, take my own notes, at my own pace was amazing and increased my comfort level and education experience.” Charlee R.
“I appreciated all the experience and effort that went into the written materials and the instructional videos – so thorough yet easy to follow! It was great to be able to re-watch portions of the videos while working through the projects. The Zoom chats and the Facebook group were fun and perfectly rounded out this virtual retreat. I will definitely attend in the future!” – Linda M
“Learned a ton from the virtual Curio retreat this weekend and had so much fun completing the projects! EllyMae is a fabulous teacher and we had a lot of great support throughout the weekend. Thank you TJC for this wonderful event!” Kathy S.
“At first I wondered how this would work. Worried about not having the hands on mostly. But I will have to say that it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Loved that I could watch the video, pause and rewind, and repeat. The notes were great and I believe they will help me in re-creating new projects.” Nancy C
Curio Demos
Want to see a virtual demo table of things I’ve created using my Curio? Check out this video on my YouTube channel HERE.
And here is a little demo of the Curio in action embossing on leather.
Registration
Register HERE for this event! Attendance is limited to 40 attendees.
I always love to see what you are creating! Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Enjoy!
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We just wrapped up the first Silhouette Curio Virtual retreat this past weekend that was hosted by Terri Johnson Creates and it was a success! 3 days of diving into Curio projects that included metal etching, acrylic etching, leather embossing, more acrylic etching, and sketching on wood.
This event was originally scheduled as a hands-on retreat, but due to the current situation we made the decision not to cancel it but to move it to a virtual online retreat. Students received class supply kits, written instructions, access to recorded video lessons for each project, video conference calls for discussion & questions, and support through our private Facebook group during the event.
Let me tell you, I have been testing these class projects for months, over and over. And by the end of an event, I will admit I sometimes feel that I just don’t need another project with my initial on it.
But, these attendees blew me away. They watched the video classes and created some fabulous projects! I hope these project photos will inspire you just like they have me!
Silhouette Metal Etching
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Thank you to Silver Creek Leather Co. for sponsoring this class. We used ReaLeather tooling leather in this project with the Silhouette Embossing Tool.
Check out this short video showing the Curio in action on the leather.
We used the Pine Cone sketch design by Tanya Batrak – Design #236611 for the main sketching design and then the attendees got creative and branched out.
While we could not meet in person due to the circumstances, we had a great time meeting together in the first Virtual Curio retreat.
The feedback we received from the event was amazing! Here are just a few of the reviews from this weekend.
“I was glad when it was announced that this would be a virtual class. I wasn’t going to be able to attend otherwise. I was a little skeptical of taking a virtual class like this since I am not self motivated to watch online videos. But I found that I was very motivated to keep up with the class schedule and projects. Loved being able to watch the classes and stop, back up, and go over a technique several times if I needed to. Would love to take more classes like this with Terri and Elly. Fantastic instructional classes and awesome instructors. Thank you for taking us to another level of learning.” Carol R
“A truly wonderful virtual experience. It was so relaxing to go at your own pace and rewind the videos when you “didn’t quite get it” as many times as you needed or refer back to the written instructions when that worked better. Terri and EllyMae were always there for you when you needed to reach out and the ZOOM calls opened you to questions and answers you might not have thought about. I would definitely take another virtual class. You can see just how much time and detail was put in to these classes. Thank you Terri and EllyMae for a fantastic experience and loving all the knowledge I gained.” Jean S
“Thanks so much for offering this virtually. We had contact with other participants through Zoom, the projects were varied and fun, and the instruction was superb!. The videos were well-organized, thorough, and well paced. It was helpful to be able to go back and repeat sections. The workbook is an excellent resource going forward. I hope you continue to offer virtual retreats. “ Boo M.
“This retreat was a blast! Everything – from materials to instruction sheets to instructional videos – was so thought out down to the tiniest detail. Terri and EllyMae, as well as the retreat helpers, are experts in all things Curio – how it works, how to troubleshoot, about the materials, cut/etch settings, Silhouette software, etc. They are genuine, professional, personable, and very patient. I learned some new techniques and how to use some materials I had never thought of. My mind is now in overdrive thinking of all the projects and possibilities. I would so do this again – either in person or virtual.” Leigh W
“This was an outstanding weekend. I would definitely take another class in this format. I had all my materials available to me in my space, I was able to go at my own pace & could rewind if I needed to listen to something again. I loved it!! Judy A.”
Those are just a few and I’ll share more in the future.
We are all finding ourselves in a new time with the current events happening and this virtual retreat was definitely a new experience for us all.
I’d love to see what you are creating with your Silhouette! Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Enjoy!
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