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DIY 3D Halloween Busted Canvas with Silhouette

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I absolutely love papercrafting — and this project reminded me just how much! While creating this DIY 3D Halloween Graveyard Busted Canvas with Silhouette, I honestly thought, maybe I should give up everything else and just be a paper craft artist! That’s how much fun this was to make. Using designs by Paper Beats Dynamite, I built a spooky graveyard scene complete with a 3D tombstone and a skeleton coffin. The dimensional layers, textures, and eerie details came together perfectly, making this one of my favorite Halloween projects yet.

Photo shows a DIY Halloween home decor project of a busted canvas with a 3D skeleton coffin and tombstone created entirely out of cardstock.

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Last year I created several busted canvas projects and it has been on my mind ever since. I had a 16″ x 20″ black canvas that had a hole in it and I’ve kept it around for the perfect project. When I started creating a class for the 2025 Scrapbook Fun Summit and thought I’d share the technique for a card, this Halloween themed canvas started taking form in my head too.

If you have never made a busted canvas before and want to see the process, check out this blog post – DIY Busted Canvas Art: Transform Your Wall Decor with This Trendy Technique where I shared step-by-step instructions and video too!

I started by gathering some supplies in the Halloween decor isles. This was one of those projects that was not a set plan and came together as I went along. I wasn’t sure exactly on what I wanted to use, so I just grabbed things that I thought might work.

A variety of crafting supplies for a Halloween canvas project, including a black canvas, decorative items like skeletons and chains, and adhesive materials, arranged on a wooden tabletop.

Supplies Used for the Halloween Graveyard Busted Canvas:

I took a lot of photos along the way of the entire process, I’ll share a few below, but make sure to check out the video where I share more on the creative process!

Creative Process – Halloween Busted Canvas with Silhouette

Here is a look at the front pattern I used for this busted canvas. It is a large canvas design so I had to piece 3 sheets of paper together to cover it. Since it will be cut up, it won’t be as noticeable that the pattern is not continuous.
Of course, during the project creation my supervisor, Goldy, had to be right there helping too.

A crafting workspace featuring a skeleton figure & chain on a table, a cat sitting in the background, and various tools such as scissors, a ruler, and a bottle of Mod Podge. A patterned sheet with trees and tombstones is centered on the table.

Once the glue was dry, I could add the pattern paper to the backside of the canvas and when everything was good and dry, then I could cut the busted canvas design and start to curl the edges back. I have found after making several of these that if you “train” the curls back and let them rest, they will stay better than if you try to immediately glue them down.

An overhead view of a crafting workspace featuring a decorative frame with gold and black patterned pieces arranged in an oval shape, surrounded by crafting tools such as scissors, a foam brush, a glue gun, and a ruler on a blue cutting mat. Halloween Canvas Creation

Next up was to secure the plastic chains to the back of the canvas before adding the background layer.

A decorative Halloween Canvas frame featuring a chain design with yellow and black patterned accents, set against a gray wall.

Before proceeding, I had to test it to make sure that the skeleton would be able to sit in the frame.

A decorative Halloween Canvas frame featuring a skeleton holding up arms, surrounded by yellow patterned paper and a chain, set against a gray background.

For this project, I actually made up 3 different backgrounds until I found the one that I settled on, so you will see that the final background is different from the beginning to the final results.

And then came the construction of the elements to add onto the front of the canvas. I started with the Skeleton Coffin by Paper Beats Dynamite. At the time of this project, I was testing the brand new Silhouette Cameo 5 alpha and was impressed with how the cuts came out with this detailed design.

A workspace featuring a Silhouette cutting machine, assorted cardstock pieces, including brown coffin shapes and skeleton designs, alongside crafting tools and a laptop.

I do not recommend starting with such a detailed, intricate design when testing a new machine model, especially for a beginner. This was quite a test for a new out of the box machine and while it turned out well, that may not always be the results.

I followed the instructions from the designer for assembly and it turned out AMAZING! Yes, there was a happy dance and a bit of gloating that happened. And let me tell you, YOU SHOULD! If you create an amazing project that you love, cheer for yourself!

A handcrafted 3D skeleton coffin model created with cardstock, featuring a skull inside, adorned with chains and painted in earthy tones. Various art supplies are visible in the background.

Here is a close up at the top of the coffin that shows all the details

A creatively designed 3D skeleton coffin made with cardstock with a skull visible through an open window, featuring skeletal hands and a rusty lock, set against a crafting machine.

And the bottom of the coffin – look at those details! I doubted myself and didn’t think it would turn out like the designer’s original design. I’m so glad I was wrong. I followed the instructions and it turned out fantastic.

A detailed close-up of a 3D faux wooden box model featuring a chain and lock, with several wooden planks arranged nearby on a clear surface.

I do have years of paper crafting experience, however, I do believe that any Silhouette user can create this with a bit of practice, following the instructions, and the time to invest in creating it. The biggest factor into projects like this is TIME. It takes time for all of it to come together from the cutting, assembly, and dry time.

This element was ready and then on to the next piece.

A small skeleton figure stands next to a decorative 3D faux wooden coffin made from cardstock with a skeleton inside, on a crafting table.

Next up was a 3D Tombstone by Paper Beats Dynamite. I did not take many photos of the cutting process, but here’s a look after I started folding the pieces for assembly.

