I’m SO SO SO pumped to show you one of my favorite new products I got at the All Things Silhouette conference recently. I’ve been in love with Sparkleberry Ink’s vinyl since I first saw it. Mandy Graham graciously gave me a few sheets to sample and I … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 8: Keyboard Shortcuts
Did you know there are a TON of keyboard shortcuts in Silhouette Studio? Any action done with a shortcut can also be done in the dropdown lists, the panels opened by clicking the icons, or with right clicks. Just use the method you like best. The … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 7: Right Click Menus
A right click, or context, menu is a one that pops up when you perform a right click in a software or on a website. All software programs and internet browsers have right click menus. What is in those menus varies, but you have a set of limited … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 6: Drop Down Menus
You'll notice some words in the upper left corner of the software, directly above the upper left icon bar. These help you access drop down menus. Clicking on the word will open a menu below the word and in the menu you can choose various actions. … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 5: The mouse and cursors
It's time to learn how to get around in the software. Think of the next few lessons like Driver's Ed: you've done some of the classroom work and now you're ready to get in the car and figure out how to adjust the mirrors, put it in gear, etc. We've … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 4: Choosing how your drawing area looks with grid settings
Now that you've set up your page and chosen your mat, it's time to choose how your drawing area looks. In this lesson I'm going to show you all the options in the Grid tab of the Page Setup panel. I'll also show you how to use the rulers and … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4)– Lesson 3: Setting up a new project and selecting page settings
In this lesson, I'm going to show you the process for starting a new project. We're going to go over page sizes and mat selection. You may not need every bit of information on this page right away, but I like to be thorough and give you reference … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 2: The Icons
In this lesson we are going to learn about each of the icons in the software. An icon is a little picture that, when you click on it, enables a tool or opens a panel on the right side of the software. Don't worry about trying to remember them all. … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 1: Opening the Software and Setting Preferences
Mastering the Silhouette Studio software is essential to success with your Silhouette machine. In the Software Basics series, we will learn the software step by step. I suggest you go through each lesson in order if possible to gain a thorough … [Read more...]
Why I never weld cursive text (& why you shouldn’t either)
Did that title surprise you? It sounds insane, right? I mean, we hear all the time from other users that if we don't weld text the letters won't all be connected and you'll get little tiny pieces at the overlaps. It's true that you need to do … [Read more...]
Panels in Version 4: Figuring them out and setting your preferences
One of the biggest changes in version 4 of the Silhouette Studio software is the introduction of floating panels instead of windows on the right side of the software. It may sound like just a change in terms, but it’s actually much more. What are … [Read more...]
Silhouette Studio Version 4: Mastering the Cut Settings & Send area
On May 11, 2017, Silhouette America officially released version 4 of the Silhouette Studio software. When you see the first number of a software version change (3 to 4 in this case), that indicates a major change. I am LOVING many of the new … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 7: Right Click Menus
A right click, or context, menu is a one that pops up when you perform a right click in a software or on a website. All software programs and internet browsers have right click menus. What is in those menus varies, but you have a set of limited … [Read more...]
Vinyl scraps + plastic = custom inserts for a lightbox
I’m SO obsessed with all the cute ways to display sayings in my home! I have a lightbox, felt letterboard and magnet board scattered in different rooms. One thing I know about myself is that I don’t like to limit myself to just 1 or 2 of something. … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 6: Drop Down Menus
You'll notice some words in the upper left corner of the software, directly above the upper left icon bar. These help you access drop down menus. Clicking on the word will open a menu below the word and in the menu you can choose various actions. … [Read more...]