A gray paper tombstone craft with 'R.I.P.' printed on it, surrounded by crafting tools like glue and markers on a wooden table. Halloween Canvas Creation

I again followed the instructions provided by the designer to assemble and paint the tombstone.

Supplies for a DIY project including a mini tombstone marked 'R.I.P.', a bottle of Mod Podge, a set of paintbrushes, and several bottles of DecoArt acrylic paint in various colors.

The hardest part about these projects was waiting for things to dry before I could move on to the next step. I often get involved in multiple projects at once because I’m waiting for things to dry on one and I can’t just sit idle.

A decorative 3D tombstone made from cardstock for a Halloween canvas, marked 'R.I.P.' surrounded by various paint bottles and a paintbrush on a crafting table.

Once everything was dry, it was time to put it all together.

A decorative Halloween canvas featuring a skeleton, a coffin, a tombstone marked 'R.I.P.', and various skeleton and bone accents, set against a patterned background.

My husband mentioned that the skeleton was too clean, so I had to dirty it up a bit with some Distress spray.

A tabletop scene featuring a skeleton model surrounded by dirt and crafting tools, including a paintbrush and a bottle, on a cutting mat.

Here is the first final test hanging on the wall.

A decorative Halloween canvas featuring a skeleton, chains, faux cobwebs, a small tombstone marked 'R.I.P.', and other spooky elements, all set against a patterned background.

After letting it sit a bit, we decided that the background was too similar to the front. Back to the studio I went to make a new background. I definitely like the spooky graveyard background for the final-final result even better than the first option.

A whimsical Halloween canvas featuring a skeleton seated among dark webbing, bones, a faux coffin, and a gravestone inscribed 'R.I.P.' with a spooky background of a barren tree and mist.

Here are a couple close ups of the 3D skeleton coffin and tombstone in place on the canvas.

A decorative display featuring a 3D faux wooden coffin created with cardstock with chains and a skeleton hand, alongside a tombstone marked 'R.I.P.' and other Halloween-themed decorations like skulls and cobwebs.

I added in some skulls, bones, and fabrics to add more texture and elements to the entire piece.

A decorative 3D tombstone created out of cardstock with the letters R.I.P. surrounded by fake skeleton limbs and cobwebs, set against a dark background.

I had so much fun creating this piece of art that will be displayed year after year. The entire process took several weeks to complete but was so worth the end result.

Do you create 3D designs? It’s one of my favorite things to do and I really should make more time for it.

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A 3D Halloween canvas featuring a skeleton sitting among tombstones and a spooky background with trees and fog, decorated with orange and black elements.

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Easy Fun Fall Card with Silhouette & Watercolors

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These cards turned out fantastic and I just have to share how I created the Fall cards with my Silhouette and supplies from Pointer USA.

A crafting workspace with pink cardstock, art supplies, and homemade autumn-themed cards with falling leaves and inspirational quotes.

Sometimes I get the opportunity to work with a company or product and my goal is to find ways to use that with my Silhouette or with a Silhouette project. That is after all the main focus of Silhouette Secrets+ right!

I am a Creative Professional with NAMTA and Pointer USA reached out to me before the 2026 Creativation to see if I’d like to test some of their products. I will fully admit I wasn’t sure what the quality would be when I first looked at the site, but once I started using the products I had no doubts. I have since purchased more myself because I am using the products in my projects. Not only are they a good quality craft supply, but they are also economical too, which I know that most of those reading are also looking for. No matter what supplies you use, I hope you get some ideas from this blog post for your future projects

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First, I want to share the Instagram reel that I created that shows the process. Of course, reels are designed for short form & it takes longer than 50 seconds to complete the project, so it is a very quick glimpse at my process. I’ll share a few more details, a supply list, and screenshots of my design in Silhouette Studio below the reel, so make sure to scroll farther down.

Supplies Used for Fall Cards with Silhouette

Fall Card Design Details

I started first with the watercolor background. This takes no skill at all and anyone can do this smoosh technique. I love how it gives a different pattern and unique look each time.

I started with my lightest color first. I added a bit of yellow watercolor paint on top of my Glassboard mat and then added water with a water brush from the watercolor travel kit.

Close-up of a hand using a water brush to apply yellow paint onto a grid-patterned surface, with a watercolor palette and paint tubes visible in the background.

Then I laid down the mixed media paper over top to pick up the color. I repeated that to fill the entire page. And repeated the same process with the orange and red watercolors. Have fun with this and create some awesome background images. Don’t focus on what the entire page looks like. It should be random, especially for this project since you will only see a glimpse of the background through the leaf cutouts of the card front.

A vibrant watercolor painting featuring shades of orange and yellow on textured paper, accompanied by a watercolor palette and a water brush.

I chose to use the Art PRO watercolor tubes of paint for this project and it turned out fantastic and bright.

While that dried I headed to the Silhouette Studio software to create my card design. I used a combination of sketching and cutting with the Silhouette to make the card fronts and designed everything in Silhouette so I knew exactly how it would look.

Here is a look at the card design in Silhouette Studio all put together. I love to be able to mock-up a design before I start cutting so I can see how it will all fit together.

A digital design featuring red autumn leaves scattered around the word 'fall,' with the text 'is proof that change is beautiful' at the bottom. The design has a layered border in orange and yellow.

The white and the yellow layers have the leaves cut out so it will show through the red layer which is going to be the watercolor background.

Here is a look at the layers of this card design separated out in Silhouette Studio.

Design workspace in Silhouette Studio showing a layout for fall-themed crafting, featuring various colored rectangles and autumn leaves.

The fall sentiment will be sent to sketch out on the front of the card and then without unloading the mat, the leaves will be cut from the card front. From one sheet of letter size paper, I could get 4 card fronts and I took it a step farther by swapping out the pen for each one. This took a little bit more time to complete, but I wanted to show how the colors would look and mix it up.

Since I was sending the designs to sketch and then cut, I used the Cut by line feature to be able to send each action separately. This was extremely helpful to be able to send only one card to sketch at a time and swap out the pen colors in between. More details on using the Cut/Sketch by Line Color in Silhouette HERE.

Four handcrafted greeting cards featuring autumn leaves in various colors, with the word 'fall' and the phrase 'is proof that change is beautiful' displayed prominently.

Look at that background showing through! It turned out even better than I thought it would. Each card is completely different and I don’t know which one is my favorite.

I love playing with paper and seeing what is possible. I hope this has sparked some ideas for crafty projects in your future.

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Colorful fall-themed cut out cards displayed on a crafting table with various art supplies, including glue, scissors, and pens.

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Glass Etched Beach Themed Decor with Silhouette

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I love glass etching and being able to take something plain and make it stand out. I am always on the hunt for glassware at thrift stores and I’ve found some really good things. Thrifting is a great way to make amazing projects and keep on budget too. And Etchall etching creme never disappoints! It is so worth it, and a bottle lasts me a long time and more projects than I can count.

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Here is a recent find from the thrift store and I love how it turned out. Now, full confession, it takes me a long time to find a design I like and settle on. I’ll share a glimpse of that farther in the blog post.

Photo shows a glass home decor vase that is etched with Don't Worry Beach Happy next to a bottle of Etchall etching creme.

Steps to Etched Glass Projects

  1. Create a stencil for etching.
  2. Clean glass blank with alcohol and allow to dry.
  3. Apply stencil.
  4. Mask off edge of stencil to prevent bleeding
  5. Apply Etchall Etching Creme and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove any excess Etching Creme and place back in the bottle.
  7. Wipe off remaining excess with a paper towel and safely discard paper towel.
  8. Run water in the sink and rinse off decal thoroughly.
  9. Remove masking tape and adhesive vinyl under running water.
  10. Rinse blank thoroughly.
  11. Dry and Enjoy!

Glass Etched Decor Supplies

Glass Etched Decor with Silhouette

Gather the supplies. I use scraps whenever I can. As you’ll see through the photos my adhesive vinyl color changes. I grabbed a scrap of adhesive vinyl and unfortunately, it was bad. It cut fine, but when I went to weed it, I knew there was an issue because it was not easy to weed. And in my true stubborn fashion, I worked hard and weeded the entire thing and then it wouldn’t stick to the glass. I know better. And I still continue to punish myself and try to salvage it. I’m sure there is at least one other person reading this that understands.

Photo show a table top with supplies for glass etching that include adhesive vinyl, a craft stick, painters tape, Etchall etching creme, a glass vase, and a Silhouette Cameo 5 in the background.

A couple signs that adhesive vinyl has gone bad is that with a good cut it’s still hard to weed and the backing separates from itself. This generally appears that the backing sticks to the adhesive vinyl and is difficult to weed. This can also happen when the cut is too deep, but as you get more and more experience you will start to recognize old vinyl versus a bad cut.

I measure the blank and create the shape the same size in the Silhouette software using the Drawing Tools. Then it is time to find the design for your project. This takes me the longest time. I will go through so many options, but I don’t delete them, I just move them off to the side and keep on creating.

Photo shows a screenshot of the Silhouette Studio software with design choices for the glass etching project.

Glass etching is permanent and I like to ensure success, so I like to hit it with a little bit of heat. But, be careful and let the glass cool after this. Hot glass looks like cool glass. This step can help with little bits being held in place better. It can also help smooth out any areas that may have had allowed etching creme to seep underneath. I also add a layer of painter’s tape around the edges just in case any etching creme dribbles or runs. This has saved me so many times.

Photo shows a table top with adhesive vinyl applied to a glass vase and heat being applied to secure the stencil. A bottle of Etchall etching creme and a Silhouette Cameo 5 are in the background.

I then cover the entire stencil area where the design is with Etchall etching creme and wait 20 minutes.

Photo shows a glass etching project with the Etchall etching creme applied to complete the etch process.

When 20 minutes is up, I carefully scrap the Etchall etching creme off and put it back in the jar. Etchall etching creme can be reused and doesn’t lose its potency. After the excess is scrapped off, I will carefully wipe the design with a paper towel before running water in the sink and rinsing off any remaining residue. At this step, you do want to be careful not to dislodge any pieces of the design. It never fails that when an oops happens and the creme touches an area you do not want to etch; it will etch in seconds.

Once the Etchall etching creme has been rinsed, removed the stencil and painter’s tape, and then carefully dry the glass container. I love using Etchall etching creme and have perfect etches each time! I’ve compared etching creme’s and it is the best. Glass can have its flaws, which can cause some imperfections in the etch, but those are few and far between with Etchall etching creme.

Photo shows a look at the glass vase after the Etchall etching creme has been removed and the glass vase has been cleaned, dried, and polished.

I love it! That sounds like a broken record, but it’s true when I etch with Etchall etching creme. Now the only thing left to do is find the perfect thing to fill this glass etched decor vase with. I tried some shells and sea glass, but just wasn’t happy with how it looked, so I am still on the hunt for the perfect fit to this gorgeous piece.

Photo shows a finished look at the beach themed glass etched home decor project with a bottle of Etchall etching creme next to it.

Give it a try! But I’ll warn you, it might be addicting and then you’ll be on the hunt for more glassware to etch and more projects get added to your to do list.

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Photo is a Pinterest image of the glass etched beach theme decor with Etchall.

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Custom Etched Monogram Gifts & Decor with Glass Etching

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I love being able to create custom gifts for friends, family, and for events I attend. When I was brainstorming the 5th project for the month of July’s weekly newsletter I had several options. The one that beat out the other ideas was because it can be used as a gift for a family friend for the holidays. The winner? A custom etched monogram on a glass container with Etchall etching creme. This could be used for a candy dish, candle holder, home decor, or many other things. I’ll leave that up to the recipient to decide what to do with it.

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Photo shows a look at a finished project with glass etching using Etchall Etching Creme.

Steps to Etched Glass Projects

  1. Create a stencil for etching.
  2. Clean glass blank with alcohol and allow to dry.
  3. Apply stencil.
  4. Mask off edge of stencil to prevent bleeding
  5. Apply Etchall Etching Creme and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove any excess Etching Creme and place back in the bottle.
  7. Wipe off remaining excess with a paper towel and safely discard paper towel.
  8. Run water in the sink and rinse off decal thoroughly.
  9. Remove masking tape and adhesive vinyl under running water.
  10. Rinse blank thoroughly.
  11. Dry and Enjoy!

Glass Etching Supplies

Gather the supplies. I started by grabbing a sheet of Oracal 651 adhesive vinyl in a color that I don’t really use often, however, I ended up using a scrap from my scrap pile because the design fit on it and I have a drawer full of scraps.

Photo shows supplies being used for glass etching with Etchall Etching creme that includes a craft stick, adhesive vinyl, transfer tape, and a glass dish.

Enlist a helper, whether you really want their help or not. Supervisor Goldy decided she was going to test out the tools and if I turned my back she would have taste tested the adhesive vinyl and transfer tape too!

Photo shows a yellow cat helping with the supplies for the project.

Measure the blank and create the design to cut for the stencil. For this project it does have a bit of a conical shape to the widest part of the vase, so I used the Conical Warp tool with the etched monogram design to help with that. I shared this technique in the March 2026 Crafting Community member exclusive tutorial when making etched martini glasses.
See more on the etched martini glasses HERE.

Photo shows a look at the Silhouette Studio software showing the glass etching design on the virtual mat.

Then I grabbed a scrap of adhesive vinyl and cut it with the Silhouette Cameo. Any Silhouette model machine can cut adhesive vinyl for stencils.

Photo shows a look at the Silhouette Cameo machine with a mat loaded with adhesive vinyl on it for the glass etching stencil.

Glass etching is permanent. So I do like to add a little bit of heat to the glass etching stencil when it has fine details. I do this carefully so not to burn myself and then let the glass and stencil cool completely. This step can help the adhesive vinyl adhere a bit better and smooth out any areas that may have had allowed etching creme to seep underneath. And then I add a layer of painter’s tape around the edges just in case any etching creme dribbles or runs.

Photo shows a look at the adhesive vinyl stencil applied to the glass container with painter's tape around the edges and a heat gun on the work space.

While you could cut a larger piece of adhesive vinyl with the stencil to avoid using the painter’s tape, then you run the risk of more wrinkles and the stencil not adhering completely flat on a curved surface.

I then cover the entire stencil area where the design is with Etchall etching creme and wait 20 minutes.

Photo shows a workspace with Etchall etching creme applied to a glass container.

When 20 minutes is up, I carefully scrap the Etchall etching creme off and put it back in the jar. It can be reused. Then I will carefully wipe the design with a paper towel before running water in the sink and rinsing off any remaining creme. At this step, you do want to be careful not to dislodge any pieces of the design. It never fails that when an oops happens and the creme touches an area you do not want to etch, it will happen in seconds.

Once the Etchall etching creme has been rinsed, removed the stencil and painter’s tape, and then carefully dry the glass container. Then admire the custom glass etched monogram project.

Photo shows a look at the finished etch when the glass is cleaned up.

I love how this turned out! A perfect gift idea with a custom etched monogram. And it was a very economical project to complete too! Glass jar from the Dollar Tree (which isn’t a dollar anymore, but still reasonable) and reusable Etchall etching creme that can make many, many more projects!

Photo shows a look at the finished custom glass etched monogram container with Etchall etching creme next to it.

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Photo shows a finished glass etching project in a Pinterest format photo.

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3D Mixed Media Canvas Creation with Silhouette

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When we were told as Creative Professionals with NAMTA that we would have the opportunity to display our artwork at the 2026 Creativation event, my brain immediately started thinking of ideas and I started a list in my phone. We were allowed to have 2 – 12″ x 12″ canvases on display in the entrance hall for the conference and were given a theme of red, white, and blue. This was an opportunity to display our art and share our skills. I love building things, so a 3D mixed media design was a no brainer for me. This was one of those projects that I started with a few basic ideas and built the project as I went. Sometimes that’s just how it goes. Some things might work together along the way and some things might not.

I love building 3D projects! There is just something about taking flat materials and molding them into a final 3D project. Having a cutting machine like a Silhouette or Siser Juliet or Romeo opens up a lot of possibilities to cut designs for 3D creations. The biggest factor that goes into it all is – TIME! It takes time to design, build, and modify things as you go along in the process.

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In this blog post, I’m sharing a look at the behind the scenes of creating this 3D Mixed Media Canvas: Time to Sparkle with a few still photos & the supply list. Check out the video at the end of the blog post for additional shots of the process as well.

First, here is a look at the finished project.

Photos shares a look at the finished Time to Sparkle 3-D Mixed Media Canvas project completed by EllyMae at Silhouette Secrets+ by Swift Creek Customs.

I started by gathering some supplies to get started. I had to order new inks to print the background papers. These 3 are designs by Clikchic Designs and can be found in the supply list below. I am able to print borderless with the Canon TS9521C printer. I ordered Oracal 851 glitter adhesive vinyl in red, white, and blue from Vinyl Spectrum. The entire theme of this canvas is to sparkle, so I embraced that fully.

Photos shows supplies on a desk that includes printed backgrounds, glitter adhesive vinyl, Mod Podge, a 12" x 12" canvas, TCW Stencil Butters, and tools that will be used to create a 3D Mixed Media Canvas.

I first started by cutting down the background paper for the backside of the canvas to fit within the frame. Then added layer of Mod Podge to the canvas and to the backside of the blue patterned paper. Smooth that down as much as possible. Adding the Mod Podge to both the canvas and the back of the paper helps it to adhere smoothly. Once it’s down flat, then I added another layer of Mod Podge Sparkle on the front of the blue paper. Let this dry completely.

Photo shows a bottle of Mod Podge and Mod Podge Sparkle that has been applied to the backside of the 12" x 12" canvas for the 3D Mixed Media project.

While that was drying I set up the design for cutting from Oracal 851 Glitter Adhesive Vinyl in Silhouette Studio.

Photo shows a screenshot of Silhouette Studio and the design set up to cut multiple layers of adhesive vinyl using layering marks.

Then I cut each color of glitter adhesive vinyl. For each layer, I cut the color and the green rectangles. The green rectangles are designed as layering marks that are used to line up the layers exactly. While it might use a little more material when using these marks, I find I get a much more accurate layering. This is one of those techniques that no matter how you do it, practice makes it better.

Photo shows a look at the layered adhesive vinyl design with 3 colors using layering marks to line up each layer.

While this design is not technically layered, the colors are in a specific location to each other, so I used the same technique with the layering marks and it worked out great!

Then I carefully applied the adhesive vinyl to the front of the patterned paper. This will be the background that shows through on the busted canvas.

Photo shows a look at the adhesive vinyl design applied to the patterned paper background for the 3D Mixed Media Canvas project.

Once the backside of the canvas was dry, I flipped it over and applied a layer of Mod Podge to the front of the canvas and to the backside of the pattern paper for the front. Once it was flat on the canvas, I applied a layer of Mod Podge Sparkle to cover the entire paper on the front. Let that dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Photo showing the patterned paper attached to the front of the canvas with Mod Podge and the background paper completed for the 3D Mixed Media Project.

Once it’s dry, then I flipped the canvas over and used a box cutter with a ruler to slice through the paper & canvas layers in multiple directions. This will allow the front to be rolled out for the “busted” canvas technique.

Photo shows a look at the front of the canvas after it's been cut and the edge rolled back to create the busted look for the 3D Mixed Media project.

I have made several of these busted canvas projects and I found that it was much easier to glue the rolled edges down and have them stay if the pieces were “trained” first before gluing down. To do this carefully roll the sections back and hold for a little bit. Then let it sit for awhile. Repeat this step as needed. I found I was much more successful in having the curls hold with hot glue when I did this as the paper didn’t lift or try to go back to it’s original shape. Since there are several layers of glue, paper, and canvas, it can be a bit stiff.

Once it has sat in “training” for a bit, then I glued each end down onto the canvas with hot glue and held it in place until it cooled. Repeat for any stubborn sections.

I have several other pieces to this project so while it’s in “training” or things are waiting to dry, I would move on to the next element of the design.

Photo shows a work space with craft supplies and cut pieces from cardstock to create 3D sparklers along with an assembled firecracker box for the 3D mixed media project.

I did not get any photos of the first 3D firecracker I created that’s shown in the top left corner of the photo above. As you can see, I have 2 copies. The first was a proto type that I cut and assembled to see if it would work with the layout. Then I decided to cut the box out of glitter cardstock while I was cutting the pieces for the sparklers too. These sparkler designs by Paper Beats Dynamite are fantastic with excellent written instructions.

The rectangles of color are glued to a bamboo stick and then once the glue is set, are rolled and glued around the stick.

Photo shows a close up look at creation of the 3D Sparklers for the 3D Mixed Media project. Hot glue was added to the ends of the bamboo skewers to look like it was melting.

On the end of each skewer, hot glue is drizzled from where the cardstock strip ends to the end of the skewer to make it appear like it’s melted.

Photo shows a look at creating 3D Sparklers using embossing powder on the ends to make it look like it's melting and on fire for the 3D Mixed Media project.

A layer of gray acrylic paint was applied over top of the hot glue and the cardstock. Then I used black and red embossing powders on the end of the sparklers to make it look burnt and burning or hot.

Next I cut more glitter cardstock for additional firecrackers to add to the canvas.

Photo shows glitter cardstock squares on a table with some rolled and some flat. These will be used to create 3D Firecrackers for the 3D Mixed Media Canvas.

These squares are rolled up and glued together to create a firecracker and I found it was easier to “train” them first and let them hold that shape a bit before gluing together. Once the glue was set, I could start adding them randomly to the bottom of the busted canvas section using hot glue.

Photo shows a bunch of assembled glitter cardstock 3D firecrackers on a work space. These will be elements added into the 3D Mixed Media Canvas.

Now, I will admit that I don’t typically like to cut glitter cardstock. It literally eats blades and can be difficult. But this project it was worth the effort it took. However, I am shocked that I actually got it all cut without issues because this is what my blade looked like after I was done cutting all these pieces.

Photo shows a look close up of a Silhouette blade with the cap off and the glitter debris that is filled inside the blade after cutting lots of glitter cardstock for the 3D Mixed Media project.

Next, I wanted to add another element in – beading. I even had my supervisor, Goldy in on this one. She wasn’t much real “help” but she made sure to keep me focused.

Photo shows a cat supervising and "helping" with wire and beads on a board.

Since this is a 3D mixed media art piece, I added another hobby of mine – beading – into the design elements. I strung beads in red, white, and blue on a wire and then bundled the colors together to create 3 different firework bursts. The one thing I did not take into account on this element was the weight of the beads and wire when finished. It all worked out and a LOT of hot glue held them in place.

Photo shows a workspace with a variety of craft supplies on the table that are being used to create the 3D Mixed Media Canvas. With 3 beaded bundles in red, white, and blue in the foreground.

I love how this all came together and the entire process of creating it piece by piece. 3D creations are one of my favorite things to do, but I don’t always take the time to do it.

This 3D Mixed Media Canvas may not be a project that you recreate, but I hope it inspires you to think outside the box and to combine and create ideas that reflect you as an artist. Every individual reading this has the creative spirit inside of them whether you believe it’s there or not. Sometimes you just have to let it out and let it flow, not try to control it or have the exact plan at the beginning.

Supplies Used for 3D Mixed Media Canvas:

Want to see a little bit more? I’ve created a video sharing even more of the photos behind the scenes in creating this process.

I love seeing what others are creating and their talents and skills. Check out this video I did from the Creativation 2026 entrance hall sharing a look at all the canvas creations by the Creative Professionals on Instagram or Facebook.
Each canvas is unique and no two are alike!

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Easel Card Design with Silhouette

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Emerald Creek Design Team – July 2026

Today I’m sharing a card design where I combined a stamp from Emerald Creek and used it with an easel card cut file from Lori Whitlock. I cut all of the pieces for the easel card and then added special touches to it with stamping, watercolors, and a little bit of sketching with a pen. One easel card cut file can be used to create so many different kinds of cards. Or scale the card file up and use it as home decor too!

Photo contains an image of an easel card with a flower stamp from Emerald Creek.

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Rather than keep the base of the card plain white, I chose to use the same flower stamp and stamp a few more along the bottom edge. I first stamped onto a sticky note and then cut around the stamped image to use it as a mask over top of the center flower, so the side flowers look like they are behind the middle image.

Close up look at the front of an easel card with a flower stamp from Emerald Creek and a Thank you sentiment.

Then I used a small Thank You stamp from Emerald Creek on the sentiment cut piece and then did a little bit of pen work around the edges to make it stand out. It is matted onto the same background paper as the top card piece and then popped up with foam tape. This little piece gives the card the support to create the easel part.

Photo contains an image of an easel card with a flower stamp from Emerald Creek.

Change it up with different flowers or focal designs and mix and match sentiments. One card cut file can open up a world of possibilities.

Photo contains an image of an easel card with a flower stamp from Emerald Creek.

It is great to have the option to be able to print and cut sentiments, but often times if I’m only making up a card or two, I know it will take me longer to find more designs to fill the page. Having a few key sentiment stamps can be very handy to finish up the card quickly.

This easel card style is one that you could easily have all the pieces cut and customize it as needed whenever you need a quick card to send out too!

The original file has holes around the scalloped edges, and I didn’t want those for this design. It was an easy modification to do by selecting the scallop piece, right clicking on it, and choosing release compound path. It may also need to be ungrouped too. Then I could move the large scallop piece away and deleted the small circles.

Supplies Used for Easel Card:

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Sketch Without a Mat on Any Silhouette Machine

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Did you know that sketching without a cutting mat is possible on any Silhouette cutting machine? While most Silhouette users think of their machine primarily as a cutting tool, sketching is one of the most versatile and creative features available. If you’re creating a sketch-only project and don’t plan to cut through the material afterward, you can often skip the cutting mat altogether when your machine and material are set up correctly. In this blog post, I’m sharing how I created a matless sketch project using the May 2026 featured design from the Silhouette Secrets+ newsletter. You’ll find a quick video walkthrough, machine setup tips, sketch pen recommendations, a complete supply list, and additional resources to help you successfully create your own Silhouette sketching projects.

Are you subscribed to the Silhouette Secrets+ weekly newsletter? Each month, a talented collaborating artist is featured, along with an exclusive free design for newsletter subscribers. Throughout the month, I share a variety of project ideas, tutorials, and creative inspiration using that design to showcase the many possibilities that can come from a single file. Be sure to subscribe and download the current month’s featured design so you can craft along and discover new ways to get the most from your Silhouette machine.

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Check out the video and information below and then add it to the list to try out if you have not already. Just play around with it and see what happens. Sketching with the Silhouette can add a unique element to your projects or just be fun to play around with and test.

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Key Tips for Sketching with No Mat

Graphic design for a circular beach-themed banner featuring the word 'BEACH' in bold, colorful letters with waves and a sunset background. The design interface of Silhouette Studio is visible, showing settings for a cutting machine.

  • Set up the software for your page size and no mat in the Page Setup Panel.
  • Check the box for “Show Cut Border” so you know the parameters.
  • Make sure the Silhouette machine is clean and there is no debris that could create an uneven surface under the material or pen.
  • Move the right roller to a location it can be locked in place on the right edge of the material.
  • Make sure the material is completely flat and not bubbling up between the rollers.
  • If you do encounter skipping or issues, then try with a clean, debris free cutting mat to see if the extra support helps with your design.
Close-up view of a cutting machine with a blank sheet of paper ready for use, featuring controls on the right and a highlighted arrow pointing towards the machine's mechanism.

If you are cutting out the design after sketching, then I would recommend using a cutting mat. Cutting completely through a material with no cutting mat can damage the machine, cutting strip, or blade channel that runs under the blade housing.

Supplies Used for Sketching without a Silhouette Mat

A flatbed cutting machine with a blank sheet of paper loaded, placed on a teal work surface, surrounded by craft materials and storage solutions in the background.

A close-up of a hand holding a printed design featuring the word 'BEACH' with decorative waves and sun rays, sitting on a vibrant blue workspace next to a cutting machine.

And if you really want to see what your Silhouette can do, check out the Silhouette Sketch Pens & Sketch Pen Design Class – find that HERE. It is one of the most popular classes that I’ve created.

Sketched designs with Silhouette shown are for the Sketching Class by EllyMae with Silhouette Secrets+.

Additional Resources for Sketching with Silhouette

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Silhouette Sketching on Mixed Media Paper + Print & Cut FAIL Retest | Creativation 2026 Demo

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I attended the Creativation 2026 Tradeshow hosted by NAMTA and demoed in 2 booths on the trade show floor – the Pointer USA booth and the Glassboard Studio booth. This is my 3rd year attending this event and each year I learn even more! I love being able to share what I do and how I use products to create with. Creativation is a members only event for Retailers, Vendors, and Creative Professionals. But that doesn’t mean I cannot share the demos I did with you too! A new video sharing the sketching with Silhouette demo I did in the Pointer USA booth, supply list for the demos shown, and additional resources can be found below.

Whether you love mixed media art, watercolor techniques, cardmaking, journaling, print and cut projects, or sketching with your Silhouette machine, this demo is packed with creative inspiration and real-world testing!

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One of my most popular classes has been the Silhouette Sketch Pens & Sketch Pen Design Class – find that HERE.

Sketched designs with Silhouette shown are for the Sketching Class by EllyMae with Silhouette Secrets+.

When I first pitched this class to teach at an event a few years ago, I wasn’t sure how it would go over. I was shocked when it sold out within the first hour of the event registration opening. Sketching is so fun with the Silhouette and can give you a completely different look to your projects. Or just be fun to mess around with too!

Supplies for Sketching and Print & Cut Silhouette Demo:

A workspace featuring a cutting machine, sketches, and various crafting materials. The setup includes a laptop, printed designs of flowers, stickers, and instructional materials for crafting.

Additional Designs shown as sketch examples:

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Watch the video demonstration of sketching and print and cut with Silhouette HERE – Silhouette Secrets+ on YouTube.

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Sketching with Silhouette & Watercolor Finish | Easy Mixed Media Project

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I love all the options available with cutting machines and I love to combine different techniques to see what will happen. I’ve been testing and playing around with some mixed media paper and love how crisp it cuts, even with a well used Silhouette Autoblade! I will be demoing sketching with a Silhouette machine in the Pointer USA booth at Creativation and thought while I was prepping for that, I’d share some of the footage and photos I took during the process.

I am not a watercolor artist, however, I have taken a few classes and have found that I really enjoy the process and with the help of my Silhouette machine, if I mess up, I can simply sketch out another design and try again.

I have included a supply list, additional resources, and a link to the YouTube video on the Silhouette Secrets+ channel below.

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The first thing to do is gather the supplies for the project. Since I will be using watercolors on this project, I needed a pen that would not bleed and found that the Sharpie felt pen held up to the water and did not bleed with the mixed media paper. See a full supply list below in this blog post too.

A workspace featuring a cutting machine, a sketchbook labeled 'Pointer Art PRO' in mixed media format, a black pen, a blue sheet of paper, and a pack of Sharpie markers.

I also tested with a waterproof pen by Pentel and it worked too. When sketching with a Silhouette machine, the machine draws the cut lines that you see on the screen. It is not automatically filled in. The type of pen tip can make a difference as well as the design, and the size of the design too. When a design is enlarged, the gap between the “cut” lines gets bigger too. This can be more noticeable if the pen doesn’t draw a thick enough line to fill it in. There are ways to fill in a design to be sketched and I’ll included additional resources for sketching below too!

Here is a look at the design of the Protea flower I used. When I am sketching and then cutting, I will set the sketch lines to blue and then the red is a cut line. Then I’ll use the Cut by Line option on the Send tab to tell the machine what I want it to do first. I like to sketch then cut, so the design stays in place.

Design software interface displaying a sketched protea flower illustration on a digital canvas with settings for a Cameo cutting machine.

While there are presets in the Silhouette software, that is just a starting point and each pen can be different. A force of 7 is the preset and I found with the Sharpie felt tip pen, that it is way too much. I was able to get a good sketch with a force of 1. When using a felt tip pen, if too much force is used, it will smoosh the pen tip and results may not be good after.

Screenshot of a design software interface displaying tool settings for cutting and sketching on textured cardstock, including actions and material options.

Do not unload the cutting mat after it sketches if you are cutting after. If using the same tool holder, uninstall the pen and install the blade, then uncheck the sketch line in the Cut by Line Color panel and check the box next to the red color for the cut line. Adjust the settings for the cut and send that to complete the cut.

And then I simply started playing around with the watercolors. I looked up a photo online of a protea flower for some color combinations and just started playing.

A colorful watercolor painting of a flower in shades of pink and yellow, presented on a blue background. The artwork is displayed on an easel next to a set of watercolor paints and a color chart.

Check out the video below.

I have also added a Sketching Playlist to the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel HERE.

Sketching with Silhouette & Watercolor Finish Supplies

Additional Resources on Sketching with Silhouette:  

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DIY Glass Etching with Etchall on a Floating Frame

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Looking for a creative way to personalize your home decor projects? Glass etching is a fun and easy technique that can completely transform simple glass surfaces into beautiful custom pieces! In this post, I’m sharing how I used Etchall etching creme on a floating glass floral frame to create a unique one-of-a-kind decor project perfect for displaying photos, pressed flowers, inspirational quotes, and more. The frosted etched finish adds an elegant touch while still allowing the beauty of the floating frame design to shine through. Whether you’re new to glass etching or looking for fresh DIY project ideas, this custom etched glass frame is a great way to create personalized decor with a professional look.

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A decorative glass frame with etched floral designs and the word 'beautiful' featuring three images of bright orange hibiscus flowers.

Steps to Etched Glass Projects

  1. Create a stencil for etching.
  2. Clean glass blank with alcohol and allow to dry.
  3. Apply stencil.
  4. Mask off edge of stencil to prevent bleeding
  5. Apply Etchall Etching Creme and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove any excess Etching Creme and place back in the bottle.
  7. Wipe off remaining excess with a paper towel and safely discard paper towel.
  8. Run water in the sink and rinse off decal thoroughly.
  9. Remove masking tape and adhesive vinyl under running water.
  10. Rinse blank thoroughly.
  11. Dry and Enjoy!

Glass Etching Supplies

Gather the supplies. I am using a floating frame which has 2 panels of glass and the photos will be sandwiched in between the glass panels.

A silhouette cutting machine positioned on a work surface, with a package of an 8x10 float photo frame and several sheets of colored paper in coral and light blue.

I cut the adhesive vinyl with the Silhouette Cameo and weeded out the design for my stencil. Then applied it to the backside of the glass frame. I also taped off the glass panel edges with painters tape to make it easier to handle and not cut myself.

A creative workspace featuring a peach-colored cardstock with floral designs and the word 'beautiful' in script, surrounded by crafting materials including etching cream, a scraper, and a wooden stick.

Since there were some small details and pieces, I did apply a bit of heat to set the adhesive vinyl and give it a good seal. Be very careful here and let the glass cool before handling.

A person using a heat gun on a coral-colored stencil that features floral designs and blank rectangular spaces on a fabric surface.

Then apply a generous layer of Etchall etching creme and let it sit for 20 minutes.

An overhead view of a crafting workspace featuring a pink base with a brown adhesive design, a bottle of etching cream, tools, and a heat gun.

Scrape off any excess Etchall creme and put it back in the bottle. I scrape as much as I can and then use a paper towel carefully to wipe away any excess. Then rinse with a generous amount of running water until the glass is clean. Remove the adhesive vinyl stencil and rinse again.

A hand holding a transparent acrylic sheet with floral design and the word 'beautiful' inscribed, positioned over a wooden surface.

I add some of the bright, colorful flower photos that I had taken from my front yard a few years ago and it really made it pop!

Decorative photo frame featuring three images of hibiscus flowers, with the word 'beautiful' etched below and floral designs on top.

Take this idea and make it your own! What supplies do you have in your craft stash that you could make a custom glass etched

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A DIY glass etching floating frame featuring three images of vibrant flowers, with decorative floral patterns and the word 'beautiful' etched into the glass.

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